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A tranquil pond surrounded by lush greenery and colorful flowering bushes, with a small wooden dock at the water's edge, reflecting the vibrant colors in the calm water.

The Netherlands, Apeldoorn – May 2026

The park of palace Het Loo.

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

Lions

A tranquil lake surrounded by lush green trees, featuring two lion statues on stone pedestals at the foreground, reflecting clouds and foliage in the water.
The Netherlands, Apeldoorn – May 2026

The pond in the park of palace Het Loo.

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

Frontal

A brick building facade featuring large windows with red shutters, a black door in the center, and two ornate lanterns on either side.
The Netherlands, Apeldoorn – May 2026

Lens Artists Photo Challenge #402 is a return to the first ever LAPC: wonder. In this world there is plenty to wonder about. Like how they build something as beautiful as this, brought back to its original state in the nineties of last century, was created. It is part of a big palace, palace Het Loo.

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

On The Shore

A serene lakeside view featuring a tree, ducks, and colorful flowers in the background, under bright blue skies.
The Netherlands, Apeldoorn – May 2026

Lens Artists Photo Challenge #402 is a return to the first ever LAPC: wonder. In this world there is plenty to wonder about. Sometimes it only takes a step outside of a pattern. Think of the way we are used to look at the world. In a photo you can use the light and darkness to frame a story of a very familiar subject.

The pond in the park of palace Het Loo.

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

Downside Up

Reflection of clouds and trees on water, creating a serene and abstract visual effect.
The Netherlands, Apeldoorn – May 2026

Lens Artists Photo Challenge #402 is a return to the first ever LAPC: wonder. In this world there is plenty to wonder about. Sometimes it only takes a step outside of a pattern. Think of the way we are used to look at the world. Just because we stand straight up most of the time (and the advantage is that you can take the photo the ‘right’ way up and just turn it while you edit it).

The pond in the park of palace Het Loo.

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

Red Road

A brick pathway lined with trees under a partly cloudy sky, leading towards two people walking in the distance.
The Netherlands, Apeldoorn – May 2026

The park of palace Het Loo.

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

Lake View

A serene pond surrounded by lush green trees, reflecting the vibrant foliage and blue sky, with two people seated on a small island by the water's edge.
A serene park scene featuring a reflective lake surrounded by lush greenery, with two lion statues positioned at the water's edge.
The Netherlands, Apeldoorn – May 2026

The lower part of the pond in the park of palace Het Loo.

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

Nobody is an island except an island

A serene view of a pond surrounded by lush greenery and blooming flowers, under a partly cloudy sky.
The Netherlands, Apeldoorn – May 2026

A pirate island in the middle of the pond in the park of palace Het Loo.

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

Green

A serene landscape featuring lush green trees surrounding a calm pond, reflecting the trees and sky.
The Netherlands, Apeldoorn – May 2026

The best of Spring: young green on trees, in such a vibrant color in the park of palace Het Loo.

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

Up where we be long

A serene forest scene featuring tall trees with lush green leaves flanking a winding gravel path.

The Netherlands, Apeldoorn – May 2026

The park of palace Het Loo.

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

Boathouse

A serene blue wooden boathouse surrounded by lush greenery and a flowering bush, reflecting in a calm pond.
The Netherlands, Apeldoorn – May 2026

A boathouse in the park of palace Het Loo.

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

Getting There

A tree-lined path leading to a building in the distance, framed by vibrant green leaves and a blue sky.
The Netherlands, Apeldoorn – May 2026
A historic building with a large facade, featuring multiple windows and a Dutch flag flying atop. The surrounding area includes a cobblestone pathway and decorative lamp posts, and the sky is filled with clouds.
The Netherlands, Apeldoorn – May 2026

The front of palace Het Loo.This week’s LAPC #401 is ‘Focus on the subject (#121 revisited).

If you are interested what posts I entered for LAPC #121, you can find them following this link.

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

Over The Lake

A wooden dock leading out over a calm lake surrounded by vibrant green trees and blooming flowers, with a bright blue sky and fluffy white clouds.
A serene pond surrounded by lush greenery and blooming trees under a bright blue sky with fluffy white clouds.
A scenic view of a calm lake framed by a decorative metal arch, with lush greenery and colorful flowers along the banks, under a partly cloudy sky.
A serene lake surrounded by lush greenery, featuring a white gazebo-like structure by the water and two people near a wooden dock.
The Netherlands, Apeldoorn – May 2026

The pond in the park of palace Het Loo.

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

Carp(e Diem)

Two fish swimming beneath the surface of murky green water, with swirling reflections visible on the water's surface.
The Netherlands, Apeldoorn – May 2026

The pond in the park of palace Het Loo is filled with carps.

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

Bench Sitters

Serene park scene featuring a calm pond surrounded by lush green trees and colorful flowering shrubs, with a person sitting on a bench by the water's edge.
A serene park scene featuring lush green trees reflected in a calm lake, with two distant figures seated on the shore.
The Netherlands, Apeldoorn – May 2026

A pond in the park of palace Het Loo.

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

Stand Still

A bronze statue of a historical figure standing on a pedestal, surrounded by vibrant green trees and flowering plants.
A black and white photograph of a statue depicting a standing figure in historical attire, set against a backdrop of dense foliage.
The Netherlands, Apeldoorn – May 2026

Colour and monochrome version of a statue in the park of palace Het Loo.

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

Bench

A tranquil park scene featuring a black bench in the foreground, a statue behind the bench surrounded by lush greenery and flowering bushes.
The Netherlands, Apeldoorn – May 2026

Bench and statue in the park of palace Het Loo.

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

Two of Us

Two ducks swimming gracefully in calm water, creating ripples on the surface.
The Netherlands, Apeldoorn – May 2026

Two geese in the park of palace Het Loo.

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

Three Geese

Three geese standing by the water's edge, with greenery in the foreground and a serene pond in the background.
The Netherlands, Apeldoorn – May 2026

LAPC #400 (congratulations) is ‘ rule of three’. Three geese in the park of palace Het Loo.

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