Looking under the Cortenoeverse bridge, a picturesque vista of the floodplains, the IJssel river and the city of Zutphen unfolds. The bridge acts as a robust and austere frame and gives the view a theatrical tension, as if you are looking at a stage on which nature and city perform together.
The floodplains stretch under the bridge, with strips of fresh green, soggy brown. The IJssel meanders quietly through the landscape, reflecting in the sunlight. Zutphen rises on the horizon, with the towers of Walburgiskerk and other historic buildings standing out like silhouettes against the sky.
The clouds above make the scene lively and compelling - they seem to move, making the image feel not only beautiful but also dynamic. A photograph with a strong contrast between the concrete Cortenoeverse bridge and the gentle rhythm of river, land and city.
A perfect blend of architecture, landscape and light, showing how artful a vista can be if you are in the right place at the right time.
Let me introduce myself: my name is Henk van Blijderveen and I live in the photogenic city of Zutphen.
Fortunately, the Netherlands has many other beautiful cities as well as nature. And I can say that I have visited almost all that beauty at one time or another to make..
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