The Scene: This horizontal landscape captures a sprawling section of Woodland Cemetery in Quincy, IL, during a night of heavy fog. The entire upper two-thirds of the frame is a glowing, monochromatic amber, caused by the city’s lights reflecting off the low-hanging mist. The ground is shrouded in deep, velvety shadows, with the silhouettes of numerous headstones and monuments—ranging from simple blocks to elaborate obelisks—dotting the dark hillside. In the distance, pinpricks of cool white light from distant streetlamps cut through the fog, providing a subtle color contrast to the dominant golden glow.
 
Artistic Note: The strength of this image lies in its Atmospheric Perspective. The fog acts as a natural layering tool; the monuments in the foreground are dark and distinct, while those further away gradually dissolve into the golden mist, creating an incredible sense of depth. The choice of a wide-angle horizontal shot allows the viewer to feel the scale of the cemetery, making the scene feel like a quiet, frozen moment from a dream. The interplay between the "warm" golden sky and the "cold" dark ground creates a powerful emotional tension.
 
2:3 Aspect Ratio