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La Défense (Blocs)

France, Paris – January 1989

The theme for this week Lens-artists challenge #157 is ‘getting away’.

La Défense is a big, modern office area in Paris. I remember my teacher for French saying she did not like it at all, too modern, on the old axe of the Champs Elysées and Louvre. Years later I was curious about the area and went there on a long weekend trip, hoping for some nice images. Feeling small between the buildings of big companies, rising high up over the skyline of Paris. An alienating place, where human size did not seem to matter.

About the B4 retouch series:
I browsed my archive for pictures to publish. Some of them are partly retouched but most do have scratches, dust and stains.

Shot with Nikon F301 on Kodak TriX, scanned from film and edited using Snapseed and Marksta. Click the picture for a bigger version

Wall

The Netherlands, Oegstgeest – June 2021

Shot with Nikon D500, edited using Snapseed and Marksta. Click the picture for a bigger version

My Hometown

The Netherlands, Oegstgeest – January 1979

Winter 1979, an old former farmhouse ‘Ora et Labora’.

The B4 retouch series
I browsed my archive for pictures to publish. All of them are not completely retouched yet. Scratches, dust and stains are not removed.

The  picture was originally shot with Pentax K1000 on Kodak TriX, scanned from negative and tweaked using Snapseed and Marksta. Click the picture for a larger version.

Building Blocks

The Netherlands, Rotterdam – January 2018

Shot with Nikon D500, edited using Snapseed and Marksta. Click the picture for a bigger version

Repost: The Full Moon Inn

England, Morton – December 2017

This year’s last Lens-Artists Challenge (#128) is ‘And here comes the holiday season………..’

The Full Moon Inn in Morton near Southwell. In normal times the pub to celebrate Christmas with friends. See you next year.

Shot with iPhone 6s plus using Huemore edited using Snapseed and Marksta Click the picture for a larger version

High and Warm

The Netherlands, Rotterdam – February 2016

shot with iPhone 6s plus using Hueless,  edited using Snapseed and Marksta, click the picture for a larger version

Window 2

Germany, Monschau – November 2016

The theme for Weekly Lens Artists 125 is ‘you can pick it’.

A view from the ‘red house’ in Monschau. Yesterday I posted the colored version of this photo. Like earlier this week I like to know if you prefer the color or the mono version. Leave your comments with your choice! After all: this week it is your pick.

Shot with Nikon D500, edited using Snapseed and Marksta. Click the picture for a bigger version

Window

Germany, Monschau – November 2016

The theme for Weekly Lens Artists 125 is ‘you can pick it’.

A view from the ‘red house’ in Monschau.

Shot with Nikon D500, edited using Snapseed and Marksta. Click the picture for a bigger version

Paris Then December 1981

France, Paris – December 1981

The theme of Lens-Artists #124 is ‘Now and then’.

Paris in December 1981. A view from the hill of Sacré Coeur into the city at the end of the Winter afternoon just before sunset. A shot on Kodak Color II brought back to monochrome. Camera unknown.

About the B4 retouch series:
I browsed my archive for pictures to publish. Some of them are partly retouched but most do have scratches, dust and stains.

Originally shot on Kodak color II, scanned from negative and tweaked using Snapseed and Marksta. Click the picture for a larger version.

Power

The Netherlands, Rotterdam – October 2020

The theme for Lens-artists Weekly Photo Challenge #118 is ‘Communication’.

Architecture can be used to communicate wealth or power. An example in the history of The Netherlands are the canal houses in Amsterdam. A more modern ‘show off’ of wealth is the ING House on the A10 in Amsterdam. A rather small Head Office on a very expensive piece of land. And building high risings is another example where (not only) Dutch cities build literally their image and show off economic power. This is Delftse Poort, til 2009 the highest building in The Netherlands. The five highest buildings in The Netherlands are all in Rotterdam (this is the ranking).

Shot with iPhone 11 Pro Max edited using Snapseed and Marksta. Click the picture for a larger version

About Rooftops

The Netherlands, Rotterdam – October 2020

The theme for Lens-artists Weekly Photo Challenge #117 is ‘A photo Walk’.

Last week I had to kill some time in Rotterdam near the Central Station.
Just behind the roof of Central Station is Delftse Poort. Until 2009 the highest building in The Netherlands. The five highest buildings in The Netherlands are all in Rotterdam.

Shot with iPhone 11 Pro Max edited using Snapseed and Marksta. Click the picture for a larger version

On the Corner

The Netherlands, Rotterdam – October 2020

The theme for Lens-artists Weekly Photo Challenge #117 is ‘A photo Walk’.

