Reflectification Beer Harbour Rotterdam

At first glance it looks like an abstract painting with wild shapes and fancy colors. But once you know how this image was created you start to see it.

This picture, of the reflection in the almost mirror smooth surface of the Leuvehaven, was taken from the quay near the new Port Pavillion. I then mirrored the image around its horizontal axis, creating the illusion like you were looking up from underwater. A reflectification, that's what I call this kind of image.

We see the historic ships in Bierhaven harbor, the brick housing development around that harbor basin and behind it the modern residential towers on Wijnhaven Island.

There was just enough movement in the water for spectacular distortions, and the afternoon sun shone on the ships and buildings, making the whole image very colorful.

Created by Frans Blok - photos, art and other wall decoration.

This artwork is offered by Frans Blok - photos, art and other wall decoration

My work can be found in the border regions of photography, painting and computer visuals. With my company 3Develop I do work in commission but I use the same techniques, skills and software to make free work.

World maps and reliefs made from unique materials, vintage postcards, and futuristic space art, graphic interpretations and painterly edits, artist impressions, and abstract geometric art. But also more "traditional" photography of cities and landscapes, plants, and textures.

Originally trained as an architect and living in Rotterdam, I draw significant inspiration from the architecture and history of Roffa/Rotjeknor/Bokitodonk. Additionally, travels to places like Iceland and Great Britain, as well as walks in the Netherlands, provide ample material for my work.

All the pieces in my webshop are carefully selected for their suitability as wall art. The possibilities with the professionals at Werk aan de Muur are nearly endless: from canvas and photo prints to aluminum and acrylic glass. Square or round, framed or unframed. From an A4-sized print to wall-covering wallpaper. The perfect wall art for your living room, kitchen, bedroom, or even balcony and garden!

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