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Nordic Forest Echoes is a creative project by Per, focused on nature, field recording, photography, and film.
Audio
Field recordings and natural soundscapes captured in forests, rural landscapes, and outdoor environments.
Photo
Nature photography focused on atmosphere, detail, landscape, and quiet moments in the outdoors.
Red Admiral (Vanessa atalanta)
A red admiral resting on green leaves beside small pink flower buds.
Video
Nature and documentary-inspired video focused on atmosphere, storytelling, and authentic outdoor environments.
Silver-washed Fritillary butterfly (Argynnis paphia) on green leaves
A silver-washed fritillary resting on green leaves in top-down view.
Small Tortoiseshell Butterfly Among Garden Flowers
A small tortoiseshell butterfly (Aglais urticae) resting among vivid pink and blue garden flowers in summer light. Photographed in Sweden, capturing the delicate colours and details of a common but striking native butterfly.
Welcome to Nordic Forest Echoes
Nordic Forest Echoes is a creative project focused on field recordings, nature photography, and slow TV from real Nordic landscapes in Sweden.
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Blog
Read updates, reflections, and behind-the-scenes notes from Nordic Forest Echoes on nature, field recording, photography, and slow video.
After the Long Winter, the Forest Calls Again
A new season begins after the long winter darkness. Reflections on returning to the field, testing new equipment, and gathering fresh audio, photo and video material for Nordic Forest Echoes.
Vanessa atalanta – A Small Secret in Broad Daylight
A poetic reflection on a Red Admiral butterfly, distance, memory, and the quiet beauty of things that do not stay.
The Search for Silence
A reflection on field recording, natural soundscapes, and the challenge of capturing quiet moments with sensitive microphones.
Good Enough
A personal reflection on photography, comparison, local nature, and learning to appreciate the quiet landscapes close to home.
Keeping the Archive Sane: Robocopy for Photo and Video Backups
A practical look at using Robocopy on Windows to separate photos and videos, preserve timestamps, and keep a growing media archive under control.
The Price of Time
A personal reflection on burnout, work, lost energy and the real meaning of freedom.
Grass Snake Emerging from Moss
A grass snake lifting its head above moss-covered stone, tongue extended.
Grass Snake Resting on Moss-Covered Rock
A grass snake resting across moss-covered rock in soft natural light.
Reed Against Clear Blue Sky
A single reed isolated against a clear blue sky in open light.
Mink Portrait Among Coastal Rocks
A mink among coastal rocks, pausing to look directly at the camera.
Mink in Evening Light
A mink standing among shoreline rocks in warm evening light.
Birds
Bird photography focused on behaviour, posture, and quiet moments outdoors.
Woodland
Woodland photography shaped by seasonal light, texture, atmosphere, and stillness.
Hoverfly Approaching Cornflower
A hoverfly approaching a cornflower in bright summer field light.
Wildlife
Wildlife photography built around presence, movement, and close field encounters.
Red Squirrel In Tree Canopy
A red squirrel in the canopy, alert against a blue-sky backdrop.
Butterflies
Butterfly photography focused on colour, wing detail, and summer field observations.
Red Squirrel in Falling Snow
A red squirrel poised on a snowy branch in falling winter light.
Wetlands
Wetland photography shaped by still water, reeds, light, and reflection.
Honey Bee on Yellow Dandelion
A honey bee resting on a bright yellow dandelion in soft light.
Autumn Woodland in Mist
Autumn woodland in soft mist, with leaves, trunks, and damp bracken.
Mushrooms on a Weathered Tree Stump in Autumn
Small mushrooms growing from a weathered stump in misty autumn woodland.
Frosted Grass in Winter Sun
Frosted grass bending into snow under bright winter sunlight.
House Sparrow on Snow-Covered Branches
A house sparrow perched among snow-covered branches on a quiet winter day.
Frosted Pine Needles in Winter Light
Frosted pine needles lit by winter sun against a dark background.
Microhabitat on Fallen Wood
Moss and small plants forming a living microhabitat on fallen wood.
Swallows Flying Low Over Forest Water
Three swallows skimming low over still water beneath forest reflections.
Autumn Fungi on a Mossy Tree Stump
Small fungi rising from a moss-covered stump in autumn woodland.
Jackdaw in Soft Green Light
A jackdaw perched on a wet branch against soft green foliage.
Jackdaws in Conversation on a Rain-Damp Branch
Two jackdaws share a rain-damp branch in a conversational pose.
Purple Autumn Flowers Beneath Fallen Leaves
Purple autumn flowers scattered among fallen leaves on the woodland floor.
Magpie Leaving the Tree with a Berry
A magpie lifts from the branches with a berry held in its beak.
Forest Reflection in Wetland, Hofsnäs, 6 February 2025
Conifer forest reflected in still wetland water at Hofsnas in winter.
Black-Headed Gull Resting on Tree Branch
A black-headed gull perched on a thick branch in soft green light.
White Wagtail in Flight Over Water
A white wagtail flying low over rippling water in soft reflected light.
Eurasian Nuthatch on Mossy Branch
A Eurasian nuthatch leaning forward on a moss-covered woodland branch.
Great Tit Leaving Nest Box
A great tit emerging from a wooden nest box in soft light.
Female Common Merganser on Reflected Water
A female common merganser gliding through green reflections on calm water.
Juvenile Robin on Moss-Covered Traffic Mirror
A juvenile robin perched on a moss-covered traffic mirror in muted light.
Eurasian Nuthatch on Mossy Branch
A Eurasian nuthatch on a moss-covered branch in quiet woodland light.
Swans and Cranes Crossing Paths in Flight
Swans and cranes crossing paths in flight above Komosse.
Common Buzzard in Flight, February
A common buzzard in flight against a clear February sky.
Eurasian Nuthatch on Tree Trunk
A close view of a Eurasian nuthatch climbing a sunlit tree trunk.
Eurasian Treecreeper on Mossy Tree
A Eurasian treecreeper clinging to a mossy trunk with wings spread.
Goldcrest in Flight
A goldcrest in flight among conifer branches.
Pair of Great Crested Grebes on Still Water
Two great crested grebes swimming across dark, reflective water.
Pair of Greylag Geese Swimming on Calm Water
A pair of greylag geese gliding across calm water with reflections.
Male Common Chaffinch on Moss
A male common chaffinch perched on a moss-covered branch.
Spotted Flycatcher (Muscicapa striata) perched on branch
A spotted flycatcher resting on a moss-covered branch in woodland.
Pied Flycatcher Leaving the Nest Box
A female pied flycatcher leaves a weathered wooden nest box carrying a fecal sac from the chicks. The image captures a brief moment of nest care, with the bird in flight among trees and summer foliage.
Great Crested Grebe Through the Reeds
A great crested grebe swims directly toward the camera across still water, partly obscured by soft foreground reeds. The low angle and reflection create a quiet, intimate feeling from the water’s edge.
Great Crested Grebe on Still Water
A great crested grebe glides across calm blue water, seen through soft foreground reeds. Its reflection and trailing wake add a quiet sense of movement to the peaceful lakeside scene.
Female Common Goldeneye in Green Reflections
A female common goldeneye swims through calm, green-reflected wetland water among emerging aquatic plants. The quiet scene captures the bird in its natural freshwater habitat.