XVII. The Lantern Bearer XVII

"The Lantern Bearer XVII" captures the quiet power of flame and reflection as a

A lone figure stands on the surface of a lake, holding a lantern that flickers softly against the approaching night. The long-exposure technique blurs the flame’s motion, creating a soft, ethereal glow that contrasts with the landscape's cool blues and sepia tones. The tarnished textures add a sense of age and history, as though these photos capture moments from a distant dream.

The distant city lights twinkle faintly on the horizon, a subtle reminder of the world beyond the lake’s still waters. The flame, vivid in some photos and fading in others, is a metaphor for the delicate balance between light and darkness, hope and memory. "The Lantern Bearer XVII" invites viewers to pause and reflect on life’s fleeting moments, drawing inspiration from Rainer Maria Rilke, who wrote, “Let everything happen to you: beauty and terror. Just keep going. No feeling is final.”