This photograph exudes a minimalist and almost melancholic atmosphere. The composition is tight and symmetrical, with a centrally placed lamppost and a metal structure that may be a lock mechanism or old winch installation. The background consists of a grey, overcast sky and a stormy sea, creating a sense of emptiness and remoteness.
The colours are muted and tend towards cool tones, adding to the desolate nature of the image. The texture of the cobblestones in the foreground and the wet sheen on the metal add a tactile quality. This kind of photography is reminiscent of the work of artists playing with the aesthetics of abandoned industrial landscapes and the interplay between man-made objects and nature.
I was born in Mortsel near Antwerp (Belgium) and inherited the photography bug from my father. It started out as a hobby, but things got out of hand and everything evolved into an independent secondary activity, specializing in wedding photography.
Besides weddings, I’ve always been fond of the..
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