Last week I had to kill some time in Rotterdam near the Central Station. It was the first time I saw it close. A fourth impression.

Shot with iPhone 11 Pro Max edited using Snapseed and Marksta. Click the picture for a larger version

Into the Tunnel

The Netherlands, Rotterdam – October 2020

The theme for Lens-artists Weekly Photo Challenge #117 is ‘A photo Walk’.

Last week I had to kill some time in Rotterdam near the Central Station. It was the first time I saw it close. A third impression.

Shot with iPhone 11 Pro Max edited using Snapseed and Marksta. Click the picture for a larger version

Paris 1989

France, Paris – February 1989

The theme for Lens-artists Weekly Photo Challenge #112 is ‘Pick a Word… ’.

In 1989 the Notre Dame de Paris was dominating the view of the Isle de France. Let us hope that after the fire she will come back untangled in its old splendor, resting comfortable between the two arms of the Seine.

About the B4 retouch series:
I browsed my archive for pictures to publish. Some of them are partly retouched but most do have scratches, dust and stains.

Shot with Nikon F90 on Kodak TriX, scanned from film and edited using Snapseed and Marksta. Click the picture for a bigger version

Retro Architecture

The Netherlands, Rijnsburg – May 2020

The theme for the weekly Lens-Artists Photo Challenge #98 is ‘delicate colours’.

Shot with iPhone 11 Pro Max edited using Snapseed and Marksta Click the picture for a larger version

 

 

Reflection

The Netherlands, Oegstgeest – April 2020

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Ode To Strawinksy

France, Paris – January 1989

 Strawinksy Fountain at Beaubourg.

The theme for the weekly Lens-Artists Photo Challenge #89 is ‘river’.

About the B4 retouch series:
I browsed my archive for pictures to publish. Some of them are partly retouched but most do have scratches, dust and stains.

For more information on how to join the Weekly Lens-Artists Photo Challenges, click here for details.

Originally shot with Nikon F301 on Kodak TriX, scanned from negative and tweaked using Snapseed and Marksta. Click the picture for a larger version.

Louvre

France, Paris – January 1989

Paris, Louvre.

About the B4 retouch series:
I browsed my archive for pictures to publish. Some of them are partly retouched but most do have scratches, dust and stains.

For more information on how to join the Weekly Lens-Artists Photo Challenges, click here for details.

Originally shot with Nikon F301 on Kodak TriX, scanned from negative and tweaked using Snapseed and Marksta. Click the picture for a larger version.

Paris

France, Paris – January 1989

Paris La Défense.

About the B4 retouch series:
I browsed my archive for pictures to publish. Some of them are partly retouched but most do have scratches, dust and stains.

For more information on how to join the Weekly Lens-Artists Photo Challenges, click here for details.

Originally shot with Nikon F301 on Kodak TriX, scanned from negative and tweaked using Snapseed and Marksta. Click the picture for a larger version.

 

Hub

The Netherlands, Den Haag – March 2020

The theme for the weekly Lens-Artists Photo Challenge #88 is ‘chaos’.

Central Station Den Haag on a rainy grey day.

Shot with iPhoneX edited using Snapseed and Marksta. Click the picture for a larger version

Square

South Africa, Cape Town – November 2010

The theme for the weekly Lens-Artists Photo Challenge #87 is ‘reflections’.

The business district of Cape Town.

shot with Nikon D70, edited using Snapseed and Marksta.  Click the picture for a larger version

Cape Town

South Africa, Cape Town – November 2010

The theme for the weekly Lens-Artists Photo Challenge #87 is ‘reflections’.

A view from Table Mountain.

shot with Nikon D70, edited using Snapseed and Marksta.  Click the picture for a larger version.

French Bubble

France, Paris – January 1989

The theme for the weekly Lens-Artists Photo Challenge #87 is ‘reflections’.

Paris La Défense.

About the B4 retouch series:
I browsed my archive for pictures to publish. Some of them are partly retouched but most do have scratches, dust and stains.

For more information on how to join the Weekly Lens-Artists Photo Challenges, click here for details.

Originally shot with Nikon F301 on Kodak TriX, scanned from negative and tweaked using Snapseed and Marksta. Click the picture for a larger version.

Hold The Line

The Netherlands, Den Haag – March 2020

Shot with iPhoneX edited using Snapseed and Marksta. Click the picture for a larger version

Robben Island

South Africa, Cape Town – November 2010

The theme for the weekly Lens-Artists Photo Challenge #87 is ‘reflections’.

