Дорога к храму

In the hush of early morning, a solitary figure rows across a still, fog-laden river, the water mirroring the quiet resolve of the journey. Ahead, the bell tower of the Church of the Protection on the Nerl pierces the gray veil, a symbol of faith and endurance. The scene, captured in monochrome, evokes a timeless pilgrimage—both physical and spiritual—through the flooded lands of Vladimir Oblast. The stillness, the reflection, the distant cross: all speak of contemplation, devotion, and the quiet strength found in solitude. This is not merely a passage across water, but a passage toward meaning.