Forbidden Palace Moat | Limited Edition of 10
Forbidden City Moat Reflection Wall Art
The fine-art urban photograph captures a timeless scene across the moat of the Forbidden City in Beijing. The still water flawlessly reflects the buildings, doubling the image and immersing the viewer in quiet symmetry. The architecture, with its traditional curved rooftops and weathered façades, tells a story of China’s rich cultural heritage. Subtle modern touches, like air conditioning units clinging to the aged walls, highlight the meeting of past and present, giving the scene a lived-in feel.
In black and white, every detail is magnified. The bare trees along the moat add an ethereal quality, their twisted branches reflected in the water like ink strokes in a classical Chinese painting. The peeling plaster, creeping vines, and uneven lines of the structures hint at the passage of time, while the calm water holds it all in suspended stillness. There’s a quiet dignity in this blend of decay and preservation, where each element feels like part of a larger narrative.
This view, captured from across the moat of the Forbidden City, offers a rare glimpse into Beijing's tranquil side. While the city hums with modern life just beyond, this spot feels frozen in time—a moment of serenity in the shadow of one of the world’s most iconic historical sites.
This photograph reminds me of the moments of quiet I found while exploring the vibrant chaos of Beijing. The water’s perfect reflection felt like a secret, an unspoken dialogue between history and its mirror image. These quiet discoveries make photography so rewarding, offering an often overlooked perspective.
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© Dan Kosmayer, 2015
Edition Information
This photograph is released as a signed and numbered edition of 10 prints across all available sizes. Each print is individually signed and numbered by the artist on the reverse and accompanied by a certificate of authenticity.
Once all 10 prints have been sold, this work will be permanently retired, and no further numbered editions will be produced in any size or format. A small number of Artist Proofs may be retained by the artist for archival or exhibition purposes.
Museum Quality Fine Art Prints
All prints are produced by the artist using archival pigment inks on professional photographic paper with a subtle luster finish.
This paper offers a balanced surface that enhances tonal depth, preserves fine detail, and reduces glare under typical indoor lighting conditions.
Each print is carefully inspected prior to dispatch to ensure consistency of finish and presentation.
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Each print is personally produced, signed, and packaged by me at my studio in Haliburton, Ontario, Canada.
Orders are shipped worldwide via Canada Post at no additional cost. Delivery times may vary based on destination and local customs processing.
During periods of travel for on-location photographic work, dispatch may be delayed until I return to the studio.
