THROUGH THE NET

Glimpsed through the texture of a fishing net, a man appears to float in a golden glaze.

Inspiration

The luminous blues and greens of this rice paddy recall Monet’s brushstrokes. The farmer’s silhouette creates a focal point, yet, the fact that his frame is filled with the texture of plants makes the natural world the star.

Creation

Smudged with the reflections of fragmented clouds, the water in Luminous adds structure and depth to the image. Réhahn shot the image through the reflection in the water to transform the subject’s form. From the vibrancy of the rice stalks in the foreground to the silhouette and rippled water that draws us deeper into the scene, this tranquil photo is layered across several visual planes.