Seconds Before The Light Went Out is a photograph by Roeselien Raimond which was uploaded on September 1st, 2014.
Seconds Before The Light Went Out
Title
Seconds Before The Light Went Out
Artist
Roeselien Raimond
Medium
Photograph - Nature Photography
Description
One autumn day, I decided to capture the autumnal splendor in filtered sunlight and I was hoping for some nice fogy atmosphere.
I probably had hoped a little too hard: the fog came rolling in as a huge dark and angry cloud.
Just minutes after I arrived, my fresh and colorful beech forest was about to be devoured by a thick grey layer.
This could certainly have ruined my plan, had I consistently stuck to it.
But just before the cloud ate all my trees, I noticed the last rays of light setting a tree in the spotlight.
That was exactly the magic I had been searching for!
Just seconds later there I was, standing in a toneless forest.
The magic had gone as if it had never been there, but fortunately I had my photos as a sweet remembrance of this gorgeous scene.
And isn't that exactly what photography (and life) is all about.....grabbing that moment...?
Uploaded
September 1st, 2014
Embed
Share
Similar Art
More from Roeselien Raimond
Comments (304)
Paisley Marten
This image beautifully captures the serene and mystical allure of an autumn forest. The vibrant golden leaves in the foreground gracefully frame the scene, contrasting with the deep blues and grays of the misty background. The soft fog that veils the distant trees creates a sense of depth and mystery, inviting the viewer to step into the quiet, dreamlike atmosphere. The interplay of warm and cool tones evokes both a sense of warmth from the autumnal leaves and the crisp chill of the air, making this a visually enchanting and evocative piece.
Liz Knight
CONGRATULATIONS! You have won SPECIAL MENTION in the Contest 2024 - One Last Look at Fall - sponsored by the Four Seasons Group! Please comment at the available discussion thread and share your joy!
Kay Brewer
A beauty! Well-deserved for consideration for Photo Of the Month in the Go Take a Hike group!
Larry Kniskern
Roeselien – I wanted to let you know that your stunning image was a top-five candidate from 83 initial considerations in the selection of the July 2024 "Photo of the Month" for the Go Take a Hike Photography Group. Even though not advancing as a finalist, this image is most worthy of recognition as a superb photographic effort, so congratulations and well done! Please feel free to add this gem to the “Candidates for Photo of the Month” discussion thread in the group.
Gary F Richards
Congratulations on your winning 1st Place in the contest… FORESTSCAPE PHOTOGRAPHY ! F/L
Barbara Garratt
Congratulations for your win in the Forestscape Photography Contest Roselien :) Gorgeous image - voted/favourited.
Recently Viewed
