In the heart of Meppel, just after sunset, calm descends over the water and the city. The sky turns soft orange and purple, while the last light of the day casts a warm glow over the silhouette of a classic sailing ship and the characteristic Meppel tower.
The water of the canal is perfectly still, reflecting the ship, the historic buildings and the tower with an almost picturesque precision. The wooden mooring posts in the foreground enhance the depth and lead the eye towards the centre of the image, where the ship and tower meet in perfect symmetry.
This shot exudes the quiet charm of evening and captures the moment when the day says goodbye, and the city prepares for night.
Details
Location: Meppel, Drenthe
Time: Just after sunset
Light: Natural evening twilight with warm pastel colours
Colour palette: Soft orange, purple, blue-grey
Composition: Bollard in the foreground, sailboat and tower as eye-catchers
Atmosphere: Stillness, peace, tranquillity
Photographic style: Urban landscape with focus on reflection and symmetry
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