Along the picturesque Wilhelminakade in Groningen, the boat Windroos is peacefully moored, surrounded by rippling water, summer skies and a lush patch of greenery full of nettles and cow parsley. It is a scene that seems almost hushed - as if time has taken a break here. In the background rises the monumental old water tower, once an industrial beacon of water pressure and progress, now a luxurious hotel overlooking the city and canal.
This image, executed in The Painted City's signature style, exudes a warm layering. Thick digital brushstrokes and deep colour combinations bring a certain nostalgia to life. The use of colour is rich and contrasting, with a starring role for bright blues and deep greens that add character to the cityscape. Every detail - from the rudder of the Wind Rose to the brick rounding of the water tower - seems portrayed with care and love.
This work captures not just a location, but a feeling. It is a summer day full of light, tranquillity and history. An image that manages to touch homecomers and passers-by alike, recalling the power of the everyday. Groningen at its finest: tough, quiet and sparkling at the same time.
Created by Stadspronk with support from AI.
From photo finishing to creating.
In the 1990s, I worked in photo labs and printed thousands of photos a year for photographers, journalists, real estate agents, artists, vacationers and hobbyists. Even then, the passion for the perfect picture was there to ensure the right print..
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