It’s a whisper carried on the wind that sweeps down from ancient mountains, a murmur that rises from the moss-damp earth. You stand at a threshold, on the precipice of a world not entirely of the present.
This is Själskog—the Soul-Forest.
A living landscape where myth breathes in the mist and sagas are etched into the very stone. This is a realm sculpted by ice and time, where lush hills roll like sleeping giants and ancient forests guard secrets in their gnarled roots. Here, serene valleys cleave the land, their dark waters mirroring a sky heavy with old gods and forgotten tales.
Each photograph is a gateway.
A moment where the veil thins, inviting you to witness what lies beyond.
Let Norrstjärnan, the North Star, be your compass.
It illuminates the three paths of discovery within the Soul-Forest:
Ljós | The Light
I follow its fleeting dance—from the delicate blush of a northern dawn to the fiery embrace of sunset. It is the guide that reveals the hidden contours of the world and whispers where true beauty resides.
Ferð | The Journey
A map etched not on paper, but in weather-beaten paths and the untouched solitude of the mountains. Every step is a pilgrimage, a quest for moments that exist beyond the boundaries of the known.
Sjón | The Vision
Here, the camera transcends observation. It feels and translates the soul of a place into a single frame, capturing not an image, but an echo of a world yearning to be discovered.
Touch the stone
Photography is more than taking pictures.
It's a meaningful way of listening to the world.
The world constantly tells stories—whether in the sweeping grandeur of a landscape or the intricate design of a single leaf. My passion lies in capturing these subtle narratives. Through my lens, I aim to translate the poetry of the environment, transforming fleeting moments of light and shadow into art that invites you to pause and connect.
My work is driven by two great loves: the majesty of vast landscapes and the intricate wonders of the macro world. In the expanse of a panorama, I discover a sense of wonder and our place within it. In the delicate details of nature—the texture of a petal, the pattern on a dragonfly's wing—I find reminders that profound beauty often resides in what we tend to overlook.
My goal is not merely to show you what I see, but to share the feelings that accompany it: a deep reverence for the world around us. I hope my photographs serve as a bridge to that sentiment and inspire you to uncover the extraordinary art woven into the fabric of the everyday.
The Threshold of Worlds
The Old Norse knew the world was thin in places. They understood that to enter another realm, one did not simply walk. One had to find a threshold—a gateway hidden in plain sight. It might be a ring of ancient standing stones that hummed under a full moon, a cave mouth that exhaled the breath of winter, or a forest spring whose waters reflected stars that were not in the sky. These passages were rare, sacred, and not without their own guardians.
Through my pact with the wild, I have found some of these gateways. The image below is a key, a glimpse through a threshold into a different realm. But be mindful. To step across is to be changed. Choose which world you dare to enter.
"Step forward and enter the gateway to The Realms."
As you explore the realms of Soul-Forest, hidden secrets await. Keen eyes may uncover pathways to concealed pages, should you decipher the clues left behind. The journey begins where you least expect it.
Share Your Vision
Do you have a story that connects with these wild places? A vision for a unique photograph, or an expedition in mind? Every great discovery starts with a conversation. Your ideas and questions are the coordinates that shape new adventures.
I'm always excited to hear from a fellow explorer. contact@sjalskog.com
"With Light as my guide and the Journey as my map,
I capture not just images, but a Vision of a world waiting to be seen."
- Själskog, Soul-Forest