A quiet view of the Noord-AA: long exposures at Sweet Lake

I went to the Noord-AA near Zoetermeer hoping for a quiet waterside composition. My usual spot was occupied, the wind was strong and the warm weather had brought plenty of visitors.

After driving around the lake, I found an empty steel bench. It gave the foreground a clear shape, while the background remained free of buildings and people.

Using Sony’s Smooth Reflections app, I softened the water into a more restful surface. The black-and-white version became my favourite: a simple scene that felt calmer than the busy lake around it.