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Utrecht Utrecht is founded by the Romans in the year 48 as Ultrajectum. In 1122 the city obtained the so called city-rights, which allowed the city to dig canals. The church-tower is highest in The Netherlands: 112 meters. It is build between 1321 and 1382. Equipment: kodacolor gold 100, Olympus OM1, Zuiko 35-70 mm F4. |
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Werfkelder The major is canal called Oude Gracht meaning "old canal". It dates from the beginning of the 12th century. In the following centuries the water level lowered several meters, that's why canals in Utrecht have two shores. Equipment: kodacolor gold 100, Olympus OM1, Zuiko 35-70 mm F4. |
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Duvel A famous Belgian beer. Picture taken at pub Vanouds de Vriendschap, Utrecht. Equipment: Ektachrome Panther 1600, Olympus OM40, Zuiko 50 mm F1.4. |
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Drenthe With 172 inhabitants per square kilometer, Drenthe is not very densely populated compared to the rest of The Netherlands. Walking around for hours without seeing other people is still possible here. Like in other parts of the country, semi wild cows are used to preserve the landscape. Equipment: kodachrome 25, Olympus OM2n, Zuiko 135 mm F3.5. |
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Mushrooms This picture is taken in Drenthe, near a town called Dwingeloo. Equipment: kodachrome 25, Olympus OM2n, Zuiko 16 mm F3.5. |
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More Mushrooms This picture is taken in Overijsel, near the city of Arnhem. Equipment: kodachrome 64, Olympus OM2n, Zuiko 50 mm F3.5 macro. |
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Autumn In Oktober and November most trees change colour and loose their leaf. This gives beautiful coloured forests. During winter it snows, but not that much. The summers are nice and not too warm. Date: Oktober 2000. Equipment: kodachrome 64, Olympus OM2n, Zuiko 50 mm F3.5 macro. |
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Twente Who said Holland is a flat country? This picture is taken in an area called Twente. Equipment: kodachrome 25, Olympus OM2n, Zuiko 16 mm F3.5. |
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Kitesurfing With water everywhere, water sports are very popular in The Netherlands. Kite Surfing is the latest hype, pushing the windsurfers back to the shore. This picture is taken during a hike around the IJsselmeer, the central lake in The Netherlands. Equipment: Fujichrome Senia 100, Olympus OM2n, Zuiko 500 mm F8. |
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Wadden The Wadden Sea at the north of The Netherlands becomes mudflat during low tide. So sailing around here requires a flat-bottomed ship. To get of this shoal we had to wait until midnight... Equipment: kodachrome 64, Olympus OM4, Zuiko 135 mm F3.5. |
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Jellyfish This picture is taken at a shoal in the Wadden Sea. Equipment: kodachrome 64, Olympus OM4, Zuiko 35-70 mm F4. |
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Peel A big swamp in Brabant. Equipment: kodachrome 200, Olympus OM40, Tokina 80-200 mm F2.8. |
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Bloemgracht Amsterdam originates from the dam and locks at the mouth of the river Amstel, which were build in the second half of the 13th century. The new harbour town soon became a major port for ships sailing to Scandinavia and, in the 16th century, the whole world. Equipment: Fuji provia 100F, Olympus OM2n, Zuiko 35 mm F2. |
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Oudezijds Voorburg Wal The Oudezijds Voorburg Wal is one of the oldest canals of Amsterdam. It is dug in 1342. In 1612, during the Golden Age, the major canals were planned. At the end of the 17th century, the city map of the old town with its canals was finished. Equipment: Fuji provia 100F, Olympus OM2n, Zuiko 35 mm F2. |
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Westerkerk The Westerkerk is designed by Hendrick de Keyser in 1619. The oldest church in Amsterdam is the Oude Kerk, dating back to 1334. The are not many buildings left from this early period of Amsterdam, mainly due to a big city fire in 1421. Equipment: Fuji provia 100F, Olympus OM2n, Zuiko 35 mm F2. |
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Amelisweerd A beautiful county-seat near Utrecht. Equipment: Fuji provia 100F, Olympus OM2n, Zuiko 35 mm F2. |
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Picture copyright owned by Erwin Voogt. Please contact me first if you want to use any of these pictures for any purpose. |