Vondelpark is undoubtedly the most well known park in Amsterdam, and probably the Netherlands. Located not far from the Rijksmuseum, Stedelijk Museum, and Van Gogh Museum, it gets tons of visitors every year. Although you can find quiet areas in the park to relax and chill out, that’s not why most people come here. This is a park for people…
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Located just outside the Amsterdam centrum, but on the completely opposite side compared to Westerpark, is the lovely Oosterpark. This shouldn’t be surprising; WESTerpark is up in the northwest. OOSTerpark (“oost” means “east”) is in the southeast. It’s a big park, with lots of benches, a big lake, lots of birds, and a bunch of nice footbridges. Just as with…
This is a really wonderful book on the art and practice of photography, with the main emphasis on how to achieve your photographic vision, rather than the camera mechanics. The author has a deep respect for his photographic subjects, and he really puts his heart and soul into the photographs he takes. He explains very clearly and honestly why things…
As a retiree, I spend a lot of my time in parks. In New York City, where I live, I tend to alternate between four different parks, depending on my mood. My favorite is Tompkins Square Park, a quiet neighborhood park in the East Village with a low key, punky, edgy undercurrent. My next favorite is Washington Square Park, for…
This is a small book designed to try to inspire or re-inspire photographers by showing some of the unique approaches to photography taken by a variety of photographers. The author says you should not limit yourself to the giants of photography for inspiration. She says that we’re part of a modern movement in photography now that photography has become so…
What a competition! The MASTERS 10 “Of Street Photography” competition started back in 2018. This year had 64 members entering over 180 images. I walked away with the Bronze! Check out their Facebook Group HERE
A small book in which the collected wisdom of acclaimed photographers and industry professionals is presented in an engaging way. At the top of the left page is a maxim. Below that is a photograph. Below the photo, and on the page opposite, the maxim is explored in greater depth. To become a better photographer, it’s important to see the…
This lovely hard cover book features 100 full-page photos on the right side of the page, and page of text about it on the left side of the page. I recognized 20 names on the list. I’m still a novice when it comes to my photography education, so being introduced to 80 new (to me) photographers was a real pleasure. …
Amsterdam is my favorite city. When I sold my veterinary practice and retired four years ago, I bought an apartment there, so I would have a place of my own to stay during my frequent visits. I had an especially great time there in August of 2019, first with my friend Robb who visited the first week of August during…
