Forest photography has always held a special place in my creative journey. There’s something deeply calming and mysterious about the way light filters through layers of trees, illuminating patches of moss and leaves. Lately, I’ve found myself drawn less to the sweeping, grand landscapes that first captured my attention and more to the quieter, more intimate scenes hidden within the forest. It’s in these smaller details, the texture of bark, the subtle play of fog among the trunks, or the delicate contrast between light and shadow, that I feel most connected to the environment. It is a way I have found to try to remove stress from my life.
When I photograph these moments, like in the image of this misty woodland, in the Forest of Cansiglio in northern Italy, I’m not just documenting a place; I’m trying to convey its atmosphere and emotion. The soft light breaking through the canopy, the muted greens and browns, and the sense of timeless stillness evoke a quiet poetry that speaks more intimately than vast mountain vistas ever could.
Perhaps this shift reflects how my photography is evolving. I’m learning to slow down, to look closer, and to appreciate the subtle harmony that exists in small spaces. There’s immense beauty in simplicity, in how the forest reveals its character one detail at a time. Through these more personal compositions, I feel I’m developing not only a new photographic style but also a deeper relationship with nature itself. Each photograph becomes a meditation, a way of seeing beyond the obvious and finding meaning in the quiet heart of the woods.
