'WHEN WE SAID "YES!"' is a macro photograph of a Cladonia pyxidata lichen adorned with drops of dew, captured in the forest of Sweden in 2021.
As an art photographer who grew up in the far north, my heart resonates with the delicate beauty of mosses and lichens. Often overlooked, these underrated masterpieces of nature play pivotal roles in our ecosystem. Through my lens, I capture their intricate details, turning them into collectible prints, revealing the art of nature that speaks volumes about the value of these tiny heroes.
This photograph speaks about lichens as a bright testament to synergy. Emerging from the symbiotic relationship between fungus and algae, lichens develop abilities that allow them to thrive when many others cannot.
It is the same when, in communication, both sides say "yes" to each other, creating a system when 1+1 is greater than 2!
And isn't it about a family where partners love and respect each other? This is what I capture in this photo of Cladonias—the moment when two say yes to each other.
The power of synergy that emerges from collaboration is probably the main lesson that we need to learn from nature.