A smooth white rock rising out of the clear sea

by Jeroen Berendse

About this work:
At the Scala dei Turchi near Realmonte, on the southern coast of Sicily, a soft, rounded rock of white marl rests like a cushion above the Mediterranean Sea. The water here is so clear that you can see the dark seabed shimmering just below the surface. From shades of emerald and turquoise up close, the sea fades to a deep ink-blue on the distant horizon. Above, white clouds fan out across a pale blue sky. The scene invites you to pause for a moment, take a breath and let your mind wander. A serene work of art that radiates relaxation and summery clarity, ideal for a peaceful spot in your home.

About Jeroen Berendse:
In my day job, I’m a marketer. That means listening carefully to and observing customers, and using that knowledge to devise relevant solutions. As a photographer, I actually do the same thing, with the difference that I mainly listen closely to myself.

Photography is a way of telling a story. Captured in the perfect still image. A good photograph takes you in your mind’s eye to a special place in the world, an event that makes you smile or sets your creative mind to work. And because this is very personal, the same photograph evokes a unique experience and feeling in everyone – both the photographer and the viewer.

My portfolio contains photographs of a wide variety of subjects. You can find my full portfolio in my shop at Werk aan de Muur and on my website www.jeroenberendse.nl.