Nature nominee

Trees gather around the old sage for their nighttime ritual.

The shot was made near dusk in rainy weather. My camera buried in the ground. 9 (!) mil on it. Myself lying in the mud next to it... and, finally it fit the frame how i wanted it! I have been waiting a year for the right conditions.

The edit reflects my own depressed dark mood i have some times... Somehow those shitty days often result in nice photos. Just never try to avoid your feelings when creating something.

Thank you for your time!

Jeroen Lagerwerf is a landscape photographer based in the Netherlands.

He began his photography journey in 2019, inspired by a night spent under the Milky Way. Driven to capture the awe of that experience, Jeroen dedicated himself to mastering the art of astrophotography. Over time, he developed a passion for forest photography but his portfolio has since evolved to include the dramatic beauty of mountain landscapes, reflecting his deepening connection with nature. Above all, Jeroen feels a strong responsibility for the state of nature and value silence and solitude as a way to deeply connect with the landscape.

Style
In my work I strive to capture mood and emotion. I’ve always felt a deep connection to the night sky and love mystery and adventurous landscapes. By combining technical expertise in the field with my artistic vision in post-processing, my goal is to distill the emotion and energy of a landscape into an immersive frame.

Recognition
My photos have been featured in Dutch photography magazines, course books and the Daily Mail. Recently I was also recognized in the PanoAwards, OneEyeland World’s Top 10 and Terra Quantum Territories.