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Guardian of Winter

  • Photographer
    Namgook Kim

At 1,614 meters above sea level on Deogyusan Mountain in South Korea, deep into a winter night, dense fog clings to the branches of yew trees, creating a magnificent frost formation called "sanggodae." These trees, holding the cold and pure air of winter, stand like mysterious guardians protecting the season. Enduring the winter winds and the passage of time, they embody both the solemnity and vitality of winter. This photograph, captured after patiently waiting through a quiet night, reveals the breathtaking sculptural beauty crafted by nature and time.

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