I photographed this gale in the Needse Achterveld in the Achterhoek. I had never heard of this plant, so how nice that I learned from a passerby that you can bruise the catkins and they have a wonderful smell. Gale used to be an ingredient for beer, but is now on the red list.
I love contrasts; the cool glow against the matted rust-brown of the Gagel.
For my drawings and paintings I wander through nature with my camera and sketchbook, looking for inspiration. Along the way I take pictures; not only from my passion for photography, but also as reference material for my art. At Werk aan de Muur you'll find a selection of.. Read more…