Netherlands
Welcome to my page about the Netherlands. A country known for its wide landscapes, charming villages, vibrant cities, and that unmistakable light which changes every single day.
The Netherlands is a place place of contrasts and diversity. From the calm North Sea coast to the green inland areas with rivers, windmills, and historic towns, every region offers its own character and atmosphere, connected through the harmony of water, sky, and land.
As a photographer, I find limitless inspiration here. Sometimes it is the soft morning light over the polders, at other times the dramatic cloudscapes above the old city canals. With the changing seasons, the colour palette shifts, offering endless variety and contrast.
On this page, I share my blogs and photographs of the Netherlands. Stories and images that capture the charm, diversity, and beauty of my home country. Join me on a journey through places filled with history, nature, serenity, and vibrancy — and discover the Netherlands through my eyes.
Blogs from
Netherlands
Stand strong… When time flies away! – Part 2
Read more: Stand strong… When time flies away! – Part 2It was a struggeling to get this image right. The conditions on locations where great. But it was to early in the morning to work with the rigth settings to get a decent histogram. So……
Stand strong… When time flies away! – Part 1
Read more: Stand strong… When time flies away! – Part 1With my family we stayd for a week at Dishoek, nearby Vlissingen. A whole week at the most beautiful coastline from the Netherlands. In my opinion then 😉 And I’ve to stand strong this morning.…
Simple – fly with the clouds
Read more: Simple – fly with the cloudsNo diffelcult composition, it was a easy shot with my 50mm Samyang lens. I saw the clouds and I’ve to take this shot. Simple – Fly with the clouds. I love the softness… It was…
After the glory
Read more: After the gloryIn 2012 I photographed the shipwreck Duffy. I was deeply impressed by this wreck in the Westerschelde near Hansweert. The conditions weren’t optimal. It was almost a clear blue sky. And my photographic skills were…
See the light, hear His voice
Read more: See the light, hear His voiceAnd then…. Then I see some lightning on the right side of me. What happens? Thunder and rain are rolling in…. Just beside me…. Flowing directly to Zierekzee. The colours in the sky where amazing. Quickly…
The stairs to nowhere
Read more: The stairs to nowhereI have a long time this location on my list. The Zeelandbrug photographed from this side at Schouwen-Duiveland. The stairs to nowhere… Many photographers, also I did it to, photograph the Zeelandbrug from the other…
Stand alone
Read more: Stand aloneFinally! Clouds! And a little bit cooler… But then… My body (Sugar values, because I’m a Diabetic) have it hard. Low sugars… I need a reset 😉A few nights ago I’ve a terrible night… It…
Majesty
Read more: MajestyFor some time I walk with a photo in my head. Beautiful composition, beautiful air. It is a panorama photo of Dishoek. But this panorama photo will not taken with my Gigapan. He is too…
Smashed again!
Read more: Smashed again!Last weekend we visited Scheveningen. There was a “little” storm. This was a nice opportunity to make a nice photo from the pier, at the harbour. The waves smashed again and again on the rocks…
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