At the back of Wagenwerkplaats, where the terrain feels a bit more spacious and quiet, are the distinctive chimneys that always serve as landmarks for me. These structures, tall and robust, tell a story of labour and industry deeply rooted in Amersfoort. Walking there on a sunny day, surrounded by silence and light, I decided to capture them as I see them: as sentinels of a vanished era. I chose a point of view where the chimneys stand out powerfully against the sky and surrounding sheds, with great attention to line play and texture. This place feels raw and honest, with visible traces of history, but also room for new stories. As a photographer, I experience the back part of the Wagenwerkplaats as an unexpected pearl, a place where little happens, but where everything is present to make a strong image.
Thijs Schouten, 38 years old, living in Hoevelaken. For over 15 years active with photography and as a child always had a camera in his hands. Photography is (besides his girlfriend and two daughters) his big passion.more information can be found at: https://www.thijsschouten.com.. Read more…