In the slowly dissipating morning mist in the Haagse Bos, the sun shines through the trees across the pond. Having grown up in the Benoordenhout area, the Haagse Bos is still dear to me. The autumn colours of the trees are at their best. Despite the early joggers, there is still a serene calm. A special image with the light coming through the shadows in and off the trees. The colours are also reflected in the reflections in the water. Unbelievable that such beautiful nature is in the middle of the city. But then again, The Hague is also the city with the most parks.
Landscapes and townscapes are my favourite subjects. I search for beauty in the image; that can come from any of the compositional elements such as lines, shapes, rhythms, light/dark, colour combinations. For me a photograph is successful, when I can hang it on the wall.. Read more…