The beach, usually a haven of calm, transforms under the roaring force of a storm from the North Sea. Ferocious waves pound on the shore, their foaming heads like white moons ruling the sea. The wind howls a tempestuous song, tugging at the flapping flags and beach grass. Grains of sand are carried away in horizontal dances as the surf pushes its limits with thunderous force. The beach seems to shudder under this symphony of nature, where the chaos of the storm and the rugged beauty of the sea merge. Weathered shells and washed-up wreckage tell stories of distant voyages and encounters with the indomitable North Sea. Amid these tumultuous forces of nature, you feel the overwhelming power and at the same time the timeless splendour of the coast, where human presence is only a humble witness to the endless dance between land and sea.
Welcome to my photo gallery. Living close to the Dutch coast myself, as a professional photographer I am also inspired by landscapes of the dunes the beach and the sea. Many images here were taken by a medium format camera and offer unprecedented image quality. I also.. Read more…