Capo Spartivento: rocky coves on Sardinia’s southern coast
A short holiday in Sardinia gave me the opportunity to photograph Capo Spartivento. Clear water, a rocky bay and the lighthouse above the coast made it one of…
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Zaanse Schans at dusk: Dutch houses, bridges and windmills
We arrived at the Zaanse Schans in the afternoon to scout locations for an evening photography session. The windmills, traditional wooden houses and waterways…
Eendrachtsmolen and the Rottemeren: a Dutch waterside walk
The Rottemeren are close to my home, but reaching the Eendrachtsmolen took a longer walk than we expected. From where we parked, the windmill stood on the far…
A quiet view of the Noord-AA: long exposures at Sweet Lake
I went to the Noord-AA near Zoetermeer hoping for a quiet waterside composition. My usual spot was occupied, the wind was strong and the warm weather had brought…
Vlietlanden: long-exposure reflections near Voorschoten
I chose the Vlietlanden near Voorschoten for an evening of long-exposure photography. The Noord-AA was too crowded, so I looked a little further from home for a…
Zierikzee and Zeeland: historic streets and coastal landmarks
A weekend in Zeeland took me through the historic streets of Zierikzee and out towards the surrounding waters. The town’s old buildings offered a rich contrast…
An old car wreck at Plaswijckpark: an HDR experiment
During a family visit to Plaswijckpark near Rotterdam, an old car wreck caught my eye. I did not have my usual Sony A7R II with me, so I used a compact camera…
Wilhelminapier Rotterdam: bridges and waterfront light
A short photo walk around Rotterdam’s Wilhelminapier offered views of Hotel New York, the Erasmus Bridge and the wider waterfront. The mix of old and new…
Scheveningen: beach, pier and sculpture at the shore
Scheveningen is the closest beach to my home and a familiar place to return with a camera. On this visit, I photographed the pier, the Kurhaus and details around…
A red evening sky over the Noord-AA, Zoetermeer
When the sky turned bright red, I drove to the Noord-AA in Zoetermeer with my camera. Returning to viewpoints I already knew helped me make the most of a short…
Meijendel in winter: dunes in the last light
My second visit to Meijendel took place in early December. With bare trees, cold air and an early sunset, the nature reserve looked very different from the…
A misty morning at the Rottemeren
I rarely head out for photography early in the morning, but made an exception for a misty visit to the Rottemeren. The lakes are only a short drive from home,…