This is a photograph from the series 'tierwald' by Frank Machalowski. Limited edition of 15 prints, hand signed and numbered. Hand signed and numbered below the printed area in front of the image. On the back there is an artist stamp with title, year and edition. The image were printed on Hahnemühle Photo Rag (308 g/m²) paper with pigment. Limited Edition 8/15 + 2AP's Print from 2025 Year of photograph: 2018 Papersize: 25cm x 25cm  Imagesize: 22cm x 22cm  Condition: New Pictures from this series has won multiple awards in the last years (for example a silver medal in the renowned 'International Print Exhibition' from The Royal Photographic Society in UK - 2015, Gomma Grant Shortlist 2016 and 3 first places) and were international exhibited. The series 'tierwald' have been published internationally in different photographic magazines (for example 8 pages at the WOTH Art Magazin No 18 - 2021). Frank Machalowski is a German photographic artist. He is a listed photographer at the Art Photo Index and LensCulture, and also a member of a permanent collection of the Bibliotheque Nationale de France in Paris. In the past years, his works received several international awards at events such as Grand Prix de la Decouverte Paris, Moscow International Foto Award, Fine Art Photography Awards, Abstract Fine Art at London Photo Festival, Sony World Photography Awards and Architecture Masterprize. No AI was used to create this picture. About the series: The photo series "tierwald" by Frank Machalowski is an impressive example of contemporary photographic art that combines traditional and modern techniques. By using black-and-white photography, Machalowski creates a strong visual atmosphere that highlights the contrasts and the mystical mood of the foggy forest. The choice to stage exotic animals within a European natural setting opens a fascinating connection between reality and fantasy, encouraging the viewer to reflect. The combination of analog and digital techniques emphasizes the artist's artistic versatility and creative approach, creating a magical world that appears both surreal and poetic. Overall, "tierwald" is an artistic reflection on the connection between nature, imagination, and human creativity.