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Hamza, a man with many faces. Another result from the photoshoot I had with Hamza Gaderi a few days ago. My aim in this shot was to create a mysterious look resulting in an image that you could expect as the cover of a book or perhaps the poster for a movie. All we did was wrap a dark shawl around Hamza's  head. Some post-production in Photoshop in this shot to pinpoint the mood I was looking for.

Hamza is a very talented calligrapher based in Utrecht. You can check out his work on his facebookpage. You may contact him directly or through me if you would like some calligraphy done....

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Another picture I took of Hamza. (See the previous post on my blog).

I met Hamza in april 2014 when I was working on my 1000-faces project. (In this project I approach total strangers on the street and ask them if I may take their portrait. The project is a bit 'on hold' at the moment, but I could pick it up again any day. Still many many faces to go.....)

Hamza and I have stayed in touch and agreed to do a photoshoot together. This is one of the results.

Hamza is a very talented calligrapher based in Utrecht. You can check out his work on his facebookpage. You may contact him directly or through me if you would like some calligraphy done....

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Today Hamza Gaderi paid me a visit. I met Hamza in april 2014 when I was working on my 1000-faces project. (In this project I approach total strangers on the street and ask them if I may take their portrait. The project is a bit 'on hold' at the moment, but I could pick it up again any day. Still many many faces to go.....)

Hamza and I have stayed in touch and agreed to do a photoshoot together. This is one of the results.

Hamza is a very talented calligrapher based in Utrecht. You can check out his work on his facebookpage. You may contact him directly or through me if you would like some calligraphy done....

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My final post for this year. It's a wrap!

Thanks to everyone who has stayed in touch and is following the progression of my work over time. I hope to create wonderful pictures in the year to come. I have many plans and projects going, so I perhaps I can give you some more pleasant surprises in 2015.

This is a long exposure (abut 30 seconds) I took at the fortress of El Essaouira in Morocco, earlier this month.

Take care, all! :-)

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Another result from my photoshoot with Tomas. My aim was to create images with classical light resembling old paintings. I paid much attention to light and posing. In this picture, although you might not think so at first glance, the hands play a very important role.

Have a look at my previous post.

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Inspired by a painting (Persephone) by Dante Gabriel Rosetti, I did a photoshoot with model Tomas.

The aim was not to copy the image at all but, using classic lighting, to create the feel of a classic painting.

Check the detail below.

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Feel free to "like" the image or leave a comment below.

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Solitary confinement in an ancient cistern where the floor is covered with a layer of water can play tricks on your mind.......

Another image from this magnificent building in the old part of El Jadida, Morocco.

This picture, as many of my other pictures, is available in print. If you are interested, you may send me a message

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In the heart of the old fort of El Jadida, Morocco is an ancient building erected by the Portuguese in the 16th century. Originally designed as an arsenal, it was later converted into a cistern. Today a  thin layer of water is maintained on the floor of the cistern to create the wonderful reflections and play of light.

Check out the detail of this image below.....

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A ship run aground just outside the harbour of El Jadida, Morocco. The wreck has been left to the will of the waves and can be seen from the shoreline just north of the town. Long exposure at sundown.

Check the details below

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See my previous "Harsh coast"-posts.

One of the places to visit on my journey through Morocco was the coastal town of El Essaouira with its wonderful medina and ancient Portuguese fort. Just outside the walls of the medina the waves of the Atlantic bash at the most wonderful rock-formations. The waves were quite fierce at this point but going outside the defensive walls on the rocks for some long exposure shots was absolutely worth the risk.

This is a 30 second exposure using an 10-stop ND filter. (For those not 'in the know': this filter blocks a lot of light making long exposures in the daytime possible.)

This picture, as many of my other pictures, is available in print. If you are interested, you may send me a message

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Actor Daan van Bendegem throws a party. For himself. And his 12-year-old self.

I was asked to take pictures at the dress rehearsal yesterday evening. The play can be seen at the HKU Theatre in Utrecht on 17, 18 and 19 december. Tickets free.

Acteur Daan van Bendegem heeft een dansfeest georganiseerd voor zichzelf en zijn 12-jarige ik.

Ik ben gevraagd foto's te maken tijdens de doorloop voorstelling gisterenavond. Te zien in het HKU Theater, Utrecht op 17, 18 en 19 december. Toegang gratis. (Wel reserveren.)

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One of the pictures I took last week on the rocks outside the citywalls of El Essaouira in Morocco. (See my previous post.)

This is a 30 second exposure using an 10-stop ND filter. (For those not 'in the know': this filter blocks a lot of light making long exposures in the daytime possible.)

This picture, as many of my other pictures, is available in print. If you are interested, you may send me a message

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I am just back from travelling through Marrocco for a week. One of the places to visit was the coastal town of El Essaouira with its wonderful medina and ancient Portuguese fort. Just outside the walls of the medina the waves of the Atlantic bash at the most wonderful rock-formations. The waves were quite fierce at this point but going outside the defensive walls on the rocks for some long exposure shots was absolutely worth the risk.

This is one of the results.

I managed to keep myself and my gear dry, although at one point I had only just left a spot where seconds later a massive wave hit the rocks......

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A portrait of my good friend Marelo using only natural daylight.

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An intense portrait I did of my good friend Marelo.

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I have been very busy recently. Which is a good sign. This is the reason why there haven't been many new posts on my blog/facebookpage.

But not to worry: I have some new cool things cooking on the fire.  I am working on several photography ideas and photoshoots at the same time.

So for the moment I still have a nice image I made earlier this year with model Revka, hairstylist Angelo Giannaula and make-up-artist Felicia Williams.

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An architectural image, for a change.

A quiet seat with a sea view. Overlooking the sea and beach of a beachresort town in northern Italy, this structure makes a wonderful play with lines. In the high resolution version of this picture you can spot a buoy far out in the sea and on the horizon the silhouette of a boat.

As a follow up to my previous post: more Retrogade

This a picture of the statue "Boy with frog" by Charles Ray. This statue stood for four years at the tip of the Punta della Dogana in Venice, Italy and was removed some months ago. It is considered by some as a controversial piece of art as it depicts a naked young boy holding a frog upside down by one of its legs. Controversial because naked? Controversial because animal cruelty? Controversial because modern?

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This is a preview to one of the projects I am currently working on. I am not sure where this is going yet and not even sure it's something I will pursue. But it's there on the side-line and it's hell of a lot of fun to do and has already given me some quite cool new images.

Basically I would say that I take a beautiful picture and make it a mess...... Some would call that art....

The view from my hotel room (i.e. cubicle) when I was in Hong Kong for a few days after finishing a photography assignment in China some time ago.

A fascinating city, to say the least. And a brilliant place to roam about, to soak in the atmosphere and do street- and archtectural photography.

This shot was actually taken with my smartphone pressed flat against the window of my room.