On the wooden jetty hangs the silence of the evening. The wood feels weathered and smells of salt and time, as if countless boats have let go of their ropes here. Before you lies the dark water, reflective but unfathomable, as if it holds secrets no one should know.
And then, almost hidden, something unexpected appears: a pink pelican hiding behind a bollard. Its posture is playful as well as cautious, as if it is hiding a story of its own. Perhaps he is seeking shelter from the wind, or maybe he is curiously watching the world watch him. The contrast between his soft, almost fairy-like colour and the rough surroundings makes the image unrealistically beautiful.
It is an encounter between nature and imagination: a graceful bird finding peace in a harbour full of stories. Here, where water, wood and silence come together, the pelican shows that beauty is often hidden, you just have to look closely.
Always been into photography, but now that I have reached the age of 64, I have more time for this beautiful hobby. I try to look at everything in a different way , seek a different perspective... Read more…
Germany
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Germany
Germany
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Germany
Germany
Netherlands
Germany
Germany