The St. Bavo Church in Haarlem, seen here from the marketplace near the town hall. The photo was taken during the corona lockdown in January 2022. The stores and restaurants are closed. The oh so busy and bustling square is empty and deserted. The photo is converted to shades of brown to emphasize the emptiness in the city, all liveliness is missing. This photo with shades of brown fits very well in an interior with natural tones but also fits beautifully in a sleek interior and provides a calming effect. The photo was taken from a tripod. Longer shutter speeds were used to blur passersby. From my vantage point, you look across the entire square and up against the giant St. Bavo Church. This emphasizes how tall the church is and how small you are. You are standing in the heart of Haarlem, the beautiful capital of North Holland.
Welcome to Francis' world of photography. Francis is a photographer who loves to capture the hidden beauty of the world - the things that are not always immediately obvious. From macro photography to all kinds of other styles, she is not tied to one specific style or theme. For.. Read more…