forest

– ongoing project –

…where the kobolds and nymphs reside…

Beaverland 1, Silver Gelatin Print, Edition of 7 © Csilla Szabo Photography

Whispers of the Forest:

Analog Tales from Nature’s Embrace

In “Whispers of the Forest,” fine art photographer Csilla Szabo invites viewers on a journey through the heart of nature’s embrace. Through the lens of her analog camera, Szabo captures the timeless beauty of forests spanning across Scotland, Germany, and the Czech Republic. From the towering majesty of ancient trees to the delicate details of ferns and mosses, each photograph reveals a different facet of the natural world.

Treptower park 1, Silver Gelatin Print, Edition of 7 © Csilla Szabo Photography

Highland 1, Silver Gelatin Print, Edition of 7 © Csilla Szabo Photography

Highland 2, Silver Gelatin Print, Edition of 7 © Csilla Szabo Photography

As Szabo traverses the winding paths of these forests, she encounters a kaleidoscope of landscapes—sun-drenched glades, mist-shrouded hills, and serene swamps.

Beaverland 2, Silver Gelatin Print, Edition of 7 © Csilla Szabo Photography

Highland 3, Silver Gelatin Print, Edition of 7 © Csilla Szabo Photography

With every step, she becomes attuned to the shifting moods of nature, from the bursting sunshine of a crisp morning to the ethereal stillness of a foggy twilight.

Beaverland 3, Silver Gelatin Print, Edition of 7 © Csilla Szabo Photography

Beaverland 4, Silver Gelatin Print, Edition of 7 © Csilla Szabo Photography

Beaverland 5, Silver Gelatin Print, Edition of 7 © Csilla Szabo Photography

In her exploration of the forest, Szabo captures not just the grandeur of the scenery but also the intimate details that often go unnoticed.

Beaverland 6, Silver Gelatin Print, Edition of 7 © Csilla Szabo Photography

Beaverland 7, Silver Gelatin Print, Edition of 7 © Csilla Szabo Photography

The sharp contours of tree bark, the intricate patterns of leaves against the sky, the soft textures of moss-covered rocks—each image is a testament to Szabo’s keen eye for beauty in the seemingly ordinary.

Bohemia 1, Silver Gelatin Print, Edition of 7 © Csilla Szabo Photography

Bohemia 2, Silver Gelatin Print, Edition of 7 © Csilla Szabo Photography

Bohemia 3, Silver Gelatin Print, Edition of 7 © Csilla Szabo Photography

Bohemia 5, Silver Gelatin Print, Edition of 7 © Csilla Szabo Photography

But Szabo’s vision extends beyond mere representation. Through her mastery of analog black and white photography, she imbues each photograph with a sense of timelessness and depth.

Brandenburg 2, Silver Gelatin Print, Edition of 7 © Csilla Szabo Photography

Brandenburg 3, Silver Gelatin Print, Edition of 7 © Csilla Szabo Photography

Brandenburg 4, Silver Gelatin Print, Edition of 7 © Csilla Szabo Photography

The crispness of bark contrasts with the soft blurriness of distant horizons, creating a visual symphony that echoes the rhythm of the forest itself.

Brandenburg 10, Silver Gelatin Print, Edition of 7 © Csilla Szabo Photography

These photographs, however, are merely the raw ingredients of Szabo’s final artistic expression. It is in the darkroom where Szabo’s creative journey truly unfolds. Here, she delves deep into each image, pushing the boundaries of traditional printing to evoke the true essence of the forest.

Through meticulous manipulation of light and shadow, Szabo amplifies the moodiness and atmosphere captured in the initial photographs, infusing them with a sense of mystery and intrigue.

With each print, Szabo invites viewers to immerse themselves in the evocative world she has created—a world where the whispers of the forest resonate with timeless beauty and endless wonder.

As viewers immerse themselves in the world of “Whispers of the Forest,” they are transported to a realm where the boundaries between reality and imagination blur.

Through Szabo’s lens, the forest becomes not just a physical landscape but a living, breathing entity—a source of inspiration, wonder, and endless possibility.