Milky Way and Black Jack are sheltland ponies from Rijstal le Cheval on Ameland.
His were along this day as a model for the Island Characters calendar, where Milky Way was photographed on the jetty of the Spiekerpad at sunrise.
On the way back via the beach, the sun was very low and made this image special.
Nature reserve 't Oerd, together with the Hôn outside the dike, forms the pristine eastern tip of Ameland.
From the combination of North Sea beach with the elongated rows of dunes on one side and the mudflats with the salt marshes on the other, a nature reserve of international significance was created. Its unique location ensures a rich diversity of animals and plants that have adapted well to the salty conditions.
"Island Characters is based on Ameland. We call ourselves visual storytellers. We develop products that tell something about characteristic Ameland people or places. For instance, we have developed a calendar and make postcards. With each image, we briefly tell what story it relates to. Will you also join.. Read more…