A lone cyclist rides towards you on Amsterdam's famous Skinny Bridge through the snow. I think this picture has an almost Breitner-like atmosphere because of the strong contrast between the white snow and those dark figures in it. And that image is nicely framed by the unmistakable shape of the Skinny Bridge. I placed the picture on a paper-like background. This makes it look like a drawing, but it is really a photograph. I call it a photo drawing.
A well-known photographer once said to me, "To stand out as a photographer, you have to find your own niche." I never really managed to do that. I just want to take photos that make me happy. And that will hopefully make you happy too. Well, maybe.. Read more…