At 23 Years Old, He Managed to Photograph Forests as Fairy Tales
Due to the harsh and long Finnish winters, many people think Finland is a land of ice and snow, full of cold and darkness.
But in the eyes of 23-year-old Finnish photographer Ossi Saarinen, Finland is far more than that, so he used a series of incredible photos to showcase this land's captivating other side.
Saarinen loves to spend time with nature and usually approaches wildlife photography with a very respectful and equal attitude, capturing their emotions and feelings, their family love, friendship, joy, sorrow, and silence.
Thanks to his numerous excellent wildlife photos published online, he quickly attracted more than 220,000 followers on Instagram.
Ossi Saarinen
In Saarinen's lens, wild animals roam freely in the tranquil and ancient forests, enjoying their little worlds to the fullest.
The charming little elves in the photos seem to have stepped out of fairy tales.
Due to the vast area of Finnish forests, accounting for approximately three-quarters of the total land area, the vast forests have become a paradise for wild animals and a dream destination for nature photographers, although winter is indeed quite cold.
Even when the outside temperature drops to -20℃ or even lower, Saarinen still chooses to spend several hours in the forest with wildlife, patiently waiting and quietly observing.
Saarinen says, "Every encounter between animals and humans is an unforgettable and wonderful experience." He hopes his animal and landscape photos will bring joy to those who see them, and that the spread of the photos can inspire people to pay more attention to nature.
Here, let us appreciate the fairytale-like forest in Saarinen's lens.
We believe that a photographer who can capture wildlife with such soul and portray forests as fairytale worlds must have a full heart of love for nature.
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Image source: https://www.instagram.com/soosseli/
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