The Benbryteforsen - a mighty section of rapids that bears its name for a reason - roars through the deep tranquillity of the northern Swedish wilderness: "Benbryte" can be loosely translated as "bone breaker", which impressively describes the power and unpredictability of this white water. And yet there is an undeniable aesthetic in this chaos.
This photo captures the raw energy of the river in a precisely composed moment. The spray sprays, the water piles up, shoots over rocks - and all around there is nothing but unspoilt nature. Mosses and trees on the shore, stone structures carved by the water: All of this forms the backdrop for a natural spectacle that is both powerful and liberating.
Especially in a time when many things are controlled and smoothed out, the sight of such places reminds us how alive and pristine nature can be. The long exposure gives the wild water an almost silky texture, while the surrounding landscape retains its rugged clarity.
This motif is particularly suitable for large landscape formats - whether as an emotional eye-catcher in the living room or as a natural stimulus in therapeutic rooms. It speaks of freedom, of movement, of the unstoppable force of life.
I have always enjoyed photography. Even when I was young, I took photos with the Beirette. It even happened to me once that I inserted a film twice ... and the photos I took were very interesting.
I then bought my digital SLR camera in 2014. The first photos..
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