Photographing water has become a consistent theme in my travel photos. I’m drawn to its complex structure, movement and changing colours. Beyond its visible characteristics, it holds many layers. Water symbolises life for all of us on this planet. Yet, it’s also a source of conflict and poverty for the most vulnerable among us. In this image, the sunset added golden drops to the sea. We must treasure the seas, oceans, and all life within them.

Ellen van den Bouwhuysen is a portrait and travel photographer based in Ghent, Belgium. 

My camera brings me to people, their stories and the most interesting places in the world.

www.ellenvandenbouwhuysen.be @ellenvandenbouwhuysen

• Edition of 5

• Printed on Canon Photo Paper Pro Luster, with archival quality

• 21.0 x 29.7 cm with white border as seen in preview