In the Stillness of the Forest
Saturday morning, the weather very nice with sunshine and no winds at all. At this time of year this is very rare, and usually opens possibilities for mist.
I arrived at the forest, there was not another soul in sight. How I wonder why people are in such a hurry to go shopping or whatever, when they could have enjoyed a stroll here!
779 views on November 8th, 2009
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Halcyon007
I often wonder the same about people when i’m out on my own too (although I guess most of them are still in bed).
This is magnificent – This is the kind of shot I dream of getting when I go into my woods but never seem to get.
I love the way the light is streaming through the trees giving that ray approach and the path up the middle is very easy on the eye.
The tones in the shot are very peaceful and it looks like a magnificent place to take a stroll and breathe in that glorious early morning air.
Kofoed replied
Thank you very much, Stuart. Your nice and encouraging comments are greatly appreciated.
Yes, sights like these are very rare, I’d say around once a year. And then you’ll have to be there!
Cherie Dirksen
Wow! Absolutely wonderful shot…wish I could be there.
Warren Williams
Excellent , Stuart has said it all.
VWD
~ Ademac
Great atmosphere in this shot…........well done.
Kofoed
Wow, this is going fast!
Thanks a lot, Cherie, Warren and Barssel. I really appreciate your nice comments.
I didn’t even get the framed image in till now:
gladders
Wonderful shot again Kofoed! I too was out in a local wood this weekend….I may post some shots later…...lovely light and composition again buddy!
Kofoed replied
Thank you very much, Simon. Your comments are always appreciated. Maybe even more so when there are trees in, nobody can treat them as you do.
Looking forward to see yours.
Antanas
perfect again
Kofoed replied
Thank you very much again, Antanas. Greatly appreciated.
Thanks also a lot for favouriting this. I’m honoured.
Gilberte
Another beautiful one.It’s like in a fairytale; you can really walk through the sunrays
Kofoed replied
Thanks a lot once more, Gilberte. I always appreciate your visits and comments.
Mark Williamson
Oh very very nice
Kofoed replied
Thank you very much, Mark. Much appreciated.
pryere
You are spoiling us Kofoed, I think I prefer this one, I like the way the rays are slatted, it also reminds of the many early mornings in Spain on my camino. Great work.
Kofoed replied
Spoiling you, John?
Thanks a lot for your nice comments. Thanks also a lot for favouriting this. I’m honoured.
ktowers
beautiful
Kofoed replied
Thanks a lot, Kate. Much appreciated.
Imber
Love the tonality and spirit in this image…
Kofoed replied
Thank you very much, Imber. Much appreciated.
rosedew
This is so beautiful
Kofoed replied
Thank you very much, Rosedew. That is much appreciated.
RLHall
Very beautiful, love the light & shadows, and title!
Kofoed replied
Thank you very much, Rhonda. That is much appreciated.
GerryMac
outstanding capture! just love the lighting!
Kofoed replied
Thank you so very much, Gerry. I really appreciate that.
Romeo Koitmäe
Very nice work with the depth of field, the sunlight is a great addition to the image!
Kofoed replied
Thank you very much, Romeo. Your nice comments are greatly appreciated.
Thanks also so much for adding me to your watchlist. An honour to me.
Jeremy Harrington
this is a wonderful shot mate, love it
Kofoed replied
Thank you very much, mate. I really appreciate that.
mariarty
What a perfect scene, just beautiful.
Kofoed replied
Thank you very much for this also, Marie. That is much appreciated.
GailD
Just love those rays. Great shot Kofoed. Why indeed would one won’t to be in bed or shopping instead of here.
Kofoed replied
Thank you very much, Gail. You’re right, that is hard to understand, isnt’t it.
Marvin Collins
Just an awesome shot!! I’ve tried a few of these kinds but never got it right yet. Very Well Done!!
Kofoed replied
Thank you very much, Marvin. Your comments are really appreciated.
George Lenz
beautiful scene.. i feel like I could walk right into it…
Kofoed replied
Thanks a lot, Gemlenz. That is much appreciated.
And thanks also a lot for favouriting this.
Helene Kippert
Gorgeous!!
Kofoed replied
Thank you very much, Helene. Thanks also a lot for favouriting this. I’m flattered.
JudithE
Wonderful capture of light,,,just perfect :)
Kofoed replied
Thank you very much, Judith. I really appreciate your nice comments.
