On the coast of Petten, 160 wooden poles stand like sturdy sentinels in the sand. They form the silhouette of ten houses and a church - a reminder of the old village 'Petten bi der Sipe', which existed since 1300 but was swallowed by the sea from 1792 onwards. The work of art moves with the times: due to erosion, the sand will disappear and the poles will rise further and further into the water.
I photographed the Palendorp monument on a sunny afternoon. With my feet in the sand and the wind in my hair. What struck me was the play of rhythm, space and light. The composition is simple but powerful: repetition, lines and perspective.
In this black-and-white edit, the emphasis is on structure and light. The wood shows its character, the shadows are soft, the sky layered but not dominant. No colour to distract - just shape, texture and tone.
An image that brings calm. For those who love simplicity and rhythm. For those who see how much power lies in a quiet, clear composition.
Welcome! I am Cathleen, photographer and image maker. For me, photography is about capturing snapshots in a special world full of stories. It's about seeing and experiencing life in many facets. The power of nature, a person's smile, the magic of light and shadow.
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