The Kinselmeer on the north-east side of Amsterdam is popular with sport fishermen and water sports enthusiasts. Around it is a protected meadow bird area. But on this winter afternoon, with the last bits of ice on the water surface, meadow birds are hard to find. The beautiful sky makes the picture extra worth watching.
I have been photographing since I was 15. Bought my first SLR (Olympus OM-1) when I was 23. Since then, photography has never let go of me. Had little time for it, though, due to career and my own business (since 1996). Now that I am retired,.. Read more…