Right in front of the lens is a timeless beauty: a deep black Citroen Traction Avant 11B, gleaming as if it had been driven straight out of another century.The grille with the large Citroen emblem proudly and confidently exudes the elegance of the '50s. The round headlights with the yellow glass almost look at you like friendly eyes. The flowing lines of the wheel covers give the car a stately look. In the shiny chrome front bumper, a piece of the surroundings is captured, as if the car carries the world inside it. Captured so frontally, the Citroen looks not just like a car but a silent witness to a bygone era, an icon of French style, pride and progress.
Born and raised in Noordwijk, I can often be found on the beach and in the dunes. Favourite photography subjects are nature, landscapes, travel, cities and architecture... Read more…