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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.

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

The Land Down Under

Aerial view of a calm body of water with multiple wind turbines in the distance, illuminated by a soft golden and blue gradient sky.
The Netherlands, Noordwijk – July 2026

The coast of The Netherlands, showing the colour original of the monochrome of two days ago. The window of the plane gives layer of colors that I did not like at first. Not Australia but from up here it is down under.

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

London Gatwick

View of an airport terminal with a bridge connecting to airplanes, featuring several aircraft and ground service vehicles on the tarmac.
England, London Gatwick – July 2026

Early morning, before take off.

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

Le Plat Pays – The Netherlands

A black and white aerial view of a calm body of water with numerous wooden poles protruding from it, surrounded by a moody sky.
The Netherlands, Noordwijk – July 2026

The coast of The Netherlands, showing the Dutch version of Le Plat Pays (my flat country) from an incoming Easyjet flight from London Gatwick to Schiphol Amsterdam. Lots of windmills still.

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

Choose your pick 3

A rural landscape featuring a grassy field with a fence, leading to a wooded area with trees and a dirt path in the background.
A black and white landscape featuring a barren tree in a field, with a winding dirt path and a wooden fence in the foreground. Dense forest is visible in the background.
England, Rusper – July 2026

People who follow my photoblog (thank you!) know my love for monochrome. And sometimes it is a matter of taste what to choose: the original colour shot, or the monochrome version? That is if the original shot is not done in monochrome, I do that quite a lot on iPhone and Nikon Zf.

The question to you is: which one do you prefer, and why? Any comments are as always welcome.

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

Choose your pick 2

A winding dirt path leads through a grassy landscape, bordered by a fence. In the background, there are dense trees and a few large, bare trees, under a partly cloudy sky.
A black and white landscape photo featuring a winding dirt path alongside a rustic fence. In the background, there is a dense forest and a lone bare tree. The scene showcases a serene countryside setting under a partly cloudy sky.
England, Rusper – July 2026

People who follow my photoblog (thank you!) know my love for monochrome. And sometimes it is a matter of taste what to choose: the original colour shot, or the monochrome version? That is if the original shot is not done in monochrome, I do that quite a lot on iPhone and Nikon Zf.

The question to you is: which one do you prefer, and why? Any comments are as always welcome.

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

Choose your pick

A gravel road leading through a rural landscape, framed by wooden fences and dotted with clouds in the sky.
A gravel road leading through a green field under a bright blue sky with scattered clouds.
England, Rusper – July 2026

People who follow my photoblog (thank you!) know my love for monochrome. And sometimes it is a matter of taste what to choose: the original colour shot, or the monochrome version? That is if the original shot is not done in monochrome, I do that quite a lot on iPhone and Nikon Zf.

The question to you is: which one do you prefer, and why? Any comments are as always welcome.

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

Country Road

A gravel road leading through a grassy landscape under a blue sky with scattered clouds, bordered by a wooden fence.
England, Rusper – July 2026

Almost heaven, West-Sussex………….

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

Four

A serene pasture scene featuring four horses, two brown and one gray, grazing on lush green grass, surrounded by trees and a fence in the background.
England, Rusper – July 2026

Four mares, hopefully four new foals.

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

Skywalker

Two brown horses standing side by side next to a wooden fence in a grassy area.
England, Rusper – July 2026

Last year in May Skywalker was born with a hip problem. He recovered from that. Here he is a year and some months later.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

Alien Allium

The Netherlands, Oegstgeest – June 2026

Even after blooming the Allium flower stays remarkable.

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On Wings: Incoming Final Approach

An airplane flying low against a backdrop of cloudy skies and a horizon featuring a line of trees.
The Netherlands, Hoofddorp – May 2026

Incoming air traffic towards Schiphol Amsterdam. Flying over a former lake, the Haarlemmermeer.

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

Final Approach

An airplane flying through a cloudy sky, with gray clouds in the background.
The Netherlands, Hoofddorp – May 2026

Incoming air traffic towards Schiphol Amsterdam.

