It was a quiet afternoon in the forest as the sun was just breaking through a blanket of clouds. I had brought my camera in search of the little wonders the forest has to offer. As I made my way along a winding path, something small and delicate among the moss suddenly caught my eye.
A tiny toadstool stood there, barely a few centimetres high, with a perfectly shaped hat that looked like a miniature umbrella. It almost looked as if nature itself had folded this little hat with extreme precision, meant to provide a tiny bit of shade to the moss below. The mushroom's fragile, brown hues subtly stood out against the slightly green background, making it look as if it had been planted there like a small work of art.
I carefully bent my knees to get closer, so as not to disturb anything. I set my camera at the right angle to capture the details of the little hat.
As I took the picture, I felt almost like an explorer in a microcosm-a small moment in which nature showed how even the tiniest things can tell a story. The toadstool with its tiny umbrella hat was a silent witness to the magic happening in the hidden corners of the forest.
Photographing since 5 years. Wonderful relaxation, adventure, beautiful places and moments to discover and capture with feeling and then edit to an even better result. A wonderful addition to another passion, painting .... two different styles, but certainly the same starting point .... make beautiful images... Read more…