The Maasvlakte is home to the largest container cluster in Europe. You also find large-scale bulk transshipment companies here (oil, gas and coal). The Maasvlakte has an open connection with the North Sea. Maasvlakte #2 is Rotterdam’s newest port and industrial area on reclaimed land adjoining the Maasvlakte #1. Approximately 2000 hectares will be reclaimed, behind a 4 km dike and approximately 1000 hectares will be used by ports related industries. It is an extension of the Port of Rotterdam. Numerous wind turbines in operation and manufacturing companies producing these turbines are located here.

Together with some fellow hobby photographers from Castricum/Heemskerk we looked for photographical challenges in this area during a dreary day and evening in October.