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Super Full Moon – March 2011

Posted by Mihnea-Costin Grigore | Mar 20, 2011 | All Photos, Nature

Once every 18 or so years, a rare celestial event brings a majestic sight over the night skies:...

Dutch sky

Posted by Dana Marin | Mar 17, 2011 | All Photos, Nature

The Dutch sky is well known for its beautiful clouds. Many famous and lesser known painters illustrated the spectacular views of the Dutch sky in their work. Personally I think that the real Dutch sky is to be seen on the...

Postcards

Posted by Dana Marin | Mar 16, 2011 | All Photos, Amsterdam

The first commercially produced card was created in 1861 by John P. Charlton of Philadelphia, and it was just a piece of paper with borders, without any images. Then, the first known printed picture postcard was created in...

Sunset light

Posted by Dana Marin | Mar 13, 2011 | All Photos, Amsterdam

I took a walk to get some of the sunset light and warmth of these beautiful spring days… and to take a few photos. I thought this occasion called for some poetry: “HEARTWORK Each day is born with a sunriseand ends in...

Bicycle invasion

Posted by Dana Marin | Mar 11, 2011 | All Photos, Amsterdam

There must be something with all these bikes. It’s a bike’s heaven here. Or is it hell? Almost every person in Amsterdam owns a bike. Children, parents, grandparents. They all ride the bike, regardless of season,...