In the early morning, as the first rays of sunlight softly touched the landscape, this scene unfolded in the hilly countryside of Occitania France. The hills were still shrouded in calm, while the sky slowly coloured in warm hues of orange and gold. The village with its church tower stood out as a silent focal point in this wide backdrop, as if it were the guardian of the new day.
What struck me was the hushed harmony between man and nature. The fields looked serene, the trees formed a green embrace around the village, and the air brought a promise of warmth and light. There was no rush, just the slow transition from night to day, when everything seemed to stand still for a moment.
I wanted to capture this image as a reminder of that sense of simplicity and purity that a morning in the French countryside can bring. It is a scene that feels at once intimate and grand: the closeness of the village versus the vastness of the horizon.
I hope this picture in your space evokes that same experience: the softness of a new day, the tranquillity of a rolling landscape, and the warmth of the light that brings it all together.
I passionately capture the beauty of nature, from vast landscapes to birds and other animals. My favourite place is the Brabant Biesbosch, but I also photograph in other nature reserves. With my work, I want to bring the peace, space and wonder of nature indoors, .. Read more…