The photo captures the Port of Rotterdam in a moment of calm, bathed in the soft light of early morning. The sky glows in deep shades of orange and pink as the sun begins to rise above the horizon. This warm light reflects gently on the water and casts long shadows across the docks and cranes. The hustle and bustle has yet to begin — it’s that brief pause when the city takes a breath before it wakes. In the silhouette of container ships and towering cranes, a quiet strength unfolds. An image full of contrast: industrial yet poetic, vast yet serene.
Thijs Schouten, 38 years old, living in Hoevelaken. For over 15 years active with photography and as a child always had a camera in his hands. Photography is (besides his girlfriend and two daughters) his big passion.more information can be found at: https://www.thijsschouten.com.. Read more…