Finnish photographerMikko Lagerstedtunravels the beauty of his homeland with a series of stunning tree photographs.
By using minimalist compositions and playing with light, his images are an otherworldly glimpse into nature.
Each tree is highlighted with drama and mystery, drawing the viewer into Lagerstedt’s world.
The series began in 2018, when Lagerstedt photographed a solitary tree in the middle of Finnish Lapland.
By framing the trees so differently, he reveals just how complex these pieces of nature truly are.
I would love people to appreciate the never-ending beauty of trees, he tells My Modern Met.
In our lives, we rarely recognize them, yet trees surround us with their beauty.
They tell us many stories about life and the struggle to survive in harsh conditions.
for highlight the trees properly, Lagerstedt sticks to a minimalist composition.
With nothing to distract the viewer, the eye is forced to drink in the power of the trees.
Aesthetically, minimalist photography is a purified form of beauty, hewrites.
It is a represent[ation] of order, simplicity, and harmony.
Mikko Lagerstedt has created a powerful photo series of solitary trees immersed in the Finnish landscape.
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