On August 17, 2019, at night, this photograph was taken of a square in the city of Rostov, Russia. Dominating the foreground is a large mechanical watch, the central element of the composition. Its face, illuminated from within by bright blue and purple lights, reflects modern design and technology. The hands of the watch, seemingly frozen in time, indicate the hour, imbuing the image with a sense of timelessness.
Behind the clock stretches a spacious square, paved with tiles that take on warm hues in the night illumination. In the distance, the monumental building of the Don State Technical University is visible, its facade lit by soft light that accentuates the columns and windows. The dark night sky creates a contrast with the bright lighting of the clock and the building, lending the scene an air of mystery and drama.
The atmosphere of the shot is calm and serene, despite the urban setting. Solitary figures of people, barely discernible in the distance, add to the feeling of spaciousness and quiet. The image conveys a sense of grandeur and significance of this place, where time and science merge. Green trees on the edges of the square, illuminated by streetlights, add nature to the urban landscape, creating a harmonious image.
