May is a wonderful time to look around at Grolloo. The bog fluff blooms and at sunset it is especially beautiful; the sunlight shines on the white fluff making the landscape look fantastic. Then, when some small clouds drift into the sky, it just completes the picture. The clouds are coloured by the setting sun, which has just disappeared behind the trees. The photo was taken between the Witteveen and the Blankeveen near Grolloo. (Photo properties: ISO 100, 16 mm, f/11, 1/6 sec with 4-stop Hard Grade filter).
Karla Leeftink prefers to photograph in the peace and quiet of early mornings with a hint of mysterious mist. The Drentsche-Aa region and the Reest valley are ideal for this with their frequently occurring misty landscapes. She also likes the wide open Wadden Sea landscapes and rough Norwegian fjord landscapes... Read more…