In the soft light of dawn, the world slowly awakens from its nocturnal silence. Above the horizon, a sky unfolds that lights up in warm hues of pink, orange and gold, as if the day itself were coloured in with tender brushstrokes. The clouds form a living carpet that reflects and amplifies the first sunlight, each colour flowing seamlessly into the next.
Down below, the silhouettes of trees and buildings remain shrouded in twilight for a while, as if gently sensing the transition between night and day. The streetlights, which have not yet decided whether they should remain vigilant or be allowed to rest, cast a final, soft glow over the waking landscape. The whole scene exudes a calm anticipation - the promise of a day that has yet to take shape.
This painting was created from a photograph I took myself, taken at the moment when dawn slowly breathed new life into the world and the stillness of the morning was filled with colour.
Created by Geert Van Baelen with support from AI.
Geert Van Baelen has been working as a press photographer in Belgium for over 20 years. Besides current affairs, he also finds inspiration for his images in everyday life, landscapes and people... Read more…