On Sunday 5 January 2025, Zwolle woke up under a thin layer of snow. The historic Sassenpoort, the city's only remaining city gate, stood majestically amid this winter scene. 
In the early morning, snowflakes swirled down, giving the city a serene and almost fairy-tale atmosphere. Temperatures were around freezing, so the snow remained in many places and Zwolle was covered with a white blanket. 
However, the snowfall was short-lived. Later in the day, temperatures rose and the snow turned to rain, causing the white splendour to slowly disappear. Still, the memory of this wintry morning at the Sassenpoort lingered, a moment when history and nature came together and gave Zwolle a glimpse of a winter fairy tale.
I am Ben, living in the beautiful Overijssel region of Zwolle. Interested in various media since childhood. In the distant past, I did something with music and video. I have also photographed before, but eventually that too got watered down.
But photography still had the most appeal. So..
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Netherlands
Germany
Netherlands
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