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A cormorant on a branch in the water of the Leidsche Rijn in Utrecht. The sun broke through the clouds and cast a bright and shrill light on the water and turned the cormorant into a silhouette. The sunlight really fell right behind the bird. The cormorant just stayed put, even when I really started making an effort to take a picture. He did keep an eye on me all the time. An animal is not stupid. A cormorant is known to spread its wings to dry them.
I put the photo in black and white to enhance the contrast more.
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This artworks is offered by Jan van der Knaap
Hi there! Nice seeing you here! I'm Jan vd Knaap, a photographer in Utrecht. I normally deal with portrait photography, for humans and animals, and I give workshops to get the most out of the camera. But in the meantime, I fill my account here with photos that I like. That can actually be anything, ranging from seasonal photos to macro photography, or abstract to landscapes and locations. The Netherlands is a beautiful country and beautiful photos can be found everywhere. Whether in my hometown of Utrecht, Amsterdam, Purmerend, Hoorn or Leiden, I always have my camera with me and I always come home with new work. So in practice I work throughout the Netherlands. Take a look in my portfolio for beautiful work on your wall, and also visit my website at https://www.candela-fotografie.nl! With kind regards, Jan vd Knaap, Utrecht