This photograph captures an enchanting moment in a forest where nature seems to whisper its own story. A narrow wooden footpath winds through the dense forest like a living ribbon, its twists and turns suggesting a journey full of secrets and discoveries. The planks of the path are weathered, evoking a sense of timelessness, as if countless feet have already made their way here.
Moss-covered trees rise on either side, their branches bending towards each other to form a natural gateway that envelops the path in an intimate, almost sacred atmosphere. Autumn has left its mark: the ground is littered with leaves in warm shades of ochre, rust brown and golden yellow. Soft filtered light seeps through the foliage and casts a warm glow over the scene, while in the distance a light mist envelops the path in mystery.
The composition is carefully chosen: the eye is naturally carried along the path, deeper into the forest, towards the unknown. This picture is not just a visual image, but an invitation to introspection, to get lost in the silence of nature. It evokes a sense of calm, wonder and a touch of magic - as if the forest itself wants to tell a story, audible only to those who dare to listen.
Father - Photographer - Engineer - Pizza lover - Springsteen fan - Traveller
I'm Ben - self-taught landscape photographer from Belgium, in search of light and stillness since 2016.
At 45, I took a camera in my hands for the first time. A late start, perhaps, but proof..
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