Inspiration

It was December 2024. Around my hometown, the Lake Constance region in Germany, it had been wet and cold for a full week. The trees were covered in a layer of ice, which is why I really wanted to go out and capture this natural spectacle. I packed my things and set off toward Hegaublick, a viewpoint offering a great view of the Hegau volcanoes—a place I often go to take photos... read more.

This time, I was determined not to even look at the usual circles with a crack in the middle – the internet is full of these patterns, all of them spectacular, but I saw no need for me to add one more. And I had luck indeed and found pretty soon the present motif, which from the very beginning reminded me of trees along an alley or a hill... read more.

It was taken in December 2024, near my hometown in the Lake Constance region in Germany. It had been wet and cold for a full week. The trees were covered in a layer of ice, which is why I really wanted to go out and capture this natural spectacle. I packed my things and set off toward Hegaublick, a viewpoint offering a great view of the Hegau volcanoes... read more.

I have a holiday home on the shores of Lower Lough Erne in County Fermanagh, Northern Ireland. I regularly take walks around the lough for exercise and relaxation. When doing so, I am always looking out for potential subjects to photograph. On one such walk I came across this little tree and was immediately drawn to it. I returned on a calm overcast autumn day to create this image... read more.

I photographed the scene with the sun positioned to the right of the scene, allowing the island to fall into a gentle silhouette against the background. The haze softened the contrast just enough to retain detail in the snow-covered landmass and the fine lines of trees. To help balance the light across the frame, I positioned a graduated filter on the right-hand side... read more.