Where nature photographers roam

Jasper Doest from the Netherlands will share his reflections of time spent on Rottumeroog at the 2014 International Nature Photography Festival. Picture: GDT International Nature Photography Festival 2014/Jasper Doest Source: Supplied

WELCOME to Rottumeroog - the last piece of untouched wilderness in the Netherlands.

This otherwise uninhabited island, in the Wadden Sea off the Dutch coast, became home to photographer Jasper Doest for 50 days as he documented its landscapes and wildlife for National Geographic magazine.

For decades, Rottumeroog has been off-limits to the public, and only a handful of researchers and bird counters have been given permission to enter the island.

"Due to its inaccessibility and unspoilt beauty, the island has gained almost mythical status," Doest explains.

So imagine this intrepid photographer's surprise when he landed on the deserted island and happened upon a message in a bottle, which had washed ashore after being "posted" to sea by an 11-year-old Dutch schoolgirl, Meike.

He began writing back, sharing his reflections on solitude and his experiences in the wilderness during his stay at the remote destination.

"Meike, tell all your friends about this uninhabited island and dream about your bottle washed up here. Tell your children and grandchildren about this special place," he wrote.

Doest will be using his letters to Meike to reflect on his experiences as one of the guest speakers at the 2014 International Nature Photography Festival, being hosted by the Society of German Nature Photographers (GDT).

Doest is just one of many eye-opening experiences to be shared by some of the world's most talented nature photographers during the event.

For more details about the festival, visit gdtfoto.com

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