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

Watered Wood

Close-up of wooden planks with sunlight reflecting off the surface, showcasing a mix of dark and light tones.
The Netherlands, Oegstgeest – May 2026

The theme of LAPC #398 is ‘choose your color’. The brief is to present a photo with a dominant color. Despite being a big fan of monochrome, I do love colors. The fun of colors is their subjectivity; any color has fans and haters. The sense making of colors is as diverse as people are unique. And that’s good. We need colors and images in our life to tell our stories.

An abstract of the texture of garden furniture with a little pool of water.

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

Coast Crawler Trawler

A serene seascape featuring a small fishing boat in the foreground, with a large cargo ship in the distance and wind turbines visible on the horizon, under an overcast sky.
The Netherlands, Katwijk – May 2026

The theme of LAPC #398 is ‘choose your color’. The brief is to present a photo with a dominant color. Despite being a big fan of monochrome, I do love colors. The fun of colors is their subjectivity; any color has fans and haters. The sense making of colors is as diverse as people are unique. And that’s good. We need colors and images in our life to tell our stories.

So here you can choose between silver and grey. Or both :-).

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

Summer Approaching

Outdoor dining area with tables and chairs, featuring red umbrellas and blue sky in the background.
The Netherlands, Katwijk – May 2026

Summer is coming nearer, but the present temperatures are not matching that. But behind the glass, out of the wind, being on the beach is a pleasant stay.

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

Strand at the Beach

A flag flying on a pole against a blue sky with wispy clouds.
The Netherlands, Katwijk – May 2026

The theme of LAPC #398 is ‘choose your color’. The brief is to present a photo with a dominant color. Despite being a big fan of monochrome, I do love colors. The fun of colors is their subjectivity; any color has fans and haters. And sometimes the use or non use of colors stems from group think.

The sense making of colors is as diverse as people are unique. And that’s good. We need colors and images in our life to tell our stories. Today I stick with blue. Colors are context dependent, hence subjective. Blue is a lot of times associated with sorrow, pain, loss, or life experience. And it creates the most beautiful music.

I’m Mister Blue
I’m here to stay with you
and no matter what you do
when you’re lonely, I’ll be lonely too

René Klijn

While a deep blue sky might express power, focus and the absence of worries. Be any color you want.

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

Fly By

A flag waving against a clear blue sky, with a jet contrail crossing above.
The Netherlands, Katwijk – May 2026

The beach at Het Strand. A bit tongue in cheek: strand in Dutch means beach.

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

Grey Clouds, Bright Sea

A coastal view featuring a ship on calm waters, with wind turbines visible in the background under a cloudy sky.
The Netherlands, Katwijk – April 2026

Grey clouds over the sunset lit up sea.

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

Standing In The Shadows

A black and white image of a modern skyscraper viewed from a low angle, showcasing its towering height and unique architectural features, with shadows cast on the facade.
The Netherlands, Den Haag – April 2026

The Departement of Eduction, Science and Culture in Den Haag.

Of course the above is applicable to the private sector as well.

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

Last Garden Tulips of 2026

Two tulips in soft focus, one red-orange and the other pink, against a blurred background.
The Netherlands, Oegstgeest – April 2026
A cluster of pink and red tulips in full bloom surrounded by green leaves, set against a grey pavement background.
The Netherlands, Oegstgeest – April 2026

The last of tulip shots of the garden for this year.

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

The End Of King Day

Outdoor dining area with tables and chairs, featuring closed umbrellas; a flag and colorful bunting visible against a sunset sky with clouds.
The Netherlands, Katwijk – April 2026

The sunset of King’s Day in The Netherlands.

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

Who’s Afraid Of Pink

A vibrant field of pink tulips in neat rows under a clear blue sky.
The Netherlands, Warmond – May 2026

The last tulips on the field, some already beheaded, some still in bloom.

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

Behind The Lines

A vibrant field of pink tulips under a clear blue sky, with rows of flowers stretching into the distance.
The Netherlands, Warmond – May 2026

The last tulips on the field, some already beheaded, some still in bloom.

