For four years I used to walk past an old enthralling forest that intrigued my imagination and invited me to walk into the woods with my camera. But every time I was in a hurry, or the weather was not right, or the light was not suitable. Every time I thought that maybe the next time.
Photos are taken in October 2012 from Varkaankuru nature trail that meanders along Varkaankuru Ravine in Finnish Lapland, Finland. My mind was filled with magical silence, enchanting last colors of autumn and constant babbling of the creek that followed alongside the path.
The world is full of amazing beauty and unique places. When traveling, I often ponder how easy it is nowadays to travel. My mind is filled with gratitude as I think how effortless it is to see and experience wondrous places compared to the traveling in former times. Modern-day explorers do not have to deal with the risks and challenges that travelers earlier had to conquer to see the wonders of the world with their own eyes. However, despite the simplicity and the ease of accessibility, it should still be important to remember to appreciate every travel destination with the same amount of respect.