Light And Shadow In An Oak Forest, Tendais, Cinfaes, Viseu, Portugal
The small Pyrenean-oak forests stand out in the Montemuro Sierra, magnificent micro-landscapes full of biodiversity. These oak forests are compact, and light only enters through spaces in the tree canopies. Visiting one of these forests a few days ago, I was marveling at the interplay of light and shadows inside the forest. Sunlight bathed some […]
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 […]
Countryside Beauty, Crete Senesi, Tuscany, Italy
A common scene of Crete Senesi, a beautiful scenery of Tuscany countryside.
Under The Tuscan Light, Pienza, Tuscany, Italy
From the ancient walls of Pienza, the Val d’Orcia reveals itself in the calm of early morning—a hilltop town that embodies the understated elegance of Tuscany. In the moments just after sunrise, a soft glow drifts across the undulating hills, tracing the cypress-lined paths and illuminating farmhouses scattered throughout the valley—some preserved from centuries past, […]
Creek Beneath Redwoods, Big Sur, California, USA
This forest in entity[“place”,”Big Sur”,”California, USA”] is a place I return to often to absorb the goodness of nature. Towering redwoods, layered ferns, and flowing creeks create a landscape that feels timeless, peaceful, and deeply restorative.
Basgo Beneath Golden Light, Leh, India
Located approximately 40 kilometers west of Leh City, at an elevation of around 3,300 meters above sea level, Basgo is a historic fort and monastery perched along the banks of the Indus River. Built in the 16th century by the Namgyal rulers, its dramatic hilltop setting, overlooking the ruins of an ancient town and surrounded […]
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, […]