Robben Island, former penitentiary, infamous for Apartheid prisoners, among them Nelson Mandela.
Now a place of reflection.

shot with Nikon D70, edited using Snapseed and Marksta.  Click the picture for a larger version.

Reflections

France, Paris – January 1989

The theme for the weekly Lens-Artists Photo Challenge #87 is ‘reflections’.

Paris La Défense.

About the B4 retouch series:
I browsed my archive for pictures to publish. Some of them are partly retouched but most do have scratches, dust and stains.

For more information on how to join the Weekly Lens-Artists Photo Challenges, click here for details.

Originally shot with Nikon F301 on Kodak TriX, scanned from negative and tweaked using Snapseed and Marksta. Click the picture for a larger version.

Colorful View

The Netherlands, Leiden – February 2020

The theme for the weekly Lens-Artists Photo Challenge #85 is ‘a change of perspective’

Shot with iPhoneX edited using Snapseed and Marksta Click the picture for a larger version

View

The Netherlands, Leiden – February 2020

The theme for the weekly Lens-Artists Photo Challenge #85 is ‘a change of perspective’

Shot with iPhoneX edited using Snapseed and Marksta Click the picture for a larger version

Mill

 

The Netherlands, Den Haag – February 2020

Shot with iPhoneX edited using Snapseed and Marksta Click the picture for a larger version

Sundown Skyline

The Netherlands, Den Haag – February 2020

The theme for the weekly Lens-Artists Photo Challenge #85 is ‘treasure hunt’

Shot with iPhoneX edited using Snapseed and Marksta Click the picture for a larger version

Sign

Malta, Valletta – November 2010

 

The theme for the weekly Lens-Artists Photo Challenge #85 is ‘treasure hunt’
This note was pinned on one of the doors of the co-cathedral in Valletta Malta.
Especially the addition of narrow heels makes it even more interesting to read.\

If you want to join or participate in the weekly Lens-Artists Photo Challenges just follow the link above.

Shot with Nikon D7000, edited using Snapseed and Marksta. Click the picture for a bigger version

Among Peers of Piers

Malta, Valletta – November 2010

 

A peer of the harbour of Valletta, capital of Malta.

Shot with Nikon D7000, edited using Snapseed and Marksta. Click the picture for a bigger version

Monschau

Germany, Monschau – November 2016

The theme for the weekly Lens-Artists Photo Challenge #83 is ‘future’

When you look at the past you can see the future in Monschau

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Shot with Nikon D500, edited using Snapseed and Marksta. Click the picture for a bigger version

Aachen Mirror

Germany, Aachen – November 2016

The theme for the weekly Lens-Artists Photo Challenge #83 is ‘future’

The past reflected in the future.

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Shot with Nikon D500, edited using Snapseed and Marksta. Click the picture for a bigger version

Camera Hanging Out

England, Southwell – December 2019

This one is for Dutch goes the photo’s weekly photo ‘rest’ theme.

Southwell is a little town near Nottingham. After a car crashed into a shop with the intention to rob it, a camera was installed.
Hopefully it creates some rest and a safer feeling.

shot with iPhone X,  edited using Snapseed and Marksta, click the picture for a larger version

Valletta

Malta, Valetta – September 2010

The theme for the weekly Lens-Artists Photo Challenge #82 is ‘capital’

A view from the harbour of Valletta, capital of Malta.If you glimpse you can imagine you are back in time.

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Shot with Nikon D7000, edited using Snapseed and Marksta. Click the picture for a bigger version

Amsterdam

The Netherlands, Amsterdam – September 2011

The theme for the weekly Lens-Artists Photo Challenge #82 is ‘capital’

Typical Amsterdam: canals lined with trees, bridges and bicycles.

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Shot with Nikon D7000, edited using Snapseed and Marksta. Click the picture for a bigger version

Valletta

Malta, Valetta – September 2010

 

The theme for the weekly Lens-Artists Photo Challenge #82 is ‘capital’

A procession in Valletta, capital of Malta.

If you want to join or participate in the weekly Lens-Artists Photo Challenges just follow the link above.

Shot with Nikon D7000, edited using Snapseed and Marksta. Click the picture for a bigger version

Valletta, coming round the corner

Malta, Valetta – September 2010

The theme for the weekly Lens-Artists Photo Challenge #82 is ‘capital’

A procession coming round the corner in Valetta, capital of Malta.

