This photograph captures an enchantingly still moment on a winter morning. A weathered fence slowly slopes away and eventually disappears completely in the dense fog, as if the world behind it dissolves. The grass, covered with a light layer of frost and snow, forms a subtle transition from sharpness to softness. The mist mutes sound and movement, creating an atmosphere of absolute silence and serenity. Everything seems to stand still, as if time itself has taken a break.
The fence sets boundaries and gives hold and structure to the landscape, but through the veil of mist it loses its endpoint - and therein lies the power of this image. It emphasises the beauty of the unknown and the peace that comes from not having to look beyond the here and now. A minimalist photograph that invites stillness, contemplation and breathing space.
Borne and raised in the eastern part of Holland. Spending a lot of time in the countryside. My passion for nature and landscape are most of the time leading for my choice of subjects... Read more…