The North Sea coast takes on an almost poetic look in black and white, especially when horses tread the vast beach. Their silhouettes stand out sharply against the light sand and dark tones of the sea, creating a powerful and timeless image. The rhythm of their hooves blends with the rushing of the waves, as if nature and animals are one.
The North Sea itself shows itself in deep grey tones: foaming waves roll relentlessly towards the shore, while the wet sand mirrors both the horses and the sky above. In black and white, every detail becomes more intense - the tense muscles of the animals, the tracks disappearing in the surf, and the sheen of water droplets glowing in the light.
Above this scene, clouds dominate. Massive, threatening skies or, on the contrary, soft, fanning patterns give the image a different character each time. In black and white, these cloud masses gain additional structure and depth, filling the scene with a dramatic atmosphere.
The interplay of horses, sea and sky shows the essence of the coast: power, freedom and infinite movement. A black-and-white image of this moment transcends the mundane and becomes a story of nature and energy, captured in light and shadow. Here, on the North Sea coast, the timeless beauty of man, animal and landscape converges.
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…