One of my favourite locations to photograph is a short drive away. There is a narrow winding road that cuts through a range of forests and woodland in a remote part of France. This particular morning was shrouded in mist, which I love, as it separates the trees into slices of contrast. Up a bank, on the left as you drove through, there are trees with roots exposed due to years of erosion. I have two lenses I primarily use: a 70-200mm and a 35mm. I opted for the prime lens this time as the road is narrow and the larger lens would not be able to get the entire subject in the frame. The monochrome feel has an accent feel about, perfect to accentuate the age of the trees.
There is a texture added and techniques are used to give the photograph a painterly feel. The colours have been reduced slightly, adding a sense of age. Using my technique I am able to play with light and contrast, softening certain areas and strengthening others, which enables me to draw the viewers eye to a specific part of the image, very much like a painter would do. I aim to produce images that evoke a strong sense of nostalgia, and my subjects are almost always trees
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…