Solstice Vertical
"Solstice" captures a fleeting moment of beauty amid the harshness of a winter storm in the heart of an ancient forest. On this frigid day, the air was filled with swirling snow, the storm bearing down with relentless intensity. The lighting conditions were challenging—dull and heavy with clouds—but I remained patient, hoping for something extraordinary.
Just as the cold began to seep into my core, the storm broke for an instant, allowing the sun’s rays to pierce through the dense canopy. The once-muted forest was suddenly transformed. Beams of golden light filtered through the snow-laden trees, illuminating the scene with a fleeting warmth. The falling snow came alive, swirling and sparkling like confetti in a snow globe, filling the air with an ethereal magic that felt otherworldly.
Just as the cold began to seep into my core, the storm broke for an instant, allowing the sun’s rays to pierce through the dense canopy. The once-muted forest was suddenly transformed. Beams of golden light filtered through the snow-laden trees, illuminating the scene with a fleeting warmth. The falling snow came alive, swirling and sparkling like confetti in a snow globe, filling the air with an ethereal magic that felt otherworldly.
Edition of 25
This photograph originates from a Fujichrome Velvia 50 transparency captured with a Hasselblad XPAN II. The original film was drum-scanned by Michael Strickland on a Heidelberg Tango drum scanner. The print is made on Hahnemühle Baryta Rag and is available in the sizes listed below.
Available sizes: 30", 40", 50", 60", 70" on the long side
Framing available. Artist's Proofs available on select sizes — inquire for details.
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