#MorningMist

2025-12-10
It’s been a while since I shared something new. Not because I haven’t wanted to go out… but because the world outside feels unfamiliar lately. December in the Netherlands, normally a time of frost, quiet forests, and the promise of winter, has instead been hovering around 13°C — for weeks. No snow. No frozen ponds. Just rain and warm winds.

And it shows. Trees dropping their leaves later every year. Flowers blooming earlier. Birds already practicing mating calls they shouldn’t be singing in mid-winter. This isn’t “just the weather.” This is a system signalling distress. And after 35 years of fighting climate change — 25 of them actively through Greenpeace, Fossil Free NL, and the Partij voor de Dieren — it weighs on me. I’m angry. I’m tired. And yes, I’m in a depressive episode.

But even in that darkness, light sometimes breaks through.

About two weeks ago in the Kampina, the sun managed to pierce through the dense trees for a brief moment, sending pale golden rays across the forest path. A rare, fragile moment of beauty in a warming world. I captured it handheld with my Canon 5DsR and the Sigma Art set at 44 mm — f/2.8, 1/500s — in the soft, misty morning light around 09:00.

#wonderinglens #ByMaikeldeBakker #MaikeldeBakkerPhotography #NaturePhotography #ClimateGrief #ClimateChangeIsReal #WarmWinters #ForestLight #Kampina #MorningMist #Canon5DsR #SigmaArt2470 #PhotographyAsObservation #DocumentingChange #ScientificStorytelling #NatureLovers #DutchNature #GlobalWarming #WalkingForClarity #MistyForest #SunRays #LightAndShadow #EarlyMorningLight #HandheldPhotography #ForestsOfTheNetherlands #NatureWalks #EnvironmentalAwareness #ClimateReality #LandscapePhotography #EcoAnxiety #NatureInDecember #UnexpectedWarmth #PhotographyAndScience #ArtAndObservation #ChangingSeasons #ProtectNature #ConservationMatters #ForestPath #EmotionalHonesty #StoryOfTheEarth
2025-11-22
Yesterday morning felt like one of those quiet bets you make with nature. The night had frozen everything solid, so I suspected there might be low-hanging fog waiting somewhere between the fields and the treelines. As I walked in, part of me was afraid I had already “mist” it — but as the sun crept closer to the horizon, the air began to thicken, soft and silver, like the world taking a slow breath.

Just before sunrise, something unexpected happened. High above the forming fog, an ice cloud lit up in iridescent colours — mostly red, orange, and yellow, with subtle hints of green and blue. Ice crystals at high altitude can refract sunlight much like tiny prisms, creating these fleeting rainbow glows known as irisation. It felt like a quiet scientific miracle happening in real time.

That’s when I saw the leafless tree. Stark, skeletal, patient. And suddenly the composition clicked: a tree seemingly losing its last colours into the sky, like a gentle puff of smoke drifting upward. It’s not my most dramatic image, but there was something special in its simplicity — a moment where winter, light, physics, and imagination lined up just long enough to press the shutter.

Photography, after all, is just another way of studying light and life.

#wonderinglens #ByMaikeldeBakker #NaturePhotography #LandscapeLovers #MorningMist #IceCloud #Iridescence #AtmosphericOptics #WeatherPhenomena #TreeSilhouette #WinterLight #DutchNature #LowlandsMagic #SunriseGlow #ColorInTheSky #FoggyMorning #PhysicsInNature #ScientificStorytelling #CanonPhotography #OutdoorLife #NatureStory #MagicalRealismInNature #NaturalWonder #SkyWatcher #EarthObservations #LightPlay #WanderingWithACamera #DailyExploration #MomentOfCalm #VisualPoetry #CreativeVision #PhotographersLife #ArtOfSeeing #NatureMood #WinterVibes #FieldNotes #MindfulPhotography #NatureIsArt #ChasingLight #StoryThroughLens
2025-11-05
A mere 200m from our front foor, I found one of my favorite spots for morning shoots, just before descenting into home office abyss. I love fujis jpeg looks. My new "Hassie" recipe almost won the contest, but I then went for the more contrasty recipe as first image. Also, I do enjoy verticals more and more. Hope it's #scrolling fun for you, and giving you some #autumnvibes :-)

Nov 2025 #photography #fujifilm #gfx100rf #sooc #65x24 #verticalpanorama #morningmist
Loïc Bellemare-Alfordloicbellemarealford
2025-11-01

I love when the sun starts hitting the mountains in fall!

