In the Scottish Highlands, amid the majestic Glencoe Valley, a lone white cottage nestles on the edge of a babbling river. The landscape exudes a melancholic splendour, steeped in mysticism and a sense of timelessness. The river, with its sparkling, clear waters flowing past smoothly polished stones, almost seems to sing a melody that enhances the stillness of the surroundings.
The trees behind the house, deep green and densely packed, offer a protective embrace against the vast, misty hills rising in the distance. The mist hangs low, a soft veil that envelops the tops of the hills in a mysterious atmosphere, as if whispering hidden stories that only the wind knows. The contrast between the vivid details of the river and the muted colours of the autumn landscape makes the scene almost picturesque.
The cottage itself, small but striking in its simplicity, exudes a sense of security and isolation. It is a refuge amidst a rugged, untamed landscape, where nature prevails. This image captures the essence of the Scottish Highlands: rugged beauty, solitude, and an irresistible invitation to get lost in its mystery.
                                
 
                                
                                        Father - Photographer - Engineer - Pizza lover - Springsteen fan - Traveller
I'm Ben - self-taught landscape photographer from Belgium,  in search of light and stillness since 2016.
At 45,  I took a camera in my hands for the first time. A late start,  perhaps,  but proof..
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