Peonies in a bowl of water. For quite some time they have been soaking, decompose and all kinds of structures emerge. But sometimes the peony's nature with the blue sky creates a case of optical illusion. Like two people intimately entwined reflecting in the water. Dark silhouettes against a blue sky, hidden on the left side of the picture. Hence the choice of the title The Lusthof.
The process of realising the photograph means watching daily to see what happens, is it right for a photograph? Wait too long and the moment is over, too early and you miss the variety. In short, a lot of photos were taken to arrive at a series that can be called special and unique.
Specialized in landscapes and nature, especially in the Netherlands. The Veluwe forests and the waterfront are common subjects, sometimes with the contrast of nature and human traces. Preferably photographed in the early morning or late evening, and under weather conditions that enhance the photograph... Read more…