Mossy Hillside Ginkaku-ji Ed. 1 of 12

A serene and ethereal vision of the mossy hillside at Ginkaku-ji, the "Temple of the Silver Pavilion," in Kyoto. This photograph captures the ancient, textured landscape of the temple's gardens, a place where time seems to stand still. The rich, velvety green of the moss cascades in gentle waves over the ground, creating a soft, undulating carpet beneath the aged, slender trunks of the surrounding trees. Sunlight filters through the dense canopy, dappling the surface of the moss with patches of light and shadow, highlighting the intricate details of this living tapestry. The deep, verdant tones evoke a sense of tranquility and a profound connection to nature. This piece is a testament to the quiet beauty and spiritual resonance of one of Japan's most celebrated Zen gardens.

310 GSM Fine Art Print, Archive quality ink and paper
Limited edition print:
S 42.0 x 59.4 cm Edition of 12 +1AP $200

M 59.4 x 84.1 cm Edition of 6 +1AP $500

L 84.1 x 118.8 cm Edition of 6 +1AP $800

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Michael David is a Canberra-based photographer whose practice began with street photography, an art of noticing the fleeting and unrepeatable. That early discipline has since spread into landscapes, portraiture, and fine art, where his focus lies less in documentation than in distillation.

Obsessive about process, Michael approaches each image with intent—from scouting locations and studying light, through to producing his own prints. For him, the print itself is the linchpin of focus—it is where the photograph becomes a tangible object, carrying with it not just an image, but the weight of time, atmosphere, and memory.

Across subjects, his images aim to hold the tension between stillness and movement, intimacy and vastness. They are less about recording what was seen, and more about evoking what was felt in the moment of capture.