Awarded the Kidsweek News Photo of the Year 2025
Royal Netherlands Air Force F-35 ighter jets soar in tight formation over the serene Wadden Sea during a commemorative flight with the U.S. Air Force's 100th Air Refueling Wing, honoring the 80th anniversary of Operation Chowhound, the humanitarian food drops in the Netherlands at the end of World War II in 1945
Pro-Palestine protest in Amsterdam
A powerful cry for justice piercing through the heart of the city
100th Air Refueling Wing of the USAF
Aboard a Boeing KC-135 Stratotanker, soldiers share a quiet moment
Extinction Rebellion
Amidst the chaos of an Extinction Rebellion protest in The Hague, a cyclist navigates the tension as police clear the S100 road, where a small group of activists stood their ground, their voices echoing the urgent call for change
Zilveren Camera 2021-winning series
At the Museumplein in Amsterdam, where the defiant chant "Drinking coffee at the Museumplein" fueled weekly protests in early 2021, demonstrators clashed with authorities over corona rules, their stand for freedom captured in this Zilveren Camera 2021-winning series.
3rd prize-winning National Geographic (NL/BE) landscape photograph
In the aftermath of the July 2021 flooding, the cemetery in Ahrweiler, Germany, stands as a haunting testament to nature's fury, its sacred ground scarred by mud and debris—a poignant scene captured in this 3rd prize-winning National Geographic (NL/BE) landscape photograph.
In the haze of a Brussels Corona protest
A chaotic symphony of defiance and conviction, echoing the struggle for freedom in a world on edge
Red Rebels in pink smoke on a viaduct overlooking the A12 traffic jam during the blockade.
Climate activists from Extinction Rebellion, Debt for Climate, and Utrecht for Palestine blocked the A12 ring road near Utrecht. They demanded an immediate end to Dutch fossil fuel subsidies (estimated at €39.7–€46.4 billion annually), which they say fuel the climate crisis.
The Old Waal
A veil of low-hanging mist shrouds the Ooijpolder near Nijmegen
In the he gritty heart of the Dutch hip-hop scene
Beats echo like the pulse of the streets, every gesture carries the weight of a story untold—a raw, unfiltered dialogue between the artist and the world, frozen in a moment of defiance and truth.
Marcel Wanders
Dutch designer Marcel Wanders, photographed at Salone del Mobile in Milan, lounges in a modern chair against a grand, ornate backdrop, his vibrant sneakers adding a playful contrast to the timeless elegance of the setting.
Pont des amours
Along the scenic Pont des Amours in Annecy, France, cyclists and passersby share a moment of connection, framed by the serene lake and majestic mountains, capturing the timeless beauty of this romantic destination.
Night swimmers
Night swimmers seek refuge from the city's heat in the Waal near Nijmegen, their figures illuminated by the fading light as they find solace in the river's embrace beneath the glowing bridge
Homeless
In the gritty corners of uptown New York, a homeless man finds refuge in a container, his makeshift shelter a stark reminder of the city's unseen struggles.
Occupation University of Amsterdam
At the University of Amsterdam’s Oudemanhuispoort, pro-Palestinian activists with a flag occupied the space in protest. Police blocked the entrance, ending the action, as some demonstrators lingered inside
Piero lissoni
In Milan’s timeless embrace, Piero Lissoni stands—a visionary designer whose architecture and interiors weave the eternal with the ephemeral. His work is a quiet meditation on existence, shaping how we live, dream, and belong.
G-Star, Jean Prouvé and Vitra
In Milan, Shubhankar Ray, Global Brand Director of G-Star, and Eckart Maise, Chief Design Officer of Vitra, sit amidst a fusion of fashion and function. With denim designs overhead and the city’s pulse outside, their collaboration reflects a shared vision—blending raw creativity with refined innovation.
Solar
In the dance of the moment at the Solar Festival in Roermond, where sun and water intertwine, we find the freedom to simply be. Life is a festival of fleeting joy, a reminder that happiness lies in the simplicity of laughing together, playing, and losing track of time
2788 Feet below
2788 feet beneath the surface at Neves-Corvo, Portugal's largest copper and zinc mine, the earth whispers ancient secrets. In the dim light, amidst the hum of machinery, a solitary figure stands
The true law is divine
In Brussels' tear gas haze, a man carries his cross at an anti-COVID protest, its sign declaring "The true law is divine." Amid the chaos, he embodies the clash between earthly mandates and spiritual conviction.
For national geographic junior
In Bangkok, young monks in saffron robes study sacred texts, their hands clasped in devotion. The tiled courtyard holds a serene space for their pursuit of ancient wisdom.
Pro-Palestine protest
During a Pro-Palestine protest on the Dam, the crowd's fervor fuels a shared resolve. Unity speaks, carrying the enduring hope for justice.
Scholten & Baijings
At Salone del Mobile, designers Scholten & Baijings showcase their vision
Daan Manneke
Composer, conductor, and organist Daan Manneke pauses in thought, his hand grazing his face. Light and shadow echo the depth of his musical legacy
11th Airmobile Brigade
Soldiers of the 11th Airmobile Brigade train on the Waal near Nijmegen, their focus sharp against steel and sky, embodying readiness.
Museumplein
At Museumplein in Amsterdam, anti-COVID measure protesters face a water cannon's spray. Amid the chaos, their salutes stand firm under a stormy sky
Autumn glows
The Hoge Veluwe in autumn glows with golden hues, as the forest whispers change under a serene sky. Nature’s quiet transition unfolds, a timeless dance of seasons.
Vesper
At Vesper's twilight, a man with a suitcase shields his eyes, a seagull soaring above. A traveler at dusk, he seeks the evening star, embodying the soul's quiet journey.
Occupation
Pro-Palestine activists occupied Radboud University’s Erasmus building in Nijmegen, demanding severed ties with Israeli universities. As talks with the board failed, police intervened, arresting some who had barricaded themselves
Tensions in Paris.
April the 6th 2023 is the 11th day of "strike and demonstrations”. Unions said in a statement they were calling "for local union rallies defined locally and for a new big day of strikes and demonstrations (...) throughout the country.”
Hometown
A glimpse of my hometown Nijmegen, shrouded in mist, where the Waal Bridge faintly emerges. The fog blankets the city in mystery, whispering tales of hidden histories beneath its quiet veil.