The Northern Lights in the Netherlands, how often does that actually happen? Well, rarely! So when I heard that this particular evening there was a chance of the Northern Lights, I did not hesitate for a moment. Together with a friend, I drove to the beach and witnessed a true spectacle! Beforehand, I already had in my head exactly what kind of image I wanted to work out: this photo you see here. Near Petten aan Zee is this little coast guard house which adds a nice touch to the photo. I climbed onto the cottage, switched on my headlamp and stood there for a few minutes. In the end, the result exceeded all my expectations. A moment to never forget!
My name is Larissa van Hooren, a hobby photographer from Alkmaar. I once started out as a portrait photographer but now I focus more on capturing nature and special monumental buildings. I hope people will enjoy my work and it seems to me a huge honor to.. Read more…