My black & white photos
Light, composition, shape and pattern without the color distractions
ISO64 | 130mm | f5 | 1/2500s
11-11-2023 - 10:54
NIKON Z8
ISO64 | 24mm | f11 | 1/4s
04-10-2023 - 06:55
NIKON Z8
Brooding sky
Drenthe, NL -
If you want to capture a photo with a dark and moody sky, you must be patient, sometimes enduring the pouring rain while waiting for the perfect light. Such was the case this morning. I had noticed these trees a few days earlier and envisioned the scene as shown above. The flat, uninspiring heath lacked any intriguing foreground elements, but I stumbled upon a small bump that introduced a pleasing dimension and depth to the composition. I patiently awaited the arrival of bright light behind the pair of trees to make them stand out.
ISO32 | 24mm | f11 | 90s
28-09-2023 - 17:07
NIKON Z8
ISO64 | 200mm | f11 | 1/6s
09-09-2023 - 08:24
NIKON Z8
ISO31 | 16mm | f16 | 1/10s
03-07-2022 - 23:22
NIKON D850
Gullfoss
Iceland -
An immensely amount of water plunges in two stages into a crevice 32 metres deep. This is an image of the first stage.
Photographing this waterfall was a real challenge, to say the least. Despite the amazing sky with patches of blue, the wind was strong, spraying lots of icy cold water around. Add the low temperature that day and you can imagine the far from ideal circumstances. 🥶
I preferred a longer exposure but with the aforementioned conditions it was nearly impossible without getting water droplets on the front element of the lens. Happy with the result though. 😁
ISO64 | 170mm | f5 | 1/320s
14-08-2023 - 18:58
NIKON Z8
Lone tree
Veluwe, NL -
Standing along the bike path, tripod set, and camera ready, I wait for the ideal moment. In moments like this, people often ask if I've spotted anything – usually referring to wildlife or rare feathered friends. My usual reply is, "No, just a tree in the landscape." Yet, in my mind, I'm envisioning the exact scene I want to capture. It's not solely about freezing a moment of beauty but conjuring that beauty within the photograph's frame. And in the process, I don't forget to savor the tranquil outdoor moments. Oh, and the midges.... 😄
ISO80 | 75mm | f8 | 1/160s
15-06-2021 - 14:33
NIKON D850
ISO64 | 200mm | f11 | 1/15s
27-01-2024 - 09:59
NIKON Z8
Sunshine in the woods
Hoge Veluwe NP, NL -
To get conditions like this, you need not only sunlight but also humid, cold air. The best moments, in my opinion, occur approximately an hour after sunrise, when the sun is a bit higher in the sky. This morning the great conditions lasted about half an hour, so lots of opportunities to capture some nice shots. 😁 It's often a struggle to get a decent shot in the woodlands without too much distracting clutter in the frame. A long lens can help to isolate the subject.
ISO31 | 116mm | f11 | 41s
25-05-2023 - 08:50
NIKON D850
ISO64 | 150mm | f11 | 1/160s
29-10-2022 - 09:44
NIKON D850
Backlit sapling
Netherlands -
Although I passed by this scene many times before, it never caught my eye. But this time however, the heath was backlit in a beautiful manner by the early morning sun, creating the hazy effect I was looking for. This sapling stood out nicely against the bright background and therefore caught my attention. Beautiful light often can make a scene work. 😃
ISO400 | 200mm | f8 | 1/2500s
04-07-2022 - 20:20
NIKON D850
ISO64 | 35mm | f8 | 1/160s
01-07-2022 - 14:16
NIKON D850
ISO400 | 200mm | f8 | 1/1250s
04-07-2022 - 17:39
NIKON D850
Vikurkirkja
Vik, Iceland -
Standing on the black sand beach, I took this shot handheld, because of the strong wind, which is actually quite normal in Iceland.
This church has a beautifully coloured red roof, but I prefer the black and white version nevertheless. The church stands out nicely against the dark background and its surroundings. Furthermore, the light was a bit harsh and the sky was a deep blue with patches of white, fluffy clouds. Ideal circumstances for a black and white photo. 😎
ISO200 | 24mm | f11 | 30s
23-07-2023 - 20:04
NIKON Z8
ISO64 | 24mm | f11 | 1/40s
02-07-2020 - 21:00
NIKON D850
Walking by
NP Veluwezoom, NL -
Lucky me! These people walked by when I was busy photographing this dramatic sky together with one of my favourite local trees during sunset. I waited for them to be right in between the setting sun and my camera, making them stand out nicely. At the same time, they add a sense of scale to the tree in the photo.
ISO64 | 70mm | f8 | 1/200s
05-10-2019 - 07:19
NIKON D850
ISO50 | 70mm | f11 | 1/3s
16-11-2018 - 10:08
NIKON D610
ISO64 | 130mm | f4 | 1/640s
05-10-2019 - 07:17
NIKON D850
ISO50 | 170mm | f11 | 1/60s
28-09-2018 - 09:04
NIKON D610
ISO50 | 120mm | f8 | 1/2s
01-10-2017 - 10:30
NIKON D610