Water and Clouds – Companions of Architecture in Amsterdam

Water and Clouds – Companions of Architecture in Amsterdam

I made this photograph while roaming around in the streets of Amsterdam besides the canals. I was lucky to be carrying my tripod with me that day which allowed to stop and set up base here for around half hour to get this shot. The clouds were just perfect at the time of sunset and the lighting in the city was just beginning to light up as it was getting dark.

Old or New, Rich in Life

Amsterdam is the perfect mix of tradition and modernity. While on one hand it has preserved its 16th century houses, on the other hand it is certainly not behind with modern skyscrapers and glass buildings which have come up in different parts of the city. Even the...

Random Designs – Amsterdam

“I wonder who painted this meaningless graffiti on this street, and why?”, said a voice in his head as he drove past the painted wall on his way back home. “Maybe it meant something to the person who painted it.”, said another voice from his...

The Bridge near the Church

A normal looking day in Amsterdam, near the Westerkerk Church on the banks of the Prinsengracht Canal. It is the largest church in the Netherlands. The church was built between 1620 and 1631. For me, this shot is the quintessential Amsterdam – a bridge...

Too Old for that Stuff

“Age is catching up with me.”, he was feeling more tired than usual today. “Or maybe today was just a hard day. Should I sit down and relax for a few minutes.” “Oh look, even this bench is broken. Perhaps it is also an old one, just like...