Sander Poppe

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North sea

Welcome to my page about the North Sea . This vast body of water is a stage for endless stories and changing moods. Its colours, light, and atmosphere shift constantly. That makes the North Sea an endless source of inspiration for photographers and nature lovers.

 

The coast offers wide sandy beaches, peaceful dunes, and bustling harbours. Water and sky work together to create a unique spectacle every day. On clear mornings, sunlight dances across the waves. During storms, the North Sea reveals its raw and powerful side.

 

This sea is alive with activity. Seagulls glide above the surf. Fishing boats return with their catch. The tide leaves visible traces along the shoreline. Each season brings different shades and sounds: the fresh tones of spring, the warm glow of summer, autumn’s golden hues, and the crisp stillness of winter.

 

On this page, you will find my photographs and blog posts about the North Sea. Together, they paint a warm portrait of a sea that never stops moving and always inspires.

Portland Bill

Blogs from

North sea

  • There he stand

    There he stand

    After the first beautiful sunset it takes a while to take the camera for the next evening. The skies where to clear… and in the evening arrived smog above the sea. Every day, every hour…

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  • Finally, we meet again

    Finally, we meet again

    Every time when we leave the United Kingdom, after our holiday, I feel a little sadness. The people, the country are so nice. And then the nature… It calls me… “Please, make a photo from…

    Read more: Finally, we meet again
  • Smashed again!

    Smashed again!

    Last weekend we visited Scheveningen. There was a “little” storm. This was a nice opportunity to make a nice photo from the pier, at the harbour. The waves smashed again and again on the rocks…

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  • When storms arrives

    When storms arrives

    Last Wednesday (13-09-2017) was the first autumn storm in the Netherlands. When I heard that this storm was coming on, I feel a nice tickle. What time is the flood? When is the storm at…

    Read more: When storms arrives
  • Feeling happines!

    Feeling happines!

    It was a long time ago that I take some nice landscape photos. Our vacation in England was the last time, I think. I know, for some people isn’t that a long time ago but…

    Read more: Feeling happines!
  • Portland Bill lighthouse

    Portland Bill lighthouse

    During our holiday at Warmwall (Dorset, United Kingdom) we also visit Portland Bill Lighthouse. This location can be reached via Weymouth. If you drive through Weymouth you think, what a place… Press and chaotic. Total…

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  • Kimmeridge Bay

    Kimmeridge Bay

    During our trip in Dorset and Cornwall, we have visit Kimmeridge Bay twice. The first time we were there, it was a litlle disappointed. I had seen so many beautiful photos of the area. But…

    Read more: Kimmeridge Bay
  • Durdle Door

    Durdle Door

    For many years I have a short list of places to visit as a photographer. Durdle Door was on top of that list. The time fly away. But the day that I will visit Durdle…

    Read more: Durdle Door
  • Awakening

    Awakening

    A beautiful morning at the coast nearby Breskens. This spot is called ’t Killetje. I have a lovely morning and shot also a small movie. Hope you like it! Several weekends ago we were a few…

    Read more: Awakening

Foto’s van mijn tag:

