IV. The Lantern Bearer IV

"The Lantern Bearer IV" delves deep into the mystery of twilight, with a lone figure standing on the shimmering waters of a lake, holding a lantern whose flame flickers softly in the encroaching night. This collection’s long exposure captures the interplay of light and movement, where the figure seems part of the landscape and separate from it, existing in a liminal space between day and night.

The blue and sepia tones create a serene, contemplative mood, while the tarnished textures evoke the passing of time, worn but enduring. The flame, sometimes vivid and other times barely visible, reflects the fragility of life and the power of light to endure in the face of overwhelming darkness. The photos carry a quiet, haunting quality, reminiscent of Dylan Thomas’ words, “Do not go gentle into that good night. Rage, rage against the dying of the light.”

The distant city lights twinkle faintly in the background, offering a contrast between the figure's solitude and the life that continues beyond. "The Lantern Bearer IV captures the tension between isolation and connection, light and dark, making it a series that will resonate deeply with those who find beauty in the fleeting moments of life.