Winter in Oosterheem and the Bentwoud, Zoetermeer

A cold spell brought partly frozen water and clear winter light to Oosterheem in Zoetermeer. I photographed the canal around sunset and blue hour, using the ice and reflections as part of the composition.

Strong winds had delayed the freeze, leaving an interesting mix of open water and ice. The familiar neighbourhood looked noticeably different in those conditions.

I also visited the edge of the Bentwoud, where the young trees still left much of the landscape open. Pheasants, rabbits and an unusual foreground detail added to the quiet winter atmosphere.