The photo was taken at the monument on the afsluitdijk early in the morning, before sunrise during the so-called "golden hour", By using a slow shutter speed, movement of the water and the clouds in the sky become a silky smooth whole. This, combined with the orange sky and blue-grey pastel shades of the water, creates an image with a tranquil feel. The lines of the fence on the left and right lead to the horizon where the viewer can peer into the distance and recall beautiful moments.