The picture shows a serene and enchanting forest scene. A thick mist hangs in the air, diffusing the light and giving the scene an ethereal quality. The forest is densely covered with tall trees, their trunks straight up and their bark rough, indicating that they are quite mature. The foliage is vibrant spring green, with some branches in the foreground with a brighter, almost luminous yellow-green, indicating new growth or the presence of another tree species.
A striking feature of this forest is the carpet of blue-purple flowers covering the ground; these are woodland hyacinths, which bloom en masse and create a surreal, vibrant layer under the canopy of trees. The contrast between the green of the leaves and the purple-blue of the forest hyacinths is visually striking, making the scene look like something out of a fairy tale. The overall atmosphere is one of tranquillity and natural beauty, untouched by human presence.
Pieter Struiksma, born in 1967 and based in Wormer, is an avid photographer with a wide range of expertise. His self-taught approach has given him a deep understanding of photography, where he finds it a challenge to create eye-catching images in difficult situations. Pieter has developed into.. Read more…