Thirty Eight Birches. Study 1 Fine Art Print

In this black-and-white photograph, the silhouettes of birch trees stand starkly against a bright, luminous sky near the famous Seven Stars Tree in Biei, Hokkaido. The trees form a graceful line, their slender trunks and delicate branches reduced to dark, almost ghostly shapes. The absence of color enhances their silhouette, creating a striking contrast between the inky blackness of the birches and the pale, glowing expanse of the sky. The photo evokes a sense of quiet isolation and minimalism, with the trees appearing both fragile and resilient, standing in quiet defiance of the vast, open space around them. The scene is haunting yet serene, capturing a fleeting moment of stark beauty in Hokkaido's expansive landscape.

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Select a size that balances with your wall and furniture. A good guideline is for the artwork to cover about half to two-thirds of the width of the furniture it hangs above.

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I'm Ilya Genkin - an internationally recognised Australian landscape and fine art photographer offering wall art prints. My passion for capturing the beauty of nature and our world translates into striking photographic prints that bring life, emotion, and inspiration to any space. From tranquil seascapes to dramatic mountainscapes, each image is a reflection of my vision and dedication to the art of photography.

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