We see a woman taking an early morning walk across the Waal Bridge in Nijmegen. It is a foggy morning. The disappearance of the Waal bridge in the thick fog creates a cinematic dreamscape. The woman and bridge disappear into nothingness, emptiness, the unknown future.
The choice of black and white ensures focus on the subject. It accentuates the industrial nature of the bridge. A strong grain adds to the feeling of film. The lines of the bridge, the street and railing give the photo depth. Everything leads the viewer to the woman, to the infinite, the dream.
The Waal bridge represents my city of Nijmegen. Waking up in a world full of fog, I knew immediately; I want to capture the Waal Bridge. The bridge that leads to the beautiful city of Nijmegen. In this picture the city is not visible, but you know the city is there. The woman knows the city is there.
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