In the heart of the Belgian Ardennes, near Bouillon, a serene forest landscape that exudes tranquillity and mystery unfolds. The straight, slender trunks of the trees seem like pillars of a natural cathedral, rising endlessly towards the sky. Their silvery bark captures the soft light seeping through the canopy, creating an ethereal, almost dreamlike atmosphere.
The forest pools in a green carpet of low scrub and moss, with the play of light and shadow subtly creating movement and depth. The harmony of vertical lines of the tree trunks contrasts beautifully with the gentle undulations of the green-covered slope. It seems as if this forest keeps a quiet secret, inviting exploration but at the same time enveloped by an aura of silence.
The density of the forest suggests pristinity and timelessness, while the variation in light-from brightly lit spots to mystical shadow zones-emphasises the complexity and beauty of nature. This is a place that makes the soul breathe again, a sanctuary of calm in a world that is constantly moving. Every element, from the texture of the trees to the soft green background, tells a story of simplicity and harmony.
Father - Photographer - Engineer - Pizza lover - Springsteen fan - Traveller
I'm Ben - self-taught landscape photographer from Belgium, in search of light and stillness since 2016.
At 45, I took a camera in my hands for the first time. A late start, perhaps, but proof..
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