Trees of Fanal
Is this real? Is it Tolkien's land of the Ents? This is Fanal pond on the Portuguese island of Madeira, a community of ancient til trees, some of them 800 years old. Its ecosystem has been left more or less undisturbed by humans. It is one of the few primary forests, or old growth, left on the planet - a rare gem. The trees have been bent into sculptures by the elements, and their twisted branches, together with the frequent dense fog, create an eerie atmosphere. The scenes could be out of a fairy tale.



Entrance

Support

Just Me and my Limb

Down, but not Out

Shared Spaces

Host

Community

God Rays

In the Clouds 1

In the Clouds 2

90 Degrees

The Bird

Entry to Dreams

Mr. & Mrs. Laurisilva

Holding

Idyllic

Ready to Serve

Surviving

Bed of Ferns

Realm of Magic

The Band


Never Give Up
2022 8th Fine Art Photography Awards - Nominee for series "Realm of Magic"
2021 Budapest International Foto Awards – Honorable Mention
2022 Monovisions Photography Award - Honorable Mention for "90 Degrees"