Cumulus Cloud Over Holy City

Above Charleston’s low horizon, cumulus clouds rise with the scale of weather building its own city. Portland grey and muted indigo gather around a soft salmon glow, while the church steeples below hold their small, familiar places against the sky.

Photographed at sunset in Charleston, South Carolina, Cumulus Clouds over Holy City rests in the tension between two kinds of architecture: the enduring city below and the immense, temporary structures forming overhead.

For a few moments, light, vapor, and distance take on weight and shape. The clouds build their towers above Charleston—and then, as evening moves in, begin to become something else.

Artist: Scott Temple
Medium: Fine-art photography
Colors: Portland grey, muted indigo, soft salmon, charcoal, and evening blue

Limited edition: Each print is accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity identifying its edition number and bearing photographer Scott Temple’s signature.

Paper: Printed on Hahnemühle Photo Rag, chosen for its smooth cotton surface, quiet matte finish, and ability to preserve subtle color and cloud detail. Prints are custom-made in London, England. Learn more about our fine-art papers.

Please note that slight cropping may occur with certain print sizes. Colors may also vary slightly between screens and the finished print.

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