Behind the posts - the sun sinks into the sea by Karla Leeftink

The sun sinks into the sea, a brightly coloured yellow ball. A reflection can be seen on the underside of the sun. A glowing sky rises above the water with shades of orange, yellow and red. The top of the sun is hidden behind a layer of clouds. The sea colours along with the colours of the sky. Behind the posts are birds.

A few kilometres from where I was born is the Wadden Sea. It is a tidal area and of great importance as a foraging and resting place for birds. As children, we found the sea very common, including the beautiful sunsets. Occasionally, my father would take us to watch the sunrise over the Wadden Sea, moments to remember. Now that we have seen a bit more of the world, that ordinary Wadden Sea turns out to be very special. You can see the sun sink into the sea there so beautifully, and the tidal area is also unique. The tidal action makes it look different every time. The Wadden falls dry or the water is up to the dike edge. And all variations in between are possible. The photo was taken at the Uithuizerwad and connects me with my childhood.

The whole photo radiates warmth and will radiate that warmth to the interior. A square crop with the sun in the middle is also a good possibility.