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Posts from the ‘Oegstgeest’ category

Orange Crush

Sunset with vibrant orange and yellow hues, silhouetted trees, and a chimney in the foreground.
The Netherlands, Oegstgeest – September 2026

Lens Artist’s Photo Challenge 414 looks back at challenge 44: Harmony. A silent image of a peaceful sunset.

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Rose Duo

Close-up of a pink rose with soft petals against a blurred dark background.
Close-up of a pink and peach rose in full bloom, against a soft green background.
The Netherlands, Oegstgeest – September 2026

I can’t choose. I like them both. Same rose in two frames.

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Water Lines

A serene view of a river bordered by trees, reflecting the cloudy sky overhead with soft blue and white hues.
The Netherlands, Oegstgeest – September 2026

The days before I published photos that I took at the same time as this one. This overview gives you an idea how the previous photos came about, and show you the canal in a different way, to give an idea of the canal, its size and its environment.

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A Long Shot

A black and white photograph of a river with a small boat navigating towards a bridge, surrounded by trees and buildings under a cloudy sky.
The Netherlands, Oegstgeest – September 2026

A slightly different shot than yesterday. With a bit more of the atmosphere of the canal itself.

The Netherlands has its fair share of water (canals, lakes, ponds) and a fair share of bridges and even aquaducts. LAPC #413 is ‘bridges’. The two overlapping bridges (behind the front one is a motorway bridge) are not my favourites as the brief of LAPC asks for. They are the most practical in daily life to cross the canal. In the Archive bridges you find more photos of bridges. Most of them are from ordinary daily life close to home. But two of my favourites are the Millennium Bridge in London and the Pont de Normandie in Normandy.

Black and white photograph of a modern cable-stayed bridge with tall pylons and dramatic clouds in the background.
A modern suspension bridge with a tall, slender tower, set against a backdrop of dramatic clouds.
A busy pedestrian bridge with people walking towards the camera, under a cloudy sky with city buildings in the background.
A view of the Millennium Bridge in front of St. Paul's Cathedral, featuring a cloudy sky and city skyline in the background.

Shot with iPhone 17 Pro Max edited using Snapseed and Marksta. Click the picture for a larger version.

Masked Bridge

A black and white image of a river with a small boat navigating through it, under a bridge. The scene includes trees and buildings in the background, reflecting on the water's surface.
The Netherlands, Oegstgeest – September 2026

The Netherlands has its fair share of water (canals, lakes, ponds) and a fair share of bridges and even aquaducts. LAPC #413 is ‘bridges’. The two overlapping bridges (behind the front one is a motorway bridge) are not my favourites as the brief of LAPC asks for. They are the most practical in daily life to cross the canal. In the Archive bridges you find more photos of bridges. Most of them are from ordinary daily life close to home. But two of my favourites are the Millennium Bridge in London and the Pont de Normandie in Normandy.



Black and white photograph of a modern cable-stayed bridge with tall pylons and dramatic clouds in the background.
A modern suspension bridge with a tall, slender tower, set against a backdrop of dramatic clouds.
A busy pedestrian bridge with people walking towards the camera, under a cloudy sky with city buildings in the background.
A view of the Millennium Bridge in front of St. Paul's Cathedral, featuring a cloudy sky and city skyline in the background.

Shot with iPhone 17 Pro Max edited using Snapseed and Marksta. Click the picture for a larger version.

Bridged

Black and white image of a calm river with a small boat navigating towards a bridge in the background.
The Netherlands, Oegstgeest – September 2026

The Netherlands has its fair share of water (canals, lakes, ponds) and a fair share of bridges and even aquaducts. LAPC #413 is ‘bridges’. This two bridges (overlapping) are not my favorites, but with the bridge this one is taken from, the most common I see every day.

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Leaves Leave in Autumn

Black and white close-up of lush green leaves on a plant with a blurred background.
The Netherlands, Oegstgeest – August 2026

Sun baked green in monochrome.

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Overhead Blues

A plane flying against a clear blue sky.
The Netherlands, Oegstgeest – August 2026

Incoming traffic for Schiphol Airport, which is an overhead blues for us being disturbed every two minutes for another one, while sitting in the garden.

