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Coming-Down-The-Mountain-Alpha-Male-Snow-Monkey - Limited Edition of 10 worldwide (all sizes combined)
Coming Down The Mountain – Alpha Male Snow Monkey Limited Edition of 10 worldwide (all sizes combined)The undisputed king of the troop descends from the high ridges after a fresh snowfall. He strides along a knife-edge outcrop dripping with foot-long icicles, every crack in the ancient rock and every crystal-clear ice shard rendered in stunning medium-format detail. Though he appears small against the vast winter landscape, his presence dominates the frame. A breathtaking environmental portrait that looks good at any size, but becomes absolutely cinematic when printed wall-size.日本語 「山を下る王 – アルファ雄雪猿」 全世界10枚限定（全サイズ合計）新雪の後に群れの王が稜線から降りてくる瞬間。 氷柱がびっしり垂れる岩の刃を堂々と歩く姿。 中判カメラが捉えた岩の質感、透明な氷の一つ一つ、そして遠く小さく見えても圧倒的な存在感。 どんなサイズでも美しいが、壁一面に飾ったとき真の迫力が炸裂する環境ポートレート。