The Noordma reclassification area in the province of Drenthe, near Zuidlaren is a special nature reserve and opened in 2025. In Noordma, the Hunze flows from Drenthe to Groningen. Via Tusschenwater, the Hunze flows into the Zuidlaardermeer. It is part of a larger project to restore the Hunze valley. Reclamation has made the area wetter, creating a unique marsh landscape that is once again ideal for all kinds of plants and animals. The area also plays an important role in water storage. This photo shows a serene sunrise in the Noordma water storage and nature reserve in Zuidlaren in the province of Drenthe. A row of characteristic pollard willows stand in the mirror-smooth water, a result of the flooded land. Sunrise envelops the sky in soft pastel colours of pink and orange, which in turn reflect beautifully in the surface of the water, creating a dreamy atmosphere. Thin wisps of fog float low over the water, adding to a mystical atmosphere. The beautiful symmetry of the trees and their reflections gives a sense of tranquillity and harmony. It is an idyllic image that captures the early morning beauty and unique wetland nature of this area of Drenthe. I converted the photo to black and white.
"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…