In shadows and stillness, I seek my retreat, Where night’s gentle touch makes my heart skip a beat. Silence and darkness, my solace they bestow, In their gentle embrace, my inner peace does grow.
Words by me I find peace in my hsp brains the stars are my safety blanket. Meditating under the stars, dead silence, no stress.
In LOVING MEMORY OF MY DAD WHO SADLY PASSED AWAY after a nearly two years second time around battle with cancer and what not else….. 9th Dec 2023. Dad I Will Allays Love You.I MISS YOU SO MUCH MY HERO!
My passion for nature and photography and looking after our planet inherited from you mum said. Thank you for that! I admire you.
This was our funeral slide show end slide and thank you card. My dad under my stars in Australia. A dream come true for both of us.
My sister my stars 2012
Southern Tauris Meteorite above Alice Springs. Not edited. Accidental shot. Mum Dad Sister were there to witness it.
Revealing the NIGHTS-CAPE Wonders of the Australian Outback
Prepare to be spellbound by a series of captivating night photographs taken in the breathtaking landscape surrounding Alice Springs, often referred to as the heart, soul, and geographical center of Australia.
For years, these remarkable images remained concealed due to my exceedingly high personal standards. However, in November 2023, I had an epiphany. I recognized the sheer beauty that had eluded me. Longing for the Australian Outback while residing in the bustling Netherlands transformed into a sense of tranquility.
Today, I proudly present this collection, meticulously re-edited using cutting-edge software to do justice to these photos, the starry skies, and the breathtaking natural beauty that once left me awe-inspired during my time in Australia.
But the journey doesn’t end there. I’ve ventured into astrophotography in the Netherlands, embracing the challenge of capturing the stars in this unlikely setting. When a friend dared me, asserting it was an impossible feat, my response was simple: “Nothing is impossible.”
Explore the surreal beauty of stars illuminating the Dutch skies in ways you may not have thought possible.
The photographs displayed below are meticulously arranged in chronological order, spanning from 2010 to the present day. The photograph of the Colosseum, a cherished snapshot from my European sojourn, stands as a testament to the diversity of my experiences. During my visit, I had the privilege of observing many wedding photographers at work, a reminder of our shared passion for capturing life’s timeless moments.
My dedication to the art of night photography has garnered numerous awards. Sharing my passion with you brings me immense joy.
Join me on this journey of exploration, wonder, and an unyielding pursuit of the extraordinary in the world of night photography. Within these galleries, discover the essence of two remarkable places: Australia’s Outback and the Netherlands, both cloaked in the enchanting embrace of night.
Let us embark on this captivating adventure together.
Click to enlarge the images
Uluru waited ten years to get this shot right. To have the Milkyway right above Uluru. Taken according cultural guidelines.
My most awarded night shot also even published in the DUTCH NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC CALENDAR 2022 🙂 Alice Springs Central Australia taken from the ranges near the radio towersUluru (Ayers Rock from outside the park with Andromeda Galaxy and a shooting starThis one taken at Tali Wiru at Ayers Rock Resort Central Australia, got published in the Cosmopolitan Bride MagazineWest MacDonnell Ranges with the radio towers at the far distance. Alice Springs Central AustraliaMoon Eclypse above the ranges in Alice Springs town Central Australia
Night Photography workshop I held at the National Parks. Simpsons Gap NP. Alice Springs Central AustraliaOWEN SPRINGS NP NIGHT PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOPS by me and with the Park’s Ranger to gain special permission to access this historical site of 1780 or something.moon and Venus at the horizon. Not even a bit of distortion in the stars visibility. Plus a plane or sattelite crossing over. 30 sec exposure.
MOON ECLYPSE
Overpass North Stuart Highway going North towards Darwin just outside town. Alice Springs Central Australia
Rainbow Valley dusk waited 8 years to see rain water on the accessible non indigenous land prohibited area clay-pan (behind the tree line)
Rainbow Valley dusk waited 8 years to see rain water on the accessible non indigenous land prohibited area clay-pan (behind the tree line)Rainbow Valley night waited 8 years to see rain water on the accessible non indigenous land prohibited area clay-pan (behind the tree line)Ghost Gum Tree with Andromeda Galaxy visible and ranges of West MacDonnell Ranges
NIGHT PHOTOGRAPHY (CENTRAL) AUSTRALIA
In shadows and stillness, I seek my retreat,
Where night’s gentle touch makes my heart skip a beat.
Silence and darkness, my solace they bestow,
In their gentle embrace, my inner peace does grow.
Words by me
I find peace in my hsp brains the stars are my safety blanket. Meditating under the stars, dead silence, no stress.
In LOVING MEMORY OF MY DAD WHO SADLY PASSED AWAY after a nearly two years second time around battle with cancer and what not else….. 9th Dec 2023.
Dad I Will Allays Love You. I MISS YOU SO MUCH MY HERO!
My passion for nature and photography and looking after our planet inherited from you mum said.
Thank you for that! I admire you.
This was our funeral slide show end slide and thank you card. My dad under my stars in Australia. A dream come true for both of us.
Southern Tauris Meteorite above Alice Springs. Not edited. Accidental shot. Mum Dad Sister were there to witness it.
Revealing the NIGHTS-CAPE Wonders of the Australian Outback
Prepare to be spellbound by a series of captivating night photographs taken in the breathtaking landscape surrounding Alice Springs, often referred to as the heart, soul, and geographical center of Australia.
For years, these remarkable images remained concealed due to my exceedingly high personal standards. However, in November 2023, I had an epiphany. I recognized the sheer beauty that had eluded me. Longing for the Australian Outback while residing in the bustling Netherlands transformed into a sense of tranquility.
Today, I proudly present this collection, meticulously re-edited using cutting-edge software to do justice to these photos, the starry skies, and the breathtaking natural beauty that once left me awe-inspired during my time in Australia.
But the journey doesn’t end there. I’ve ventured into astrophotography in the Netherlands, embracing the challenge of capturing the stars in this unlikely setting. When a friend dared me, asserting it was an impossible feat, my response was simple: “Nothing is impossible.”
Explore the surreal beauty of stars illuminating the Dutch skies in ways you may not have thought possible.
The photographs displayed below are meticulously arranged in chronological order, spanning from 2010 to the present day. The photograph of the Colosseum, a cherished snapshot from my European sojourn, stands as a testament to the diversity of my experiences. During my visit, I had the privilege of observing many wedding photographers at work, a reminder of our shared passion for capturing life’s timeless moments.
My dedication to the art of night photography has garnered numerous awards. Sharing my passion with you brings me immense joy.
Join me on this journey of exploration, wonder, and an unyielding pursuit of the extraordinary in the world of night photography. Within these galleries, discover the essence of two remarkable places: Australia’s Outback and the Netherlands, both cloaked in the enchanting embrace of night.
Let us embark on this captivating adventure together.
Click to enlarge the images
Uluru waited ten years to get this shot right. To have the Milkyway right above Uluru. Taken according cultural guidelines.