This atmospheric photo captures the power and wildness of the North Sea near Domburg on a stormy November day. Dark clouds pile up in the sky, while wind and rain whip up the waves and create a dramatic scene. The movement of the water is particularly impressive in the shot: rushing waves hit a wooden groyne while the spray sprays upwards incessantly. The shot conveys the untamed energy of the sea and the challenge of capturing such moments photographically. Rain and wind made working behind the camera a test of patience, as water splashes kept getting onto the lens and it had to be constantly cleaned. It is precisely these adverse conditions that give the picture its special intensity and authenticity. It shows nature not from its gentle side, but from its raw, untamed side - a fascinating motif for lovers of landscape and marine photography.
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.
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