Ropes and mast of a boat in red and blue by Lisette Rijkers

There is always something going on in the harbor and I love going there. Especially for a photographer it is a very nice and interesting place.
There are several boats and ships, there are always beautiful reflections in the water and everywhere you find special parts and details.
Also the numerous colors, shapes and structures invite you to take pictures of them. Photos of the new parts of ships are beautiful but the used, weathered parts are even more interesting.
This detail shot of a fishing vessel shows beautiful red colored metal with various ropes tied to the metal.
As a background you see the rippling water in beautiful shades of blue with a reflection of another ship. In this reflection, the same color red returns.
The sunlight in this photo creates a special lighting effect and gives the metal a beautiful sheen.
This summery picture gives me a feeling of freedom, of vacation and of peace. Peace and quiet that you experience when you sail over the water.
Location: the old harbor of Ouddorp, Goeree Overflakkee, the Netherlands.

This artwork is offered by Lisette Rijkers

I see making art as a creative process.
As a starting point for this process, I always use a photo or a painting of my own. Photography or painting is always my basis.
A photo or a painting is therefore always a fixed starting point for me in this process. I often have a plan in my head about what the end result should be, but during the process I often change direction. The effect of this is that the final work of art is different from what I had previously thought, but that only makes the creative process more fascinating for me!

I find my sources of inspiration in everything around me. For example, objects in and around the house or something from nature. Every object has its own structure and shape. Beautiful lines, patterns and colours can be found everywhere.

My collection contains creative and realistic photos, special paintings, but also photos and paintings that have finally been digitally edited or distorted.

I have made all of this with great pleasure and I hope that you will enjoy the work of art that will hang on your wall!

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