Franka Gabler: Echoes of Nature
“In every walk with nature one receives far more than he seeks” – John Muir.
We may step outside seeking fresh air or a moment of peace, but often come away with something deeper, both calming and invigorating. Time in nature softens the sharp edges of daily life, quiets the noise, and gives us space to breathe, reflect, and reconnect.
“Echoes of Nature” reflects the lingering harmony Franka carries in her after time spent in nature. Long after she leaves the forest, the mountains, the seaside, or the quiet lakeshore, the echoes remain - the echoes that quiet her thoughts, steady her breath, and renew her sense of connection.
When she’s out in nature, looking for something to inspire her to photograph, she uses her intuition, letting her eyes and senses guide her. She searches for something that calls her, stirring deeper feelings within her. She’s drawn to intimate scenes, the quiet corners that express the essence of a place. It’s in the subtle, often overlooked scenes and moments that she finds the most meaning.
The exhibit includes photographs of evocative, often smaller scenes from nature. Sometimes it’s about capturing subtle light, colors, and contrast. Other times it’s about capturing her experience in nature when making the images: the softness and silence of falling snow, or a quiet time in a forest, observing nature preparing for rest. She’s drawn to mist, fog, snow, and even haze – elements that soften the landscape and shroud it in mystery. They bring atmosphere and mood to the scenes she photographs, revealing the emotional story she seeks to tell.
Nature imprints its rhythm on us. Its colors, sounds, and silence continue to shape how we see and feel long after we return home. These moments spent outdoors become inner landscapes – sources of calm, inspiration, and balance that remind us of our place within the larger living world.
