XVI. The Lantern Bearer XVI

In "The Lantern Bearer XVI," the fading light of day meets the quiet stillness of night in a series of evocative photographs. The long exposure technique captures the flame of the lantern as it flickers and blurs, casting a soft, haunting glow across the surface of the lake. Standing alone on the water, the figure appears timeless and contemplative, caught between the remnants of daylight and the deepening night.

The cool blue tones of the sky, combined with the warm, vivid colors of the flame, create a sense of contrast and tension, while the tarnished textures add an ancient, worn quality to the images. The distant city lights offer a faint connection to the modern world, but the focus remains on the fragile flame and the quiet solitude of the figure. These images evoke the words of Jorge Luis Borges, “Time is the substance from which I am made. Time is a river which carries me along, but I am the river.”

"The Lantern Bearer XVI" invites viewers to contemplate the passage of time, the fleeting nature of light, and the beauty of life’s quiet moments.