Jessica Blokland Photography

10/04/2026

Inside a fleeting moment, we rush, yet beyond the frame lies Venice, a city that has endured for centuries, reminding us that time moves slower than we think, if only we choose to see it.

29/09/2025

✨ Sunset magic in Santa Maddalena ✨
The jagged peaks of the Dolomites glow fiery red thanks to the natural phenomenon enrosadira — when the setting sun paints the mountains in warm shades of pink and orange. 🌄 Nestled below, the charming village of Santa Maddalena feels like a fairytale come to life. 🏔️🌿

When visiting this breathtaking place, please remember to stay on the marked paths as directed by the signs. The meadows are not just scenery — the grass is used to feed the cattle during the winter months. 🐄 Sadly, despite clear signs, some visitors still walk or sit on the fields, forcing farmers to intervene. This not only harms the land and livestock, but it could also risk access for future photographers and travelers.

Let’s respect the local community and preserve this magical landscape for generations to come. 💚

31/07/2025

Did you know we have around 1200 windmills in the Netherlands?

Windmills were used for many purposes in the past.
The most common use was to grind grain into flour. Farmers brought their wheat, rye, or corn to the mill, where the wind turned large sails, which powered grinding stones inside the mill.

Windmills were also used to pump water. They helped drain water from low-lying land, making it possible to farm or build in areas below sea level. This process is called land reclamation.

Additionally, some windmills were used for sawing wood, pressing oil from seeds, or even making paper.

So, windmills were important machines that helped with food production, water management, and industry.

Pretty cool if you ask me.

07/04/2025

29/08/2024

Diamond Beach

28/08/2024

Brúarfoss IJsland

27/08/2024

Vulkaanuitbarsting IJsland

13/03/2024

Een aantal maanden geleden ben ik benaderd door de redactie van Zoom.nl met de vraag of ze mij mochten interviewen voor het maandblad. Ze waren geïnteresseerd in de tot stand koming van mijn dieren/wildlife foto's en de persoon achter de camera. Na veel twijfel, ik weet niet wat ik moet vertellen, er zijn toch veel betere fotografen die ze kunnen benaderen met mooiere foto's of wat als ze niks aan mijn antwoorden hebben enz... (Ik perfectionistisch? valt best mee hoor 😉) heb ik uiteindelijk toch ingestemd. Het werd een ontzettend leuk gesprek van een uur of 2. Vandaag viel het magazine met daarin het 6 pagina's tellende interview op de deurmat. Toch best gek om een verhaal over jezelf, geschreven vanuit andermans perspectief, terug te lezen. Iedere publicatie blijft bijzonder.

Ps.) Voor de geïnteresseerde het magazine ligt vanaf vrijdag in de winkels.

20/02/2024

Lago d'Antorno

13/02/2024

Common Kingfisher

12/02/2024

Lago d'Antorno