View on Zaanweg in Wormerveer during sunrise.
Wormerveer is a town and was until 1974 an independent municipality in the province of North Holland, located on the Zaan. The hamlet Westknollendam was part of the municipality. Since January 1, 1974 is part of the municipality of Zaanstad. The place has a railway station, Station Wormerveer. Wormerveer employs approx. 11,000 inhabitants (2014). The place name is a reference to a spring on the Zaan to the village on the other side Wormer. Although the spring is no longer applicable, the town has not changed over the years.
Wormerveer is famous for its windmills, mainly squeezed oil. There is still oil processing industry present in Wormerveer. Partly because of the oil mills Wormerveer residents have nicknamed Smooth Oren.
Pieter Struiksma, born in 1967 and based in Wormer, is an avid photographer with a wide range of expertise. His self-taught approach has given him a deep understanding of photography, where he finds it a challenge to create eye-catching images in difficult situations. Pieter has developed into a specialist in landscape, evening, macro and portrait photography, emphasising the art of observation. For him, photography is about discovering the unique and captivating in everyday scenes.
Pieters approach to photography includes not only extensive knowledge and skill in capturing images with his SLR camera, but also sophisticated post-processing in Photoshop to do each image justice. He values thorough preparation, empathy with the subject, patience and gathering sufficient inspiration. Furthermore, light plays a crucial role in his work; its quality and quantity are essential for the success of a photo. Pieter pays attention to all facets of light and exposure, using both natural light and flash, in his pursuit of perfection.
His constant search for knowledge and inspiration drives him to constantly improve his skills as a photographer, with the aim of creating images that not only captivate the viewer, but also tell stories and evoke emotions. Pieter Struiksma is a photographer who embodies his love for the craft and his dedication to capturing the beauty of the world around us.
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