On a quiet evening, as the sun casts its last golden rays over the surf, a young seal suddenly appears at the edge of the shoreline. His head sticks out curiously above the water, while gentle waves lash against his torso. The seal, with its mottled fur and dark eyes, seems to be observing the world on the beach, as if it wants to take a look at what is going on there. His posture betrays no fear, but rather a relaxed interest, as if this is his familiar part of the sea.
The reflection of the sun casts a warm glow over his wet fur, creating an almost magical moment in this scene. The calmness of the water, the soft sand and the animal's solitary presence make this scene a special encounter between nature and man. It seems as if the seal, in its silence, is telling a story about the pristine nature and the importance of respecting marine life. A rare and touching moment that shows how wonderfully simple and pure interaction with wildlife can be. A reminder of the beauty that lies in silence and simplicity.
                                
 
                                Hi, I'm Mika, I'm an 18-year-old boy from Maastricht, I've had my passion for photography since I was 3. I started it because of my father and every time we go shooting I learn something new. My father is my role model, he knows exactly what.. Read more…
 Fisher on the watersidebyphotographyms
Fisher on the watersidebyphotographyms Fishing fishermanbyphotographyms
Fishing fishermanbyphotographyms Fisherman looking at the horizonbyphotographyms
Fisherman looking at the horizonbyphotographyms Sunset in Westkapellebyphotographyms
Sunset in Westkapellebyphotographyms Boat sailing off coastlinebyphotographyms
Boat sailing off coastlinebyphotographyms KNRM Station in Westkapellebyphotographyms
KNRM Station in Westkapellebyphotographyms Luxury apartments on the Westkapelse Kreek: peace, nature and comfort within walking distance of thebyphotographyms
Luxury apartments on the Westkapelse Kreek: peace, nature and comfort within walking distance of thebyphotographyms Aerial photo of the Royal Netherlands Sea Rescue Society Station on the Coast: Drone view of Heroismbyphotographyms
Aerial photo of the Royal Netherlands Sea Rescue Society Station on the Coast: Drone view of Heroismbyphotographyms Young seal greets the evening sun on the beach, with a curious look and shiny coat, lying on the beabyphotographyms
Young seal greets the evening sun on the beach, with a curious look and shiny coat, lying on the beabyphotographyms Young seal greets the evening sun on the beach, with a curious look and shiny coat, floating in thebyphotographyms
Young seal greets the evening sun on the beach, with a curious look and shiny coat, floating in thebyphotographyms Panoramic view of a peaceful Limburg village amidst rolling hills, green fields and characteristic hbyphotographyms
Panoramic view of a peaceful Limburg village amidst rolling hills, green fields and characteristic hbyphotographyms Sunset over Zoutelande: an enchanting panorama of the Zeeland village where light, air and landscapebyphotographyms
Sunset over Zoutelande: an enchanting panorama of the Zeeland village where light, air and landscapebyphotographyms Aerial photo of Westkapelle with beach tent BomBaai in the foreground, where sea, dunes and conviviabyphotographyms
Aerial photo of Westkapelle with beach tent BomBaai in the foreground, where sea, dunes and conviviabyphotographyms DFDS Ferry glides serenely over calm sea during fiery sunset: a magical moment of colour, reflectionbyphotographyms
DFDS Ferry glides serenely over calm sea during fiery sunset: a magical moment of colour, reflectionbyphotographyms A lone boat floats silently under a fiery sky - a sunset captured in a bird's eye view over the calm waters of a golden eveningbyphotographyms
A lone boat floats silently under a fiery sky - a sunset captured in a bird's eye view over the calm waters of a golden eveningbyphotographyms Where the wind begins: a flight of silver wings above the water, caught in the moment when stillness and movement meet unexpectedlybyphotographyms
Where the wind begins: a flight of silver wings above the water, caught in the moment when stillness and movement meet unexpectedlybyphotographyms Lone walker views tanker Crystal Lavender at sunset as waves break gently and seagulls soar above a seaweed-covered rocky shoreline.byphotographyms
Lone walker views tanker Crystal Lavender at sunset as waves break gently and seagulls soar above a seaweed-covered rocky shoreline.byphotographyms