I regularly take a journey to Aurillac in the Cantal and regularly pass by some stunning scenery. One day I took my camera and allowed myself some time to stop off. There is plenty that catches my eye. In this case there was a deep valley filled with mist. But when I turned around, on the other side of the road, I was struck by another scene. Not as spectacular but beautiful in its quiet simplicity. I was drawn to the different greens and the density of the forest. It also fits my style and subject matter: preferring to highlight the simple things that often get ignored.
There is a texture added and techniques are used to give the photograph a painterly feel. The colours have been reduced slightly, adding a sense of age. Using my technique I am able to play with light and contrast, softening certain areas and strengthening others, which enables me to draw the viewers eye to a specific part of the image, very much like a painter would do. I aim to produce images that evoke a strong sense of nostalgia, and my subjects are almost always trees
Dan Courtice is a photographer living in rural France. He takes inspiration from the varied landscapes around him, with a particular affinity for trees. He is influenced by landscape paintings of the 19th century, with a style characterised by soft colours and textures. His work evokes feelings of.. Read more…