Taranjot Singh, "Heavenly Aura: The Church of Good Shepherd in Infrared (PLACES 2024)

In "Heavenly Aura: The Church of Good Shepherd in Infrared," the timeless beauty of this iconic New Zealand landmark is captured in an ethereal, otherworldly glow. Framed by the delicate branches of autumn trees, the church stands as a serene sentinel against the dramatic backdrop of Lake Tekapo. Shot in infrared and rendered in black and white, the photograph reveals a surreal interplay of light and shadow, transforming the familiar scene into a hauntingly beautiful landscape. The infrared technique imparts an almost spectral quality to the trees, their leaves and branches shimmering like ghostly apparitions. This dreamlike image invites viewers to experience the Church of the Good Shepherd not just as a place of worship, but as a portal to a realm where the divine and the natural world converge in silent harmony.

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