This photo shows a small lake in Paraguay at a large hacienda (c.q. ranch). A number of water birds and aquatic plants can be seen, and the small lake is among the local crops and palm trees the hacienda has to offer. The photo was taken in the morning just after sunrise, so the sun's rays are just peeking through the trees.
The inspiration for this photo was the splendour of a peaceful morning scene that occurred at this picture. I wanted to capture this on film. The sun was just barely powerful enough to be really hot, but its rays were already coming around the corner. The water birds were quietly bathing and foraging in the small lake.
The atmosphere and feeling is that of being calm and relaxed. That of 'getting out of bed in the morning, taking a walk in Paraguay and waking up to the sounds of quacking ducks, and palm trees swaying back and forth with the sun's rays on your face without being too hot.
This piece fits ideally in a spot in the bedroom or living room where one relaxes. From time to time, one can then look at the picture to muse away again to that tranquillity that reigns in the picture.
Hobby photographer and graphic designer and usually works professionally in the IT sector. Lives in Hilversum and is usually out in nature with his partner where he does a lot of photography. He also captures photos of special landscapes on his many holiday trips.
His specialism is nature photography,..
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