How festive it looks in the early morning when the heather blooms in the months of August and September. Mist hangs over the fields before the sun rises. But then when the sun breaks through it everything is in a golden glow. The purple splendour can then be seen in its full glory. The photo was taken at the Aekingerzand in Friesland, also known as De Kale Duinen.
Karla Leeftink prefers to photograph in the peace and quiet of early mornings with a hint of mysterious mist. The Drentsche-Aa region and the Reest valley are ideal for this with their frequently occurring misty landscapes. She also likes the wide open Wadden Sea landscapes and rough Norwegian fjord landscapes... Read more…