In the soft morning light, mill De Wicher shrouds itself in a veil of mist, giving the landscape an almost dreamlike atmosphere. The sun slowly breaks through on the right side of the image, colouring the reeds and sky in warm shades of gold and orange.
The windmill reflects almost perfectly in the still water of the ditch in the foreground, creating a natural symmetry and resting point in the composition. The haze mutes the view of the background, putting the full emphasis on the windmill and its serene atmosphere. A typically Dutch scene, captured in a moment of perfect stillness.
Details
Location: Windmill De Wicher, De Weerribben, Overijssel, Netherlands
Subject: Windmill at sunrise, fog, reflection in water
Style: Atmospheric landscape photography
Atmosphere: Silence, tranquillity, nostalgia
Light: Golden morning light through mist
Colours: Gold, orange, pastel blue, earth tones
Composition: Vertical mill with horizontal reflection, diagonal light from the side
Elements: Mill, water reflection, reeds, mist, dawn
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