Black-and-white view of a raised drawbridge over rippled water, with large yachts, palms, and dramatic clouds.

An Opening Beneath Clouds

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2022-05-05

About this piece

A raised drawbridge frames an open waterway, with moored yachts to the right and waterfront buildings and palms along the banks. In black and white, luminous cloud formations dominate the composition, their soft contours contrasting with the bridge’s exposed ribs and angular supports. Finely rippled water anchors the scene in a mood of suspended activity.

The story

On this May day, light spreads across the water in small, broken strokes. The bridge holds its two halves apart, leaving a clear passage beneath the restless-looking clouds. Along the docks, the yachts remain gathered close, their railings and antennae tracing delicate lines against the sky. For a moment, the interrupted road gives the waterway room to breathe.

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