This serene image of Zaanse Schans, captured at sunrise, captures the serenity of a quiet morning in the Netherlands. The windmills rise majestically from a low-hanging mist while the soft, warm light of the rising sun colours the landscape in pastel shades. The reflection on the calm water adds a dreamy atmosphere to the picture, making it seem as if time stands still for a moment. The use of a slow shutter speed creates a soft look that perfectly highlights the stillness and peacefulness of this iconic Dutch landscape.
Pieter Struiksma, born in 1967 and based in Wormer, is an avid photographer with a wide range of expertise. His self-taught approach has given him a deep understanding of photography, where he finds it a challenge to create eye-catching images in difficult situations. Pieter has developed into.. Read more…