The picture was taken in a bamboo forest in Sichuan, China. The image shows a peaceful and natural setting, where light only penetrates the leaves to a limited extent. Large green leaves are visible in the foreground. They have distinct veins and form a natural pattern that adds to the botanical character of the picture. A few bamboo stalks can be seen between the leaves. The stems are straight, narrow and recognisable by their smooth surface and the nodes that divide the segments of the bamboo.
The bamboo forest in Sichuan is an environment where shade and light alternate. The dark atmosphere of the forest gives the leaves and stems an almost graphic character. Because the photo does not show the full width of the forest but focuses on a small section, it creates an intimate and botanical image. It emphasises the details of the bamboo, without losing the context of the larger landscape.
This type of photograph emphasises the relationship between leaf and stem. The combination of green leaves and bamboo makes it a recognisable representation of this particular landscape in China. For those interested in bamboo, forest or botanical photography, this image shows well how diverse nature is in Sichuan.
Diana and Ronnie like to travel to areas where few tourists come.
With our photography we want to take the viewer along on our journeys of discovery. We like to meet other people and enjoy the beauty of a country. We want to tell stories and thus touch the viewer, ..
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