Every forest has something unique and I love pine. It smells wonderful and the long straight trunks make the trees look even bigger.
To emphasise the length of the trunks, the camera was moved in height while taking the picture. This makes the finest details disappear and creates a more abstract image. It is still recognisable as a forest, but the larger the photo is viewed, the more the movement becomes visible. And the more the photo looks like a painting.
It was a new way for me to capture nature, different from normal but recognisable. The autumn colours at the bottom of the photo make for a warm whole.
I have been photographing with a lot of pleasure for years. My goal is to create unique photos that invite you to keep looking... Read more…