As If They Were Angels

By Johan Siggesson

This print forms part of a strictly limited edition of photographic fine art prints and is accompanied with a certificate of authenticity.

• Print sizes available are 180 by 120 cm (limited edition of 12), 120 by 80 cm (limited edition of 12), 90 by 60 cm (limited edition of 12), 60 by 40 cm (limited edition of 12), 40 by 27 cm (limited edition of 12) and 22cm by 14.5 cm (limited edition of 1000)
• Paper sizes are bigger than print sizes
• Pigment print on acid free Hahnemuhle photo rag ultra smooth 305 gsm paper
• Prints are signed and numbered. (verso & recto)
• Signature and number on recto is located below the printed area
• Camargue, France 2025

  “As If They Were Angels” was taken in the Camargue region of southern France. The horses were running slowly through shallow water. The light was soft and even. There was no noise except the quiet splash of hooves. I’ve seen these horses behave with real force and dominance, but this moment felt different. Calm, steady, almost weightless. For a few seconds, they looked less like animals in motion and more like something beyond that.

   

  These horses are often shown at full gallop, kicking up water and dust, and there’s strength in that. But now and then, a different kind of moment appears. One that feels more balanced. I try to stay ready for those moments and keep things simple in how I frame and compose. Working in black and white helps me focus on the shapes, lines, and space between them.

   

  This image is part of a collection of horse prints. Each one shows a different side of the animal. Some are full of energy. Others, like this one, are quiet. There is no need for explanation. It just works in still spaces.

   

  “As If They Were Angels” is for anyone who appreciates simplicity and etherical moments. It fits in homes where calm is part of the design. Where the goal is not to impress but to create balance.

  What stood out to me when I took this image was the quiet. I hope that feeling comes through on the wall.

  This print formed part of the fine art photography exhibition ‘Horses of Salt and Wind‘ held in Malta in 2025.