What's (in) the Picture?

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Snowman

The Netherlands, Oegstgeest – November 2020

We are getting close to Christmas. A feast of hope and light. In times like we live in now it is even more important to celebrate the unbearable lightness of being.

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Cow

Germany, Aachen – November 2016

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

Meeting a cow in the main street can be a surprise. During Covid pandemic the cow might be the only object in the street.

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

Going in circles

Belgium, Ardennes – April 1977

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

A long time ago, somewhere in the Ardennes on a cold April day. Going round in circles. Learning how to use black and white and shoot a decent photo.

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 scanned from negative and tweaked using Snapseed and Marksta. Click the picture for a larger version.

L’Aber Wrac’h

France, L’aber Wrac’h – August 1981

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

The coast of Finistère in Summer is breath taking. This was then, but it still is amazing.

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 Plusx, scanned from negative and tweaked using Snapseed and Marksta. Click the picture for a larger 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.

Birds

The Netherlands, Achterhoek – October 1990

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

In times of covid things change, some in small ways, some in quite ‘big’ ways. The world is not getting smaller but seems smaller. Going away for a long weekend is more like a logistical planned event than a spontaneous ‘let’s get away’. And even the way I take photo’s is changed. I see less that catches my eye, all is so familiar close by. So I went way back till way then, October 1990, a long weekend with old school mates. The mates are still there, on Whatsapp. But the feeling of this image is different. A swarm of birds against a sunset. Being free, to wander, to roam. Patience my dear heart.

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

Autumn Rays

The Netherlands, Oegstgeest – November 2020

The theme for Lens-artists Weekly Photo Challenge #123 is ‘Found in the Neighbourhood’.

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Willows

The Netherlands, Rijnsburg – October 2020

The theme for Lens-artists Weekly Photo Challenge #123 is ‘Found in the Neighbourhood’.

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Autumn

The Netherlands, Oegstgeest – November 2020

The theme for Lens-artists Weekly Photo Challenge #123 is ‘Found in the Neighbourhood’.

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Ferry

The Netherlands, De Cocksdorp – January 2019

The theme for Lens-artists Weekly Photo Challenge #122 is ‘The sun will come out tomorrow’. And the sky is simply amazing for Weekend Sky #7.

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Kite

The Netherlands, Scheveningen – July 2004

The theme for Lens-artists Weekly Photo Challenge #122 is ‘The sun will come out tomorrow’.

Archive Scheveningen

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Grey Autumn

The Netherlands, Oegstgeest – November 2020

The theme for Lens-artists Weekly Photo Challenge #122 is ‘The sun will come out tomorrow’.

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There is always the sun

The Netherlands, Rijnsburg – October 2020

The theme for Lens-artists Weekly Photo Challenge #122 is ‘The sun will come out tomorrow’.

The sun is always there, even when you do not see it. On this day it was out sparkling over the canal, high lighting a beautiful sky.

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Bike Lane

The Netherlands, Gortel – August 2020

The theme for Lens-artists Weekly Photo Challenge #120 is ‘what a treat’.

Coming back to an area I visited a long time ago in my youth, brings back memories about the past. The beauty of nature is sometimes overwhelming, even when it rains.

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Hosta

The Netherlands, Oegstgeest – October 2020

The theme for Lens-artists Weekly Photo Challenge #120 is ‘what a treat’.

The garden is a special place during each season. It offers a cycle of life yearly; each phase with its own beauty and uniqueness.

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Fly Over

The Netherlands, Haarlem – September 2020

Another one for Weekly Sky Challenge #2. Everywhere in my flat home country the horizon is low, so we see skies all the time. Skies over The Netherlands.

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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).

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The Two of Us

The Netherlands, Nunspeet – August 2020

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

A walk over a field of heather in the Zandenbos near Nunspeet.

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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.

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Passing By

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 second impression.

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Birch

The Netherlands, Vierhouten – August 2020

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

A walk over a field of heather near Vierhouten.

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Tree Line

The Netherlands, Nieuw-Vennep A44 – August 2020

The theme for Lens-artists Weekly Photo Challenge #116 is ‘symmetry’.

Again on the road, a view over the fields obscured by rain.

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Bridge

The Netherlands, Oegstgeest – September 2020

The theme for Lens-artists Weekly Photo Challenge #116 is ‘symmetry’.

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Memories

The Netherlands, Emst – August 2020

The theme for Lens-artists Weekly Photo Challenge #116 is ‘symmetry’.

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Church Wall

The Netherlands, Nunspeet – August 2020

The theme for Lens-artists Weekly Photo Challenge #116 is ‘symmetry’.

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Rainy Symmetry

The Netherlands, Nieuw-Vennep A44 – August 2020

The theme for Lens-artists Weekly Photo Challenge #116 is ‘symmetry’.

Again on the road, a view over the fields obscured by rain.

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Just passing by: Schiphol Amsterdam Airport

The Netherlands, Amsterdam – September 2020
The Netherlands, Amsterdam – September 2020
The Netherlands, Amsterdam – September 2020
The Netherlands, Amsterdam – September 2020

The theme for Lens-artists Weekly Photo Challenge #115 is ‘Inspiration’.