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Into The Blue

A serene twilight sky featuring deep blue and darker hues with soft, wispy clouds near the horizon.
The Netherlands, Oegstgeest – August 2026

Clouds and sky, into the wide open.

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In The Dirty Window

A black and white close-up of mint leaves in a pot, with a pair of scissors placed beside it, against a slightly dirty window background.
The Netherlands, Oegstgeest – August 2026

Herbs in the kitchen window that needs a wash.

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Summer Sunrise

Sunset view behind trees and a tall structure, with warm orange and yellow hues.
The Netherlands, Oegstgeest – August 2026

Summer heat starting up with the sunrise.

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Eclipse

A partially eclipsed sun with a bright orange glow, set against a dark background.
Close-up photo of a solar eclipse showing a crescent-shaped sun against a dark background, with glowing orange and yellow hues.
The Netherlands, Oegstgeest – August 2026

We witnessed the last partial eclipse in Western Europe for the next 58 years in the beginning of August.

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Detailed Space

A tranquil twilight sky transitioning from deep blue to soft orange, silhouetted by rooftops and a few clouds.
Silhouette of a rooftop and chimney against a gradient sky at sunset with scattered clouds.
The Netherlands, Oegstgeest – July 2026

Sunsets these days are sometimes interesting with cloud shapes light up.

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Sky Foam

Dramatic clouds in a moody sky at sunset, featuring various shades of gray and hints of gold light.
The Netherlands, Oegstgeest – July 2026

Sunsets these days are sometimes interesting with cloud shapes light up.

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Golden Hour

A vibrant sunset sky filled with fluffy clouds showcasing shades of yellow and blue.
The Netherlands, Oegstgeest – July 2026

Sunsets these days are sometimes interesting with cloud shapes light up. At the golden hour.

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Sky Stripes

A black and white image of a textured sky filled with clouds, showcasing a moody and atmospheric scene.
Black and white photograph of a dramatic sky filled with various cloud formations and textures.
The Netherlands, Oegstgeest – July 2026

Sunsets these days are sometimes interesting with cloud shapes light up. Even in monochrome.

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Dots

A vibrant sky filled with scattered fluffy clouds against a deep blue backdrop.
The Netherlands, Oegstgeest – July 2026

Sunsets these days are sometimes interesting with cloud shapes light up.

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Beam me up Scotty

A dramatic sky featuring wispy clouds illuminated by golden light, creating a serene atmosphere.
A dramatic sunset with vibrant orange and yellow hues illuminating clouds, alongside a silhouette of a tower in the foreground.
The Netherlands, Oegstgeest – July 2026

Sunsets these days are sometimes interesting with cloud shapes light up.

Shot with iPhone 17 Pro Max edited using Snapseed and Marksta. Click the picture for a larger version

Sheet

Wrinkled white sheets and pillows on a bed in black and white.
The Netherlands, Oegstgeest – July 2026

This Sumer a lot of nights were really warm, so a sheet is just what you need for cover LAPC #408 is ‘over the top’.

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Here comes the flood

A dramatic sky filled with various cloud formations illuminated by the setting sun, featuring shades of blue, orange, and white.

The sky at dusk, showing scenery that takes your imagination far. LAPC #408 is ‘over the top’.

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Where do the sheep clouds go at night?

A dramatic sky filled with scattered fluffy clouds against a deep blue background, illuminated by soft golden light, creating a serene and picturesque atmosphere.
A dramatic sky filled with scattered clouds, showcasing a blend of blue and white hues.
A black and white photograph of a textured cloud formation in the sky, showcasing various patterns and shapes.
The Netherlands, Oegstgeest – July 2026

LAPC #408 is ‘over the top’. The sky at dusk, showing what we call ‘schapenwolken’ in Dutch. Literally over the top. In case you can not sleep, counting them would help. But where do they go after you counted them?

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Agapanthus Blues

A close-up of an agapanthus flower with clusters of purple buds, set against a blurred green and brown background.
The Netherlands, Oegstgeest – July 2026

It is the time for Agapanthus again. Coming up showing off their beautiful flowers in the garden.

