On this windy 29th December 2023, on the threshold of the old to the new year, the water in the Dutch rivers is alarmingly high.
The floodplains of the Lek near Culemborg are almost our backyard. A beautiful natural area, where we do a lot of walking. Where you can normally walk, there is now nothing but water.
What strikes me then is how nature holds its own in all this violence. In the background, you can see how the water is moving, through the ripples. Even the reeds sway with the wind.
We were standing on the dyke with our dog and it occurred to me that in the 20 years we have lived here, I have only experienced the water standing this high once before.
The photo captures the vibrant energy of the moment, where the reed plumes embrace the dynamics of natural forces. Although the Lek is almost invisible, its influence is palpable in the surroundings, making this image a subtle tribute to the interaction between land and water.
This is a moment of simple beauty, in which the reed plumes, bent under the influence of the wind, tell a story of resilience and adaptation.
As the daughter of a photographer, photography has been a big part of my life. I love nature and especially flowers, so you see this most in my work. I have worked as an independent make-up artist for over 15 years, developing my eye for detail. Composition.. Read more…