I Live In A Rural Area In The Netherlands And I Capture Its Scenic Countryside (40 Pics)

Mostly unawarely, I'm constantly inspired by a number of factors while taking photos. Childhood memories being one of them; during my photo walks in the surrounding countryside, I'm reminiscing about the Sunday walks from my younger years and it always makes me feel a bit nostalgic. That probably explains a lot about my taste for old buildings, pastoral landscapes, and untouched nature.

My favorite type of photo would contain several different elements all at once: light - subject - composition - moment. This might sound pretty abstract, but it's a pretty rare and therefore totally satisfying occurrence when all of these factors are caught in a frame.

Like most other creative professionals, I do sometimes feel burned out. I learned by experience not to worry about it because I know the motivation and inspiration will come to me again sooner or later. It's all part of the job. Whenever I feel less creative, I try not to force myself to set a super high standard, but rather accept the fact that it simply isn't possible to keep exceeding your expectations all the time.

I don't think I've ever had any negative comments about my photography. That being said, I feel confident enough not to worry about it whenever I will get negative feedback. At least, on social media. If the critique came from a paying customer, I would take it very seriously, regardless of whether I think he's right or not.

As a photographer who mostly shoots landscapes, it goes without saying that being outdoors is the part I like the most about my work. Unfortunately, this is just a small part of the job. I'm spending most of my time staring at my computer screen, sending emails, editing photos and doing my administration.

I started doing 'serious' photography after spending a magical morning in the local woodlands. On the weekends, I never ever even considered getting out of bed early. I was working as a cook in a restaurant and worked till late on a daily basis. Until a remarkable Sunday morning in October when I surprisingly woke up before my alarm clock. I spontaneously decided to take our dog for an early morning walk to the local forest, not too far from our home.

When we arrived in the forest, I was overwhelmed by the stillness and mystical atmosphere. The grass and leaves were decorated with a fresh layer of ice crystals. In some parts of the forest, a dense layer of fog was covering the soil. Sunbeams fought their way through the autumn-colored foliage. I instantly decided to grab my iPhone and take some photos. I kept the photos on my phone and looked at them many times to relive that wonderful morning in the woods. My new hobby was born.