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An old stone path winds quietly through a dense mountain forest, disappearing into the shadows beyond. The interplay of light, stone and ancient trees creates a quiet sense of depth, solitude and an unknown destination.
Camera: Zeiss Ikon Super Ikonta III (531/16)
Lens: Novar Anastigmat f/3.5 75 mm
Film: Ilford PanF Plus 50
Exposure: 1/300 sec and f/3.5, hand-held
Film developed and scanned by MeinFilmLab
Edited under Adobe Lightroom
Using the Novar triplet lens with the aperture wide open (f/3.5) results in a distinct softening, which adds to the softening from the limited depth of field. Although I enjoy the fine detail of the stopped down Novars or Tessars, distinct sharpness is not essential for many photos and therefore is not a must for me. Lower sharpness and contrast make photos softer and more pictorial or painterly.
For comparison, see a similar photo taken with the same camera but with the lens stopped down (f/16): www.flickr.com/photos/165607631@N07/49877377211/in/datepo...
Camera: Zeiss Ikon Super Ikonta III (531/16)
Lens: Novar Anastigmat f/3.5 75 mm
Film: Kodak Portra 160
Exposure: 1/100 sec and f/8, hand-held
Film developed and scanned by MeinFilmLab
Edited under Adobe Lightroom
achter het hek on de achtergrond loopt de provinciale weg Ede-Arnhem, toen ik deze foto nam had ik niet het idee dat hij zo mooi zou worden, want de lichtval was hier niet zo sterk als op andere paden, maar ben zeer tevreden met het resultaat/ In the end of the picture, behind the fence is the Provincial road Ede-Arnhem, when i took this picture. the light was not as strong for the eye as it shows in the picture, i am very pleased with the result.
Straight from the lens
Camera: Zeiss Ikon Ikonta B (521/16)
Lens: Novar Anastigmat f/3.5 7.5 cm
Film: Kodak Tri-X 400
Exposure: 1/100 sec and f/11, hand-held
Film developed and scanned by MeinFilmLab
Edited under Adobe Lightroom
Diabolic Stone near Lutom (picnic place with teaching points). The largest boulder in Sierakow Landscape Park with a circumference of 11 m is located about 1 km from the village Lutom. Have a good look for it! Beside a wayside shrine of Our Lady in Lutom you have to turn to the north into the cart-track towards Lesionki, to deviate from an asphalt road. You can go back to Sierakow by way of the black walking trail: Lutom - Diabolic Stone (in the forest) - Ryzyn - Lesionki - Sierakow.
Camera: Zeiss Ikon Super Ikonta III (531/16)
Lens: Carl Zeiss Tessar f/3.5 75 mm
Film: Kodak Gold 200
Exposure: 1/250 sec and f/5.6, hand-held
Film developed and scanned by Foto Brell, Bonn
Edited under Adobe Lightroom
This hiking trail near Holzerath follows the route of a Roman road.
Camera: Rollei 35
Lens: Tessar f/3.5 40 mm
Film: Kodak Gold 200
Exposure: 1/125 sec and f/5.6, hand-held
Film developed and scanned by Foto Brell, Bonn
Edited under Adobe Lightroom
Besides attempting to capture the autumn colors of my local forest, I wanted to test my recently acquired Rollei 35 and also the look of Kodak Gold in dull weather.
Known as the "Bridal Trail" this path forms a loop around the northwest forest of Van Cortlandt Park in the Bronx.
Snow‑laden trees frame a quiet forest where small streams and clearings reveal the muted geometry of winter.
The landscape blends volcanic altitude, dense silence, and the soft textures of the Sancy highlands.
Des arbres chargés de neige entourent un sous‑bois calme où ruisseaux et clairières dessinent la géométrie douce de l’hiver.
Le paysage mêle altitude volcanique, silence dense et textures feutrées des hauts plateaux du Sancy.
Camera: Agfa Isolette III MK II (6x6 cm)
Lens: Solinar f/3.5 75 mm
Film: Kodak Tri-X 400, rated @ ASA 200
Exposure: 1/100 sec and f/5.6, hand-held
Film developed and scanned by MeinFilmLab
Edited under Adobe Lightroom
While the Cass Gallagher Nature Trail forms a beautiful loop walk through the center of the 188 acre section of the Northwest Forest of Van Cortlandt, the Bridle Trail loops around the perimeter of that nature preserve.
Both of these springtime forest flower, cool dark forest summer and beautiful autumn walks have their attributes. Cass Gallagher is the more scenic and less exposed to traffic noise from outside the park. But the Bridle is the more diverse, with the western side of the loop being a beautiful lowland swamp during springtime.
Neither are easy to follow, even with the map. Unlike the blazed trails outside of the city many forks in the trails are mysterious but they are both great places to get lost.
