A quiet pool hidden among tangled branches and undergrowth. Light gathers on the water's surface, creating a temporary clearing within a dense and layered environment.
Part of the Rootlines series, this image explores moments of pause that emerge naturally within complex systems. Rather than directing the eye towards a single subject, the photograph invites slower observation, allowing relationships between light, water and structure to unfold gradually.
Hand-printed on Somerset paper using the historic Van Dyke Brown process. The warm tonal range and soft edges contribute to the atmospheric quality of the image, while subtle variations make each print unique.
