Circular Quay before sunrise. The light lasted thirty seconds.
Two ferries cross paths, their trails cutting opposite directions through the frame. On the boardwalk at left, other photographers waited for the same moment — a community of early risers, briefly visible in the composition.
Four hours of processing for thirty seconds of light. Some images demand it.
Printed on Ilford GALERIE Prestige Smooth Pearl Lustre 310gsm.
Color Palette
Dominant warm: burnt orange (#ef7d27), golden amber (#f5b854), deep brown (#553e3e), dark bronze (#472e1c), copper (#b17a3c)
