It took some climbing and scrambling to get to the right spot between the stones, especially as it was very slippery. The low viewpoint adds a lot of depth to the photo, with the stones in the foreground and the setting sun in the background. By using a slow shutter speed, the water freezes, creating a calming look. This fits perfectly with how it was at that moment, a calm beautiful sunrise.
This photo was taken on the IJsselmeer near Den Oever. On the other side of the dike is the Robbenoordbos and Dijkgatbos, which are great for a walk.
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