Visions and Nature Publication in French Nature Magazine: Nat’Images
Posted on April 3, 2015
Publication in French Nature Magazine: Nat’Images 31
To photograph trees
by Kristel Schneider
Nat’images, the nature edition of the popular French photo magazine Chasseur d’Image, published an article and image portfolio from me about Tree photography.
The article (written by Kristel Schneider and translated/adapted (French) by F.Rousseau) describes the different approaches in tree photography.
A total of 8 pages is published in the nr. 31 April/May 2015 issue. For those who live in France the issue is now for sale in the kiosks. 
Upcoming exhibitions ‘ Variations in Trees’
- Exposition Viborg | Denmark, 3rd Fotofestival DK, « Variations in trees », 22-24 May 2015
- Exposition Picardie | France- ,25e Festival de L’Oiseau et de la Nature , « Variations in trees », 1-3 May 2015
Look for an overview of tree images on Kristels site: portfolio trees
New year new beginnings!
Posted on January 3, 2015
Happy New Year !
New year new beginnings, I am happy to announce that I have joined Dutch photo-travel agency, Nordic Vision photo tours, with its great team of photographers : Theo Bosboom, Jan and Mart Smit, Wilco Dragt, Marten Bril, Charles Borsboom. At the moment Nordic Vision organizes photo tours to spectacular photographic destinations such as Iceland, Norway, Scotland, Nordern Ireland, China, France or Spain.
My first tour for Nordic Vision will be organized in my own living area, Auvergne | France : the best of Auvergne, 19-25 july 2015
A 7-day photography workshop : we will explore Puy de Dôme hot-spots, its diverse hillside landscape scenery, sunflowers and wine fields, which make it the so-called Tuscany of Auvergne. We will look at how the spectacular and unique light conditions play on the dramatic Massif Central mountains and volcano chains. Explore the Billom area and its picturesque villages, through the maze of small hillside roads and small hiking trails, in the later afternoon light. On the way you will discover one of Auvergne’s most beautiful valleys, National Reserve, Vallée de Chaudefour and get some fresh sparks at the many local waterfalls.
More information: here or here
Meer informatie: hier
A short photo holiday in France
Posted on March 24, 2014
Dog’s Tooth violet
Posted on March 12, 2014
by Kristel Schneider
Dog’s Tooth violet
(Erythronium)
In Puy de Dôme (Auvergne, France) this wild flower is rather rare. They normally flower around March till April/May . Lately we have very nice warm weather in France and nature is far ahead.
So yesterday afternoon I had a look at the spot I know in the forest, to look if the little violets where already above the ground. Despite the nice weather I was still too early, but after some thorough ground search I found a couple of the flowers I was looking for.
Personally I find this flower very photogenic and a lust for the eye, in contrast with the little forest location where it grows. I think it’s an (old) dump place, full with thorns, dead leaves and trash (car tires, electrical wire, metal barrows, washing machines etc). It is the second visit for me to this place and I must say it’s a real challenge to crawl with your 300mm or 150 mm lens over the floor and find a nice low angle shot 😉
Follow the steps editors pick- Landscape gallery
Posted on February 13, 2014
Follow the steps editors pick- Landscape gallery
on NatureScapes.Net
Montagne des Allebasses
Altitude, 1365 m.
PNR Livradois Forez | Auvergne |France
See blog post: – Emptiness – for more images, Montagne des Allebasses
Some feedback so far:
- Wonderful image. I usually get frustrated when I see footprints on an otherwise immaculate snow cover.
You used it to tell a story. Great job! - Great composition, wonderful details in the snow……and I just love the Fox tracks, excellent!
- Perfect! A good eye in composing this…well done!
- very pleasing image
- Very beautiful composition.
- Very compelling image. Great detail capture in the snow up close. Well done.
- Nice use of the elements to introduce a strong leading line into the distance where that lone tree is.
- Gorgeous!
- Lovely scene
- The isolation here is excellent!
Other editors picks in 2013:
- Last light – Landscape gallery
- Pine trees in the clouds – Landscape gallery
- Frost texture – Macro and flower gallery
- Chiloza Waterfall – Landscape gallery
- One– Macro and flower gallery
- Greens and White – Landscape gallery
- November mood in May – Landscape gallery
- They are awake – Macro and flower gallery
- Snow Dunes – Landscape Gallery
- Wood Anemone – Macro and flower gallery
- Snow waves- Landscape gallery
- Like a frame –Landscapes gallery
- Falling snow – Landscapes gallery
- Lake with mist- Landscapes gallery
- Abstract gras scene – Macro and flower gallery
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