During a morning walk in the forest after an earlier rainy day, the fresh green colours caught my eye. Zooming in with my camera gave the leaves a nice colour combination and contrast with the hazy background that also included some blue. The different fresh shades of green gave me a nice fresh spring feeling.
I used multiple layers of depth. The big leaves in the foreground, slightly smaller and lighter leaves further back. With hazy shades of green behind them, which also gives the photo something picturesque. Given that I also paint, this appeals to me even more.
At the same time, the photo also has a serenity about it. The peace and purity of a morning in the woods. For me, looking at this is enjoying a moment of peace, relaxing.
My name is Saskia Nuijten (SAS from 't hart) and I live in Oosterhout nb. Since childhood, I have been inspired by nature. Its purity and beauty are a great source of inspiration to me. By looking with my heart, even (sometimes at first sight) inconspicuous things can.. Read more…