Returning from a good hike through the forest, I came across this majestic tree. I had already noticed it at the beginning of the walk, but on my return, with this newly developed foggy atmosphere, I realised how the tree's character had changed completely. It was no longer a simple tree. Now, it was the lord of the forest, the spirit of the beech.

I took this picture in a beech forest in Montseny Natural Park, in Catalonia, Spain, quite near where I live. Living nearby gives me the chance to visit this area regularly and see how this particular tree is growing and changing its shape.

Beech trees are an ideal subject for photographers, especially during the autumn season. This beech tree always displays beautiful colours, probably because it is near a river and a lake that surrounds the place.

It is always lovely to revisit a familiar place as you can always find something different: perhaps the light or a point of interest you didn’t notice before. This time, I felt so impressed by the shape and colours of this giant that I felt I needed to capture its beauty.

I chose a very low point of view and a wide-angle lens – 14mm in full frame – to favour its shape, height, and majesty. I set the tripod, but I still needed more space for my composition, so I had to place the camera directly on the ground. After taking some test frames, I finally managed to compose precisely what I was searching for: the lord of the forest.

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