[• TITLE •] Late Autumn Walk Through the Sonian Forest No. 21, Belgium, 2019
[• SUBJECT •] A black and white landscape photograph of a small gully in the open beech forest captured on a late Autumn walk through the Sonian Forest of Belgium.
[• EXIF •] Nikon Z7, Nikkor Z 24-70/4 S lens, ISO 64, 49 mm, ƒ11, 1/5 second.
What emotions do forests evoke in you?
When I share woodland photographs, I receive a wide variety of feedback. Responses range from fear to peacefulness.
The typical responses I hear are that of quietness, calmness, serenity, and introspectiveness. Sometimes enchanted and mystical.
Often I hear the fearful response, which I’m guessing stems from the lack of familiarity with the forest. Woods can be a dark place, full of danger to some individuals. Uncertainty, the unknown lurking behind a tree or bush. People with little experience in the woodlands often ask, “aren’t you afraid of bears?”
Throughout my life, my outdoor experiences have involved forests (within them or nearby). A lifetime of outdoor adventures has created a high level of comfort while among the trees.
In the woods, I find peace (except during wind storms), a time and place to recharge, clear my mind, and hear my thoughts.
Please tell me how you feel about the forest. I look forward to hearing your thoughts.
About the Photo
On a chilly day hike through the Sonian Forest near Brussels, Belgium, I found this woodland scene. The small gully in the open beech forest caught my attention, drawing the viewer off into the mist.
The Sonian Forest is a 10,000+ acre forest located on the southeast edge of Brussels, Belgium. I was fortunate to spend a day wandering the forest paths and roads on a cold and foggy day, late last autumn. From a day spent in the woodlands, I created a series of black and landscape photographs.
This series of photos can be viewed at Photography Project: Late Autumn Walk Through the Sonian Forest, Belgium, 2019