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Agapanthus Purple

A close-up photograph of a cluster of small purple flowers on a green stem, with a blurred background.
The Netherlands, Oegstgeest – August 2026

It is the time for Agapanthus again. Coming up showing off their beautiful flowers in the garden.

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White Rose En Profile

Black and white close-up of two roses with dramatic lighting, showcasing the texture of the petals against a dark background.
The Netherlands, Oegstgeest – July 2026

We are fortunate to have cut-flowers all year round. Fresh and at reasonable prices.

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White Roses

Black and white close-up of two roses with detailed petals against a dark background.
The Netherlands, Oegstgeest – July 2026

We are lucky to have cut-flowers all year round. Fresh and at reasonable prices. Here are some roses.

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Boating

Two boats cruising on a serene waterway surrounded by greenery under a clear blue sky.
The Netherlands, Oegstgeest – July 2026

LAPC #406 is ‘summer daze’. Summer traffic from and to the Kagerplassen.

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White Rose

A black and white photograph of two roses surrounded by dark leaves, showcasing their intricate petal structures.
The Netherlands, Oegstgeest – July 2026

We are lucky to have cut-flowers all year round. Fresh and at reasonable prices. Here are some roses.

Shot with iPhone 17 Pro Max edited using Snapseed and Marksta. Click the picture for a larger version.

Sunset

A gradient sunset with a deep blue sky transitioning to a warm golden hue, silhouetting rooftops and trees at the horizon.
The Netherlands, Oegstgeest – July 2026

LAPC #406 is ‘summer daze’. The heat presented itself with some abstract sunsets.

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Zig Zag

A picturesque sky filled with soft, wispy clouds against a blue backdrop, with a subtle sunset glow reflecting off the clouds and a faint jet trail crossing the scene.
A beautiful sky filled with clouds, showcasing a gradient of colors from blue to soft orange and hints of pink, indicating either dawn or dusk.
The Netherlands, Oegstgeest – July 2026

The evening sunset sky, offers a wider range of colours. And cloud shapes.

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Unquiet Slumbers for The Restless Sleepers …….

Dramatic sunset scene with dark clouds and colorful hues of orange and pink on the horizon.
A dramatic sunset over a cloudy sky, featuring vibrant orange and yellow hues blending with darker clouds.
Dramatic sky at sunset featuring layered clouds in shades of gray, pink, and orange.
Dramatic sky filled with dark and stormy clouds, contrasting with hints of orange and yellow from the sunset below.
The Netherlands, Oegstgeest – July 2026

The evening sunset sky, offers a wider range of colours.

Inspired by a Genesis’ song from the Wind and Wuthering album: Unquiet slumbers for the restless sleepers ……. in that quiet earth.

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Red Red Rose

A close-up of vibrant red roses surrounded by green leaves and tall grass, with soft sunlight illuminating the scene.
Two vibrant red roses surrounded by green leaves and delicate pink flowers in a grassy setting.
The Netherlands, Oegstgeest – July 2026

Sometimes a little detail catches the eye. And keeps catching the eye. And then you take some photo’s. The red roses in the mix at early sunlight.

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Gold

Close-up of a dried flower head with long, slender stems and small, brown seed pods radiating outward.
The Netherlands, Oegstgeest – June 2026

The last stages of the Allium flower.

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In The Mix

A vibrant garden scene featuring green leaves, a young tree, and bright red flowers in the foreground, illuminated by warm sunlight.
The Netherlands, Oegstgeest – June 2026

The early sunrise light is almost magical.

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Heatwave

A view from a wooden table overlooking a vibrant garden with plants, flowers, and outdoor furniture, featuring hanging lanterns and a glass of orange juice.
The Netherlands, Oegstgeest – June 2026

Climate change seems to kick in, with a heatwave stronger than before the last week. Sit in the garden, having a drink, have a read. Chill.

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Alien Allium

The Netherlands, Oegstgeest – June 2026

Even after blooming the Allium flower stays remarkable.

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Summer Rose

A close-up of a rose bush with bright yellow flowers, supported by stakes, set against a softly lit background of trees and greenery.
The Netherlands., Oegstgeest – June 2026

LAPC #403 focuses on photography tools: perspective, depth and scale. Roses in the warm after sunrise light.

