I took this photo during a rainstorm in a nature reserve in Belgian Limburg. Despite the wet weather, a special tranquillity hung over the landscape. The bridge, dense vegetation and still water together formed a nice contrast to the falling rain. In the centre of the sculpture, a heron sits on the railing of the bridge - an accidental but typical moment of life in nature.
Geert Van Baelen has been working as a press photographer in Belgium for over 20 years. Besides current affairs, he also finds inspiration for his images in everyday life, landscapes and people... Read more…