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

Magnolia

Close-up of vibrant pink magnolia flowers surrounded by green leaves against a blurred background.
The Netherlands, Oegstgeest – March 2026

Magnolia, it is not only about bulbflowers this Spring.  

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

Ticking Away The Moments

Tall modern office building with glass facade and a clear blue sky in the background.
The Netherlands, Den Haag – April 2026

The theme of this week’s LAPC (#398) is illustrate a quote with a picture. There are notorious opinions about the civil service, lots of them framed in jokes. This is the Departement of Eduction, Science and Culture in Den Haag. A bit tongue in cheek (I am one of that civil service), this came up in my mind:

‘Ticking away the moments that make up a dull day
Fritter and waste the hours in an offhand way‘

Pink Floyd, Time (The Dark Side of the Moon)

Of course the above is applicable to the private sector as well.

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And The Winner Is …….

A scenic landscape featuring vibrant pink tulip fields under a blue sky with wispy clouds, alongside a winding path and a small stream bordered by green grass.

The Netherlands, Voorhout – April 2026
A monochrome landscape featuring a winding canal bordered by grassy banks, under a cloudy sky. Fields stretch out in the background.

The Netherlands, Voorhout – April 2026

A major part of The Netherlands lies beneath sea level. Water, and the management of it in infrastructure as polders, dams and canals, is normal. We even not think of living under sea level. We feel safe. 
The flat landscape makes it interesting to look for lines that guide the eyes through the space. In a polder there are always canals that do the trick.

The question here is: which appeals most to your taste buds?

LAPC #395 looks back to LAPC #155 ‘On the water’. Water is not on our minds, but it is mindful to keep defending dry land against rising sea, rivers and soon (thanks to climate change with a bigger financial effort) rain. Meanwhile water is seen in most of the landscapes of The Netherlands.

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

Colored Lines

Workers tending to colorful flower fields with rows of yellow, purple, and red blooms in a rural setting, with houses in the background.
The Netherlands, Voorhout – April 2026

Colored lines in the fields, looking over the flowers into the distance.

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

Over to Orange

A scenic view of a field with tall grass and wildflowers in the foreground, under a blue sky with wispy clouds.
A scenic view of a rural landscape featuring a vibrant field of flowers, a clear blue sky, and a calm water body, with a path in the foreground.
A vibrant orange tulip field in bloom with a modern building in the background, under a blue sky with wispy clouds, reflecting in a calm waterway in the foreground.
The Netherlands, Voorhout – April 2026

We are heading to King’s Day on April 27. And the colour of the royal house is orange.

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

At the back

Close-up of white tulip flowers in black and white, with soft petals and blurred background.
A close-up image of pink tulips with soft, blended petals and green leaves, set against a blurred background.
A close-up black and white photograph of blooming tulips, showcasing their soft petals and elegant shapes.
The Netherlands, Oegstgeest – April 2026

It is not only flowers on fields around the villages, but every garden has its own share of bulbflowers popping out in the Spring. 

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

Tulips up Front

Close-up of a pink tulip with water droplets, surrounded by blurred pink tulips in the background.
A colorful cluster of pink and red tulips surrounded by green leaves, captured in bright natural light.
A cluster of pink and red tulips in full bloom, surrounded by green leaves, with a soft blurred background.
The Netherlands, Oegstgeest – April 2026

It is not only flowers on fields around the villages, but every garden has its own share of bulbflowers popping out in the Spring.

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

Deep Purple

A vibrant field of purple flowers with neatly arranged rows and a central path running through them.
The Netherlands, Voorhout – April 2026
A vibrant field of purple flowers under a blue sky, with a modern building in the background.
The Netherlands, Voorhout – April 2026

No smoke, but a small field of deep purple Hyacinths.

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

Lost Daffodils

A vibrant field of multicolored flowers, featuring rows of pink, blue, and purple blooms, arranged in stripes with green foliage.
The Netherlands, Voorhout – April 2026

From a distance it seems that the rows of bulbflowers are always perfectly consisting one color and one type of plant. However, there is always the odd one out if you look closer. Here are a few Daffodils mixed up with the Hyacinths.

