A final glimpse of the sun over the North Sea by Peter Bartelings

This extraordinary moment was captured on the beach at the Noordvoort Beach Reserve, between Noordwijk and Zandvoort, during a solar eclipse. The sun appears to have been taken away bit by bit, creating a fascinating and rare spectacle over the North Sea. The sky turns a deep orange and the wind turbines on the horizon stand out as dark silhouettes against the warm evening light.

The sun’s reflection casts a golden trail across the water, lending the photograph an almost mysterious, tranquil atmosphere. A powerful image in which **nature, light and modern wind energy** come together in a unique way. Thanks to its panoramic nature, this piece is particularly well-suited as an eye-catching wall decoration above a sofa, dining table or in a spacious hall.

About the artist

Born and bred in Amsterdam, Peter Bartelings feels a strong connection to his city. Over the years, he has frequently captured Amsterdam, from iconic spots to lesser-known cityscapes. Cities and landscapes at home and abroad, as well as nature and macro photography, also form part of his versatile portfolio.

As well as photography, Peter is involved in digital art. In this work, he combines photography and image editing, giving classical masterpieces, amongst other things, a contemporary and sometimes surprising twist.

Peter’s work is sold regularly and has now found a home on walls in various European countries.