ENTRY DESCRIPTION
A solitary tree in the park near my home, photographed countless times over the years, yet always different. In this late-autumn moment, only a few leaves remain—small, quiet reminders of the season passing. Their stubborn presence has always spoken to me.

To emphasize this feeling of stillness and emotional simplicity, I printed the photograph as a silver gelatin print on matte, fibre-based Fomabrom 112 paper. Its soft surface and gentle tonal response deepen the sense of calm and draw attention to the delicate structure of the tree.

AUTHOR
My name is Ari Jaaksi. I’ve lived in many parts of the world, have 2 children, been married to the same lady for 30 years, been a part of the executives at Intel, Hewlett Packard, Nokia, etc. and created digital products that have sold in millions. I have a Ph.D. in software engineering and an MSc in Education.

I have fell in love with black and white analog photography. To me, it provides a means but also the limitations; both so necessary for any art!

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