This black and white photo captures a dramatic Nova Scotia landscape in spring, including islands and ocean. The close-up shot emphasizes the play of light and shadows, inspired by Ansel Adams. The image highlights deep contrasts and textures, with intricate details from the ground to the sky. It features a striking foreground element for depth and interest, and sweeping clouds or mist for a sense of mystery and grandeur. The photo is taken with a Leica M Monochrom (Typ 246) camera and a Leica APO-Summicron-M 50mm f/2 ASPH lens, using ISO 200 and an aperture of f/8. The composition is in a 4:5 aspect ratio with a raw style and zero stylization.