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

Out in the fields

A picturesque landscape featuring rows of flowering plants in a field, with a clear blue sky and scattered clouds above. A small, shallow stream runs along the edge of the field, bordered by lush green grass.
The Netherlands, Voorhout – April 2026
A vibrant field of blooming tulips arranged in rows, featuring colors like pink, white, and purple under a clear blue sky, with a grassy area in the foreground.
The Netherlands, Voorhout – April 2026

Hyacinths spread color and fragrance on the fields at this time of year. Remember: these flowers are not destined to be sold, but are grown for the bulbs. In June you can order the bulbs in webshops, to have them light up your garden next Spring.

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

Dutch Flowerfield Landscape

Vibrant fields of pink and purple flowers with a blue sky and wispy clouds overhead, featuring a power line and a distant building.
A vibrant field of purple flowers in the foreground with a cyclist riding along a path, and a residential building in the background.
The Netherlands, Voorhout – April 2026

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Hyacinth Lines

A colorful field of spring flowers featuring rows of blue and pink blooms in alternating patterns.
The Netherlands, Voorhout – April 2026

Hyacinths spread color and fragrance on the fields at this time of year. Remember: these flowers are not the reason to grow them. The reason is in the ground: these bulbs will be harvested and then after the Summer exported to all over the world.

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

Capturing Spring Rain: Foreground, Middle, and Background

A close-up view of a flowering branch with purple buds and newly sprouting leaves, set against a backdrop of blurred rain and greenery.
The Netherlands, Oegstgeest – March 2026

A shower of Spring rain with sun lighting up the drops. Setting the scene in the middle ground as the foreground and background form the stage setting. The theme of this week’s LAPC (#392) is ‘foreground, middle and background’.

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

Sunrise Sparkles

Close-up of bare branches with small, budding leaves against a blurred green background.
The Netherlands, Oegstgeest – March 2026

The Magnolia against the upcoming sunlight for this week’s LAPC theme week (#391) ‘Phone photography’.

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So Close, So Far Away

A scenic view of a blue sky filled with various clouds, showcasing different shades and textures.
A serene sky featuring wispy clouds and a gradient of blue tones.
A bright blue sky filled with fluffy white clouds and wispy vapor trails.
The Netherlands, Oegstgeest – March 2026

Clouds for this week’s LAPC theme week (#391) ‘Phone photography’.

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

When The Night Falls

A twilight sky filled with streaks of contrails, with silhouettes of houses in the foreground.
A colorful sky at dusk featuring wispy clouds and airplane contrails, creating a serene atmosphere.
A clear sky with multiple contrails forming intersecting lines against a gradient blue backdrop.
The Netherlands, Oegstgeest – March 2026

Dusk for this week’s LAPC theme week (#391) ‘Phone photography’.

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

Just Around A Corner

A wide landscape featuring a vibrant purple flower field under a clear blue sky, with a meandering stream and sparse trees in the background.
The Netherlands, Voorhout – March 2026

Fortunately, this is really just around the corner. This time of year it is fun to take the bicycle and check out the flowers in the area. Especially when the sun shines. As most of my photos on here are taken on iPhone I do fit the brief of this week’s LAPC theme week (#391) ‘Phone photography’ easy.

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

Impressions of a bulbflower field

A vibrant field of tulips in various colors under a clear blue sky, with people walking in the distance.
A vibrant field of colorful flowers, featuring rows of pink, purple, yellow, and white blooms, with people walking in the distance under a clear blue sky.
A vibrant field of colorful flowers with various hues of yellow, pink, purple, and white, and several people walking among the blooms, with agricultural buildings in the background.
The Netherlands, Voorhout – March 2026

This time of year it is fun to take the bicycle and check out the flowers in the area. Especially when the sun shines. As most of my photos on here are taken on iPhone I do fit the brief of this week’s LAPC theme week (#391) ‘Phone photography’ easy.

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