This photograph offers a typical view of Amsterdam: a quiet canal lined with trees, boats lined up along the quays and, in the background, a tower dominating the view. I chose black and white to give the scene a timeless atmosphere, where contrasts and reflections come into their own.
The absence of colour emphasises the lines and shapes, but also the balance between the strength of the architecture and the softness of the water. The reflections on the canal add a poetic touch, recalling the slow, soothing rhythm of the city.
It's a simple image, but one that captures the essence of Amsterdam: the meeting of water, stone and light. In an interior, it creates an elegant and discreet atmosphere, perfect for creating a refined urban décor without exuberance.
I'm an explorer of moments. My photographs are born of an emotion, a light, a detail that stops me in the present. They tell the story of fragments of life, sometimes at the turn of a journey, sometimes at the heart of everyday life, always.. Read more…