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Profound impact of Light

Posted by
Steven (Chicagoland, United States) on 10 December 2024 in Landscape & Rural and Portfolio.

In the heart of the forest preserve, sunlight filters through a canopy of golden leaves, casting a warm, dappled glow. Each beam dances with life, illuminating the intricate veins of the leaves, their hues shimmering like liquid gold in the gentle breeze. The air is crisp yet tender, filled with the faint scent of autumn, as the sunlight reaches every shadowed corner, banishing darkness with its radiant touch. The light, soft and nurturing, wraps around all it touches, uplifting the spirit and filling the heart with quiet joy. Here, in this cathedral of nature, one feels the profound impact of light—not just as a source of energy, but as a healer, a reminder of hope, and a catalyst for renewal in both healthy mood and mind.

Weekly prompt: Health

Photo captured in the Maple Grove Forest Preserve in Downers Grove, Illinois on October 24, 2024.

NIKON D7000 1/60 second F/9.5 ISO 220 18 mm

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Jypyä Pop from Turku, Finland

That could be a cathedral and the sun would be an altarpiece. A great view of autumn nature

10 Dec 2024 5:11am

lisl from Winsley, United Kingdom

Your text goes superbly with your picture, Steven

10 Dec 2024 6:49am

Sam from Chennai, India

Amazing. Great capture of the glorious rays. :)

10 Dec 2024 6:49am

Marie from Parc régional naturel de Chartreuse, France

I love it when the sun bursts through the branches of the trees to form a magnificent natural star.
https://mesregards.fr/

10 Dec 2024 7:05am

Bill Phillips from Droitwich, United Kingdom

Autumn perfectly presented in all its' glory Steven

10 Dec 2024 7:35am

Daniel from Perpignan, France

Jolie lumière !!!!

10 Dec 2024 7:41am

PascalXLD from Lorient, France

Superbe lumière dans ce feuillage d'automne
Bonne journée

10 Dec 2024 7:53am

jpla from Anjou, France

jolie prise automnale

10 Dec 2024 8:04am

Hiro from Kyoto, Japan

wonderful autumn view ! great capture of the sun !

10 Dec 2024 8:14am

Gérard Flayol from Château-Gombert, Marseille, France

Very beautiful with the sun's rays peeking through the gold foliage!

10 Dec 2024 8:54am

mo.langel from Courtelary, Switzerland

Wonderful light and colors! Great capture!

10 Dec 2024 9:52am

Rick James Morrison from Elora, Canada

Wonderful sun placement and overall feeling in the photo. I love being in the forest at all times of year. Recently we had to abandon a plan to hike one of our favorite new spots when we heard a mama bear and her cubs up around a thickly treed bend. Yikes. Great shot for the theme, Steven.

10 Dec 2024 10:00am

Ruthiebear from Titusville, NJ, United States

Stunning scene with the warm light and tones.

10 Dec 2024 1:13pm

Petits Bonheurs from AIGLUN, France

Oh quelle merveille.
J'ADORE !
Douce journée Steven.

10 Dec 2024 1:28pm

Giulio from Turin, Italy

Breathtaking autumn scenery! The vibrant colors and sunlight filtering through the trees make this place look like a dream.

10 Dec 2024 1:55pm

yo from Entre Seine et Loire, France

Très beau texte poétique et superbe image pour l'illustrer !

10 Dec 2024 2:17pm

Jean-Louis Guianvarc'h from Valence d'Albigeois, France

Un texte magnifique pour cette photo d'une beauté sublime! Bonne journée.

10 Dec 2024 2:47pm

Rose from United States

I would dearly love to be there...

10 Dec 2024 4:24pm

Jean-Luc.M from Nancy et ailleurs, France

Superb rays of light in this autumn-colored forest!

10 Dec 2024 4:26pm

Claudiel from belgium, Belgium

A very colorful light

10 Dec 2024 4:29pm

Willem from Noord-Scharwoude, Netherlands

A lovely autumn photo.

10 Dec 2024 5:14pm

Mhelene from Région parisienne, France

beautiful composition and light ! And this star of light give me a smile ! Thank you Steven !

10 Dec 2024 8:26pm

Jason Kravitz from Brussels, Belgium

Wonderful light rays filling this autumnal forest scene and a great concept for the Health prompt.

10 Dec 2024 8:38pm

B. Thomas from Arlington, Texas, United States

"Cathedral of nature" is the perfect description of this scene. Striking sunburst. 5 golden stars!

10 Dec 2024 10:26pm

Ron from Fraser Valley, Canada

I like the sunburst through the leaves. You are correct about the sunlight impacting our well being. It's the infrared radiation from the sun which contributes to good health.

11 Dec 2024 1:01am

Elizabeth Buckalew from Flagstaff, United Kingdom

Yes - so gorgeous! I love your placement... and the colors are so rich and warm!

11 Dec 2024 3:08am

Harry from Apex, NC, United States

I love the golden light, the yellow leaves, and especially the star-burst sun

11 Dec 2024 3:39am

Elaine Hancock from Olney, United States

A gorgeous scene. I love the light and the beautiful autumn leaves. Beautifully photographed. I know that getting out in the light, especially during winter is something that I really need and my body seems to crave. It does wonders for how I feel. A superb composition.

11 Dec 2024 4:28am

Manu from Caldas da Rainha, Portugal

A ray of sunshine that illuminates and creates a relaxing atmosphere.

11 Dec 2024 11:21am

suzanne from Belgium

Quelle lumière !
Superbe !!!:-)

11 Dec 2024 8:51pm

Remus from Portugal

The sunbeams pierce through the canopy of golden leaves, creating a breathtaking scene.
A magical autumn day.

12 Dec 2024 9:21pm