Colour gradient of depth by Jean Pierre Fässler

About "Colour gradient of depth"

by Jean Pierre Fässler

About the artwork

A close-up of a sea turtle in crystal-clear, blue water captures a tranquil yet impressive moment: the adult animal glides leisurely upwards at an angle, its shell showing clear patches of algae and rough crust structures that lend life and history to every line. Sunset light breaks through the surface of the water in warm gold and orange tones, forming radiant cones of light and setting shimmering glittering mirrors on the waves, which emphasise the contours of the carapace and fins as high-contrast rim light. In the gently gradient background, deep blue mixes with soft pink; isolated, distant fish silhouettes and fine, floating particles lend depth to the scene, while small bubbles quietly signalise buoyancy. The turtle is placed at a dynamic 3/4 angle slightly to the right of the picture, its head tilted and its gaze directed towards the light source, giving the picture a gentle narrative of longing and navigation. The composition utilises strong depth of field on the carapace, while the background is blurred in soft bokeh; every detail - from the rough texture of the scales to the subtle reflections in the eye - remains clearly recognisable in high resolution. Overall, the image conveys a peaceful, almost meditative atmosphere: the power of nature meets the delicate poetry of light, a quiet moment that captures the connection between the sea and light in majestic tranquillity.

Created by Jean Pierre Fässler with support from AI.