The photo shows an enchanting scene of a temple in Bagan, beautifully captured in portrait mode during the golden hour. The majestic shrine rises from the landscape, bathed in the soft, warm light that colours the ancient stone walls gold.
In the foreground, a stately tree attracts attention. Its complex tangle of branches and leaves cast intriguing shadows, creating a captivating contrast to the temple's clean lines. The tree, sturdy and unyielding, serves as a silent witness to the temple's timeless grandeur.
What makes this image truly unique is the delicate layer of fog enveloping the landscape. The mist, mixed with dust, softens the contours and gives the scene a dreamy, almost mystical quality. It mutes the colours and sounds of the world and enhances the sense of silence and serenity that surrounds the temple.
The picture is a capture of a moment of pure magic and peace in Bagan. It captures the deep spiritual energy emanating from the temple and invites the viewer to pause, admire the beauty and experience the serenity of this special landscape.
As a young boy, I sat on my bed listening intently to the stories my father told about the Dalamicio family. Soon this became the name under which I have been making my photographs since 2015. Starting on safari in Tanzania, I now fly all over the world.. Read more…