A short but intensive hike - first steeply up and then steeply down again - brought me to Lahibia Cave in the Kullaberg nature reserve in Sweden. Located along the rugged rocky coast of the Kullen peninsula, this cave, known for its dramatic cliffs, secluded coves and spectacular views over Kattegat, had to be very special.
Yet that was certainly not my first impression. I walked into the shallow cave and was actually somewhat disappointed by what I found. The surprise came only when I turned around. The view from the cave was impressive.
The scene was enhanced by a sky almost completely filled with altocumulus clouds. Altocumulus is a compound of the Latin words *altus* and *cumulus*, meaning "high" and "stacked".
The caves and cliffs, the result of millions of years of erosion by sea and wind, stood in sharp contrast to the sheep clouds, which had formed in just a few hours. Clouds that would soon disappear, while the cave might await another period of millions of years.
Where the caves had taken millions of years to take their current shape, I needed only 1/250 of a second to capture the unique image.
My name is Gerry van Roosmalen, photographer and author with a passion for images and stories that touch. After years in the corporate world, I followed my heart and chose photography in 2002. I completed the Fotovakschool in Apeldoorn, specialising in portrait and reportage photography.
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