There are winter mornings in Swedish Lapland that you never forget. Mornings when the sky turns soft hues, the light glides over the frozen landscape like velvet and the silence becomes almost audible. This image captures exactly that moment: a riverbank full of hoar frost, trees shining as if sprinkled with silver powder and mist slowly rising from the water.
The combination of the soft morning light and the icy landscape creates an almost fairy-tale atmosphere. The golden glow on the water, the structures of thin ice spreading across the surface and the quiet strength of the surrounding hills make this a winter scene that exudes peace and magic. You feel the cold, but also the warmth of the light. It is a landscape that embraces you.
This is one of those works of art that instantly transforms a room: it brings peace, space and elegance. Perfect for a bright living room, a minimalist bedroom, or an office where you want to add a touch of Scandinavian serenity. This picture lets you escape the hustle and bustle for a moment and brings you back to the pure silence of the north.
A timeless winter landscape that keeps inviting you to look and dream away.
Krijn van der Giessen is a passionate photographer with a love for nature & wildlife photography. All pictures of animals are taken in the wild, where animals live in their natural environment.
All photos are taken with the Canon 5d iii or iv and professional L lenses, which..
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