Atmospheric conditions in Vålådalens Nature Reserve

I woke up very early in the morning after a cold night with frost on my tent. The landscape had transformed into a fairytale scene, with smooth mist lingering between the gnarled old trees. I quickly dressed, grabbed my tripod, and hurried off to capture the beauty of the landscape.

The mist helped me create depth, separate the layers, and achieve simplicity. Using a telephoto lens, I focused on intimate scenes, emphasizing negative space to convey vulnerability and show how small they appear in the vast landscape.

Read the story Visit Vålådalen

Capture date: 07 Juni 2024

Location: Nulltjärn, Vålådalen, Jämtland.

Camera settings:
1/40 sec  f/5,6 / ISO 100
Canon 5D Mark IV
Canon EF 70-300mm f/4 -5,6L IS USM @ 300mm