Captured in Vinhais, in the Bragança district of the rugged Trás-os-Montes region, this photograph emphasises the dramatic curvature of the terrain. The composition follows the rhythmic, undulating lines of the hillside, where rows of trees trace the natural contours of the land like ink on a topographical map. This perspective highlights the organic geometry of the landscape, displaying a harmonious balance between the steep terrain and the forest. A dense fog blankets the ridges, inspiring an atmospheric perspective that softens the peaks. The play of light through this mist accentuates the valley’s depth, revealing the immensity of the mountain range. By framing the horizon this way, the image captures the silent, ancestral power of the land, where each fold in the ground tells a story of geological time and resilience.

* February 25, 2017
* Vinhais, Portugal
* GPS: 41.840853, -6.963035
* From the series: Spirit of Earth — Landscape
* Object number: #64.POR-SEN.2017
*Nikon D800, 70-200/2.8 • Iso 100 • 70mm • f/14 • 1/125sec
* Photograph. 70×50 cm. Ed. 1/12 + 3 AP
* Print on Hahnemühle Glossy Fine-Art Baryta, 325 g/m²