'Elegance'
New Forest, England

Artist - Michael Hartley

A unique scene, discovered on a crisp winters' morning in the New Forest. Located on the South coast of England, the park covers over 200 square miles. It's a designated area of outstanding natural beauty.

The forest is home to deer, ponies, reptiles, birds, insects, and plants. 1000 year old Yews live here, some of the oldest trees in the UK.

The trees in this photograph live away from the main forest. The group stood tall and silent on this cold morning, their leaves dropped for the winter.

The stillness of this place, combined with the patches of fog made a special atmosphere.

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The Return to Nature Collection

In this fast-paced world, we can easily get distracted from what is good for us - or see what we might need. Even a short amount of time in nature can charge our batteries, ground us, and gently remind us of the important aspects of life. Nature is a very rewarding place, on many levels.

The eight pieces are from my visits to nature, where I captured a certain stillness. I don't generally plan my photography. I like to see what beauty is shown on the day.

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Michael Hartley (b. 1973, England) is a nature photographer. He processes digital captures in black and white, with a timeless, spacious aesthetic. Puncturing through modern distractions, he creates visual reminders of a healthy nature. (2022)

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Date Taken - 22nd December 2016 - 11:17
Location - 50.79773285221205, -1.6502187046008145
Edition - 1/1
Dimensions - 3600 x 2400px 300dpi
Collection Name - 'Return to Nature'
Collection Size - 8 Pieces
Camera - Nikon D5500
Lens - Sigma 17-50mm
Capture Settings - 34mm, 1/320 of a second at f/8 and ISO 100, hand held

License - Can be used to display privately, or in commercial and non-commercial settings, or in groups with an unlimited number of participants. The license includes unlimited use and display in virtual or physical galleries, documentaries, and essays by the NFT holder. Provides no rights to create commercial merchandise, commercial distribution, or derivative works. Copyright remains with artist.

Declaration - The image (Elegance) will never be replicated as an edition, in a collection, composite, or in any form of digital art.