Do you want me to show you a real pine forest of Russia? This forest belongs to the taiga zone. My childhood passed among these pines. There was a time when I knew every path here. I had favorite trees and meadows. I knew where and when mushrooms grow. Sometimes I spent all day in the woods.
The story that I will tell you will be both sad and joyful at the same time.
All of these photographs refer to almost the same place. Do you see this field to the left of the road? Previously, there was a gorgeous pine forest and a lot of mushrooms and berries. But at that time there was a strong economy. New fields were needed and the forest was simply destroyed. The border of the clearing was along this road.
After the destruction of the USSR, the economy fell into decay. Gradually, the fields were no longer cultivated and sowed.
Now the former field looks like a forest edge. Nature takes its toll. The wind carries the seeds of the pine trees and the field begins to overgrow. Mushrooms have already appeared here. Another ten years will pass and a young forest will rustle with branches here.
I'd like to be there right now. Of course, it's a shame for the people who have invested their strength in these fields. But on the other hand, I rejoice at the return of the forest. So it should be so.
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| Camera | Sony A57 |
| Lens | Helios-44-2 |
| Location | Russia |
| Post production | in LR |
Manual processing in Lightroom
From Russia with Love
