The Smolyan Lake, Smolyan, Bulgaria
The Smolyan Lakes are located in a stepped pattern on the left bank of the Cherna River, and they shyly overlook Snezhanka Peak, Orpheus Rocks, and Nevyastata. The lakes are of landslide origin. In the past, there were 20; today, there are only seven. A large part of them has been lost over the years, […]
Eucalyptus Forest, Galicia, Spain
As I was driving through Galicia in northern Spain, I found this beautiful scene: a eucalyptus forest with thick fog passing by.
Vancouver Island Winter, Courtenay, British Columbia, Canada
I often drive the many logging roads in the mountains surrounding the Comox Valley. On this winter day, I was seeking something different. As the forest was covered with fresh snow, I decided to go higher up this mountain and look for a clear view of what was below. At this location, when I spotted […]
Minde’s Polje Forest, Alcanena, Santarem, Portugal
The Minde’s Polje, a flat and closed basin within karst limestone in the central region of Portugal, measures 4 x 1.8 kilometres and is drained on the periphery by the sources of the Lena, Alviela, and Almonda rivers. During periods of greatest rainfall, the input of water into the system is greater than the flow […]
Light And Shadow In A Riverside Forest, Alcanena, Santarem, Portugal
On the banks of the Alviela River, we find riverside trees, such as ash trees, with superb green foliage in spring and summer. Walking along the banks of the Alviela River on a cloudless day, with the sun shining brightly, I was marveled by the calm that emanated from watching the river with its dark […]
Winter Forest Sunset, Bryce Canyon National Park, Utah, USA
I planned a trip to entity[“point_of_interest”,”Bryce Canyon National Park”,”Utah, USA”] during the winter, hoping to see the canyon after a fresh snowstorm. I made it to the park a few hours before sunset and had to walk a bit in the fresh snow to capture some photos of the canyon. The sun was going down, […]
Birch In Forest, Great Smoky Mountains, Tennessee, USA
A wet September muted the colors throughout much of the eastern USA last autumn, requiring a discerning eye to find compelling compositions. This pair of birch trees stood out from the rest of the forest, with their white trunks and golden leaves reflecting what little sunlight there was that day.
September Sunset, Mt Washington, Courtenay, Vancouver Island, Canada
“I often return to my favorite places, this time to the west side of Mount Washington ski resort. It was my first time looking for an evening landscape there in late September. As I reached a high-level viewing point on this logging road, I was surprised to see low-lying marine fog covering all of the […]
A Splash Of Color, Silver Falls State Park, Marion County, Oregon, USA
Silver Falls State Park, in the foothills of the Cascade Mountains in Oregon, is famous for its many waterfalls in the heart of a temperate rainforest. But the forest surrounding the waterfalls, primarily comprised of Douglas fir and various species of maples, has its own charms. On this trip, I came across these vine maples […]
A Road Less Travelled, Comox Valley, Vancouver Island, BC, Canada
The Comox Valley is surrounded by beautiful mountains. Also, many logging roads will take you to some wonderful landscapes that can be found when exploring. On this day, I was driving and exploring roads to the west of our Mt. Washington ski resort. As I reached the top of this mountain and rounded a curve […]