Deep within the forests surrounding Ashford Castle in Cong, Ireland, Matthew came across a stretch of woodland that felt suspended in another era. Wandering alone through the trees for several hours before a friend’s wedding, the landscape carried an unmistakable sense of stillness and mystery.
The dense forest glowed with layers of rich green textures as light filtered softly through the trees. The deeper Matthew wandered, the more the environment felt cinematic and almost mythological, as though something ancient still existed quietly within the woods beyond sight.
Captured with a Leica DSLR and M Frame lens, the image emphasizes the depth, texture, and immersive atmosphere of the forest. Printed in large format at 54" x 36" on white matte metal with a floating black frame, the piece draws viewers into a place that feels untouched by time.
