i walk mostly every weekend in an organized walk somewhere in the Netherlands, and during those walks i combine two passions,photographing and walking, although i walk basicly real long distances. i try and create circumstances to take good pictures as possible, i experienced that walking events are quit good for making pictures.

i post here, pictures of nature, , and what is in and on the country side /villages/ towns and city's and daily life in general in different parts of the Netherlands, during different season's and weather situation's ,

I also take pictures of life and nature of what is coming on my daily path, if i do not walk

I use a Nikon D7000 for my non walking pictures and a Panasonic DMZ- TZ4 for walking pictures, both are very fine Camera's, it is not possible for the distances and terrain i sometimes walk trough to use the Nikon.

I thank every one who commented on my work and gave me warm compliments and advice

I do use paintshop pro on as little occasions as possible, what you see is like it was, the only thing i might do is to crop ore do something about the brightness or contrast, i actually like foto's the way they are taken, the most(straight from the lens)

 

From 14-02-2010 i will change the format of my stream, due to little time i will not upload complete sets from walks anymore but load only solitairy photo's and if they are taken at an orginized walk

than i will add the name as an tag,

I also made English the main language in this side, and will only use Dutch, German, French Italian or Spanish when commenting

 

Dear Visitors, i have a respectable amount of contacts of wich i am very proud and who are very valuable to me, if you ad me as a contact, i appreciate it very much, but do not aspect that i return the favor straight away

 

About the copyright these photographs are under the copyright protection nothhing more nothing less, if you wan't to use one or more images please contact me, by flickrmail,i don't be to difficult, especialy non profitable walking events or fellow walkers or who or whatever, we work something out,

i had already a problem with some commercial organisation who used it for commercial purpose without my permission, please don't do that. again, takes time and effort i can better use, please respect the law and the copyright,!

 

Scrivere, leggere e parlare l'italiano

Je parler, de lire et d'écrire en français

Ich spreche, lesen und schreiben auf Deutsch

Yo hablar, leer y escribir en español

    

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  • JoinedFebruary 2008
  • Current city greater Amsterdam area/Flevoland
  • CountryHolland

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Optical illusion says:

Wandelgraaf is a very valued contact. Not only is he a skilled photographer, he is also one of my most loyal contacts. Visiting his stream is always a pleasure: his pictures (often taken during long-distance walks) give an excellent view of Holland!

September 12, 2009
SJ-Photography says:

I only know Dirk via Flickr, but I've gotten to know him as a very kind guy. Really not something I expected when I signed up on Flickr, but I'm very glad I met him and have discovered his photostream. He travels alot, including in our own little country. Pretty much every week he shows us where he has been. I love t… Read more

I only know Dirk via Flickr, but I've gotten to know him as a very kind guy. Really not something I expected when I signed up on Flickr, but I'm very glad I met him and have discovered his photostream. He travels alot, including in our own little country. Pretty much every week he shows us where he has been. I love to browse these photo's and see what kind of beautifull places our country hides; most of them I've never seen before! What I find very good about what he shows us is his eye for the things we take for granted, but is very interesting for foreingers to see and read about. But I also like to stop and look at these things from another perspective; Dirk's photography is allowing me to do so :-). Dirk told me he takes pictures for the world to see what Holland has to offer and that taking quality photo's isn't his first priority. However I have to say that he is a good photographer. He has not only an eye for nice locations, but for good quality pictures as well. I love how he often manages to get details in a picture that most people wouldn't even see or think of. The way he chooses to approach a scene and to capture it is wonderfull! I recommend anyone to visit this Flickr page regularly and I'm sure you'll won't regret it. Thank you Dirk for letting all of us enjoy with you via your photo's! I hope to see many, many more of your encounters during your trips in the future :-D Good luck!

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September 24, 2008
beverleyplaya says:

oOo Hello Puddleduck ... what a kind and gentle person you are and how fortunate I am to have you as a friend. I remember your very first comment on my photos, a little poem, and I thought then, although I knew nothing about you, that you were indeed special. I love your photos and your descriptions too, becaus… Read more

oOo Hello Puddleduck ... what a kind and gentle person you are and how fortunate I am to have you as a friend. I remember your very first comment on my photos, a little poem, and I thought then, although I knew nothing about you, that you were indeed special. I love your photos and your descriptions too, because they show a love of your country which shines through each and every photo. Your birds and animals that you meet on your walks all seem to know you and are not afraid. You have that rare ability of making everyone feel special and important to you, and we love this about you. Your photos are carefully taken to show us exactly how you see the world and nature around you, they have a very special magic to them that I immediately recognise - yes, it's one of Puddleducks lovely photos. You have a sensitivity about you when you comment and a wonderful way of looking at our photos and encouraging in that special way that is unique to you. Puddleduck, you are such a special person, and I am honoured to have you as a friend, and I would like to say to anyone reading this and visiting you for the first time .... take a closer look at these lovely natural photos taken with such love and care to be shared with you, and enjoy, you will not be disappointed, you will have discovered a treasure and one of the most genuine and sincere persons that you could ever wish to meet here on flickr. Thank you Puddleduck... oOo

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August 11, 2008