Sigmund Ochudzawa, Pine forest in winter (July theme: Winter)

Minus 5 degrees. I was treading through the forest in the crisp winter morning around 10 am with my 15 kg backpack filled with photo gear. The light was absolutely amazing throwing the sunrays through the branches of European pines. I absolutely adore snowy environment enlighten by the sun where shades, lights and forms display their glory. Shot with Nikon D7500, 50-500mm lens at 85mm, f11, 1/50s, ISO 200

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