Landscapes – chosen by Egidio, needs no presentation. And, his choice was no surprise to me. He is a fantastic photographer and his landscapes are always extraordinary. Be sure to visit his beautiful site for inspiration!
How to choose photos…well, I have chosen from some of the places that had and still has the greatest impact on me. (I didn’t choose any of those from my entry #31.) I am not really a landscape photographer, so, there is not a multitude to choose from either. I guess you have seen some of these before, but I hope you will enjoy them anyway.
My first landscape is the Sahara desert dunes – I was not prepared for the love that immediately struck me. The stillness, the silence, the beauty. The surprise at how many creatures actually live here in the dunes. We saw scarabs, a gerbil and a fox the same day. And camels of course…
The desert had the same colours as an Autumn day in the forest in Sweden. In fact, the rest of my pictures are from ”home” – Scandinavia. This photo was taken yesterday in ”my” forest. I hope a forest counts as a landscape…
In my own garden I find different landscapes too. Lying on the ground, they become tiny dreamscapes through my lens.
In norhternmost Denmark there is a spot where two oceans meet (Skagerrak and Kattegatt). The sky is incredibly beautiful at Skagen. This is the place where famous painters go to catch that special Nordic light. In the 19th century the Skagen Painters resided here.
Iceland is a country with very different and rugged landscapes. You who follow me know it is my favourite place to go. Only once we were there during the winter season – but it was magnificent. And cold. This is the frozen Gullfoss waterfall.
Finally, the most beautiful landscapes I have ever seen, are all in Lofoten, Norway. Wherever we went, they just took my breath away. I have never before, or after, taken so many photos in so short a time. Not many were discarded…
”Can you select only a few of your best landscape photographs?” Please choose no more than six images for your post. It should be a challenge… And, don’t forget to use the “lens-artists” hashtag so everyone can find your post in the reader.
Thank you for your beautiful responses to Tina’s Ephemeral challenge. There were so many wonderful images, and some I never would have thought of! Next week, it’s John’s turn to give us a new challenge. It will go live at noon EST in the USA. Tune in to find out more about the challenge then. Please see this page to learn more about the Lens-Artists Challenge.
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I loved your picture of the sand dunes, Ann-Christine!
I am happy to share – they are special to me!
Quite a collection, Ann-Christine, I think you might need to rethink not considering yourself a landscape photographer…!
Thank you – well…it’s that I don’t have many landscapes nearby. I have the forest. So when travelling, I search for them.
We are all captivated by your photos, Ann Christine. I love the scale and majesty of the desert and northern photos. But my personal favourite is your forest. It loves your lens.
How sweet of you, Tracy! I guess my love shines through there…Forest dreams.
It certainly does, AC.
Gorgeous landscapes Ann-Christine and so lovely to see Lofoton again ❤️
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Wow, Ann-Christine! Those Sahara dune photos are beautiful, but that photo of Lofoten is a stunning example of why I want to visit Iceland!
Oops, I meant Norway!
Thanks, John! You should go – to both places, Iceland and Norway!
These are all beautiful in their very different ways, but I have to pick out the Sahara dunes and the beach at Skagen – the former because the figure and footsteps give scale to the awesome landscape, and the latter because the light is so lovely!
Thank you, Sarah – I really understand why painters love Skagen!
Love them all but my favourite is of Sahara desert dunes.
Thank you – It was love at first sight for me!
Dear Ann-Christine
That’s a really great picture of Skagen.
We drove through the Sahara as well (the Tamanrasset route). Thank you for reminding us of these magnificent sand dunes.
Happy Sunday
The Fab Four of Cley
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Thank you – have a great week!
What a wonderful set of landscapes, A C! A special call-out for your garden landscape! And the dunescape….what a sigh!
What a sigh – yes, thank you!
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Fabulous! Whether I’m laying on the ground looking at that beautiful flower, or in the Lofotens or Sahara- it’s all delightful xx
Thanks, Jo – those are some of the best pieces in life.
Not a landscape photographer, I can only imagine what you would get if you were, these are absolutely stunning, I love them all, but I really like that second one the most. Stunning.
Thank you, Leanne – I meant landscapes are not that many opportunities to get for me, so, I cannot say I am really used to them or skilled at them. Egidio is a pro there!
Stunning images especially of the Sahara 🐪
Thank you – the desert was enchanting. I can still dream about it.
Beautiful!
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Superb landscapes
Thank you, IJ!
Exquisite photographs. It’s stunning how well they framed the beauty of the place. Each one inspired a wanderlust, a craving to walk in your footsteps, never mind the heat or the cold. You are a magnificent photographer, Ann-Christine.
Why, thank you – you are making me blush and feel so humble… It’s Nature itself that does it, isn’t it? Not me or the camera …
Oh Ann-Christine, what a fabulous collection of landscapes. I even remember the Sahara ones you posted so long ago it seems. I must agree that the Lofoten in Norway is a wonderful place of landscapes
Thank you, Brian! Some places just stick with you and continue to be enchanting in your dreams forever. You have such places too, I am sure…
Wow! Your Sahara Desert images are stunning! You took us from this vast desert to Scandinavia and each image took my breath away. Beautiful collection!
Thank you so much, Beth! I may not have many landscapes, but these are my favourites!
What gorgeous landscapes and photos, especially the first and last ones.
Thank you, Brad! AsIi said – I may not have that many, but that also makes it easier to choose!
I love every single one. Period.
Thank you so much, Janet! I loved the challenge – which I think many of us did!
These are breathtaking!
Thank you, PR!
Every image this week is spectacular Ann-Christine, special even for you and THAT is truly saying something!! The desert scene is gorgeous and your closing image is magazine-worthy! Wonderful post.
Thank you, Tina – I must say I loved the challenge from Egidio!
Ann-Christine, you may not think of yourself as a landscape artist. These photos, however, show otherwise. What a stunning gallery! The Sahara opener took my breath away. That’s Nat Geo quality. Amazing gallery.
Thank you so much, Egidio – much appreciated coming from you!
From the Sahara dunes to the bright red houses of Norway! Great landscapes.
Thank you, Rebecca! All of them appealing to me – but home is home!
Yes, nest is best. 😉
What photos Anne-Christine! Every one a winner. But that photo taken in the Sahara must qualify as exceptional in so many ways. To get those footsteps ‘just so’. Luck certainly, but choosing the moment too. What fabulous travels you’ve had!
Thank you, Margaret! ”just so” was that I noticed our guide was missing, then saw the footsteps and him emerging among the dunes ! Sometimes we have to have a little luck! And travels – yes, we have been lucky there too. But I have never lived in another country for years, like you did. You get a more profound knowledge and understanding then.
That’s true, and I’d never have missed that for anything. But I’d love to have travelled more widely too. First world problems!
True…