Featured Photography

Moss and Slow Water

Small waterfall flowing through a moss-covered boulder stream in a wooded ravine.
© Bowes Photo
The Story Behind the Photo

Walking through the woodland and coming across this stream felt like finding a hidden part of the forest untouched by time. The water slowly weaving through the moss-covered boulders immediately caught my attention, especially with the dark, damp atmosphere created by the weather and tree cover above.

I used a longer exposure to soften the movement of the water, which helped create a calmer and more atmospheric image. Looking at the scene now, it reminds me of the kind of places you would imagine existing in fantasy stories — quiet, hidden, and full of mystery.

This photograph is displayed as Moss and Slow Water and catalogued as Mossy Ravine Cascade, connecting the gallery title with the subject and location described on this page.