A serene morning glow hugs the historic canals of an Amersfoort. The majestic, late-gothic Onze Lieve Vrouwetoren, affectionately called the 'Lange Jan', rises from the low buildings and its refined architecture is illuminated by the early sunlight. The narrow canal acts as a perfect mirror, in which the ancient facades and spire find their glorious reflection.
The quiet moment is broken only by the presence of a lone walker in a striking red coat, strolling along the waterfront, heading out for the day. This powerful red contrasts beautifully with the warm, earthy tones of the bricks and the cooler blue of the water and sky. It is a timeless image of calm, history and the start of a new day in the heart of the old town.
Marco Hoogma started photography at the age of 10. What started with plane spotting soon grew into photographing nature, people and animals. It was therefore a logical choice for him to go to the school of photography to be trained as a photographer. For Marco, photography is like.. Read more…