The Amsterdam Water Supply Dunes are a fantastic and unique nature reserve. And it is not crowded in autumn. Certainly not with the rough weather, in which this photo was taken. Showers and clearings alternated. I had nt let the rain and hail wash over me for 15 minutes when I reached this point. A nice spot atop a dune, and the texture of the landscape matched the texture of the cloudy sky nicely. The result is a nice mood picture for those who like hiking in firm conditions.
Landscapes and townscapes are my favourite subjects. I search for beauty in the image; that can come from any of the compositional elements such as lines, shapes, rhythms, light/dark, colour combinations. For me a photograph is successful, when I can hang it on the wall.. Read more…