侘寂 
Wabi-Sabi 
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Nature Photography
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Nature Photographer Gregor Schöpf shoots Nature through the lens of Japanese aesthetic sensibility Wabi-Sabi. 


Wabi-Sabi (侘寂) characterizes Impermanence as beautiful.

侘 Wabi  

Beauty in Simplicity. 


寂 Sabi

Beauty in Ephemerality and Decay.

By aestheticizing Impermanence, Gregor's Photography is a visual Metaphor for finding peace with Death and Decay. 

Simple observation of nature can impart wisdom on the subject of death. 


Death is a natural and necessary part of the human condition. Facing death alone is a universal part of the human condition.

The 侘寂 Wabi-Sabi Nature Photography Motifs are intended to convey this message - of coming to terms with death - through the medium of art. 

Applied Principles

Natural Seasons (Kisetsu 季節)

Asymmetry and Irregularity (Fukinsei 不均整)

Asymmetry and Irregularity (Fukinsei 不均整)

Imagery that evokes the distinct essence of one of four temperate seasons.

Asymmetry and Irregularity (Fukinsei 不均整)

Asymmetry and Irregularity (Fukinsei 不均整)

Asymmetry and Irregularity (Fukinsei 不均整)

Image composition that is spontaneous and open to imperfection.

Empty Space (Ma 間)

Asymmetry and Irregularity (Fukinsei 不均整)

Empty Space (Ma 間)

The use of negative space in composition and 16:9/21:9 aspect ratio in format. 

Texture (‎Kime 肌理)

Simplicity (Kanso 簡素)

Empty Space (Ma 間)

The focus on object details and surface characteristics. 

Simplicity (Kanso 簡素)

Simplicity (Kanso 簡素)

Simplicity (Kanso 簡素)

The choice of minor natural flora subjects and light effects. 

  Wood-framed matte photographic Prints from 侘寂 Wabi-Sabi Nature Photography are part of the Japandi Interior Design style. 

Japandi is a fusion of Japanese and Scandinavian design, with an emphasis on Minimalism, Nature, Authenticity and Craftsmanship.


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