PS I Love You
Patagonia, Chile – 2025

Archival pigment print

“High in the windswept mountains of Patagonia, the landscape is as raw and untamed as the creatures that inhabit it. After days of tracking through rocky ridges and sparse forests, we finally glimpsed them: two pumas, a mother and her cub, resting in a quiet clearing bathed in the soft afternoon light. One sat upright, its gaze sharp and unwavering, scanning the horizon with the intensity of a true guardian. Every muscle seemed ready to spring into action, a reminder of the wild power these cats command.

Beside it, the second puma leaned in close, softening the scene with a quiet tenderness. Its eyes half-closed, it pressed gently against its companion, offering a rare glimpse of intimacy and trust in a species often seen only as solitary predators. In that moment the contrast between them was undeniable, intensity and softness, strength and vulnerability coexisting in a delicate balance.

Capturing this scene required patience and stillness, moving only when the wind allowed and letting the pumas dictate the pace. There was no posing and no interference, just witnessing a fleeting moment of connection in one of the most remote corners of the world. It is in these quiet unguarded seconds that the true spirit of Patagonia reveals itself, fierce yet tender, wild yet profoundly intimate.” – Cristina Mittermeier