North sea

Beautiful flowers on the coastline of Kimmeridge Bay, during sunset here in Dorset.
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A sunset over the North Sea, in Kimmeridge Bay in Dorset.
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Early one morning, on the dunes near Westenschouwen, with a view of Neeltje Jans.
Westenschouwen
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On a lovely autumn morning on the coast of Vlissingen in Zeeland.
Vlissingen
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With their height, the dunes of Dishoek sometimes feel like the Dutch mountains, which, together with the beach and the sea, form our coast.
Dishoek
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A ship leaves the safe harbor of the Maasvlakte, near Rotterdam, out into the North Sea.
Maasvlakte
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Sunrise on the dunes, with a view of Neeltje Jans, near Westenschouwen on Schouwen-Duiveland.
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The last light of this day in Zeeland, seen from the Walcheren beach near Dishoek.
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Before sunrise, on the rugged coast of Eyemouth in the Scottish Borders.
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After the rain, the sky clears and you feel the warmth of the light again over the Scottish coast.
Eyemouth
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There was a strong wind, causing the foam to lie everywhere on the dike near Domburg. Everything bathed in beautiful evening light, just before sunset.
Domburg
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A rainbow with a threatening sky over the coastline of Eyemouth.
Eyemouth
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Just before the sun sets, it colors the dunes from brown to gold. The clouds follow suit in soft pastel shades above the coast of Dishoek.
Dishoek
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Panorama from the pier at Westkapelle, with the rescue brigade in the center.
Westkapelle
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On the beach near Domburg, on Walcheren, this jellyfish was my subject in the photo.
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A beautiful sunset at the rugged coastline of Trebarwith Beach, near Tintagel in Cornwall.
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The beautiful Housel Bay in South Cornwall. Beautiful rugged coastline.
Lizard
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St Michael's Mount near Marazion in the south of Cornwall. This photo was taken at sunset.
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Long exposure photo of the Killetje off the coast of Breskens and Nieuwesluis.
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A dark rain shower approaches the Zeeuws-Vlaamse coast from the North Sea, menacingly.
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Dark clouds are gathering and are heading towards Schouwen-Duiveland.
Burgh-Haamstede
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A rain shower over the North Sea, off the coast of Burgh-Haamstede.
Burgh-Haamstede
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A rain shower is heading from the North Sea towards the beach at Burgh-Haamstede.
Burgh-Haamstede
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A dune at Westenschouwen
Westenschouwen
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From the dunes at Westenschouwen, view of the Delta Works of Neeltje Jans, with the first morning light.
Westenschouwen
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A calm and beautiful sunset at the coast of Westkapelle.
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One early morning, at sunrise, there was snow on the beach at Bamburgh Castle.
Bamburgh
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On a early morning at Bamburgh Castle in Northumberland.
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An endless sunset with dunes near Ouddorp.
Ouddorp
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Around sunset, the sea calms down on the coast at Nieuwesluis, near Breskens in Zeeuws-Vlaanderen.
Nieuwesluis
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The day after storm Benjamin, a beautiful wave rolls onto the beach at Nieuwesluis, Breskens in Zeeland.
Nieuwesluis
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Before sunrise at the lighthouse of Breskens.
Breskens
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Just after rain shower on the Western Scheldt with a view of Vlissingen from Breskens.
Westerschelde
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Beautiful sunset on the windy beach at Domburg.
Domburg
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Rocky coast of Killiedraught Bay Beach near Eyemouth.
Killiedraught Bay Beach
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The sunset at the lighthouse with rocky coast of Cap de la Hague in Normandy, France.
Cap de la Hague
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A stormy sunset with beautiful waves at the Delta Works of Neeltje Jans.
Neeltje Jans
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During sunset, a wave hits the Delta Works of Neeltje Jans.
Neeltje Jans
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When a beautiful sunset and a storm come together, you get a beautiful picturesque scene at the Delta Works by Neeltje Jans.
Neeltje Jans
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View over dunes, beach and sea with sunrise at Westenschouwen.
Westenschouwen
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The harbor pier of Blankenberge during sunset.
Blankenberge
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The row of poles and the sky form an X during sunset at Burgh-Haamstede.
Burgh-Haamstede
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A clear sunset with dunes near Ouddorp.
Ouddorp
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Great sunset on the beach at Domburg.
Domburg
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Beautiful soft colors during sunset on the beach of Domburg.
Domburg
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The North Sea, behind a few large basalt blocks, during sunset at Westkapelle.
Westkapelle
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A serene sunset at the basalt blocks with a view of the North Sea at Westkapelle.
Westkapelle
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Rolling waves on the coast during a storm near Breskens.
Breskens
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A panorama of Vlissingen, including a lighthouse and Oranjemolen, made from the fortress during a sunrise.
Vlissingen
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A beautiful panoramic sunrise at Vlissingen with the center and harbor in view.
Vlissingen
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Serene sunset in the bay of Kimmeridge Bay.
Kimmeridge Bay
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Sunset at Pulpit Rock in Dorset.
Portland Bill
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Threatening sky during sunset on the Western Scheldt near Vlissingen.
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Storm at the harbor pier, with incoming threatening air and waves, from Vlissingen.
Vlissingen
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A royal sunset on the beach at Dishoek.
Dishoek
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The sea as a mirror at a row of poles in Dishoek.
Dishoek
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At the sea of glass on the beach, with a row of poles, near Dishoek.
Dishoek
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The jagged coastline of Jurassic Coast at the Stair Hole.
Stair Hole
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Breaking waves against the basalt blocks in the harbor, against the pier, during a storm near Scheveningen.
Scheveningen
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Beautiful sunset, on the rocky coasts of Dorset, with a view of the lighthouse of Portland Bill.
Portland Bill
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Panorama view of the coast at Westkapelle.
Westkapelle
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From a high dune, you have a magnificent view of this Zeeland coastline with its dunes, beacons, beach, and the sea. And all this during a beautiful sunset.
Dishoek
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Serene and beautiful sunset at the dunes, with marram grass, and the beach at Ouddorp.
Ouddorp
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During a storm, the waves, with a threatening sky above them, break against the Delta Works of Neeltje Jans.
Neeltje Jans
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The rocky coast at Eyemouth on the Scottish borders.
Eyemouth
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Beautiful sunrise, with low tide, on the jagged coastline of Eyemouth.
Eyemouth
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Durdle Door at sunrise on the Jurassic Coast, with steps leading to the beach with the famous arch in the foreground.
Durdle Door
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On the beach at Domburg, behind a number of small dunes, just past a row of poles, there is a rainbow above the sea.
Domburg
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On a lovely summer evening a beautiful sunset over the dunes, beach and sea at Domburg.
Domburg
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Met sneeuw bedekte duinen en strand bij Dishoek.
Dishoek
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Storm at the Oranjemolen, where a wave breaks against the fortress wall, of Vlissingen.
Vlissingen
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On the rocky shores of the Scottish Borders, at sunset, lies Tantallon Castle.
Tantallon Castle
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On the coast, under a dark sky, stands Fort Mahon in Ambleteuse
Ambleteuse
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