This photograph captures a dry grapevine stem using a multiple exposure technique created entirely in-camera. The final image is composed of nine individual exposures, layered directly by the camera during shooting — not assembled later in software.
The grapevine itself is a humble, almost overlooked subject. Dry, fragile, and no longer functional, yet full of structure and rhythm. Through repetition and slight movement between exposures, the stem transforms into a flowing form that feels both organic and almost abstract. The multiple exposure amplifies its natural curves, turning a simple plant fragment into a quiet study of motion and line.
What makes this image distinctive is the way it was created. The Nikon Z7 allows previous exposures to remain visible in the viewfinder while shooting. This meant that each additional frame was placed intentionally, responding to what was already there. The photograph was shaped step by step, directly during the act of photographing, not later at a computer.
The image was shot handheld, without a tripod. Small shifts in position were not corrected or eliminated — they were embraced. These subtle imperfections add softness and individuality to the final result, giving the photograph a more human and tactile character. It is not a technically sterile composite, but a photograph that retains traces of movement, decision, and time.
Printed in black and white, the focus remains on form, contrast, and flow. The absence of color allows the viewer to engage purely with shape and rhythm, making the photograph easy to place in a wide range of interiors — from minimalist spaces to more organic, natural environments.
This print is about process as much as subject. It reflects a slower, more deliberate approach to photography, where the final image is created in the moment, through observation and intuition.
EXIF data of the photograph
Camera Model: NIKON Z 7
Lens model: Tamron SP 90.0 mm f/2.8
Date taken: 06. 12. 2025
Exposure time: 1/200s
F-Number: f/8.0
ISO speed ratings: 640
Focal length: 90mm
Size of the photo: 8256 px x 5504 px
