Sunrise at low tide on the Oosterschelde by Sander Poppe

Just a few minutes after the first photograph was taken, the atmosphere changed completely. Whereas previously it was mainly the clouds that had caught the eye, the sun now broke through a gap above the horizon. From the left-hand side of the frame, broad beams of light shot upwards through the cloud cover, colouring the sky in shades of yellow, orange, purple and blue.

Off the coast of Bruinisse, the Oosterschelde was still dry due to the low tide. Subtle reflections of the warm morning light appeared amongst the shells and small pools of water. The windmills along the horizon became more prominent as the sky grew lighter, forming recognisable silhouettes in this Zeeland coastal landscape.

What appeals to me about this photograph is the contrast with the shot that preceded it. Within a short space of time, a cool and subdued waterscape transformed into a colourful sunrise full of light and depth. It shows just how quickly nature can change without losing its tranquillity.

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