The TUlips of Holland

The stunning multi coloured fields of North and South Holland are tailor made for drone photography.

This commission for Getty Images in April 2025 resulted in footage from both North and South Holland. Featuring Tulip fields in Lisse, South Holland to Schagen, Anna-Paulowna and Zaanse Schans in the north of the country.

The beautiful rows of perfect tulips of various varieties provided a perfect subject for drone photography the beautiful patchwork quilt designs of the fields only truly visible from the sky.

The majority of the footage was captured using the DJI Mavic 3 Pro, a state-of-the-art drone equipped with a powerful 4/3 Hasselblad sensor. This sensor is known for its exceptional image quality and colour accuracy, and it did not disappoint—beautifully rendering the vibrant, saturated colours of the tulip fields in all their natural splendour. Each frame reflects the delicate textures and striking hues of the flowers, offering a visual experience that feels both immersive and painterly.

Capturing these images, however, was not without its challenges. The weather in this region is notoriously unpredictable, closely resembling the ever-changing climate of the United Kingdom. One moment the skies would clear, and the next they would be covered in thick, grey clouds, often accompanied by rain.

Finding the perfect lighting conditions required careful planning and considerable patience. Sunshine was often only present during the golden hours—early morning and late evening—while the rest of the day remained overcast or wet.

Despite the tranquil and almost dreamlike appearance of the tulip fields, photographing them successfully required vigilance and quick reflexes.

Light conditions could shift within minutes, and taking full advantage of the rare moments of sunshine meant being ready to act at a moment’s notice. In this way, even such a serene subject demanded a high level of skill, timing, and persistence to capture it at its best.

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