The sky over Ameland shows itself in full force here: heavily overcast, but with a subtle opening through which the last of the sunlight hits the water. The horizon turns golden yellow, while the clouds above seem to shift apart into blue, grey, orange and pink.
The beach lies still, the surf slowly rolling in and out. This is one of those moments when everything comes together: movement and stillness, light and dark, water and sky.
Ameland is a place where the elements are palpably close. The sea, sky and sand together form a landscape that is constantly changing and at the same time seems unchanging. This shot captures that fleeting, magical moment when daylight says goodbye, but the world is not yet shrouded in darkness.
An image for those who want to feel the power of nature, and hear the silence that only the beach can offer.
I invite you to join me on an adventure.
My name is Marjan and I photograph the world as I experience it: from colourful markets and distant landscapes to quiet moments in nature and by the sea.
My work moves between:
- Travel photography; destinations near and far, from paradisiacal beaches to..
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