Thanks also a lot for adding me to your watchlist, I’m honoured.
Alf Caruana
You’ve captured that light so well, heaven awaits through the path. Excellent
Kofoed replied
Thanks a lot, Alf. Your nice comments are much appreciated.
budrfli
beautiful lighting on this wonderfu morning!
Kofoed replied
Thank you very much, Bud. Much appreciated.
BeckyJean
Very beautiful capture, Love the lighting :)
Kofoed replied
Thank you very much, Becky Jean. That is much appreciated.
BeckyJean
My Pleasure :)
Jan Piller
So pretty!! Gorgeous light – wonderful exposure!
Kofoed replied
Thanks a lot, Jan. Your nice comments are greatly appreciated.
Jonicool
Stunning place for a stroll…Excellent work!
Kofoed replied
Thank you very much, Joni. Your nice comments are greatly appreciated.
And also thanks a lot for favouriting this. That’s a great honour to me.
Christopher E...
wonderful shot here..wow!! awesome handling of those sunrays coming thru that fog
Kofoed replied
Chris, thank you very much for your nice comments on this. That is greatly appreciated.
Jellybean720
GREAT SHOT… the sunlight just peaking threw the trees. what a great capture. And you are right why would ANYONE want to go shopping if they could look at that all day.. Just beautiful. :)
Kofoed replied
Thank you very much, Jellybean. Your nice comments are greatly appreciated.
Thanks a lot also for favouriting this. I’m flattered.
Well, I can’t tell whether they were actually shopping, it was just my impression, ‘cause it was about shop-opening time when I was on my way out of town, and everybody looked busy. When I came out there, there was not a soul in sight. But I’m used to that. Strangely enough I’m mostly alone with my dog out there.
cbrook
Looks like a scene from a film … the quality of your work is impeccable!
Kofoed replied
Thank you very much, Chris. That is so much appreciated.
Thanks also for your last remark. I’m flattered.
Alan Watt
Great shot!
Very relaxing to look at!
Kofoed replied
Thank you very much, Alan. That is much appreciated.
Patricia Knowles
Another great image…...I love your subjects and the way you go about capturing them.
Kofoed replied
Thank you very much, Patricia. That is greatly appreciated.
And thanks a lot for favouriting this also.
Mel Brackstone
I’d have loved to have been able to stroll in that forest too, what gorgeous light and atmosphere! You’ve done it justice, thanks for sharing!
Kofoed replied
Thank you very much, Mel. Your nice and kind comments are greatly appreciated.
kevsphotos2008
WOW,FANTASTIC SHOT.
Well done with this shot….............
Kofoed replied
Thank you very much, Kevin, for your nice comments and for favouriting this. That is an honour and much appreciated.
Kim Roper
Beautiful lighting, lovely atmospheric image, would much rather be there than doing the shopping!
No competition at all!
Kofoed replied
Thank you very much for your nice and encouraging comments, Kim. They are much appreciated.
micmac
So peaceful,fabulous shot Keld.
Kofoed replied
Thank you very much, Gisèle. Most kind of you. I’m so glad that you like it.
Carlos Teófilo
Great shot.
Kofoed replied
Thank you very much, Carlos, for commenting and favouriting this. I really appreciate that honour.
Judi Taylor
So mysterious … the way the light comes through. I wish I could follow this path and take in its beauty and bask in the sunlight that is sneaking in. Today I am shopping for sunlight and trees, as I am every day.
Kofoed replied
Thank you very much for your beautiful words, PAgal. They are much appreciated.
That’s a better way to shop, isn’t it? I try to do the same.
Thanks also a lot for favouriting this. I’m honoured.
Judi Taylor
It’s a great way to shop … especially when it is not crowded. The peacefulness is not lonely but lovely.
Judi
Kofoed replied
You’re absolutely right, Judi. I never feel lonely out there even though I’m alone. The trees are my companions. And what would this view be if it was crowded?
Thank you so much.
Kacholek
Beautiful composition. Well done!
Kofoed replied
Thank you very much, Kacholek. Your encouraging comments are much appreciated.
Walter Quirtmair
The light is awesome, I love the open space, too!
Kofoed replied
Thank you very much, Walter. That is much appreciated.
Riihele
Hejsan Kofoed
Marvellous!
