Duncan Rawlinson made this photograph in spring 2020 over the 1000 Islands region of Ontario, Canada. Heavy clouds press down toward the St. Lawrence River, their forms shifting and building above the water. A small island sits alone on the left, anchoring the composition against the wide stretch of river and sky. The monochrome treatment emphasizes the tonal gradations in the cloud formations, from bright highlights to deep grays. Mist softens the distant shoreline, adding depth to the frame. This image captures a moment of changing weather, where the scale of the sky dominates the river below.
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