If you want to join or participate in the weekly Lens-Artists Photo Challenges just follow the link above.

Shot with Nikon D7000, edited using Snapseed and Marksta. Click the picture for a bigger version

Amsterdam – Capital

The Netherlands, Amsterdam – September 2011

The theme for the weekly Lens-Artists Photo Challenge #82 is ‘capital’

This is a well know bridge in Amsterdam, the capital of The Netherlands, over the Amstel: the Magere Brug.

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Shot with Nikon D7000, edited using Snapseed and Marksta. Click the picture for a bigger version

 

Red Geraniums

The Netherlands, Delft – June 2018

The theme for the weekly Lens-Artists Photo Challenge #81 is ‘find something red’

A house on a canal at Delft.

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Shot with Nikon D500, edited using Snapseed and Marksta. Click the picture for a bigger version

Red Wedding

 

The Netherlands, Delft -June 2018

The theme for the weekly Lens-Artists Photo Challenge #81 is ‘find something red’

A wedding at Delft.

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Shot with Nikon D500, edited using Snapseed and Marksta. Click the picture for a bigger version

Trees: Hill Of Slane

Ireland, Slane – October 2008

This one is for Dutch Goes the Photo Tuesday weekly theme ‘trees’.

Hill of Slane in Ireland.

shot with Nikon D70, edited using Snapseed and Marksta.  Click the picture for a larger version.

Bridge

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The Netherlands, Oegstgeest – December 2019

The theme for the weekly Lens-Artists Photo Challenge #80  is ‘leading lines’

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Shot with iPhoneX edited using Snapseed and Marksta Click the picture for a larger version

History Window

England, Chester – September 1980

The theme for the weekly Lens-Artists Photo Challenge #79  is ‘a window with a view’

Chester Cathedral, a window in the Cloisters.

If you want to join or participate in the weekly Lens-Artists Photo Challenges just follow the link above.

About the B4 retouch series:
I browsed my archive for pictures to publish. Some of them are partly retouched but most do have scratches, dust and stains.

The  picture was are originally shot with a Pentax K1000 on Ilford FP4, scanned from negative and tweaked using Snapseed and Marksta. Click the picture for a larger version.

 

Window in Wimbledon

England, London – September 1980

The theme for the weekly Lens-Artists Photo Challenge #79  is ‘a window with a view’

A view from the kitchen to the back garden at Wimbledon.

If you want to join or participate in the weekly Lens-Artists Photo Challenges just follow the link above.

About the B4 retouch series:
I browsed my archive for pictures to publish. Some of them are partly retouched but most do have scratches, dust and stains.

The  picture was are originally shot with a Pentax K1000 on Ilford FP4, scanned from negative and tweaked using Snapseed and Marksta. Click the picture for a larger version.

Watch the Bird

Ireland, Slane – October 2008

The theme for the weekly Lens-Artists Photo Challenge #79  is ‘a window with a view’

If you want to join or participate in the weekly Lens-Artists Photo Challenges just follow the link above,

Slane Hill in Ireland. The ruins of an old monastery.

shot with Nikon D70, edited using Snapseed and Marksta.  Click the picture for a larger version.

Strandhill

Ireland, Strandhill – October 2008

This one is for Dutch goes the photo’s ‘portal’ theme.

Strandhill in Sligo is a small town, looking out over the Atlantic Ocean to the West. Rising over it is Knocknarea with Queen Maeve.

shot with Nikon D70, edited using Snapseed and Marksta.  Click the picture for a larger version.

Portal

Ireland, Slane  – October 2008

This one is for Dutch goes the photo’s ‘portal’ theme.

Slane Hill in Ireland. Close to Slane Castle castle that is famous among other historical facts, for being the recording site for U2’s The unforgettable fire’ in 1984.
Never judge an album by its cover, but part of the castle burned in 1991, but was restored in 2001. Slane Castle is also famous for its concerts and festivals; a lot of famous band and artists performed there.

Outside the village is The Hill of Slane with a small old ruined chapel, a ruined monastery and a graveyard, overlooking the landscape and the river Boyne.

shot with Nikon D70, edited using Snapseed and Marksta.  Click the picture for a larger version.

 

 

Spot on for Christmas

England, Southwell – December 2019

The theme for the weekly Lens-Artists Photo Challenge #78  is ‘spot’. Show a special spot in a shot is the brief.

Southwell is a little town near Nottingham. A perfect spot to be for Christmas

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shot with iPhone X,  edited using Snapseed and Marksta, click the picture for a larger version