The trees stand closely together, covered in rime frost that reflects the glow of the lantern. The sloping ground and tree placement create a sense of depth, while the strong contrast between the dark trunks and the bright frost draws the eye into the scene. The filtered light forms a complex play of shadows and reflections. The deep black tree trunks contrast sharply with the frost-covered branches, reinforcing the image’s graphic composition.

Technical Details: Christoffersen likely used a long exposure to capture the lantern’s light and reveal the intricate details of the frost. He balances high contrast with soft light transitions, making the tree trunks appear almost black while the frost-covered branches catch and reflect the light. The careful composition and pictorialist use of light give the image a distinctive depth and visual rhythm.

Format: TIFF

Size: 193.1 mb

Resolution: 4823 x 6671

DPI: 300

Color Model: RGB

Color Sync: Adobe RGB (1998)

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