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  • Magnificent tiger drinking #1
  • African sunset. A lone elephant walks through a watery landscape at sunset on the Zambezi river. Through my lens, the sky is a gradient of warm hues, with the sun glowing prominently near the horizon and casting a reflection in the water. Silhouetted trees are visible in the background, capturing a moment by Gertjan Sluijer. Through my lens. GJ Sluijer
  • As night falls, the leopard prowls in stealth mode, its lithe body melding seamlessly with the darkness. Silent as a shadow, it navigates the terrain with calculated precision, its eyes scanning the surroundings for any sign of prey. With a grace that belies its power, the leopard becomes the embodiment of nocturnal elegance, a true master of the night.
  • Beautiful cheetah with cubs on the lookout. A black and white photo featuring three cheetah cubs attentively observing their surroundings.
  • Two mighty brothers #2
  • Happy meal. Close-up of a lion's face with an intense gaze, illuminated by low lighting that highlights its powerful features. The lion’s mouth and chin are stained with blood, suggesting a recent hunt. Through my lens, Gertjan Sluijer captures the dark background that emphasizes the lion's piercing eyes and rugged fur.
  • There's magic in the forest. A misty forest scene with tall, dense trees. In the background, an elephant stands among the trees, partially obscured by the mist. Several large termite mounds are scattered on the ground. Capturing this serene and mystical atmosphere through my lens, Gertjan Sluijer brings nature's magic to life.
  • Leopard descends from a branch. A black and white image shows a leopard walking along a branch of a large, leafless tree. The background is minimalistic and bright, emphasizing the contrast and the leopard's silhouette. Captured through my lens, Gertjan Sluijer of throughmylens.online brings this striking scene to life.
  • Mighty tusks. Close-up portrait of an elephant's face, highlighting its textured skin and two tusks. The low lighting casts shadows and creates a dramatic contrast, emphasizing the intricate details of the elephant's features. Hwange Park, Zimbabwe.
  • There's magic in the forest #2. A misty black and white forest scene with tall, dense trees. In the background, an elephant stands among the trees, partially obscured by the mist. Several large termite mounds are scattered on the ground. Capturing this serene and mystical atmosphere through my lens, Gertjan Sluijer brings nature's magic to life. Through my lens. GJ Sluijer.
  • Colourful mountains, layered hills and mountains with red, pink, and white tones under a cloudy sky.
  • Dune. A vast desert landscape with golden sand dunes under a bright blue sky. Ripples of sand lead towards larger dunes in the distance, creating a mesmerizing pattern. Lut desert, Iran.
  • Colourful breathtaking sunrise. A vibrant interior of a mosque showcases stained glass windows that cast many colors in light patterns on the intricately designed walls, columns, and carpeted floor. The play of light at sunrise creates a mesmerizing and ethereal ambiance. Nasir Al Mulk mosque, Shiraz, Iran.
  • Blue gate. Ornate interior of a mosque with intricate patterns and calligraphy adorn the walls and the ceiling. Dominated by shades of blue and gold, the dome and arches exhibit elaborate tilework, reflecting Islamic architectural artistry. Jameh mosque, Isfahan, Iran.
  • Beautiful sun beams. The image shows the interior of a historical, ornate building with intricate blue and yellow mosaic patterns on the walls and ceilings. Sunlight beams through small windows, casting shadows across the spacious empty hall. Two stone columns stand prominently. Jameh mosque, Isfahan, Iran.
  • Misty mountains. A dramatic, misty mountain range with smoking jagged peaks stretches into the distance. Thick clouds and fog partially obscure the rugged landscape, creating an ethereal and mysterious atmosphere. Yellow Mountains, China.
  • Fisherman between bamboo poles in Xiapu. A serene, minimalist black-and-white photo by Gertjan Sluijer shows a small boat among tall, thin fishing poles which form a curved pattern in the calm waters of Xiapu, China.
