Sander Poppe

Landscape Photography

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Zeeland

Welcome to this Zeeland page, where you will find a a carefully curated collection of my photographs and blog posts dedicated to this beautiful Dutch province. Zeeland is a unique place where land and sea meet, shaped by vast beaches, historic towns, and protective sea dikes. As a photographer, I enjoy capturing not only the scenery but also the essence of this coastal region — from the calm sunrise over the dunes to the vibrant life in the harbor.

 

Here, you can explore both visual and written stories that reflect my personal connection to Zeeland. My aim is to share the mood, light, and atmosphere that make this area so special.

 

Whether you are seeking inspiration, a treasured memory from a holiday, or simply want to enjoy the interplay of light and water, I hope these images and words take you to the heart of Zeeland. Browse the gallery, read the stories, and let Zeeland inspire you.

Hansweert

Blogs from

Zeeland

  • After the glory

    After the glory

    In 2012 I photographed the shipwreck Duffy. I was deeply impressed by this wreck in the Westerschelde near Hansweert. The conditions weren’t optimal. It was almost a clear blue sky. And my photographic skills were…

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  • See the light, hear His voice

    See the light, hear His voice

    And then…. Then I see some lightning on the right side of me. What happens? Thunder and rain are rolling in…. Just beside me…. Flowing directly to Zierekzee. The colours in the sky where amazing. Quickly…

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  • The stairs to nowhere

    The stairs to nowhere

    I have a long time this location on my list. The Zeelandbrug photographed from this side at Schouwen-Duiveland. The stairs to nowhere… Many photographers, also I did it to, photograph the Zeelandbrug from the other…

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  • Stand alone

    Stand alone

    Finally! Clouds! And a little bit cooler… But then… My body (Sugar values, because I’m a Diabetic) have it hard. Low sugars… I need a reset 😉A few nights ago I’ve a terrible night… It…

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  • Majesty

    Majesty

    For some time I walk with a photo in my head. Beautiful composition, beautiful air. It is a panorama photo of Dishoek. But this panorama photo will not taken with my Gigapan. He is too…

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  • God’s nature

    God’s nature

    When you stand there, at the coast, and looking over the rough sea… you can only be still. The high rolling waves… The wind is trying to blow you away … A salt layer is…

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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…

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  • 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…

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  • 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…

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Foto’s van mijn tag:

Zeeland

Sunset at the Karrenvelden of the south coast of Schouwen.
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Sunset at the Plompetoren of Koudekerke on Schouwen-Duiveland.
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Before sunrise at the lighthouse of Breskens.
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Just after sunrise at the Grevelingenmeer near Den Osse.
Den Osse
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Sunrise at an old pier of Den Osse.
Den Osse
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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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A quiet, soft sunrise at the Zeeland Bridge.
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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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Small harbor with sunrise at Gorishoek.
Gorishoek
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At the pier with sunrise at Gorishoek on the Oosterschelde.
Gorishoek
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View over dunes, beach and sea with sunrise at Westenschouwen.
Westenschouwen
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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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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.
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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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During sunset on the dike overlooking the North Sea at Nieuwesluis.
Nieuwesluis
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A path through the dunes during sunset at Breksens.
Breskens
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A jetty on the Veerse Meer, with Veere in the distance, during a sunset.
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The cloisters of the abbey of Middelburg.
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Storm on the Dutch coast near Breskens.
Breskens
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Sunrise with a wooden pole in the foreground on the beach near the lighthouse of Breskens.
Breskens
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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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A magical sunrise at the lighthouse of Breskens.
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Serene sunset at Lake Grevelingen near Den Osse.
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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.
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Dry land, at sunset, during the ebb tide of Oosterschelde near Bruinisse.
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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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Rolling waves, during sunset, between the row of poles and against the dike of Westkapelle.
Westkapelle
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Stormy conditions, with breaking waves under a dark sky, near Westkapelle.
Westkapelle
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A rolling wave against the dike at Westkapelle, under stormy conditions with beautiful rays of sunshine.
Westkapelle
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Beautiful sunset, with sheep clouds, at the beach of Westkapelle.
Westkapelle
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A wonderful sunrise at the harbor of Vlissingen.
Vlissingen
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During the last hour of the night, even before sunrise, with lights on the jetties of the port of Vlissingen.
Vlissingen
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Breaking wave on a jetty, during a storm near Vlissingen.
Vlissingen
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Panorama view of the coast at Westkapelle.
Westkapelle
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Zeeland, Netherlands
Dishoek
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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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Shipwreck the Duffy, visible at low tide, near Hansweert in the Western Scheldt.
Hansweert
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Seen from the beach at Domburg there is a heavy rain shower, making this photo lively but also serene, above the North Sea.
Domburg
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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.
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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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Beautiful summer evening with sunset on top of a dune near Dishoek, with a view of a beacon of light.
Dishoek
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Met sneeuw bedekte duinen en strand bij Dishoek.
Dishoek
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On the edge of the Grevelingenmeer, with a view of the rescue brigade house, near Scharendijke.
Scharendijke
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A panoramic view of the Zeeland Bridge, with a dark threatening rain shower over the Oosterschelde, seen from Zierikzee.
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A sailing boat, dried up by the low tide, on the Oosterschelde near Krabbendijke.
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Serene sunrise at the Zeeland Bridge on the Colijnsplaat side.
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Dry shipwreck at the ferry of Kats during sunrise.
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The last remaining, unused pillar of the Delta Works at Neeltje Jans, during a beautiful sunrise.
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Low tide, with dry land, of the Oosterschelde at Bruinisse at sunset.
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One of the stairs (with a view of the Zeeland Bridge) on the dike at Zierikzee, to be used by divers, among others, to the bottom of the Oosterschelde.
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A magical morning on the pebble beach with a view of the harbour pole at Den Osse.
Den Osse
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Storm at the Oranjemolen, where a wave breaks against the fortress wall, of Vlissingen.
Vlissingen
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Colored clouds due to sunrise, with a rain shower and lightning, above the dike and meadows at Zierikzee.
Zierikzee
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Rain shower with lightning over the center of Vlissingen.
Vlissingen
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A panoramic view of the Zuidhavenpoort with some historic buildings and bridge, during sunset, of Zierikzee.
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