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Skinny-dipping, Spa, Belgium

June 18, 2024

The photograph was shot in a forest in Belgium and features a red bed of leaves and trees that seem to be wanting to enter the cold water. Looking at Skinny-Dipping opened my eyes and a door to my imagination. And is not this the importance of creativity?

I love when photographs, such as “Skinny-Dipping”, suddenly seem to come to life and tell their story to whoever is looking closely at them. I find it magical.

When I discovered these trees in a hidden and discreet corner in Belgium, I could not keep my eyes away from their awakening, as they offered different and various explanations.

On one side, it felt as if I stepped into a magic forest filled with beautiful red leaves and naked fall trees dancing one last Waltz before their colors would fade to make a place to the whiteness of the snow and the greyness of a beautiful cloudy sky.

On the other, people planted and placed in such a manner as to offer the illusion that they were jumping around because of the coldness of the water touching their sensitive roots.

In either case, it was clear that this image was trying to tell me something. It appeared to want to share a personal story… or was it sharing mine? Looking at “Skinny-Dipping” opened my eyes and a door to my imagination. And is not this the importance of creativity?

Travel

The Sky Ticklers, Tuscany, Italy

March 5, 2020

This photo was taken in Tuscany and features the beautiful scenery composed of hills, trees and a huge sky full of clouds

Many people tend to get upset when on vacation, they wake up and discover a sky full of clouds. When this happened to me in mid-July in Tuscany in Italy, I called it a miracle, and a big smile appeared on my face, which did not fade the entire day. I love cloudy skies, especially in the summer, as they turn the photographic scene into something unexpected and add drama to the horizon. The static blue sky seems to suddenly come to life and give way to my creativity and my joie de vivre. A connection seems to build up between the sky and the trees, which appear to want to lighten up the dramatic atmosphere, by tickling its clouds. So, you see, nature has an unpredictable but fun way to deal with drama and…should not we learn to behave a bit more like this?

Travel

The Art Nouveau diva, Spa, Belgium

January 30, 2020

My urban photography is trying to unveil part of its treasures while leaving space for imagination. This photo was taken in Spa and features a beautiful tree, near the Art Nouveau entrance to the city's therms, one of the many treasures of the city. A city has its vibe and history.

Trees are, in my opinion, among the strongest pillars of a city as they seem to carry its history, trends, mood, and philosophy.

I feel this photograph emphasizes the strong bond between them. When I discovered this scene, I had the impression that the two were entangling themselves in a beautifully choreographed tango and were dancing to the moon and back.

The magnificent Art Nouveau decoration and the tree’s branches seem to melt into one strong entity, which time and human beings haven’t been able to part.

This picture is according to me, the proof that a perfectly designed tree and a natural-looking Art Nouveau creation can and will lead to perfection.

Photography

Hiding trees, Brussels, Belgium

September 26, 2019

This photo was taken in Brussels from the window of a villa and showcases a typical view of Brussels' streets. Houses which stand neatly next to each other which here and there some beautiful shy trees.

Being originally from Belgium there are certain views which will always attract my eye. This photograph is one of them as it showcases calmness and serenity which are so typical for my lovely country of origin. I also fell in love with the Rijtjeshuisjes, the “row houses” which can be found in North European countries and must have been witness to so much historical events throughout the centuries, be it during the Roaring Twenties, the 19th century or the Golden Age. I think it’s the mixture of various architectural streams and their surroundings which create powerful and touching sights.