During a walk, the photographer spotted this spring on the ice. The feather exudes a certain power but also tranquillity. The downy hairs also impart something soft. By sharpening the contrast in post-processing, the ice on which the feather lies is no longer visible and the feather emerges even more powerful. Feathers have several symbolic meanings; for instance, they stand for freedom, protection, inner peace, support, security, love and hope. What do you feel when you look at the feather?
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…