📍 Lac-Notre-Dame, QC, Canada
✨ Posted using my new Social Media Planner for Photographers! smp.photos

A tranquil lake at dawn, surrounded by mist and colorful autumn foliage reflecting on the water.A close view of a calm lake with a misty surface and autumn trees on the shore, creating a serene atmosphere.A small island with trees reflected in the still water of a lake, surrounded by morning mist and autumn colors.A panoramic view of a misty lake at dawn, with clear blue skies and colorful hills in the background.
Loïc Bellemare-Alfordloic.ba@pixelfed.social
2025-11-01
I love when the sun starts hitting the mountains in fall! #NaturePhotography

📍 Lac-Notre-Dame, QC, Canada
✨ Posted using my new Social Media Planner for Photographers! https://smp.photos #smpphotos

#tamron #ShotOnSony #SonyA7IV #Sony #tamron1728 #tamron28200 #NaturePhotography #SereneViews #MorningMist #LakesideBeauty #ScenicReflections #AutumnVibes #PeacefulMoments #LandscapeLovers #WaterReflections #FoggyMornings
A tranquil lake at dawn, surrounded by mist and colorful autumn foliage reflecting on the water.A close view of a calm lake with a misty surface and autumn trees on the shore, creating a serene atmosphere.A small island with trees reflected in the still water of a lake, surrounded by morning mist and autumn colors.A panoramic view of a misty lake at dawn, with clear blue skies and colorful hills in the background.
Loïc Bellemare-Alfordloic.ba@pixelfed.social
2025-10-29
Morning magic on the lake! The mist and colors of fall create a perfect start to the day #NaturePhotography

📍 Lac-Notre-Dame, QC, Canada
✨ Posted using my new Social Media Planner for Photographers! https://smp.photos #smpphotos

#SonyA7IV #Sony #tamron28200 #tamron #NaturePhotography #AutumnColors #FallVibes #PeacefulWater #FoggyLakes #TranquilScenes #ScenicViews #WildlifeReflections #MorningMist #ColorfulLandscapes
A serene lake scene with a small island and trees in autumn colors, reflecting in the calm water.Mist rises from the lake, with trees in the background partially obscured, creating a mystical atmosphere.Vibrant autumn foliage surrounds a clear lake, with reflections of trees and fog creating a tranquil setting.Silhouetted trees against a misty lake at sunrise, with a hint of sunlight breaking through the fog.
Loïc Bellemare-Alfordloicbellemarealford
2025-10-29

Morning magic on the lake! The mist and colors of fall create a perfect start to the day

📍 Lac-Notre-Dame, QC, Canada
✨ Posted using my new Social Media Planner for Photographers! smp.photos

A serene lake scene with a small island and trees in autumn colors, reflecting in the calm water.Mist rises from the lake, with trees in the background partially obscured, creating a mystical atmosphere.Vibrant autumn foliage surrounds a clear lake, with reflections of trees and fog creating a tranquil setting.Silhouetted trees against a misty lake at sunrise, with a hint of sunlight breaking through the fog.
Loïc Bellemare-Alfordloic.ba@pixelfed.social
2025-10-26
Floating and taking photos. Can I ask for anything better? #Kayaking

📍 Lac-Notre-Dame, QC, Canada
✨ Posted using my new Social Media Planner for Photographers! https://smp.photos #smpphotos

#SonyA7IV #Sony #tamron1728 #tamron #tamron28200 #Kayaking #NatureLovers #FallColors #MorningMist #WaterReflections #AdventureAwaits #ScenicViews #OutdoorLife #ExploreNature #PeacefulMoments
A kayak in a calm lake at dawn, with mist rising and colorful autumn trees in the background.A serene island in a misty lake, surrounded by vibrant autumn foliage reflecting on the water.The calm surface of a lake reflecting bright autumn trees and a clear blue sky, with gentle mist rising.Close-up of colorful autumn trees reflected in a misty lake, showcasing deep greens and fiery oranges.
Loïc Bellemare-Alfordloicbellemarealford
2025-10-26

Floating and taking photos. Can I ask for anything better?

