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Beech tree forest

Beech tree forest

Just got back from a weekend photography workshop. I met up with other 12 photo enthusiasts in the southwest of Sweden, in an area called Halland. More precisely, in Åkulla Bokskogar, just outside Ullared. The region is known for its vast deciduous forest, primarily made up of beech trees.

Surrounded by a stunning display of autumn colours we were guided through these cathedrals and along small streams by the renowned photographer Patrik Leornadsson.

The weather forecast had warned of heavy rain all weekend, so I packed a large trunk of rain clothes and shoes. Fortunately, the weather out better than expected. We had some light rain and even a few minutes of sunshine, so most of the extra clothes came home unused.

Instead I brought back new knowledge, fresh inspiration, and around 500 pictures to sort and edit during the dark evenings ahead. It was also a pleasure to meet others who share the same passion, and to exchange thoughts on creative processes, challenges, and techniques.

Don’t wait, go out and create. Ha de Gött!

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Fairy dance

Fairy dance

In fading late summer light.

Fairies come out in dance.

Shy, in long white veils.

Melting together in mist.

Tucking in nature for the night.

Svensk version

Älvdans

I blekt sensommarljus.

Älvorna komma ut i dans.

Blygt, i långa vita slöjor.

Smälter samman i dimma.

Stoppar om naturen för natten.

This is inspired by my father-in-law who had a name for this type of mist “Älvdans” Fairy Dance. Ha de Gött!

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Sculpting

Sculpting

Endlessly moulding 
Elements flow
Freely 
To see what, today
Can become, tomorrow
The universe strive
To chaotic order
Floating
Like grain of sand
Through the fingers
Of God 

Svensk version (Swedish version) 
Skulpterar
Oupphörligt formar
Elementen flödar 
Fritt
För att se vad, idag
Kan bli, imorgon
Universums strävan
Mot kaotisk ordning
Flödar
Likt sandkorn
Genom fingrarna
På Gud

Are we not, only a grain of sand in the universe? Ha de Gött!

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Family

Family

A family of Greylag goose (anser anser). The parents keep a close watch on me as they swim out of my reach. I hope some of the chicks survive this year. Assuming this are the same couple as last year in this spot, last year they had fewer and I don’t think any survived. I could count ten chicks, how may can you see?

Nature is beautiful but hard, ha de Gött!

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Desert girl

Desert girl

Tiny like a grain of sand.

Alone we disappear in the vastness.

Together we can form mountains.

Special thanks to the barefoot girl that stood on top of the dune stretching her arms out to make this photo special. From Råbjerg Mile sand dunes in Skagen, Denmark. Ha de Gött!

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