Color of Joy: A Mediterranean Symphony of Calm and Color

Written by J. Medeiros 

Published on April 16, 2025

A Portrait of Summer, Seen from Above. In Color of Joy, photographer Richard van de Water captures the quiet radiance of Mediterranean life from a perspective few ever get to experience. Sun-bleached umbrellas, warm sand, and the gentle rhythm of Ibiza’s beach culture come together in a vibrant mosaic—where time slows and joy feels effortless.

The story behind the shot

Richard discovered this moment during a summer trip through the Spanish islands in 2023. Traveling with a friend, he explored the coastlines of Menorca, Mallorca, and Ibiza—soaking in the atmosphere, the colors, and the unfiltered energy of life by the sea. One day in Ibiza, the plan was simply to relax.

"We just really wanted to chill and hang out, but when I saw the landscape, the culture, the way everyone was living... I had to take my drone out"

From the air, everything shifted. The beach below became a perfectly composed canvas—umbrellas scattered like confetti, each one casting a soft shadow. In one small stretch of shoreline, Richard saw the exact vision he had imagined before the trip: a pure expression of joy, color, and Mediterranean rhythm.

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A Lifestyle, Distilled.

This piece is more than a beach scene—it’s a feeling. A snapshot of leisure and spontaneity, of warmth and ease. It reflects the kind of European lifestyle that values presence, relaxation, and light.

 

The palette is luminous and organic: faded peach tones, sunny yellow, clear Mediterranean blue. The aerial perspective invites the viewer to zoom out, breathe, and appreciate the harmony in everyday beauty.

For the Collector Who Craves Stillness and Sun

Color of Joy belongs in homes that celebrate clarity, calm, and the emotional richness of travel. It’s ideal for spaces that crave warmth—coastal interiors, sun-drenched dining rooms, or bedrooms that channel soft serenity. This piece is perfect for free-spirited collectors, minimalist beach houses, or any space that honors the lightness of living in the moment.

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NO CAKINESS. NO HARSH LINES. JUST BEAUTIFUL,
SUN-KISSED SKIN. LUCKY YOU.

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