Whispers of Time
Oxford, Mississippi
Captured on
Aperture
f / 5.6
Shutter Speed
1/200 second
ISO
320
Focal Length
55mm
Lens Used
Edited with
Luminar Neo
Location
Oxford, Mississippi
The Story
Behind the Shot
In this seemingly simple image of weathered stones and dry grass, we find a profound narrative etched by the patient hand of time. Each rock, with its unique contours and subtle colorations, tells a story spanning millennia - of geological forces, climatic shifts, and the ceaseless march of seasons.
These stones, once perhaps part of mighty mountains or ancient riverbeds, now rest in quiet dignity. Their rough surfaces bear witness to countless storms, scorching suns, and freezing winters. The subtle variations in hue - from cool grays to warm browns - speak to their diverse mineral compositions and the long journeys that brought them to this moment.
Interspersed among the rocks are delicate strands of dried grass and leaves, ephemeral elements that contrast sharply with the enduring nature of stone. These organic fragments remind us of the cycle of life and death, growth and decay, that continues around and upon these ageless rocks.
The composition invites contemplation on the nature of permanence and change. While the stones appear immovable and eternal, a closer look reveals signs of gradual erosion and transformation. This juxtaposition serves as a metaphor for our own lives - how we strive for stability and permanence in a world of constant flux.