I love to walk around outside and look for that one point that catches my eye. For example, during a photography workshop on minimalism, I walked around in the Loonse and Drunense Dunes. It was foggy and cold, while we had expected a sunny day in May. I found it difficult to find something minimalist in that endless plain that would also appeal. I already had a dead tree, a piece of wood or a stone on the sand, but that one photo just wouldn't come along. Somewhat disappointed, I walked back to the meeting place but consciously deviated from the path where the rest of the group was walking. Lost in my thoughts, I ran into this pine branch hanging right in front of me. I took a very good look at it and saw that, this time thanks to the fog, I could neutralize this branch from its surroundings just fine. I had to search a bit for the best way to photograph the branch, but in the end this was the result. This photo radiates peace and serenity, and fits perfectly in a quiet environment but also in a nice big white hall or entrance.
Since a few years I have discovered the passion for photography. I call myself primarily an outdoor photographer: when I'm outside, my eye scans the surroundings, looking for that one image that catches my eye, and which I can then take a nice picture of... Read more…