Photograph On Paper
A small white sailboat sails straight for the huge transport ships in the Baltic Sea.
Poland | 2023 | #17

"Encounter" by Demetriusz Wenglarczyk

It’s not how a photographer looks at the world that is important. It’s their intimate relationship with it.

Antoine D’Agata

At the entrance to the port of Gdynia, you can see the colossal container ships. It took my breath away when I saw this brave little sailing ship coming straight for them. A classic David versus Goliath scene. On top of that, there was mist coming in from the sea, which added to the atmosphere of the scene. 

What works for me here

I feel a sense of calm when I look at this photograph, despite the drama that is unfolding. Sometimes less is more - this golden rule works here. It is not taken by the best camera and lens, but somehow this grainy and not-so-sharp look creates a sort of vintage aesthetics that I personally enjoy.

Soundtrack of the moment

"We Contain Multitudes" - Song by Ólafur Arnalds | Listen