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10 years later, so a good reason for a party
nside job.
How the “BIESBOSCH” national park endowed my life with a new dimension
Five years ago Gerard Kanters was diagnosed Hodgekin’s lymphoma
(cancer of the lymphatic glands)
Gerard, who was born and bred in the village of Geertruidenberg badly needed
a diversion and relished the therapeutic effects of wandering through the Biesbosch.
The author of this interview joined Gerard on one of his walks through his “back-garden”
as Gerard uses to nickname the national park and summarizes Gerard’s story.
“My father worked in a shipyard, building yachts, so I’m not unfamiliar with boating.”
A boat is indispensable when exploring the Biesbosch as it is a real wetland park.
After I was diagnosed Hodgekin’s I desperately needed to stop the ever recurring thoughts
of catastrophe.
The sheer beauty and tranquility of the Biesbosch proved to be therapeutic and has
definitely enriched my life.
Would you believe me if I told you that I used to be a lover of fast and noisy motorcycles ?
Needless to say that I’ve done with that.
When surrounded by flora and fauna, away from the rat race, a sense of serenity sets
your mind and thoughts to rest.
At about 5 a.m. or around dusk, the Biesbosch is at its prettiest and the available light
is optimal for recording most animals in a sparkling atmosphere.
Dilligent beavers, a swimming fox, frisky kingfishers………wonderful !
One time I spotted a bittern (Heron species), hiding in the rush.
This is quite unique and windfalls of this kind raise my spirits for at least a month.
My son Max, who is 11 years old, shares my passion and often joins me on my trips.
The flick of spotting is often rewarding to me.
After that there are anxious moments when the photos are transferred from camera to
computer.
Have I succeeded in striking the right note ? (I think photography bears a resemblance
to composing Music)
A choice of the shots I consider worth while are published on my website:
10 years later, so a good reason for a party
nside job.
How the “BIESBOSCH” national park endowed my life with a new dimension
Five years ago Gerard Kanters was diagnosed Hodgekin’s lymphoma
(cancer of the lymphatic glands)
Gerard, who was born and bred in the village of Geertruidenberg badly needed
a diversion and relished the therapeutic effects of wandering through the Biesbosch.
The author of this interview joined Gerard on one of his walks through his “back-garden”
as Gerard uses to nickname the national park and summarizes Gerard’s story.
“My father worked in a shipyard, building yachts, so I’m not unfamiliar with boating.”
A boat is indispensable when exploring the Biesbosch as it is a real wetland park.
After I was diagnosed Hodgekin’s I desperately needed to stop the ever recurring thoughts
of catastrophe.
The sheer beauty and tranquility of the Biesbosch proved to be therapeutic and has
definitely enriched my life.
Would you believe me if I told you that I used to be a lover of fast and noisy motorcycles ?
Needless to say that I’ve done with that.
When surrounded by flora and fauna, away from the rat race, a sense of serenity sets
your mind and thoughts to rest.
At about 5 a.m. or around dusk, the Biesbosch is at its prettiest and the available light
is optimal for recording most animals in a sparkling atmosphere.
Dilligent beavers, a swimming fox, frisky kingfishers………wonderful !
One time I spotted a bittern (Heron species), hiding in the rush.
This is quite unique and windfalls of this kind raise my spirits for at least a month.
My son Max, who is 11 years old, shares my passion and often joins me on my trips.
The flick of spotting is often rewarding to me.
After that there are anxious moments when the photos are transferred from camera to
computer.
Have I succeeded in striking the right note ? (I think photography bears a resemblance
to composing Music)
A choice of the shots I consider worth while are published on my website: