This picture was taken by the photographer during a levada walk in Madeira. It was typical Madeiran weather with changes of sun and rain. The bright green of this island, known for its eternal spring, comes out beautifully in this photo. Because the line of the mountains, the valley, is placed in the centre of the photo, it takes your eye from the rippling water to the sea. For a moment, you stand with the photographer on this mountain and feel the tranquillity of the landscape. For just a moment, you imagine yourself on holiday here. The tree in the lower right corner and the shadow of the mountain create depth and make the beauty of the mountains stand out even more.
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…