There's nothing greener than the May forest

"Gemeinsam"

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Antler-shaped wooden club – I found these beauties in a small mixed forest in an old-growth area and photographed them against the light!

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Ich weiß es zu schätzen!

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I appreciate it!

a lovely spot in ancient woods in Snowdonia, near Plas Dolmellynllyn manor house. Happy Tree-mendous tuesday!

almost magical forest interior in North Wales. I have to return there very soon to see more of those magnificent old forests :)

Zwischen feuchtem Moos und herabgefallenem Laub sprießen die Pilze still und doch voller Leben. Dieses Foto fängt den besonderen Zauber eines Waldspaziergangs im Herbst ein, wenn die Natur in gedämpften Farben leuchtet und man überall kleine Wunder entdecken kann. 🍄🌲

Aufgenommen an einem stillen Morgen, als der Nebel noch zwischen den Bäumen hing.

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Weaponized Bee Magic.

A solitary mushroom stood in the quiet forest, catching the morning light as if it had been waiting for someone to notice its tiny world of wonder.

A Hypholoma fasciculare, known as the Sulphur Tuft, glowing with yellow and orange tones against the damp forest floor. Though toxic, its colors bring a striking contrast to the subdued hues of autumn — nature’s artistry in miniature. 🍂

Zwischen Schatten und Glanz – Der Wald im Wandel

Esa tarde de un viernes que fuimos a buscar las más que probablemente más espectaculares vistas de Euskadi, nos sorprendió una niebla que no dejaba ver más allá de 50m. Al menos lo compensó con creces la compañía de @iraiphotography @zetaerreargazkiak y @jorgereyazabal . Gracias amigos!!. Además, ese ramillete de flores cerca de un mini bosque nos dio algo de juego en medio de las tinieblas. 💪💪 #mood_in_frame #the_mirror_of_our_souls #ig_shotz_trees #enchantedforest #naturebrilliance #raw_alltrees #earth_shotz #forest_masters #forest_captures #forest_magic #addicted_to_basque #tufotonatgeo #divine_forest #bestforestmood #sublimeshot #thebasquecountry #fstoppers #naturelove #euskalherria #total_nature_spain #total_nature_europe #sonyalpha #sonyphotography #sonya7iii #leofoto #tree_brilliance #tree_magic #splendid_woodlands #tree_of_darkness #ig_shotz_trees #earth_shotz #sonyalphasclub

The rains brought this little wonder.

sundrops

Hier an einem frischen Spätsommertag im Wald – durch die Lücke im dichten Blätterdach bricht die Sonne mit voller Kraft hindurch. Ein Moment voller Licht, Leben und Energie.

Here on a fresh late-summer day in the forest – the sun breaks through a gap in the dense canopy with full intensity. A moment full of light, life, and energy.

My friend Tobias and I have been on a two-day hike in the Palatinate Forest in begin of August, 2025. We climbed up this sandstone formation in the dark and with our headlamps on. The weather was windy and partly wet. But we really enjoyed the view and the mood up there. We would stay out for hiking and shooting for the whole day and would have a warm dinner and campfire in the evening and a good night sleep in our tents.

October 2025 | Palatinate Forest

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Lizards can dream too.

This serene long-exposure photograph captures the gentle cascade of a woodland stream over moss-covered rocks. The silky texture of the water contrasts beautifully with the rugged surfaces of the stones, creating a meditative and timeless natural scene.

© Fan.D

As a photographer, I wanted to capture the quiet beauty and peaceful atmosphere of a sunlit forest path. My goal was to highlight the magical effect of the light on the surroundings and emphasize the natural contrasts of light and shadow. The moment when the sun's rays broke through the dense canopy and illuminated the path was particularly inspiring for me.

Als Fotograf wollte ich die stille Schönheit und die friedvolle Atmosphäre eines sonnendurchfluteten Waldwegs einfangen. Mein Ziel war es, die magische Wirkung des Lichts auf die Umgebung hervorzuheben und die natürlichen Kontraste von Licht und Schatten zu betonen. Der Moment, als die Sonnenstrahlen durch das dichte Blätterdach brachen und den Weg erleuchteten, war für mich besonders inspirierend.

In the heart of the Shadow-Bound Woods, where the light filters green and thick with old magic, stands the Elder Sentinel. It is not quite alive, nor entirely dead. Its bark is etched with the tales of centuries, and its massive, welcoming yet ominous branches seem poised to embrace or to stride away.

On nights when the twin moons shine full, the creatures of the wood whisper that the trees uproot their slumbering feet. They say the Elder Sentinel stirs first, its deep, empty knot of an "eye" surveying the realm before it begins its slow, deliberate march. The fog at its base is not just dew, but the breath of the awakening earth as it loosens its hold. This is a place where the forest's memory walks, and silence is the only appropriate reverence. If you listen closely, you might just hear the scrape of a root, pulling free from the soft, emerald moss.

Nikon D500, Nikon 1.4/50mm lens.

Hidden within the emerald embrace of the forest floor, a lone mushroom stands bathed in golden light. A quiet world unfolds in the smallest corners of nature, where life thrives in delicate silence. Captured with a soft bokeh and warm tones, this image invites you into a tranquil moment of stillness and wonder.

Why even take any pictures at all when there is no fog? :))

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Hello dear flickr friends. Thank you very much for your kind and lovely comments. They are much appreciated.

Just bringing forward the shot of wild and free horses/ponies wondering about in the forest. It was a lovely surprise and sight for me.

Wishing you all a very happy Friday and weekend ahead. : ) xo

© Fan.D

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Siamo gli alberi della Piana del Cansiglio.

Ci ergiamo fieri sotto l'immenso cielo d'inverno, le nostre braccia tese verso l'infinito. Custodiamo segreti antichi, sussurrati dal vento tra le nostre chiome gelate.

Ogni stella sopra di noi è un compagno silenzioso, ogni notte un respiro condiviso con l'universo in un posto veramente freddo, alle volte, ma al quale siamo abituati.

Siamo le sentinelle della terra, radicati nella quiete della piana, il tempo scorre lieve come neve sulle nostre radici. Vediamo passare generazioni di esseri umani, ma noi siamo sempre qui, puntati verso le stelle.

PS: I più attenti noteranno un batuffolo di luce, a destra verso l'angolo in alto. E' la grande galassia di Andromeda, a 2 milioni di anni luce da noi..

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Alt und so schön.

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Standing tall through the shifting seasons, this old tree reminds us that change is a form of strength.

Each branch tells a story of growth, resilience, and time — painted in the quiet fire of autumn.

Captured in the calm of the forest, where silence speaks and colors breathe.

“In the heart of the forest, magic is not a thing to be found — it is a quiet whisper, reminding us that wonder never truly leaves the world.”