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Texel – Stories of Wind, Sea & Island Life

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Seagulls, storms, sheep, lighthouses, fishermen, museums, and kite surfers — a photographic journey across the Dutch island

This collection brings together a wide variety of impressions from Texel, one of the most photogenic islands in the Netherlands. With its dramatic weather, coastal landscapes, maritime heritage, and lively outdoor sports scene, Texel offers endless visual inspiration — and this photoseries captures the island’s character from many angles.

Seagulls & the Sky

The day begins in the air. Seagulls soaring against stormy clouds show the raw energy of the North Sea coastline. Their sharp wings, bright eyes, and strong silhouettes reflect the island’s permanent dance between calm and wind.

Sheep & Grass Dunes

Texel is famous for its sheep — and they playfully walked right up to the camera. Soft light, rolling dunes, and curious faces create a classic island moment that highlights the region’s pastoral charm.

Lighthouses, Boats & Maritime Signs

From the iconic red lighthouse to ferry ships, metal buoys, and nautical markers, the island’s maritime heritage is everywhere. These elements add structure to the landscape and remind you how deeply Texel is connected to the sea.

Harbors, Tools & Fishermen

Inside work sheds, maritime museums, and shipyards, the textures deepen: weathered wood, ropes, nets, anchors, boots, yellow raincoats, and the faces of fishermen shaped by years on the water. These objects tell quiet stories about daily life on the island.

Textures, Architecture & Minimal Scenes

Wooden facades, old barns, single windows in black walls, and minimal coastal compositions contrast with the more dramatic scenes. Texel’s beauty also lies in its simplicity.

Sports, Waves & Action

In the afternoon, kite surfers take over the shoreline. Dynamic jumps, boards slicing through waves, and silhouettes against the horizon bring energy and movement to the series. The rough North Sea creates dramatic backdrops for fast-paced action shots.

A Visual Portrait of Texel

From peaceful dunes and close-up textures to high-speed water sports and moody skies, this series presents Texel as a place of contrasts: calm and wild, soft and rugged, traditional and modern. An island shaped by weather, sea, and human stories.

📸 Photo Gallery – Texel

  • Seagull soaring in a blue sky with clouds, wings spread wide, sunlight highlighting its feathers.
  • Seagull in flight with outstretched wings against a cloudy sky background.
  • Seagull in flight against a backdrop of blue sky and fluffy clouds.
  • Seagull soaring in a clear blue sky with clouds, wings spread wide.
  • Sun rays break through dramatic clouds over a windy ocean, illuminating beach huts on a sandy shore.
  • Thatched-roof building amidst grassy landscape under dramatic sky.
  • Rustic brick barn with a thatched roof amid vast fields under dramatic cloudy skies.
  • Two sheep walking on a rural road with green fields under a cloudy sky.
  • Four sheep standing on a country road with a cloudy sky and grassy fields in the background.
  • Black and white photo of a large ferry docked at a pier, with seagulls flying against cloudy skies.
  • Green buoy marked BO 37 against blue sky and clouds, surrounded by tall grass.
  • Yellow telescope labeled GALAXY against a dramatic cloudy sky.
  • Red metal structure with MH 6 against a blue sky with clouds.
  • Black and white photo of a modern wooden facade with vertical slats against a cloudy sky background.
  • Art sculpture with blue hair made from recycled materials, set against a modern wooden building background.
  • Modern building facade with triangular peaks and vertical slats in black and white.
  • Vintage kitchen molds on a shelf lit by a warm light bulb, creating a cozy, nostalgic atmosphere.
  • Black and white photo of a small window on a textured dark hut wall.
  • Children in a dark room operating levers, engaged in an interactive exhibit or ride experience.
  • Vintage scales on wooden table in dimly lit room with antique posters and window in background.
  • Vintage lifebuoys and a colorful To The Moon sign in a rustic setting, creating a nautical-themed decor.
  • Colorful protective workwear and boots hanging on a wooden wall in a workshop setting.
  • Collection of diverse, well-worn footwear displayed on a wall, including sneakers, sandals, and boots in vibrant colors.
  • Elderly man in raincoat gazing at sea, black-and-white portrait, highlighting weathered features and ocean background.
  • Person in raincoat gazes at blurred sea and distant ship under overcast sky; maritime adventure, moody atmosphere.
  • Close-up of a rain-drenched jacket with the phrase “Power to Create” in bold white letters.
  • Two people beach fishing on a windy, cloudy day, standing on the shore with ocean waves in the distance.
  • Lighthouse beams under starry sky with colorful nebula.
  • Sunny beach landscape with a red lighthouse on a grassy dune under a clear blue sky.
  • Blue fishing net on sandy beach with red lighthouse in background under cloudy sky.
  • Old, broken boat partially submerged in muddy waters, surrounded by rocks and wooden posts. Black and white photo.
  • Abandoned boat and wooden posts in a tidal landscape at low tide, creating a serene, rustic scene.
  • Rusty aircraft propeller monument against a cloudy sky in an open grassy field.
  • Kitesurfer in mid-air above the ocean, performing a jump against the blue sky with waves crashing below.
  • Kitesurfer performing a high jump over ocean waves on a windy day, with dramatic water spray and dark sky.
  • Kitesurfer mid-air over ocean waves under cloudy, dark sky.
  • Kitesurfer in wetsuit riding waves with a spray of water against a blue sea background.

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