The TUlips of Holland
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.
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.
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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