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The End of Allium

Close-up of a round flower head with multiple thin stems and small buds, photographed in black and white.
The Netherlands, Oegstgeest – June 2026

LAPC #403 focuses on photography tools: perspective, depth and scale. Normally it is better to cut the flower off after it has died, to keep the food in the bulb for next year. But an Allium turns into something quite spectacular.

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Allium Times

A close-up of a pink flower surrounded by lush greenery and soft blurred background, showcasing nature's beauty.
The Netherlands, Oegstgeest – May 2026

LAPC #403 focuses on photography tools: perspective, depth and scale. Sometimes framing helps to tell a story.

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Alone

A close-up of a round purple flower with thin petals, growing on a green stem against a stone surface.
The Netherlands, Oegstgeest – May 2026

LAPC #403 focuses on photography tools: perspective, depth and scale. A ‘iPhone long shot’ of an Allium.

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Greens leaves

A field of tall, golden grass illuminated by soft sunlight against a dark background.
The Netherlands, Oegstgeest – May 2026

LAPC #403 focuses on photography tools: perspective, depth and scale. Here a little detail on a sunny morning. The sunny backlight in the undergrowth.

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Sun Screen

A dramatic sky filled with dark clouds and a bright opening revealing the sun, creating a contrast between light and shadows.
A cloudy sky with the sun peeking through, creating a halo effect around it.
A dramatic, monochromatic image of a cloudy sky with varying cloud formations and light peeking through.
A black and white image of a cloudy sky with light peeking through, creating a dramatic atmosphere.
Dramatic black and white image of a cloudy sky with varying cloud formations and light peeking through.
Black and white image of a cloudy sky with a visible sun behind the clouds, featuring a textured, dot-pattern overlay.
The Netherlands, Oegstgeest – June 2026

The sky is an amazing object. It is always there, but we only pay attention to it a few times a day. When there are rain clouds, if it is blue, if the sun comes up, or goes down. And yet, living in a country with a low horizon, it is part of our life. At times a little message comes in making me pay attention. And do something simple, playful with the sky, the clouds and the sun. I admit, mostly near sunset time. Here six photos of the sky taken through a sun screen of a roof window. I do hope you enjoy them.

Lens Artists Photo Challenge #402 is a return to the first ever LAPC: wonder. I added a ‘sky’ archive. It is just an indicator of the role the sky has in my photos, 700 plus photos, so that is a long browse :-). You are warned.

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Bleu

A close-up view of a cluster of blue daisies with green stems and buds, set against a blurred background.
The Netherlands, Oegstgeest – May 2026

LAPC #399 ís ‘stuck in a place’. Egidio offers a way to create motivation or inspiration to go out and about. This method is in my words ‘open up to what is right under your nose’. For me the garden is always a source of inspiration.

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Fleurs

Black and white photo of a cluster of daisies surrounded by green foliage, featuring blooming flowers and buds.
The Netherlands, Oegstgeest – May 2026

LAPC #399 ís ‘stuck in a place’. Egidio offers a way to create motivation or inspiration to go out and about. This method is in my words ‘open up to what is right under your nose’. For me the garden is always a source of inspiration.

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Mono Water Drips

Close-up of wet leaves with droplets in black and white.
Close-up of large green leaves with droplets of water on them, in black and white.
The Netherlands, Oegstgeest – May 2026

LAPC #399 ís ‘stuck in a place’. Egidio offers a way to create motivation or inspiration to go out and about. This method is in my words ‘open up to what is right under your nose’. For me the garden is always a source of inspiration, especially when it has rained and the sunlight creats little diamonds on leaves. In this case Hosta and water drops.

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Water Drops on a Bed of Green

Close-up of green leaf surface covered in water droplets, showcasing a pattern of shiny beads of water reflecting light.
Close-up of a green leaf covered in water droplets, showcasing the texture and curvature of the leaf.
The Netherlands, Oegstgeest – May 2026

LAPC #399 ís ‘stuck in a place’. Egidio offers a way to create motivation or inspiration to go out and about. This method is in my words ‘open up to what is right under your nose’. For me the garden is always a source of inspiration, especially when it has rained and the sunlight creats little diamonds on leaves. In this case, the same Hosta and water drops in color.

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