The photo was taken at the edge of the Markermeer lake. The contrast between the blue tones of the water and the yellow tones of the shore are nicely accentuated by the setting sun. To emphasise the still nature of the scene, the photo was taken using the ICM technique. This involves deliberately moving the camera when taking the photo. This gives the colours of the sand and water a dreamy look.
My interest in photography goes back to early high school days. My very first diary contained the "account" of the exploits of a peer who had bought a camera for the first time. A few years later, I bought a box camera and when I was 25, a.. Read more…