A fresh rain shower in the German mountains of Winterberg. When I look at this photo, I can smell that lovely fresh rain again that briefly washes everything away from you. The view of the pine trees through the trees, the haze of the rain making your world just a little smaller, just a little more intimate.
The rain gives privacy on the street, so most people don't go for a walk, leaving you alone. Just bring an umbrella and you have your own private "tent" where you stay dry, but which allows you to enjoy the scents around you in nature.
The colours are most beautiful in the rain, like there's a bit more contrast, like you see things clearly and smell things better.
Most people don't like rain, whereas for me it is a new beginning, without all the dust of the past that weighs down and blurs your world.
I am Monique, photography has been my much practised hobby since 2008. My preference is mainly nature and some street photography. Recently, I have also rediscovered analogue photography. I find that with analogue photography you learn to look better at what you are photographing and how you.. Read more…
Netherlands
Netherlands
Netherlands
Netherlands
Germany
Netherlands
Germany
Germany
Germany
Germany
Germany
Germany