Imagine a picturesque evening when the sky slowly changes from bright orange and pink to deep shades of purple and blue. The sun, which is just above the horizon, casts a golden glow over the still water surface of a vast lake. The lake is so calm that it seems as if the sky and water are merging, with the sun reflecting in a perfect reflection. At the edge of the lake, partly hidden among high waving reeds, is a small, wooden rowing boat. The boat is simple, with peeling paint, and is anchored peacefully in the shallow water. The reeds, gently bobbing along to the rhythm of a light breeze, create a gentle rustling sound that perfectly suits the serene atmosphere of the evening. In the distance, where the lake touches the horizon, you might see a few distant silhouettes of trees, silhouetted against the slowly fading glow of the sunset. The whole scene exudes peace and solitude, a moment of pure stillness and beauty in nature.
 
                                I am a photographer from Ede (Netherlands) who started with nature photography but also enjoys night photography and street photography more and more. You can also find my photos on http://www.valleifoto.nl and https://www.instagram.com/valleifoto.. Read more…
 
                         The golden hour during sunriseRick van de Kraats
The golden hour during sunriseRick van de Kraats Sunrise with fogRick van de Kraats
Sunrise with fogRick van de Kraats Sunrise between the reeds with orange skyRick van de Kraats
Sunrise between the reeds with orange skyRick van de Kraats Sunrise with a Pollard Willow in viewRick van de Kraats
Sunrise with a Pollard Willow in viewRick van de Kraats Beautiful sunrise on the waterfront with Pollard WillowsRick van de Kraats
Beautiful sunrise on the waterfront with Pollard WillowsRick van de Kraats Sunrise on a cold morningRick van de Kraats
Sunrise on a cold morningRick van de Kraats Sunrise with a beautiful atmosphereRick van de Kraats
Sunrise with a beautiful atmosphereRick van de Kraats Sunrise at the water's edge among frozen reedsRick van de Kraats
Sunrise at the water's edge among frozen reedsRick van de Kraats Sunrise by the water during a cold morning in the NetherlandsRick van de Kraats
Sunrise by the water during a cold morning in the NetherlandsRick van de Kraats Sunset Domburg with wave breakersRick van de Kraats
Sunset Domburg with wave breakersRick van de Kraats Sunset at the hills on the Posbank in RhedenRick van de Kraats
Sunset at the hills on the Posbank in RhedenRick van de Kraats Sunset Posbank Rheden with the purple heatherRick van de Kraats
Sunset Posbank Rheden with the purple heatherRick van de Kraats A misty sunrise by the water with beautiful colors in the skyRick van de Kraats
A misty sunrise by the water with beautiful colors in the skyRick van de Kraats The inner gate in Culemborg.Rick van de Kraats
The inner gate in Culemborg.Rick van de Kraats Close-up of the Flute weed along the Rhine River.Rick van de Kraats
Close-up of the Flute weed along the Rhine River.Rick van de Kraats Sunset with reflection in the water.Rick van de Kraats
Sunset with reflection in the water.Rick van de Kraats A soothing sunset by the waterRick van de Kraats
A soothing sunset by the waterRick van de Kraats Sunset in the dunes of Nieuwvliet (Zeeland)Rick van de Kraats
Sunset in the dunes of Nieuwvliet (Zeeland)Rick van de Kraats Colourful sunrise in RenkumRick van de Kraats
Colourful sunrise in RenkumRick van de Kraats Purple Heath with a beautiful sky.Rick van de Kraats
Purple Heath with a beautiful sky.Rick van de Kraats