A striking gelatin silver print by Sergei Borisov, *Ascent* captures a sense of upward movement and striving through the artist's masterful use of light and shadow. The monochromatic tones characteristic of the gelatin silver process lend the image a timeless, ethereal quality, amplifying its meditative mood. Borisov's compositional precision draws the viewer's eye along a visual journey that feels both physical and deeply symbolic.