I amsterdam
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Early 2014, I spent 3 beautiful days in the city of Amsterdam, in Netherlands.
Only about three hours drive from home, I had to pack and go there to see how it's made!
And I can tell you, it's made of...
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Bikes, bikes & bikes #
I know it's very very cliché but Amsterdam is REALLY the city where there are a lot of bikes.
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I really love this one, the light sublimates the bike outlines:
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You could see the Anne Frank House in the background:
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Seriously, there are stacks of bikes!
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Don't be fooled, the snowed road in the background is a poster hehe!
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People on bikes
You bet bikes are not only standing there to tease photographer creativity, it's also a challenge to grab the Amsterdammer riding their bikes... They are everywhere!
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Winter light is the best! If you sit at the right place, at the right time and with the right angle, you can play a lot with the sunlight/backlight:
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Remote secret places
The last day, the weather was so bright that I enjoyed myself wandering in non-touristy places to see what could I catch with my camera.
With a bit of perseverance, I could take my time to frame very random things... but bikes most of the time!
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When you walk around, not just only watch your steps but look up and check out what the heights could bring.
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This tiny street was so cute in everything, this was a great discovery.
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Bikes, more bikes!
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Faces of Amsterdam
No. I did not shoot people's faces. Only buildings!
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I mean, at least not real people's face.
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This one is incredible: red, dark grey and white. Such a contrast...
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I shot this one when I got out of the Van Gogh Museum:
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Street life
The Dutch, they are one of the most traveler population; even thought these guys weren't probably Dutch.
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The skating rink by the Rijksmuseum:
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A family is enjoying a break at a cafe terrace:
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Majestic tree:
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View from the Van Gogh Museum.
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Tourists heading back to the train station.
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Warm winter light...
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I didn't see many of them but there are also motorbike riders in Amsterdam.
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Canal banks
The canals in Amsterdam are very famous and they are one of the most featured sighseeings of the city.
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People are actually living in these boats.
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I'll finish this entry by saying that I would not want to be the owner of this scooter!
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