The iconic drowning house on Terschelling stands high on wooden stilts in the wet sand of the North Sea beach. Originally intended as a shelter for shipwrecked sailors, the small wooden building is a landmark on the vast North Sea beach.
The water slowly recedes, leaving wet ridges in the sand, while the soft light of late afternoon creates a peaceful atmosphere. In the background are sand dunes under a clear blue sky.
The simplicity of the structure, combined with the open landscape and changing tides, gives the sculpture a sense of space and tranquillity. The cottage is part of the island's maritime history and symbolises man and nature in relation to the sea.
The composition shows the interplay of structures in sand, water and wood, with emphasis on line play and colour contrast between beach, sky and building.
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My name is Marjan and I photograph the world as I experience it: from colourful markets and distant landscapes to quiet moments in nature and by the sea.
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