Haller Forest Bluebell paradise

April the 17th on 4.00 o'clock in the morning the alarm went off. For a long time I had Haller forest in Belgium on my list. So time to go there. Everything went smoothly so I arrived at 6.15. The last part driving to the parkingplace through the forest was already beautiful because even in the twilight you could see the bluebells and white annemones on the ground. I took my stuff and went into the woods. You could smell the bluebells very softly. It was still cold and no sun yet.

You see many beautiful photographs of this place but still when you're there it is overwhelming how many bluebells there are. Everything is completely covered. It was the first time for me so I just went there to get an idea for the nice places. I knew they had cutted I lot of trees but still when you see it I have to say I was a bit dissapointed. A lot of trunks along the road and everywhere big tracks of tires. And the leaves where not that much opened yet. So not much green. And unfortunately there was only sun for a few minutes. But I was already very happy that is was dry. 

I have to say when I see so many flowers of the same kind I don't know were to start. If you see one flower, it is a challange for me to make the best out of it but..... here I was.... with flowers everywhere around me. I felt a bit lost. So I just walked... looking for nice spots for landscapes but.... I was missing the nice light. Also I missed the green on the trees and the ferns were not big enough yet..... I had no inspiration....... I really don't like that ....   :)  But I did find some very nice spots for next time and that will be.... next year.

little spider

Early in the morning when there was a bit sun

double exposure

I must say in the beginning I was more fascinated by the leaves then by the bluebells. Maybe because there were not so many and they were so beautiful green. When I was on my way to the parking place again, I saw on the other side of the road a more greener area so I went over there. I decided to make pictures of the leaves instead of the blue bells. Also because a lot of flowers were damaged when I was looking through my lens.Maybe because of the rain? The wind however was getting stronger en stronger.

 

And when I went into the blue bells again I saw these little friends.

Kiekeboe in blue

Even do I had not much inspiration it was a very nice day to remember. I can only image how it will look like when the sunbeams are shining through the trees early in the morning. It must be amazing. Now I have an idea for next year.