A birch forest in the dunes during winter is a magical sight. The slender, white trunks of the birches stand out sharply against the soft grey and brown of the winter dunes. Bare branches reach for the sky. The ground is covered with barren leaves and moss, while the landscape seems silent under the icy breath of winter.
The birch forest forms a resting point in the open dune landscape, a sheltered place where birds like robins and titmice take shelter from the cold. The wind rustles softly through the branches, and footsteps on the frozen sand sound clear in the winter silence. This winter scene shows how even in the cold months, nature retains its own serene beauty.
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…