As a photographer, you are always looking for what attracts you in a photo. For me, it was soon clear that the activity in and around the port caught my full attention. The IJmuiden harbour, where many of my images are created, has countless possibilities. Bollards, fishing nets, in fact anything I can find on and at the quay, has the potential for a suitable photograph.
So does this image. Ship chains always give me a sense of security and steadiness. Many of my photos consist of elements that are part of a whole.
The images ( and thus also this one) are perfectly suited for an abstract interior. Think for example of an office space, reception area or living room with an abstract design. Photos were taken with a Canon Eos R including a canon 24-105 mm lens. More images can be seen on my website: www.mattijskuiper.com
From an early age I have been interested in taking pictures. As a little boy, I watched with excitement the appearance of the pictures in the container of development fluid in my father's dark room in the attic. For me, photography is all about the good times in.. Read more…