There is a gravel track, worn by the rain. The mist in the distance creates a sense of depth as the track leads up to the brow of a hill before leading off. The soft light from the veiled sun catches small pools of rainwater and small stones, adding detail before it softens as it disappears. There is a softness to the image that somehow makes what would ordinarily be an uninteresting subject (a worn gravel track), and turns it into something more appealing, through the treatment of the image. This photograph represents perfectly the way I see things. Looking for beauty in the small details.
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…