On the day this photograph was taken at Nyhavn Harbour there was a Christmas market, all of the little wooden huts containing gifts and decorations. As it was December the sun was not very high in the sky (it is dark by 3.30pm) and the Christmas markets and boats were in deep shadow. A rain storm was brewing and soon after I took this shot there was a downpour.
Nyhaven was built in the 17 Century to link the harbour to the City and is lined with colourful Dutch style town houses. When I took the original photograph I was aware of the contrasting patterns of the windows, boat masts and the heavy sky and I knew that, as well as a colour version, it would make a great black and white image.
Born in the South of England I now live half way up a mountain in Umbria, Italy. I work from my art studio looking out over fabulous views of the Italian countryside. I am so happy to share my artwork with you.
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