This photo was taken in the forest in Emmen. The S-shaped path meanders between the Beech trees that just have their new leaves. I went into the forest especially on this day because there was no wind and it was cloudy. With no sun, you get a soft, even light. The light green of the leaves now shows up beautifully. The path leads the eye into the image and gives depth.
What I like about beech trees is the elegant way the branches spread out horizontally.
I love bringing my camera into a forest. To properly catch the atmosphere of a forest is a challenge. The light is usually insufficient but that adds to the atmosphere... Read more…