As I walked through Alkmaar and my gaze was drawn upwards by the silhouettes of bare tree branches, I saw it standing there: Pete's Mill. Against a backdrop of a soft pink and lilac evening sky, it stood there stately and timeless, as if whispering stories from another era.
Through my lens, I tried to capture not only the mill's architecture, but also the feeling this scene evoked in me. The sails extended powerfully into the sky, caught between the jagged branches of the trees framing the image. The sunset gave an almost dreamlike glow to the scene, and I felt a moment of peace and connection with the past.
What appeals to me about this mill is not only its beauty, but also its symbolism. It represents strength, tradition and a piece of Dutch history that we can still touch. As evening fell and the colours in the sky slowly faded, I felt gratitude for being allowed to capture this moment.
For me, this photo is more than just a picture of a windmill; it is an ode to the balance between nature, history and the silent interplay of light and shadow. A moment I stored not only with my camera, but also in my heart.
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