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FLAME II
Hoi An - 2022
A swirl of smoke and flames seems to ripple the air when seen through waves of heat. A woman works to burn the rice paddy to ash that will replenish the soil with new life. The work creates a painterly impression of the scene with softened details and heightened motion.
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Inspiration
Into the Cloud - continues Réhahn’s smoke series, which began with “Flame.” In Vietnam, it is common to burn fields between crops to regenerate the soil. Caught within the smoke, this farmer seems to be lifted within billowing clouds.
Creation
This photo was shot through smoke and heat waves in order to distort the vision and soften the lines. On metallic paper, the photo is given additional depth, which adds to the painterly effect. The image is closely cropped to highlight the surreal sensation of floating.
