Long shadows and beautiful, soft sunlight through the trees in the woods of the Auvergne, France. This photo was taken on a walk in the autumn. There were still some coloured leaves on the trees, which was beautiful. But the leaves were not the reason for me to take this photo. The reason was the way the sunlight and shadows made their way through the trees and branches. That caught my attention immediately.
To emphasize this light and the shadows that came with it, I converted the photo into black/sepia and white. I lighted the areas that were a bit too dark resulting in a better look at the details of the trees. So with these whimsical trees, the light creeping through them and the long shadows, this photo got a fairy tale look.
I enjoy taking pictures of nature, from colorful flowers to the vast landscapes of Scotland and Norway. Photos of European cities can also be found in my shop. Whatever photos they are, I create them with the idea that they really add atmosphere to your home or workplace... Read more…