In August, we immersed ourselves in the fascinating world of colour. It was an opportunity to slow down and pay closer attention to the colours surrounding me: how many different tones, hues, and shades could I discover? How did changing light transform the way each colour appeared? By the end of the month, I had developed a deeper appreciation and understanding of colour.

Colour in photography is both powerful and complex. Its appearance is shaped by technical choices—such as white balance, screens, printing, and RAW processing—as well as by each person’s individual perception and preferences. Language also influences how we understand and associate colours. Although these differences can make colour difficult to discuss objectively, colour remains deeply expressive, capable of shaping mood, emotion, and the impact of an image.

My first photographs were inspired by a trip to the North Sea. It was a warm, bright day, and we spent some time by the water, enjoying the gentle breeze. I was captivated by the deep blue sky and the vibrant flowers that grew along the shore. And I took a beautiful panorama of people relaxing and enjoying the seaside. This image I used for the monthly review as an example of the impact of cropping on the look and feel. of an image.

In spring I was fascinated by the abundance of different greens of the fresh leaves. In summer the leaves have their maximum amount of chlorophyll, and I took a few images of green leaves in my garden.

As a contrast, I created a challenge: I wanted to find something in red. I went to my local park area, and it wasn’t an easy task. I found some red in the grass and a poppy. The other red objects were all man-made. It is interesting how much different the colours are in nature in the different seasons.

As a similar challenge I wanted to find non-green colours in the chaos of a forest. It was difficult, but I was successful.