A wide, open landscape shortly after the harvest. A large part of the picture is taken up by the wide sky, which is dominated by soft clouds and the warm light of the setting sun. A single, striking bale of straw stands in the right foreground and serves as an anchor point for the expansive scenery. The stubble of the field forms a delicate, dark brown texture that leads the eye into the distance, where the silhouette of the trees stands out against the colourful horizon. The inspiration lay in the simplicity and grandeur of country life. I wanted to capture the endless expanse of sky and the peaceful stillness that lies over the field after the harvest has finished. The atmosphere is calm, expansive and profound. The combination of the cooler blue in the upper sky and the intense orange-yellow on the horizon creates a harmonious colour scheme and conveys a feeling of freedom and openness. The image is a classic landscape shot, focussing on the vastness and the balance between earth and sky. The image conveys a feeling of openness and can visually enlarge small spaces. The natural, earthy colours go well with many furnishing styles.
As a passionate amateur photographer, I look for moments in which light, colour and perspective become one - be it in expansive landscapes or in abstract but real views. My work is created entirely from my own photography; minor optimisations such as denoising or the removal of distracting.. Read more…