📍 Lac-Notre-Dame, QC, Canada
✨ Posted using my new Social Media Planner for Photographers! smp.photos

A kayak in a calm lake at dawn, with mist rising and colorful autumn trees in the background.A serene island in a misty lake, surrounded by vibrant autumn foliage reflecting on the water.The calm surface of a lake reflecting bright autumn trees and a clear blue sky, with gentle mist rising.Close-up of colorful autumn trees reflected in a misty lake, showcasing deep greens and fiery oranges.
Loïc Bellemare-Alfordloic.ba@pixelfed.social
2025-10-18
I always love the light peaking thought the clouds! 😍 #MorningMist

📍 Lac-Notre-Dame, QC, Canada
✨ Posted using my new Social Media Planner for Photographers! https://smp.photos #smpphotos

#MadeByGoogle #TeamPixel #GooglePixel10Pro #GooglePixel10ProXL #MorningMist #AutumnReflections #SereneWaters #NaturePhotography #FoggyMorning #SunriseOverWater #TranquilScenes #LakesideBeauty #FallColors #PeacefulNature
A misty lake at dawn, with soft pink hues reflecting on the water and trees partially obscured by fog.Lush trees with autumn colors emerge from thick fog over a tranquil lake, creating a serene and dreamy atmosphere.A bright sun rises over a foggy lake, casting a warm glow on the mist and silhouetting the surrounding trees.
Loïc Bellemare-Alfordloicbellemarealford
2025-10-18

I always love the light peaking thought the clouds! 😍

📍 Lac-Notre-Dame, QC, Canada
✨ Posted using my new Social Media Planner for Photographers! smp.photos

A misty lake at dawn, with soft pink hues reflecting on the water and trees partially obscured by fog.Lush trees with autumn colors emerge from thick fog over a tranquil lake, creating a serene and dreamy atmosphere.A bright sun rises over a foggy lake, casting a warm glow on the mist and silhouetting the surrounding trees.
2025-10-15
Misty Morning Valley

A tranquil valley wrapped in early morning mist as the first light of day gently breaks through the hills. The soft haze and cool tones evoke a serene and dreamlike atmosphere.

#LandscapePhotography #MorningMist #NatureBeauty #SunriseMood #ValleyView #PeacefulMoments #FoggyMorning #NatureLovers #LightAndShadow #Serenity
2025-10-07

Fisherman in the morning light at Westwood Park in Indiana.
#lakephotography #naturephotography #fisherman #morninglight #morningmist

Fisherman in silhouette, standing on a bit of land extending into a lake, holding a fishing rod. Misty water in the foreground and background.
Loïc Bellemare-Alfordloic.ba@pixelfed.social
2025-10-02
I don't think I could have asked for a better fall landscape to test the Google Pixel 10 Pro XL cameras! 🤯😍 #AutumnVibes

📍 Lac-Notre-Dame, QC, Canada
✨ Posted using my new Social Media Planner for Photographers! https://smp.photos #smpphotos

#teampixel #madebygoogle #googlepixel10pro #googlepixel10proxl #AutumnVibes #FallColors #MorningMist #LakesideViews #NaturePhotography #ScenicShots #OutdoorAdventures #SmartphonePhotography #ReflectionPerfection #BeautifulDestinations
A hand holding a smartphone displaying a scenic lake view with trees and blue sky.A serene lake reflecting vibrant autumn trees under a clear blue sky.Misty lake with a small rock formation and trees in the background, creating a tranquil atmosphere.A foggy lake scene featuring trees emerging from mist, with soft pastel colors in the background.

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