Stormy evening light near Domburg by Sander Poppe

On the sea wall between Domburg and Westkapelle, the North Sea showed its energetic side that evening. The wind was strong, driving the foam from the waves high up against the sea wall. Long white streaks of foam were left behind on the tarmac, forming natural lines that draw the eye towards the sea.

Off the coast lie the familiar rows of piles that offer protection against the force of the water. The waves rolled in between these wooden structures, whilst the sun disappeared just out of shot. The sky was tinged with shades of yellow, orange and pink, whilst higher up the clouds took on a deeper blue-grey hue. It was precisely that contrast that added extra tension to the image.

What appealed to me about this moment was the combination of power and colour. The sea was choppy, but the sky brought warmth and softness. You don’t see that interplay every evening on the Zeeland coast.

The dyke, the foam, the waves and the colours of the sky together tell the story of a coastline that is constantly changing under the influence of wind and water. On Acrylglas or as a large-format photo print, the colours and textures are shown to their best advantage. The work is available in various sizes and brings the atmosphere of a stormy evening on the North Sea right into your home.