A sea of tulips stretches in tight rows as far as the eye can see. This photo taken in the Northeast Polder shows the Dutch bulb landscape at its most characteristic: grand, orderly and full of colour. The tulips, in a warm salmon-pink hue, line up tightly, with deep green leaves at their feet. Narrow paths run between the rows, adding structure to the picture and leading the eye naturally to the horizon.
The light mist in the background makes the perspective infinite, while the foreground is sharp and rich in detail. You can almost see spring moving: the tulips are on the verge of full bloom, the air is soft, and the stillness of the land palpable. This is spring as you only find it in the Netherlands.
For lovers of flowers, rurality, patterns and seasonal landscapes, this image shows the power of repetition and colour. It is a tribute to the cultural landscape of the polder; carefully constructed, but full of natural beauty.
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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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