Take good care. Rii :)
Kofoed replied
Hejsan Rii,
Thank you very much for your nice comments. I take care… :)
Allison Lane
Wow, such a stunning shot!
Kofoed replied
Thank you very much, Allison. And thanks a lot for favouriting this also. I’m honoured.
Katja Fønss
Brilliant shot!!!
I must go Bornholm soon, have never been.
I go for quiet walks all the time, and I will really miss my area, when I move.
Kofoed replied
Hi Katja,
Thank you very much. And welcome home to Denmark soon. We’re not too many Danes here, and I shall welcome your shots from around Copenhagen.
Bornholm is certainly the right place for quiet walks, even in summer. The tourists don*t know places like this.
Thanks awfully for watching me. I’ll be watching you as well.
Kathleen Hill
Fabulous photo leads you in beautifully and the rays of light superb
Kofoed replied
Thank you so much, Kathleen. Your nice comments are really appreciated.
Chris Clark
outstanding photography
Kofoed replied
Thank you very much, Chris. Really appreciated.
David DeWitt
You’ve caught the scene at the “magic” moment when the sun is beginning to come out and the fog is lifting! the sun rays are wonderful – what a great pastoral scene. this shows off your artistic sensitivity. Can’t wait for another.
Kofoed replied
Thank you very much, David. Your encouraging comments are really appreciated. Don’t know when that will be. Conditions like these are quite rare. Normally it is blowing most of the time.
Thanks.
Tara Sheffer-A...
This is beautiful! I love the rays shining through the trees!!!
Kofoed replied
Thank you very much, Tara. That is really appreciated.
And thanks a lot for honouring me by adding me to your wachtlist.
Bahoke
This is excellent!!
Kofoed replied
Thank you very much, Bahoke. Really appreciated.
lex7
Wonderful use of light. Great composition. This is so serene. Well done.
Kofoed replied
Thank you very much, Alexia. That is really appreciated.
Tara Sheffer-A...
You are very welcome and very deserving!
keleka656
Mmmmm, nice!! I could hike in there for hours!! What a warm, inviting scene. Envious image. The sun rays through the light fog really makes the shot. Good catch Kofoed!!
Kofoed replied
Thank you very much, Theresa. Your nice comments are very much appreciated.
The mood out there really was special.
Sigrid Kleinecke
This is so wonderful. Colors, lighting…perfect. Wish I could be there for a walk.
Kofoed
Thank you very much, Sigrid. And thanks for favouriting “Green beard”. That is very much appreciated.
This is just south of Rønne, a small forest with another beach down the hill.
hinting
Nice Scroll!!
Kofoed replied
Thanks a lot, Hinting. Much appreciated.
Kofoed
And thanks a lot to nigelnash for the honour of favouriting this. That’s very much appreciated.
amarica
Wonderful work Kofoed
Kofoed replied
Thank you very much, Amarica. And thanks a lot for honouring me by favouriting this. It’s very much appreciated.
Graeme Pettit ...
Super light and rays
Kofoed replied
Thanks a lot, Graeme. Much appreciated.
Kim Soltes
Sooooooooo gorgeous!!!
Kofoed replied
Hello Kim,
Thank you so very much. I really appreciate you rnice comments.
johno4280
Brilliant magical scene, beats staying in bed :)
Well done, love it.
Kofoed replied
Thank you so very much, John. And thanks just as much for honouring me by favouriting this. It’s highly valued.
LinaJ
beautiful Shot!
Kofoed replied
Thank you so very much, Lina. That is much appreciated.
Kofoed
Thank you so very much, Vonnie Murfin for honouring me by favouriting this also.
funkyfacestudio
oh gorgeous sun rays, great shot.
Kofoed replied
Thank you so very much, Funkyface. That is very much appreciated.
Sophie Shapiro
This is so beautiful and thought I would add Shelley’s words to it:
In the golden lightning
Of the sunken sun,
O’er which clouds are bright’ning,
Thou dost float and run;
Like an unbodied joy whose race is just begun. by Percy Bysshe Shelley
Kofoed replied
Oh, thank you very much, Sophie.
Such an honour to have these wonderful words to this. Thanks also a lot for favouriting this.
Luka Skracic
A beautiful image, a special shot indeed.
Kofoed replied
Thank you so very much, Luka. I really appreciate that.
