This photo was rewarded in 2024 in several international photography contests:
- Neutral Density Photography Awards (ND Awards) with an honorable mention in the Professional section, Nature – Landscapes category.
- Chromatic Awards with an honorable mention in the Professional section, Fine art category.
A serene, foggy summer morning in the mystical Stangala Valley, near Quimper in Brittany, France. The scene unfolds along the banks of the Odet River, known for its clear waters and enchanting beauty. Dense, ancient woodland surrounds the river, where towering oaks and beeches stretch upward, their branches cloaked in mist. The damp forest floor is alive with moss-covered rocks and ferns adding splashes of color to the soft, muted greens of the scene.
In the background, an old wooden bridge arches gracefully over the river, partially obscured by the thick fog. The bridge looks like it belongs to another time, its surface worn and weathered, as if countless feet have crossed it over the centuries. You can almost imagine forest elves, light-footed and ethereal, moving silently across the bridge, disappearing into the mist. The gentle flow of the river beneath and the subdued light filtering through the trees create an otherworldly atmosphere, where reality and fantasy seem to merge seamlessly.
This blend of natural beauty and enchanting folklore gives the Stangala Valley its magical allure, evoking both a sense of timelessness and wonder as you gaze into the fog-shrouded woodland.
