XVIII. The Lantern Bearer XVIII

In "The Lantern Bearer XVIII," the deepening night provides a stunning contrast to the vivid, flickering light of the lantern held by a lone figure standing on the surface of a lake. The long shutter speed creates a dreamy, ethereal quality as the flame dances across the water, sometimes bold and bright, sometimes barely clinging to life. The tarnished textures and sepia tones evoke a sense of nostalgia, as though these moments are relics from another time.

The distant city lights provide a faint anchor to the present, but the focus remains on the figure's quiet reflection and the fragile flame in its hand. These photos evoke a sense of solitude and contemplation, reminiscent of Henry David Thoreau's words, "I went to the woods because I wished to live deliberately, to front only the essential facts of life." "The Lantern Bearer XVIII" invites viewers to reflect on their own essential truths as the flame flickers softly in the growing night.