In "Frost and Fire: Winter Sunset in Virginia," I explored the dynamic balance between opposites in nature -- how winter landscapes, with their inherent stillness and quiet, are simultaneously full of energy and life. This balance is a recurring theme in nature; each extreme enhances the other, creating harmony out of contrast. Winter sunsets feel even warmer against the coldness of snow, and the snow appears more serene in the warmth of fading light. The trees, rooted and enduring, serve as a bridge between these opposites, unchanging in form, yet constantly transformed by the light and colors around them. Through this piece, I aimed to capture how nature finds equilibrium in contrasts, reminding us that opposites can coexist, each enhancing the beauty of the other. This balance is not static but alive, a quiet conversation between frost and fire, stillness and movement, inviting the viewer to pause and appreciate the subtle, powerful harmony in these natural dichotomies.