Holland in Monochrome
Holland, as photographed in black and white, in April of 2017.
Holland Nature
The natural beauty of Holland is stunning. You never stop to marvel when cycling around the vast and seemingly endless fields of the Netherlands. Especially in spring, the country is beautiful when nature comes alive again, and the tulips fully bloom. Hop on the bike and take a ride with me!
Towns of Holland
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.
Amsterdam by Night
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.
Wintertime in Austria
Winters are not precisely what they used to be in Austria, the climate change doesn’t stop at the Alps, unfortunately. As a kid I remember a lot of snow in Vienna, nowadays we don’t see barely any white in the cold season. But of course, Austria is more than just Vienna, and the conditions largely depend on altitude and location. The following pictures were shot mainly in Western Austria, Tyrol, and Vorarlberg in December.
Streets of Amsterdam
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.
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