Tainia Finlay
Such a glorious atmosphere, a special place well captured my friend … let the others go & shop … we would have had hoards of people in this image like a shopping mall had they known your secret!! Thank you
Kofoed replied
Thanks a lot, Tania. Much appreciated.
Yes, let them be downtown so we can have this to ourselves.
Thanks also for honouring me by favouriting this, Tania.
Maureen Bloesch
great lighting and comp!
Kofoed replied
Thanks a lot, Maureen. Much appreciated.
Squealia
Beautiful light shining through the trees
Kofoed replied
Thanks a lot, Squealia. That is much appreciated.
Globalphotos
Absolutely beautiful, would love to spend hours there :)
Kofoed replied
Thank you very much, Varinia. And thanks awfully for the favouriting. It’s all very much appreciated.
MDossat
Beautiful image. I love how you’ve captured the sunrays. :)
Kofoed replied
Thank you very much, MDossat. And thanks a lot for the favouriting also.
It’s all very much appreciated.
Tamara Bobst
lovely capture
Kofoed replied
Thanks a lot, Tamara. Much appreciated.
jchanders
Congrats from another mist-lover!
Kofoed replied
Thank you very much, Jchanders. That is very much appreciated.
I see you like light rays in the mist also.
Carlos Teófilo
Perfect.
Kofoed replied
Thank you so very much, Carlos. And thanks for favouriting “The Baltic Sea”.
Very much appreciated.
Kofoed
Thank you very much to Jonathan Bailey for favouriting this. It’s an honour to me and much appreciated.
Kofoed
Thank you very much to Anette Hagger for favouriting this. It is very much appreciated.
Kristina K
wonderful capture of the tones and lighting, and every one should take time out to go for a walk in an environment like this how soothing :)) k
Kofoed replied
Thank you very much, Kristina. Your nice comments are very much appreciated.
Jan Timmons
Halcyon007 wrote every compliment that I would have. Your photo has such beautiful lighting with such an appealing path. Wish I were there now walking!
Kofoed replied
Thanks awfully for your nice comments and your favouriting of this also, Jan. It’s a great honour to me.
dinghysailor1
How great to see this lovely work featured in this weeks fog group homepage :)))))
So well done indeed and just click here to see which member chose the selection of featured art this week…..
well deserved indeed!! brilliant!!
:)))
:)))
Kofoed replied
Hello Ding,
Such a surprise…. Thank you very, very much for your kind and encouraging words. They are very much appreciated.
Ken Fortie
Beautiful capture.
Kofoed replied
Thank you very much, Ken. I really appreciate that.
Julie Thomas
great work, love the light!
Kofoed replied
Thank you very much, Julie. Your nice comments are greatly appreciated.
Garth Smith
This is a magic shot. Hopefully I can capture one this good one day. Wonderful feel.
Damn I knew I shouldnt do the shopping so often!!!
Kofoed replied
Thank you very much, Garth. Much appreciated.
Oh, you can. Just limit your shopping to the middle of the days – and take your camera along in the mornings and in the evenings.
Stephen Vecchi...
I love the lighting and sunrays on this…very well done !
Kofoed replied
Thank you very much, Stephen. much appreciated.
PhotosByG
Hi Kofoed, this shot would be perfect for Style, Class, Elegance, Excellence
Cheers, Graham
Kofoed replied
Thank a lot for the invitation. I have joined and set it up for approval
Thank you.
PhotosByG
Congratulations! Your photo has been featured in “Style! Class! Elegance! Excellence!”
This photo was chosen because it was of a very high quality and it captured exactly the sort of work we are looking for in this group.
Please keep up the great work and we hope you continue to add more of your excellent photographs to our group.
Kofoed replied
Thanks very much, Graham. I’m very proud right now.
And thanks a lot for your nice wods on my work. I’ll put some more up…..
SharonD
Gorgeous light and photo Keld. Don’t know how I missed this one.
Kofoed replied
Thanks awfully, Sharon. Your nice comments are very much appreciated.
Kofoed
Thanks very much to adgray for favouriting this. I am honoured.
janfoster
love the rays great capture Kofoed : )
Kofoed replied
Thanks very much, Jan. I really do appreciate your nice comments.
Jason Connolly
beautiful shot mate.
Kofoed replied
Thank you very much, mate. Much appreciated.
Laurie Search
Ohhhh, this is breathtaking!!!
