A powerful black-and-white image of the iconic Oranjemolen in Vlissingen, captured during a stormy day combined with high tide. The waves pound against the wall, while the mill stands proud in the raging weather. A dramatic cloudy sky unfolds above the scene, reinforcing the contrast between natural violence and human architecture.
This photograph captures not only a moment of meteorological intensity, but also the timeless struggle between water and land - a theme deeply rooted in Zeeland's identity. The choice of black and white emphasises the texture of the water, the sky and the historic silhouette of the mill, giving the whole a picturesque, almost cinematic feel.
For lovers of maritime landscapes, Dutch history and powerful compositions, this work is a visual ode to the coastal city of Vlissingen. It fits perfectly in an interior that seeks tranquillity in raw beauty, or, on the contrary, wants to make a statement with an image full of movement and character.
Sometime in 1980 Jan bought his first SLR camera and since that time a camera has always been at his fingertips. His varied work ranges from snapshots of people in his immediate surroundings to landscape, macro and bird photography. He is also the regular photographer of his wife's ballet.. Read more…