Along the vast Dutch coastline, where beach and sea meet, surfers brave the elements. In black and white, the contrast between man and nature emerges even more powerfully: dark skies over the North Sea, foaming waves and a threatening front building up on the horizon.
The wind picks up, the water becomes more turbulent and the first raindrops hang heavy in the air. The silhouettes of surfers visible on the beach.
The approaching storm gives the scene a raw beauty. It is not a sunny afternoon with clear water and blue skies, but an intense moment in which nature shows its power. Every movement, every pose of the surfers takes on extra meaning in this dramatic setting.
Surfing under such conditions is not a game, it is dedication. A form of surrender to the power of the sea. No colour, no distractions - just light, water, sky and man in the midst of it.
A black-and-white image that shows not only a sport, but also the struggle, silence and beauty of surfing along the Dutch coast. A reminder of the courage of those who dare to stay when the weather turns.
Welcome to my photo gallery. Living close to the Dutch coast myself, as a professional photographer I am also inspired by landscapes of the dunes the beach and the sea. Many images here were taken by a medium format camera and offer unprecedented image quality. I also.. Read more…