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Winter landscape

by Dana Marin | Jan 3, 2017 | All Photos, Amsterdam | 0

In winter, Amsterdam is stripped of most of its colours and can look a bit desolate. Especially during those dark grey days when the night seems to never end. But, some days, the winter light can be magical — filtered...

Scheveningen Fireworks Festival

by Dana Marin | Aug 25, 2013 | All Photos, The Netherlands | 0

Last night Amsterdamian took a detour down to the Hague’s beach in Scheveningen to attend the closing night of the Scheveningen International Fireworks Festival. Tens of thousands of people gathered on the beach to enjoy...

In the morning light

by Dana Marin | Jul 23, 2011 | All Photos, Amsterdam | 0

It’s too bad I’m not a morning person. I would like to wake up early more often and be able to go out and take some great pictures, at sunrise or only a few hours after the sunrise. In the morning, the light is so...

An eye in the sky

by Dana Marin | Jun 22, 2011 | All Photos, Amsterdam | 0

When walking around the streets of Amsterdam, I like to take a look upwards… Buildings appear very interesting seen from this angle, with the blue contours above the roofs. Always keep an eye in the sky!...

Super Full Moon – March 2011

by Mihnea-Costin Grigore | Mar 20, 2011 | All Photos, Nature | 0

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

Dutch sky

by Dana Marin | Mar 17, 2011 | All Photos, Nature | 0

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...

Tranquility moments

by Dana Marin | Mar 9, 2011 | All Photos, Amsterdam | 1

Just a few of the much needed tranquility moments I enjoyed since arriving in this beautiful city. Amsterdam really is the best place to dream with your eyes...