This photo was taken when we were on holiday in Mallorca. Previously, I never took my camera with me on holiday because I would always be photographing. Since a few years, I decided to take the camera with me, but I also agreed with myself that I shouldn't stand still too long while photographing. This demands a lot from my creativity but I notice that this has made me appreciate compositions and 'simple' objects. I look around more to take everything in. Like this old lamppost contrasting with the palm tree. The cinematic editing of this picture makes it feel almost like a documentary. The warm slightly pinkish colours perfectly match the blue of the sky. The grain in the photo also makes it a bit more vintage. This photo is timeless and takes you back to a warm summer day. You feel the warmth of the photo and imagine yourself on the spot. This is what I also want to achieve with my photos. Not just pretty pictures but details that take you into the story. And in this case it is Mallorca.
 
                                "It is an illusion that photos are made with the camera... they are made with the eye, heart, and head." -Henri Cartier-Bresson This is one of my favourite quotes about photography. A great photo is so much more than just a good camera. It's about the story you.. Read more…
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