Woerdense Verlaat, a small and atmospheric village in the Green Heart of the Netherlands, exudes tranquillity and history. Amid the watery landscape stands the Westveense Molen, a beautiful octagonal ground-sailer from 1676. This classic windmill, once built to drain the polder, is still an impressive example of Dutch water control and craftsmanship.
Surrounded by reeds, meadows and meandering ditches, the mill forms a characteristic image in the open landscape. At sunrise or sunset, the mill often reflects beautifully in the water, creating picturesque scenes that are loved by photographers and nature lovers.
The area around the Westveense Molen is ideal for a bike ride or walk, where you can fully experience the tranquillity of the peat meadow landscape. Birds sing in the distance and the sails gently turn in the wind - a timeless scene reminiscent of rural life in the past. Together, Woerdense Verlaat and the Westveense Molen form a piece of authentic Holland, where nature, water and history
Welcome to my photo gallery. Living close to the Dutch coast myself, as a professional photographer I am also inspired by landscapes of the dunes the beach and the sea. Many images here were taken by a medium format camera and offer unprecedented image quality. I also.. Read more…