The Ancient Warmth

In this frame, I captured a dialogue between two worlds: the freezing bite of the Anatolian winter and the life-giving warmth of geothermal springs. The buffaloes and their rider are not just passing through; they are part of a centuries-old ritual of survival. By positioning my drone to catch the exact moment the steam enveloped the figures, I aimed to blur the lines between reality and dream. This image is a tribute to the resilience of pastoral life, where every breath taken in the cold is visible, golden, and defiant.[]