In the warmth of the last sunlight, a Gannet preens its feathers. In spring, a large population of Gannets can be found on the German island of Heligoland. For me, the photo displays warmth and security, because a bird needs to feel safe enough to dare to spend time and attention preening its feathers. By zooming in, I further emphasised the intimacy of the moment.
The elements of warmth, security and safety make this photo a perfect fit for any nature lover's living room or bedroom.
Ron Buist is an experienced landscape and nature photographer from the north of the Netherlands. His passion for landscape and nature was sparked early in life. He lived close to a forest and could and in his early years one could find him there quite often. As a schoolboy, .. Read more…