This is how spring began on 20 March 2025 in the Netherlands.
With a bright blue sky and the Magnolia blooming.
I love the beginning of spring and nature coming back to life.
The magnolia is one of my favourite shrubs. Actually beautiful all year round. In winter, the cuddly-looking buds are on it and I love that in itself. But in March when the buds slowly open, it is a spectacle of the most beautiful pink flowers.
No flower so photogenic.
Here, I especially like the combination of the delicate magnolia flower and buds with the blue sky because of the contrast, while still maintaining a soft atmosphere.
You can see how the flower has unfolded from the hairy bud. Nature is beautiful!
As the daughter of a photographer, photography has been a big part of my life. I love nature and especially flowers, so you see this most in my work. I have worked as an independent make-up artist for over 15 years, developing my eye for detail. Composition.. Read more…