Kofoed replied
Thank you so very much, Laurie. Very kind of you.
And thanks awfully for the favouriting. A great honour to me.
Jan Timmons
If I’ve commented before here, then this just shows how much I love this scene. I admire the way you captured the light and I would love to walk along this peaceful, quiet path. Beautiful!
Kofoed replied
Oh, thank you very much, Jan. Most kind of you and very much appreciated.
It is a nice and quiet place, indeed.
Craig Hender
Outstanding shot mate, love the light.
Kofoed replied
Thanks a lot for your nice comments to this also, Craig.
Anuja Manchana...
Brilliant.
Kofoed replied
Thanks very much, Anuja. Very much appreciated.
Kofoed
Thank you very much to Andrew Murrell for favouriting this. I am honoured.
Kim Roper
Beautiful golden lighting, such a peaceful image.
Kofoed replied
Thank you very much, Kim. Your comments are very much appreciated.
Brendan Schoon
Great shot, wonderful lighting and the DOF is amazing!! Very well done.
Brendan
Kofoed replied
Thanks awfully much, Brendan. Very much appreciated.
Meeli Sonn
Lovely and atmospheric.
Kofoed replied
Thank you very much, Meeli. Most kind of you.
kilmann
What a wonderful capture, with a lot of mood and warmness.
Kofoed replied
Thank you very much, Kilian. And thanks awfully much for the favouriting. I am honoured.
Raider6569
I am a little late to this celebration of excellence but glad to be here. Don’t think I have ever seen to many people respond to an image as this but I can see why. A wonderful reflection of light, lines, and soft luster. The vertical lines of the tree give the image strength and they are well-balanced by the shadows. The rays are pure magic. Very ethereal and inviting. Kofoed, keep them coming.
Kofoed replied
Oh, thank you so very much for your wonderful and very detailed comments, Dave. They are highly valued.
I’m quite overwhelmed about all the responding to this myself. It is a result of many lucky coincidences.
Raider6569
In the second line, I meant to say “so” many people. My apologies.
Kofoed replied
No need to apologize. I didn’t even notice it until now.
Thank you, Dave.
julie08
Great shot – very beautiful:)
Kofoed replied
Thanks very much, Julie. Very much appreciated.
Christine Wilson
really nice work on this the lighting is fantastic, perfect exposure
Kofoed replied
Thank you very much, Christine. Really appreciated.
And thanks awfully for the favouriting. I am honoured.
Kofoed
Thank you very much to Linda Gregory for the favouriting. I am honoured.
Barbara Brown
Lovely image with so much atmosphere!
Kofoed replied
Thank you very much, Barbera. Very much appreciated.
Svetlana Sewell
Excellent:))))))
Kofoed replied
Thanka a lot, Svetlana. Very much appreciated.
BettinaSchwarz
hmmm I see I’m not the only one in the Bubble community whose loving this shot!! – stunning piece of work!
Kofoed replied
Thanks very much, Bettina. Your lovely comments are very much appreciated.
Kofoed
Thanks very much to Daniel Rayfield for favouriting this. I am honoured.
ildilazar
Awesome capture dear Keld!
Kofoed replied
Thanks very much, dear Ildi. I really appreciate that.
Svetlana Sewell
Amazing capture!
Kofoed replied
Thanks a lot again, Svetlana. I really appreciate that.
Judi Taylor about 1 month ago
This is still a favorite of mine. I need a walk in the forest today … even if it is online.
Kofoed replied about 1 month ago
Thanks very much, Judi. Most kind of you.
You may take a walk here whenever you want to…
jchanders 6 days ago
Great forest scene and shot. Just the sort of atmosphere that I love so much myself. My immediate fave!
Even if very late by now, I want to thank you ever so much for your encouragement. I have appreciated your support very, very much.
Kofoed replied 5 days ago
Thanks very much, Juergen. Your nice comments are very much appreciated. I know scenes like this are the ones you are so good at. That’s why your favouriting of this is such a great honour to me. Thanks awfully much, mate.
Spencer Trickett 1 day ago
Oh yes – this is just wonderful! So atmospheric – really draws the viewer in. Instantly calming, almost dream like. Well done Kofoed – such a talent.
Kofoed replied about 20 hours ago
Thank you very much, Spencer. That is awfully kind of you, and very much appreciated.