Kurokawa Onsen has a way of blending nature and tradition so seamlessly that scenes like this feel almost dreamlike. Wagasa arranged along the forested hillside catch the shifting light between the trees, creating a quiet pattern of shapes, shadows, and texture. The bamboo, the woven spheres, and the umbrellas together form a small summer installation that feels both intentional and organic. Captured in July 2025 on a Sony a7 IV with the 24–70mm f/2.8 GM II.
Camera: Zeiss Ikon Super Ikonta III (531/16)
Lens: Novar Anastigmat f/3.5 75 mm
Film: Ilford HP5 Plus 400, rated @ ASA 800
Exposure: 1/100 sec and f/11, hand-held
Film developed and scanned by MeinFilmLab
Edited under Adobe Lightroom
Camera: Zeiss Ikon Ikonta C (521/2) 6x9 cm
Lens: Novar Anastigmat f/3.5 10.5 cm, uncoated
Film: Ilford HP5 Plus 400
Exposure: 1/200 sec and f/5.6, hand-held
Film developed and scanned by MeinFilmLab
Edited under Adobe Lightroom
Another approach for producing a soft picture look, this time by using a pre-war Ikonta fitted with an uncoated triplet lens and adjusting the aperture rather wide open. The same scenery was captured previously using different cameras and films. For better comparison, the picture series were taken under quite similar light conditions (about the same daytime in sunny weather), but on different days.
Using the Novar triplet lens with the aperture quite open (f/5.6) results in a distinct softening, which adds to the softening from the limited depth of field. Note that the depth of field of the 10,5 cm lens for 6x9 format is even narrower than that of the 75 mm lens for the 6x6 format. Also, the Ilford HP5 helps, because this film is less contrasty than for example Kodak Tri-X. Possibly, some lens haze and camera shake may have increased the softening.
Although I enjoy the fine detail of the stopped down Novars or Tessars, distinct sharpness is not essential for many photos and therefore is not a must for me. Lower sharpness and contrast make photos softer and more pictorial or painterly. For some reason I like this dreamy look. Using a pin hole camera would be an alternative for producing a softer look and a similar fall-off in sharpness from the center to the boarders.
Cooper stands alert on a quiet forest path, surrounded by soft morning light and a hint of frost on the ground. The shallow depth of field creates a beautifully blurred background with warm autumn tones, while Cooper’s curly coat and attentive expression are in sharp focus. A calm, natural portrait capturing a peaceful moment during a woodland walk.
Some paths pull you forward before you know where they lead. This photograph captures that feeling: a lone walker climbing a quiet woodland trail, framed by towering conifers and a soft glow breaking through the canopy ahead.
Shot at The Coppice, Accrington, on a Leica Q2. I composed with the path as a leading line, drawing the eye from the dark foreground to the bright opening. In Adobe Photoshop, I refined tone and contrast and balanced the greens, keeping the moody, atmospheric feel while preserving the natural autumn colour.
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Golden sun rays pierce through the morning mist along a quiet trail at Hendrie Valley Sanctuary, part of the Royal Botanical Gardens in Burlington, Ontario. The soft light filters through the trees, illuminating the path and evaporating the lingering fog, creating a magical and peaceful scene. This moment captures the natural beauty and serenity of early mornings in one of Ontario’s most cherished conservation areas.
1. Anne, 2. Caitlin, 3. Eric, 4. Anna Otto, 5. Yevgenia Watts, 6. Sal Navarro, 7. Jim, 8. Paulien, 9. Laurence, 10. Barb Forestpath, 11. Frosty Lime, 12. Sandra Ciula, 13. Astrid, 14. Ben Curtis, 15. Adam Greenow, 16. Irena Romendik
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This image was taken at the 'Hallerbos' near Brussels
and can be simply translated to 'The forest of Halle'.
This forest is known for its bluebell carpet which covers the forest floor for only a few weeks each spring.
If you are in or near Brussels during this period make sure to have it on your "to do" list.
I had the most wonderful time shooting it :-)
Thank you all for your support, comments and faves!
Sunny Sunday, a walk yesterday in the New York Botanical Garden forest. With full sun on the ground, the woodland wildflowers are getting their turn. The shrub level are just starting to bud out for their chance to shine while the tall trees are still enjoying their winter nap.
Camera: Rollei 35
Lens: Tessar f/3.5 40 mm
Film: Kodak Gold 200
Exposure: 1/125 sec and f/5.6, hand-held
Film developed and scanned by Foto Brell, Bonn
Edited under Adobe Lightroom
Ach nein, ach nein, nicht traurig sein!
mit traurig sein ist nichts getan!
auf helle Augen kommt es an
und auf Vertrauen zu dir selbst,
daß du zwingst und daß du hältst!
Das Leben ist nun mal, wies ist!
heute hott und morgen hü!
Aber ein trübes Gesicht
Tränen und Grollen
erringt es nicht!
nur fröhliches Wollen,
Zuversicht und mit Lachen,
was zum Ziel trägt
und in der Ferne strahlt das Licht
Ich hab dich lieb!
Vergiss das nicht!