Here you see a pelican about to take off, captured on the beach at Playa Daaibooi in Curaçao, my home. With this photo, I wanted to emphasise the tropical atmosphere while adding something extra's. This image would look great in a colourful interior, but it also looks great in a neutral setting, where it offers a nice contrast. The underlying message is simple but powerful: live your life to the fullest, take your time, and enjoy every moment. To freeze the pelican's movement, I used a short shutter speed.
Hi,
I am Gladys born in 1996, Netherlands.
Since 2008 living in Curacao. In the beginning (I was 11 years old) I was very homesick for the Netherlands.
We didn't have phones to take pictures with, but from childhood I was always busy with photography. Disposable cameras and then digital..
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