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Cold III

            Somewhere, Iceland, July 2024

How far can you go with abstraction and minimalism before a photo no longer conveys any emotions and becomes merely graphic?

This following series is rather inconspicuous, quiet, and very abstract, reduced to simple forms. The photos were all taken in heavy rain. The “fog” in the background is actually a dense wall of fine droplets that soaks through weatherproof clothing in minutes. The strong wind played its part, and the temperature had dropped significantly that day. So it was genuinely cold. Despite the abstraction, the photos still give me a strong sense of coldness I felt in that moment.

Still, I believe the feeling these photos convey is subjective. Or rather, whether they convey any feeling at all depends on the viewer. For me, it works, and I’m amazed at how far I can push minimalism without losing the feeling I had that day.

I’d love to experiment more with this approach when I get the chance. I feel there’s still much to explore in making these kinds of images more aesthetically interesting and emotional—without losing the minimalism and sense of calm.

Taken on: July 24, 2024

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Camera: LEICA CAMERA AG LEICA SL3, f/18.0, 1/100 sec, 35mm (=44mm), ISO 1600 (more info) (hide info)

Camera:	LEICA CAMERA AG LEICA SL3
Lens:	SUPER-VARIO-ELMAR-SL 1:3.5-4.5/16-35 ASPH.
Aperture:	f/18.0
Exposure Time:	0.01 sec (1/100)
Focal Length:	35mm (35mm equivalent: 44mm)
ISO:	1600
Exposure Bias:	0 EV
Flash:	Off, Did not fire
Exposure Program:	Manual
Metering Mode:	Multi-segment
White Balance:	Manual
Light Source:	Cloudy
Color Space:	sRGB
Software:	Adobe Lightroom 7.5 (Macintosh)
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