When traveling to Holland, you notice a lot of beautiful landscapes, endless tulip fields, and scenic views on windmills. But the towns are as exciting and pretty as the nature surrounding them. The following pictures were shot in Leiden, Gouda, Woerden, and Delft.
I am not doing night photography very often – cause it’s not easy to accomplish. But Amsterdam inspires in the nighttime as in daylight. It is just an incredible city with great views on the channels and on the distinct architecture. Amsterdam is also a town that never sleeps, much like New York, and although the Dutch are very liberal regarding drugs and prostitution, it never feels dangerous or unsafe to walk around during the night.
Amsterdam is one of my favorite cities in Europe. It’s a town I return to as often as I can. I love the open-minded atmosphere and the friendly people, and I love how there are no curtains in front of the windows because you simply don’t need to hide things away. Life happens on the streets, of course, and a lot of it buzzes around. Bicycles are everywhere, and it doesn’t matter if it’s an older person, a father with his kids, or just somebody on her way to work; everybody seems to ride their bikes with great joy, passing by the many channels of Amsterdam while kicking the pedals.
Michael Hoffman Photography 