At the top of Groningen are vast polders. The granary of the Netherlands. On the edge of the Wadden Sea. You can see for miles and walk without meeting anyone. Sun, rain and wind have free rein and alternate at breakneck speed. This photograph was taken on the stormy Wednesday afternoon of 5 January 2022. Spring tide. When I turned 180 degrees after taking this photo, I saw the seawater pounding high against the dike.
Ton Drijfhamer is a highly regarded image maker from Delfzijl, Netherlands, who combines his passion for photography with a deep-rooted love for the northern regions of the Netherlands. Ton describes himself as someone who is "alone, but together with the weather, the wind, and my.. Read more…