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"Wistful" is an ethereal image where natural elements of the winter forest merge in a play of movement and light, creating an abstract and elusive composition.

This work is part of my photographic project "Sati Vana, the Forest of Awareness", where trees appear as entities that embody our emotional states. Entering this forest is like embarking on a journey between dream and wakefulness, where one can confront the forces of nature—and of oneself. The project is developed entirely in the Beigua Natural Park, in Liguria, Italy

Using the technique of Intentional Camera Movement (ICM), I aimed to evoke a state of mind similar to daydreaming. In these moments, boundaries lose their consistency, and everything appears ethereal, incoherent, and elusive.

The final image is the result of numerous attempts made directly in camera, without any post-production intervention, through patient work with multiple shots and studied movements.

The print is produced in 29.7 x 42 cm format (A3) on Hahnemühle Museum Etching paper, a premium fine art paper that ensures extraordinary detail and long-term preservation. The work includes a 2.5 cm white passepartout and is printed in my studio using a Canon Pro-1000 professional printer with Lucia Pro inks to ensure maximum color fidelity.

This photograph is part of a limited edition of 30 copies, available from copy 1/30 printed in January 2025, created in December 2024

Each piece is personally printed numbered and signed, guaranteeing not only high quality but also a deep connection between the creative process and the final work. The print comes with a Hahnemühle certificate of authenticity with holographic seal.

For the best viewing experience, I recommend placing the artwork under a cool light source (5500K) or in a well-lit space.

Available in other sizes.

ABOUT ME

My name is Stefano Balma and I am a landscape photographer from Genoa, Italy, in 1988. In every phase of my life I have dedicated myself to some form of art, first with drawing, then with music and in 2019 I encountered photography, on the occasion of my first great trip in Morocco.

Nature has always been my main subject, but over the years I have tried to include more introspective themes in my shots, which have always been very important in my life. Attending a Buddhist community in the area, I developed a particular sensitivity towards themes such as impermanence and the flow of existence, which I have progressively tried to represent through rocks eroded by wind, the mutability of arctic landscapes and the movement of the trees.

Since 2023 I've started collaborations with FotoCorsi school as a tutor for photographic trips, and with the Cinque Rosso gallery for the sale of my shots.

AWARDS & RECOGNITION
- Honorable Mention at the Tokyo International Foto Awards (2022)
- Honorable Mention at the International Photography Awards (2022)
- Top 35 in the landscape category of the 35AWARDS (2022)
- Second place at the Fine Art Photography Awards, professional category (2023)
- Third prize at the Prix de la Photographie de Paris (2023)
- Honorable Mention at the Fine Art Awards (2025)

- Published on Elements Photo magazine

Digital print - Signed - 1/30 - 2025

Stefano Balma - Wistful

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