  • Seaweed farmers of Xiapu. A serene, minimalist black-and-white photo by Gertjan Sluijer shows a small boat among tall, thin fishing poles which form a curved pattern in the calm waters of Xiapu, China.
  • Cormorant fisherman #3. A serene scene at dusk with a Commerant fisherman in Guilin on a small raft in a calm river, surrounded by misty, silhouette-like karst mountains. The sky is painted in hues of orange and pink. The image exudes tranquility, reflected perfectly in the still water. Guilin, China.
  • Beautiful sunset in the Yellow Mountains. A beautiful image of a mountain landscape during sunset, with golden light illuminating the rocky cliffs and lush green trees. Yellow Mountains, China.
  • Pagoda in an Astonishing landscape. A lush, mountainous landscape with steep, forested cliffs and pillars. A small, traditional pavilion sits atop one of the green-covered peaks. The sun illuminates parts of the scene, casting dramatic shadows and highlighting the natural beauty of Wullingyuan, China.
  • A fisherman and his amazing colourful maze. A person in a small red and yellow boat navigates through an array of colorful fishing nets arranged in a calm body of water. The nets, in shades of green, yellow, and pink, intertwined with seaweed, create a captivating geometric pattern on the serene surface
  • Pride Cormorant fisherman. Through my lens, a fisherman in traditional attire stands on a wooden raft in a tranquil river at dusk. He holds a lantern and a bamboo pole, with two cormorants perched nearby. Misty karst mountains rise in the background, silhouetted against the twilight sky. Gertjan Sluijer
  • Pride Cormorant fisherman #2. A fisherman wearing a traditional straw hat sits on a small bamboo raft at dusk, holding a lantern that illuminates his face. A cormorant bird perches on the bow. The background features silhouetted mountains and a body of water under a dark, moody sky—a perfect scene for travel photography in Guilin, China.
  • Jurassic landscape sunrise. Mist-covered tall sandstone pillars adorned with lush green vegetation rise majestically from the forested landscape below. The warm golden light creates a serene and mystical atmosphere. Wulliyan, China. Gertjan Sluijer. Through my lens. GJ Sluijer.
  • Rise. A polar bear stands on an ice floe in a partially frozen body of water, surrounded by other chunks of ice. The bear's front paw is raised as it appears to be walking. Through my lens, Gertjan Sluijer captures a serene, wintry scene where the water and ice reflect a calm under a cloudy sky.
  • After the polar bear and her cubs eat, they fall asleep on the ice surface. In summer, it remains light at night. Therefore, this photo was taken in the middle of the night.
  • An astonishing polar bear lay silently on the ice, her paw tucked beneath her head
  • Cosmic ferris wheel #1. Startrail Giants Playground. A mesmerizing long-exposure night sky photograph shows cosmic star trails circling above quiver trees and large rock formations. The scene has a surreal, almost magical quality, like a celestial Ferris wheel highlighting the motion of stars against the still desert landscape. Giant's Playground, Namibia.
  • Sands of time #1. An interior room with blue walls is filled with sand, leading to doors opening into other rooms, each progressively piled with more sand. A white door frame stands prominently in the foreground. Kolmanskop, Namibia.
  • Rise of the Milky Way. A night sky filled with stars and the Milky Way arches over a desert landscape. Silhouettes of three barren trees stand in the foreground against dark red sand dunes. The sky is clear, revealing countless stars and celestial details. Deadvlei, Namibia.
  • A long-exposure night photo by Gertjan Sluijer shows star trails forming concentric circles in the sky over a barren desert landscape. Three leafless trees stand on dry, cracked earth, with a reddish dune in the background. Photo by GJ Sluijer | throughmylens.online.
  • Black and white image of a lion resting in tall grass, looking directly at the camera.
  • Morning light. A dramatic landscape of rugged hills under a moody, overcast sky. The morning horizon shows a mix of dark clouds and a hint of light breaking through. The terrain appears grassy and barren with rocky outcrops sporadically dotting the scene. Quiraing, Isle of Skye, Scotland.

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