In the port of Rotterdam, this cruise ship was shining in the dark. The photographer used a long shutter speed that fully illuminated the boat, giving you an almost fairy-tale effect. The photographer also played with the lines of an old tram track, creating a playful sharpness depth effect in the photo. In the puddle next to the track, you can see the reflection of the boat. If you zoom in on the photo, you can even see inside the cruise ship. A harder texture was chosen in post-processing, making the image look powerful.
Photographs are emotions, a tool to tell stories. With her critical and dreamy gaze, Esmée Geertsma takes the viewer out of the rush of everyday life to reflect on the power of the world... Read more…