Pierre-Louis Ferrer, a French photographer, has carved out a place for himself in infrared and ultraviolet photography. It was only logical for him to bring his customized mirrorless camera with him on his vacation to Latvia. As a result, he was able to take in the environment of the Eastern European country while also documenting it in a unique way. The photographs that result provide a fascinating view into Latvia, particularly its national parks.
Ferrer was surprised by the sheer quantity of wildlife that exists after one exits the city, having never visited Latvia before. Ferrer was strongly inspired by the natural world. “Latvia offers wonderful forests where you may stroll freely while admiring amazing landscapes from observation towers,” he tells My Modern Met.
As the portfolio avoids photos of cities, his images reflect this love affair with nature. Rich greens are changed into red/pink hues, while blue sky take on an icier tone, as is typical with infrared photography. The Kemeri National Park, which contains bogs surrounded by tremendous wildlife, really impressed Ferrer. Infrared picture with this contrast of water and plant life is extremely intriguing.
The French photographer is also fascinated by how nature may supplant man-made structures. He visited an abandoned paper plant in Latvia, which was surrounded by pine trees. These trees have also made their way into the structure, peering in through windows and sprouting up through the roofless structure. He believes that through sharing his art, people would be inspired by nature’s power. “Nature is considerably tougher and wiser than we may imagine, responding to human effect,” he says.
Panoramic views of the woodland reveal the genuine beauty and strength of Latvia’s ecosystem. The images, which were taken from hiker-accessible observation towers, offer a stunning view of the landscape. The only sign of humanity are the walking routes that cut through the woodland as a light mist lifts from the trees.
The vacation was a nice diversion for Ferrer. It was his first outing since the lockdown, so it was a breath of fresh air for him.
Pierre-Louis Ferrer documented his journey to Latvia through infrared photography.
The abundance of natural places in the little nation really attracted him.
His photos, created with a customized camera, turn the world into cotton candy colors.
He was able to capture panoramic vistas of the pine forest from observation towers.
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