n the heart of the Ardennes, where time seems to stand still, Durbuy is bathed in the warm evening light of a summer's day. Narrow cobbled streets wind between historic stone buildings, whose weathered facades whisper stories of times gone by. At the corner of a charming street, an old clock, a symbol of days gone by, adorns the facade of a traditional butcher's shop with an inviting red signboard and an ornate boar's head above it.
The serenity of the moment is interrupted only by the gentle murmur of strollers strolling in the shadows of the narrow alleys. A neon sign in the window of the shop subtly lights up, a modern accent in this medieval-looking setting. The evening sun casts long shadows and colours the limestone brickwork golden yellow, while the forest canopy in the background gleams in deep shades of green.
This scene perfectly captures the soul of Durbuy - small in size, grand in charm. A place where craft, history and conviviality come together in the warm embrace of a summer evening.
Geert Van Baelen has been working as a press photographer in Belgium for over 20 years. Besides current affairs, he also finds inspiration for his images in everyday life, landscapes and people... Read more…