{"product_id":"as-if-for-the-first-time","title":"As If for the First Time","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe had been travelling through Slovenia by car, visiting different towns and discovering the country one place at a time.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e We arrived at Lake Bled in the morning. It had rained the day before, and some of the morning fog was still dissipating when we reached the lake around eleven.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThere was no wind, and the water was remarkably calm. Only a few people were nearby, and the lake seemed unusually quiet. As we walked along the shore, stopping occasionally to take in the different views, we could hear the water gently moving whenever a boat passed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe had been wondering how people reached the island when we noticed several small boats leaving the shore and making their way toward the church. There was our answer. As I looked more carefully, I became aware of the beautiful reflection on the water. The lake was almost like a mirror, presenting the same scene again in reverse.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe boats were approaching the island one after another. I could see the possibility of a perfect moment coming together, so I waited until they were aligned and separated by just the right distance. The church, the mountains, the remaining fog and the reflections were already extraordinary. The boats became the final element that completed the scene.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI remember feeling both surprised and excited to be witnessing such a beautiful place. There was also a childlike anticipation in knowing that we could board one of those boats and discover what was waiting on the island. We continued walking for a while, but eventually found a boat and began the same journey I had just photographed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI had seen many lakes before, but something about that combination of weather, vegetation, still water and quietness felt entirely new. Perhaps it was also our sense of adventure and the absence of expectations. For a moment, watching those boats cross the water toward an unknown destination felt as if I were experiencing such a sight for the first time.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rodrigo Eng Photos","offers":[{"title":"Small — 18 × 12 in","offer_id":45957712805971,"sku":"RE01-340-1","price":175.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Medium — 36 × 24 in","offer_id":45957712838739,"sku":"RE01-340-2","price":500.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Large — 42 × 28 in","offer_id":45957712871507,"sku":"RE01-340-3","price":700.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Extra Large — 48 × 32 in","offer_id":45957712904275,"sku":"RE01-340-4","price":950.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Collector — 60 × 40 in","offer_id":45957712937043,"sku":"RE01-340-5","price":1400.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/4572\/1683\/files\/As-If-for-the-First-Time.jpg?v=1788213721","url":"https:\/\/rodrigoeng.art\/products\/as-if-for-the-first-time","provider":"Rodrigo Eng Photos","version":"1.0","type":"link"}