Sander Poppe

Landscape Photography

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Historic

Historical places carry a unique atmosphere. Every square, building, or narrow street holds stories from long ago. In my photography, I seek the moments where where past and present meet. Sometimes captured in the soft light of morning, other times during the golden hour when walls and streets glow.

 

These locations offer more than beautiful views. They tell of people, traditions, and events that have shaped our world. From grand castles and ancient city centers to monuments that have stood the test of time, each place has its own soul.

 

On this page, you will find a selection of my photographs and blogs about historical places. I share the stories behind the images, insights about the locations, and tips for those who want to capture their magic themselves. Through my lens, I aim not only to record, but to connect – bridging past and present, viewer and place. Join me on a visual journey through moments that should never be forgotten.

Brugge

Blogs from my category:

Historic

  • The quay of the Rosary

    The quay of the Rosary

    I recently visited Brugge, together with my best friend. And if you visit Brugge as a photographer, you have to visit the quay of the Rosary. I think this is the most famous spot in…

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  • Tantallon castle

    Tantallon castle

    This location was high on my list for photography during our stay in Scotland! Location? Tantallon Castle near North Berwick in East Lothian. It’s a Beautiful castle on a cliff at the North Sea. The…

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  • Medieval times

    Medieval times

    A spontaneous weekend away … with the family and my best friend. And a visit to medieval times Burg Eltz … Great! Pack things and driving to Cochem. For us it is the sixth time…

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Photo’s from my category:

Historic

Foggy sunrise at the valley of Neubourg Castle near Gulpen.
Gulpen
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A panorama of Dordrecht, with the large church and old historic buildings, with rainbow.
Dordrecht
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A rainbow above the large church of Dordrecht.
Dordrecht
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The Rozenhoedkaai is illuminated in the evening in Bruges.
Brugge
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A panorama of the fortified town of Nieuwpoort with sunset.
Nieuwpoort
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The replica of the Batavia ship, at sunset, in Lelystad.
Batavia
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Rain shower with lightning over the center of Vlissingen.
Vlissingen
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On the rocky shores of the Scottish Borders, at sunset, lies Tantallon Castle.
Tantallon Castle
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Runkel Castle in the evening light above the river and old bridge.
Runkel
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A panoramic view of the Zuidhavenpoort with some historic buildings and bridge, during sunset, of Zierikzee.
Zierikzee
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Panoramic view of the historic museum harbor of Gouda.
Gouda
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A panoramic view of the small town, with castle Metternich, Beilstein on the Moselle.
Beilstein
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A beautiful sunset at the old lock complex of Dirksland Sas.
Dirksland Sas
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Proudly above the city and Moselle towers the castle of Cochem.
Cochem
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During sunset, Burg Eltz towers proudly in the valley with surrounding forests.
Burg Eltz
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On the coast, under a dark sky, stands Fort Mahon in Ambleteuse
Ambleteuse
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