The Yesa Reservoir is one of those places that pleasantly surprised me with its uniqueness and peculiar beauty. I did not know it beforehand and discovered it almost by pure chance. If I had simply driven past it on the motorway, I would probably have settled for seeing it from the comfort of the car. But thanks to a temporary detour on that stretch of road, I was able to get close enough to realise that this place is truly special and deserves as much time as possible.
The first time I stepped out of the car and walked down to the shore, I was struck by the large amount of wood and branches that had accumulated along the edge. The wood was a bright white, and its twisted shapes created a hypnotic texture across the entire surface. I had never seen anything like it.
Another peculiarity that caught my attention was the presence of half-submerged trees in the reservoir. Since they are partially underwater, their trunks are hidden, so they appear to be floating shrubs. The place is pure tranquillity and makes you want to spend the night there and stay for days, letting yourself move at nature’s slow pace and reconnect with a much more natural way of life.
My enthusiasm for the reservoir was so great that on the way back I refused to take the motorway and drove along the entire edge using the local road. Thanks to that impulse, I discovered the very special spot I am sharing today. It feels unreal, as if crafted by the skilful hands of an artisan. The small dunes, the layers of sand along the edges, the island crowded with trees, the piles of wood gathered on the shores… all these elements create a unique scene that I would love to visit often. Unfortunately that is not possible, but that is exactly where the magic of photography comes in.
