This is a photograph taken in rural France of pine trees in late autumn. In the foreground there are plants with no leaves and the background there is a mist. It is an atmospheric scene, dark and mysterious with a touch of golden light to add some warmth. I wanted to give a sense of quiet and solitude, and highlight the natural beauty of trees, even during the autumn and winter.
These trees are located just beside a country road, which I have passed many times before. The light changes all the time and I was particularly drawn to this spot because the mist helped to separate foreground and background perfectly. I have added a texture as well as some scratches to give it an aged and worn feeling.
My style is inspired by the Pictorialist movement, and I am drawn to dark images, and particularly like photographing in the winter.
                                
 
                                Dan Courtice is a photographer living in rural France. He takes inspiration from the varied landscapes around him, with a particular affinity for trees. He is influenced by landscape paintings of the 19th century, with a style characterised by soft colours and textures. His work evokes feelings of.. Read more…
 
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