Near the Hindeloopen beach pavilion in the province of Friesland are these bollards/wave breakers in the IJsselmeer. The beautiful sunset in summer casts a beautiful glow over the still waters near the IJsselmeer. The sturdy row of bollards reflect in the mirror-smooth surface under a sky that gently colours from blue to orange and pink. Ee peaceful and serene Frisian landscape caught in the golden hour. Hindeloopen, or Hylpen in Frisian, is a beautiful and charming town in the province of Friesland located directly on the IJsselmeer. It is known for its maritime history, unique culture and picturesque appearance. Hindeloopen was an important trading town in the 17th and 18th centuries, with thriving shipping and trade with countries around the Baltic Sea.
The IJsselmeer is a lake in the centre of the Netherlands, created after the Zuiderzee was closed off by the Afsluitdijk in 1932. It is the largest lake in the Netherlands and plays an important role in water management, recreation and nature in the Netherlands. Unlike the former Zuiderzee, the IJsselmeer is a freshwater lake. This has led to a change in flora and fauna.
"From my hometown Hoogezand, I regularly go out to take photos in the provinces of Groningen and Drenthe. Photography has always been my interest. In 2008, I bought my first SLR camera and after that I started to delve more and more into photography and photo editing and.. Read more…