The wind howls loud, the snow falls deep,

As Kyoto shivers in its wintry sleep,

A blizzard rages through the night,

Painting the city in a sea of white.

The streets are silent, the lights are dim,

As snowflakes dance in an icy hymn,

The world outside is a winter wonder,

But inside, hearts beat with a gentle thunder.

Through the blizzard's cold and biting sting,

Kyoto's beauty remains an eternal thing,

For even in the darkest winter night,

Her spirit shines with a warm and brilliant light.

By: Ilan Derech

Collaboration Drop: PROOF Collective

Location: Kyoto, Japan

Shot on: Leica Q2

Year: 2023