In the vast Tuscan landscape, straw bales form a powerful visual element within the panoramic image. Scattered across the gently rolling hills, they lie in quiet patterns, as if carefully laid down by the hand of a painter. Their warm golden yellow colour contrasts beautifully with the green of the olive trees, the grey of weathered farmhouses and the blue of the distant mountains.
From a higher vantage point, the landscape unfolds like a living panorama: cypress rows accompany dirt roads, vineyards alternate with fields, and in the middle lie straw bales as signs of summer's agricultural rhythm. In the early morning or at sunset, long shadows give depth and texture to the scene, and the light makes the colours intense and soft at the same time.
This view embodies the soul of Tuscany: a harmony between man and nature, rest and labour, past and present. It is a landscape that is not only looked at, but also felt. A panoramic image full of simplicity, rhythm and timeless beauty.
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…