In this serene yet evocative scene, a small fishing boat rests quietly in the tranquil waters of Antonina’s harbor. The boat, with its closed cabin and blue curtains, stands as a silent sentinel against the backdrop of the lush green hillside that gently rises behind the port. The calm atmosphere is only interrupted by the stillness of the moment, the air thick with the anticipation of the approaching rain.
Palm trees line the edge of the harbor, their fronds swaying gently in the breeze, adding to the sense of calm before nature’s inevitable shift. The sky, heavy with clouds, casts a muted light over the landscape, creating a peaceful yet somber mood. It’s a moment suspended in time, where the world seems to hold its breath before the storm rolls in.
This photograph captures not only the tranquility of a quiet harbor but also the tension that lies just beneath the surface, the quiet before the storm, where nature’s power is both imminent and beautifully subtle. It speaks to the delicate balance between peace and the inevitable forces of nature, reminding us of the ever-present shift between calmness and chaos.
Piret Victoria Ribas is an Estonian visual artist, illustrator, and photographer currently based in Curitiba, Brazil. Her creative work explores the poetic connection between nature and human emotion through watercolor, cyanotype, and fine art photography. Inspired by the beauty of everyday life, spiritual symbolism,.. Read more…