There’s something magical about waking up early and watching the world slowly come to life. These quiet moments of dawn have always held a unique charm. If you’ve been following my blog for a while, you already know how much I love mornings like these—when everything is still, but you can feel the day beginning to stretch out, preparing to unfold.
This morning was the first time I managed to capture that magic again this year. For the past year, one particular view has captivated me: a serene farm perched at the top of a ridge. I’d pause to admire its peaceful, almost timeless beauty every time I passed it. The way the morning light hits the farm, nestled in the rolling hills of Fårarp in Österlen, Southern Sweden, has always felt like something out of a painting.
For a long time, I knew I needed a long telephoto lens to do the scene justice. The wide open landscape, the subtle details in the architecture, and the play of light at that distance—none of it could be captured the way I envisioned without one. Finally, about a month ago, I made the leap and got the lens I’d been dreaming of.
I’m not sure why it took me so long to get one. Perhaps it’s the classic photographer’s dilemma of weighing needs versus wants. But now that I have it, I feel like a new world has opened up. Living in the heart of nature, surrounded by landscapes that beg to be explored in detail, makes it all the more exciting. Telephotography allows me to capture those far-off scenes I’ve always admired but never quite been able to reach.
This farm in Fårarp was my first subject, and I couldn’t have asked for a better start. The way the long lens compressed the landscape brought out its textures and layers, revealing details I had never noticed with the naked eye. It was like seeing it all over again for the first time.
I’m eager to dive deeper into this new chapter of my photography journey. Telephotography will be an adventure, and I can’t wait to explore more of these hidden gems tucked away in the Swedish countryside. I hope you’ll come along for the ride as I continue to capture the beauty of these distant places up close.
Until next time, enjoy the view!
