This panorama shows the iconic Sint Servaasbrug in Maastricht at sunrise. The medieval stone bridge, one of the oldest in the Netherlands, impressively spans the Meuse and leads from the historic city centre over to the lively Wyck district. After brief showers of rain, the skies opened up and conjured up a spectacular play of colours of warm light and dramatic clouds over the scene. The image was taken with a shift lens using a horizontal shift and stitched together as a planar panorama. As a result, the entire length of the bridge is shown to advantage without distortion and in a balanced way, while the gently reflecting Meuse blends harmoniously into the composition. On the opposite side, the characteristic facades of Wyck can be seen, looking particularly picturesque in the morning light. This work combines architectural and landscape photography to create a unique image - ideal as a decorative mural for lovers of Maastricht and its special atmosphere.
Photography is painting with light. According to this motto, my pictures are created, whether as a long exposure or simply in the first or last light of the day.
Photography is more than a mere reproduction of reality. My pictures tell stories, create moods.
Many of my pictures have..
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