In the early morning, when the world was still shrouded in the soft embrace of fog, I discovered the magical silence of the Speulder forest. The trees, clothed in their ancient splendour, stood like dancing shadows in the mist. Their crooked branches, normally looking so stately, were now twisted in a play of light and dark patterns.
The mist hovered between the trees like a thin veil, but the sun slowly began to break through this veil. It was as if the sun had to worm its way through the thick air, with rays wriggling between the trees like spotlights. Each ray of light fell like a golden spot on the mossy ground, creating a playful contrast with the mist that crept around the tree trunks. It was a moment of serene wonder, where nature and light danced together in a harmony that could only be captured by silence and patience.
The dancing trees of the Speulder forest came alive in this mystical hour, their sinuous shapes enhanced by the playful rays of light that enveloped them. The air seemed to breathe, the trees to move, and the ground under my feet felt like a soft carpet of time. In this moment, it was as if nature wanted to reveal its secrets only to those who dared to embrace the mist.
This photo is a tribute to the magic of the moment, the power of light and the mystique of the Speulder forest. It captures the beauty of an early morning in nature, where everything seems quieter but at the same time speaks more than ever before.
My name is Gerry van Roosmalen, photographer and author with a passion for images and stories that touch. After years in the corporate world, I followed my heart and chose photography in 2002. I completed the Fotovakschool in Apeldoorn, specialising in portrait and reportage photography.
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