A narrow path full of fallen petals cuts straight through a tulip field in the Northeast Polder. On either side are rows of red tulips in bloom, stretching to the horizon. The colour contrasts are powerful: the fresh green of the stems and leaves versus the deep red of flower and leaf remnants. The path, strewn with remnants of previously cut flowers, tells a quiet story of bloom, transience and the rhythm of the season.
This composition emphasises structure and perspective: the lines draw the viewer into the field, far into the depths. At the same time, there is great attention to detail: the texture of the earth, the shape of the leaves, the layering of colour. The soft light of an early morning or late afternoon makes the image friendly and lively.
For lovers of bulb fields, Dutch landscapes and agricultural spring, this image offers a less frequently shown view of tulip cultivation: between the rows, where flowering and harvesting meet. A tribute to the cycle of nature.
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My name is Marjan and I photograph the world as I experience it: from colourful markets and distant landscapes to quiet moments in nature and by the sea.
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