One of my favorite activities while being on the road in the passenger seat, is snapping photos. Here a drive by of Schiphol Amsterdam Airport.

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Church and Cows

The Netherlands, Rijnsaterwoude – September 2020

The theme for Lens-artists Weekly Photo Challenge #115 is ‘Inspiration’.

The Dutch landscape is a continuous source of inspiration. Sometimes in a wide view, sometimes in a close up to pick up some details. A church on a dyke, cows in the polder.

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Inspiration

The Netherlands, Oegstgeest – September 2020

The theme for Lens-artists Weekly Photo Challenge #115 is ‘Inspiration’.

The canal that runs through my village is always an inspiration. Each season has its new perspective. The image is a bit shaky, using the zoom on the iPhone.

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Vercors 1990

France, Vercors – August 1990

The theme for Lens-artists Weekly Photo Challenge #115 is ‘Inspiration’.

Coming from a land that is flat as a pancake, mountains and hills are a source of inspiration, reflection and sport. Climbing a mountain by bicycle is a wonderful experience, offering lots of insights about who and what you are. This one was shot with Pentax Mju on Fuji Film.

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.

Heather

The Netherlands, Gortel – August 2020
The Netherlands, Gortel – August 2020

The theme for Lens-artists Weekly Photo Challenge #115 is ‘Inspiration’.

Seeing something big, like a big field of heather, is always a prompt to be inspired. Even when it rains.

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Cantal France 1993

France, Cantal – August 1993

The theme for Lens-artists Weekly Photo Challenge #115 is ‘Inspiration’.

An old travel photo from 1993 in France. The Cantal is a beautiful area with no longer active volcanoes. Landscapes inspire me. This one was amazing.

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

On Golden Pond

The Netherlands, Oegstgeest – September 2020

The theme for Lens-artists Weekly Photo Challenge #114 is ‘Negative Space’.

I am not sure if this photo is about ‘negative space’. But it shows a way of looking at ‘space’ for sure.

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Reflections

The Netherlans, Oegstgeest – September 2020

The theme for Lens-artists Weekly Photo Challenge #114 is ‘Negative Space’.

I am not sure if this photo is about ‘negative space’. But it shows a way of looking at ‘space’ for sure.

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Sunset

The Netherlands, Oegstgeest – September 2020

The theme for Lens-artists Weekly Photo Challenge #114 is ‘Negative Space’.

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Bridge 2: the other side

The Netherlands, A1/A6 – August 2020

The theme for Lens-artists Weekly Photo Challenge #114 is ‘Negative Space’.

The bridge from the other side, see photo yesterday.

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Church

The Netherlands, Nunspeet – August 2020

The theme for Lens-artists Weekly Photo Challenge #113 is ‘A labor of love’.

Regardless one’s opinion about religion: faith is a labor of love.

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Last of Lavender

The Netherlands, Oegstgeest – August 2020

The theme for Lens-artists Weekly Photo Challenge #113 is ‘A labor of love’.

The garden is a haven and a wonderful example of a labor of love.

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Labor of love

The Netherlands, Nunspeet – August 2020

The theme for Lens-artists Weekly Photo Challenge #113 is ‘A labor of love’.

The theme is meant to honor Labor Day in the United States of America. But I decided to give my own twist to the theme, and add parenthood to the label ‘labor’.

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Clouds 2

The Netherlands, Oegstgeest – August 2020

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

This was a dark, big tangled sky that brought a lot of rain.

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Clouds

The Netherlands, Oegstgeest – August 2020

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

This was a dark, big tangled sky that brought a lot of rain.

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Corridor

The Netherlands, Nunspeet – August 2020

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

Paula of Lost in Translation has been hosting a monthly challenge on her site: pick a word and post a photo that describes or portrays or symbolizes or associates with that word or words. Since Paula was away for a while, AC used this theme to bring it back to life. And what happens? Paula announced she will restart hosting the challenge. It can not be a coincidence.

This photo is a corridor of a beautiful, comfortable and welcoming hotel in Nunspeet in The Netherlands, Dorpsherberg De Roskam. It is a wonderful place to explore De Veluwe by foot or (electric) bicycle. We had a short stay over to pick up old youth memories and enjoy the flowering heather. It is a busy but not too crowded place, not exuberant but functional and practical. With a staff that is friendly, welcoming and always near when needed. If you are able to visit, I recommend you do so. This small business initiative deserves to grow.

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Hebe

The Netherlands, Oegstgeest – August 2020

The theme for Lens-artists Weekly Photo Challenge #111 is ‘Everyday Objects’.

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Rain

The Netherlands, Oegstgeest – August 2020

The theme for Lens-artists Weekly Photo Challenge #111 is ‘Everyday Objects’.

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Bee

The Netherlands, Oegstgeest – August 2020

The theme for Lens-artists Weekly Photo Challenge #111 is ‘Everyday Objects’.

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Emirates

The Netherlands, Oegstgeest – August 2020

The theme for Lens-artists Weekly Photo Challenge #111 is ‘Everyday Objects’.

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