Painting

I think that the man in the painting has just accomplished something in his life, that is important to him. The cliff he is standing on symbolizes obstacles that he had to overcome to get to where he is. The mist in the painting I think represents the unknown. That although he accomplished this great feat, there is still the future to worry about and many things left to figure out. The man's stance is powerful because by accomplishing this first big goal, he feels ready to overcome upcoming challenges.