Vitali vito Nahshon

The Passage

1938-2023 ..In memory of my mother, may she rest in peace..

What Was Promised

Boldest Red

Captured on Xiaomi 17 Ultra + xTra Photographer Kit [135mm] [ƒ/2.96] [800s] [ISO 500] [Canva Affinity 3]

The Last Escape

Background

Set during the turbulent era of maritime piracy between the seventeenth and nineteenth centuries, The Last Escape portrays a desperate merchant vessel attempting to flee a pursuing pirate ship. Amid cannon smoke, gathering storms, and the fury of the sea, sailors struggle for survival while others cling to life in the water, pleading for rescue.

About the Artwork

Painted in the spirit of the Romantic marine masters of the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries, the scene emphasizes the overwhelming power of nature and the fragility of human fate. Dark skies, gunpowder smoke, and violent waters evoke an atmosphere of tension and uncertainty, capturing the thin boundary between civilization and chaos.

Artist's Note

"In the gray between order and chaos, men become either legends or are lost to the sea."

The original work was created in 2012 using several tools (Coral Painter, ArtRage and Adobe Photoshop) that were considered highly innovative at the time. In 2026, the piece underwent further refinement and restoration with the assistance of AI technology, enhancing its details while preserving the spirit and atmosphere of the original composition.

Dart Wader: Hide, Observe, Strike! Captured on Xiaomi 17 Ultra, AI Assisted (Title altered for copyright reasons)

Hide & Observe

Captured on Xiaomi 17 Ultra + xTra Photographer Kit

[14mm] [ƒ/2.2] [301s] [ISO 50] [Canva Affinity 3]

Taken with Xiaomi 17 Ultra + xTra Photographer Kit

[23mm] [ƒ/1.67] [1/32593s] [ISO 50] [Canva Affinity 3]

© 2026 Vitali vito Nahshon