Dreamy at sea by Karla Leeftink

These beautiful soft pastel colours in the sky, and their reflection in the sea near the Wadden Sea, make this a wonderfully dreamy picture. The shades of this sunrise or sunset are pleasing to the eye, as are the horizontal lines that run unbroken through the image. Two boats float in the distance. From there, you can really see the wide surroundings with this beautiful light.

Many birds walk along the waterline, especially water birds such as waders, but I also see a recognisable spoonbill among them. There are also a number of birds flying in the sky.

You may recognise the rows of posts set up in the sea or on the beach. These are also known as reed fences or reed works. As can be seen in the photo, a reed fence is made with many posts next to each other, sometimes with woven willow branches in between. When the tide comes in, the water passes through these branches and is slowed down. The silt is left behind and remains in place. These reed works help to prevent coastal erosion and protect areas such as salt marshes.

The lines in this photograph make the space where it hangs appear wider, thus making the room look bigger. The soft colours also give it a calm and relaxed look in many places.

It makes me want to walk onto the beach to get some fresh air. Wouldn't you like to relax here too?
With this work on the wall, you certainly can!