Karats

Flat and wide landscapes, vast areas of forests and lakes: The scenery of Northern Sweden emanates peace and serenity. Here, in the extreme yearly seasons so characteristic for this region, Human beings play nothing but a minor role. With merely two people living on one square mile, it is regarded as one of the most sparsely populated areas of Europe.

For several weeks in summer, daylight never fades, there is no night, no darkness beyond the Arctic Circle: A paradise for photographers and for the lovers of beauty in nature. Lake Karats, featured in this photograph, is representative for thousands of secluded lakes, which can be found in Northern Sweden. On the calmest days, the surface of the water acts like a mirror, almost perfectly reflecting the trees and clouds of the scene.