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Garden border decoration, just homemade and not that expensive at all.
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Garden - "Decoration" (Hellevoetsluis/NL)
Koning Winter is nu echt even in Nederland, we kunnen zowaar zeggen dat we hem even hebben gezien.
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Meteo Hellevoetsluis - a public information service containing weather related information and photography to inform public weather channels and general public.
Info: www.meteohellevoetsluis.nl
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About Pixels - #weather #snow - #Hellevoetsluis #NL
Small houses below the ridge of the steep mountain cliff.
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The "Abri de Laugerie Basse", today it consists of a number of inhabited terraced houses under the overhanging rock face. It's also an important Upper Paleolithic archaeological site known for several works of art from the Magdalenian era. This shelter was inhabited by prehistoric man from about 14,000 BC in the Middle Magdalenian era.
Excavations of the site revealed about 600 art objects from the Magdalenian era. Among that the first Paleolithic sculptural representation of a woman discovered in modern times named "Immodest Venus" (French: Vénus impudique) which gave its name to the genre of paleolithic Venus figurines.
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Photo - Richard Poppelaars.
© About Pixels Photography: #AboutPixels / #GrotteduGrandRoc #UNESCO #LesEyzies #FR at #AbrisdeLaugerieBasse #Magdalenianculture #LesAbrisdeLaugerieBasse in #LesEyzies #France
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Les Abris de Laugerie Basse
The Magdalenian cultures (also Madelenian) are later cultures of the Upper Paleolithic and Mesolithic in western Europe. They date from around 17,000 to 12,000 years ago. It is named after the site of La Madeleine, one of the many prehistoric sites and decorated caves in the Vézère Valley.
Info: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Magdalenian.
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Small houses at Grotte du Grand Roc. Just like eages ago they still build and live below the ridge of the steep mountain wall - Les Eyzies-de-Tayac-Sireuil/FR
Jan Blanken - waterbouwkundig ingenieur oudste Droogdok in Nederland gelegen in Hellevoetsluis.
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Engineer oldest Dry Dock in the Netherlands located in Hellevoetsluis.
Formal garden and castle, the garden is designed by landscape architect André le Nôtre.
Photo: Formal garden and French Baroque castle - by © Richard Poppelaars #About_Pixels #Photography (Nikon D90) / #architecture #castle #park #monument - #VLV #landscape #architecture #monument / #LandscapePhotography at #JardinsdeVauxleVicomte in #Maincy, #SeineetMarne - #France
Chateau and Jardins de Vaux-le-Vicomte (Est.1658), photo May 2010 after 352 years since 1658 in history.
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Maincy: Landscape Photography
Vaux-le-Vicomte (Est.1658) - a baroque French château on a 33 hectares (100 acres) estate with formal gardens along a three-kilometer axis. Built between 1658 to 1661 for Nicolas Fouquet, Marquis de Belle Île, Viscount of Melun and Vaux, the superintendent of finances of Louis XIV. The name means a symbol of power and influence and was intended to reflect the grandeur of Nicolas Fouquet. The château was an influential work of architecture in mid-17th-century Europe. The architect Louis Le Vau, the landscape architect André le Nôtre, and the painter-decorator Charles Le Brun worked together on this large-scale project. This marked the beginning of the "Louis XIV style" combining architecture, interior design and landscape design. Their next following project was to build Versailles.
See: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vaux-le-Vicomte.
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Memories of Tarka, a repeating activity to collect those photos to support our memory for years to come.
Photo: Memories of Tarka - by © Richard Poppelaars #About_Pixels #Photography (Nikon D70) / #persianbirman - #cats #portrait / #NaturePhotography at #urban in #Hellevoetsluis, #VoorneaanZee #VoornePutten, #SouthHolland - #Netherlands
Tarka (friends since Oktober 24, 1989), photo June 19, 2005 after 15 years 7 months 26 days since 1989.
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Hellevoetsluis: Nature Photography
Tarka - our gentle lady and for so many years beloved friend, our sweet house cat. A female cat who loves to be very near to us. She could not miauw so she always purred, always in for some play, countless purs, and most impressive the very special contact we shared. We really enjoy these very precious moments together, to be kept in our memory forever.
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Vanaf de vestingwallen van Hellevoetsluis heb je gezeten op een hoog punt een schitterend breed uitzicht over het Haringvliet. Een weerkundig feestje als de zon onder gaat.
Clipper Mathilda from Battenoord.
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Nice to watch how the skipper manages to turn the ship in the harbor. It also shows the ship very nicely in various views.
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Photo - Richard Poppelaars.
© About Pixels Photography: #AboutPixels / #clipper #harbour #fishingport at #haven in #Bruinisse #Netherlands
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Bruinisse
Bruinisse, a small town in the municipality of Schouwen-Duiveland in the Dutch province of Zeeland. It used to be a sea port untill the Deltawerken closed the connection to the North sea. Nowadays still a fishing harbor and famous for the many nearby oyster- and mussels beds.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bruinisse.
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Going Knock Out on Boxing Day.
Going Knock Out on Boxing Day - the shops through out the country are closed. No huge crowds this year with people visiting numerous shops and shopping malls persuing even more gifts. Mayby a perfect day to choose for a nice and quiet walk along the beaches, in the dunes or forrests. You'll discover the greatest free gift of all.
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Italie evenement
Het "Italië Evenement Smaak en Stijl" is een jaarlijks evenement voor Italië liefhebbers bij Kasteel de Haar in Haarzuilens. Verspreid over verschillende themapleinen en langs de sfeervolle straten van het kasteelpark laten meer dan 200 exposanten, kunstenaars, koks en artiesten het beste van Italië proeven en beleven.
Info: www.italieevenement.nl.
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Photo - Richard Poppelaars.
© About Pixels Photography: #AboutPixels / #shopping #brocante #event #Italieevenement in #Netherlands #Netherlands
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Fleet of Bruinisse fishing vessels.
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A colorful collection of fishing vessels in the harbor, they mainly belong to the fishing fleet of Bruinisse recognizable by the word BRU.
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Photo - Richard Poppelaars.
© About Pixels Photography: #AboutPixels / #quay #ship #fishingvessel #harbour #fishingport at #haven in #Bruinisse #Netherlands
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Bruinisse
Bruinisse, a small town in the municipality of Schouwen-Duiveland in the Dutch province of Zeeland. It used to be a sea port untill the Deltawerken closed the connection to the North sea. Nowadays still a fishing harbor and famous for the many nearby oyster- and mussels beds.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bruinisse.
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Esterenburg Farm, one of the many historical sites and structures at the Voorne-Putten region. This monumental farm dates back to 1738. Nowadays it's almost a view back into history, over time nothing or very little has changed and only those with a sharp eye see what brings this farm into today's time.
In history it was originally a farm and owned by a wealthy family, who leased the use of the land and the building to a farmer. Because the owner sometimes stayed on the farm in the summer, such a farm could be given the character of a country estate. The Esterenburg is one of the most authentic farms in the region.
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Vierpolders
Vierpolders is a small village in the Dutch province of South Holland part of the municipality of Brielle. The name of the village, literally "four polders", refers to the municipality, that consisted of the polders Nieuwland, Veckhoek, Oud-Helvoet, and Oude-Gote. The village and the municipality were previously also named "Nieuwland".
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Photo - Richard Poppelaars.
© About Pixels Photography: #AboutPixels in #Vierpolders #Netherlands / #monument #rural #history #snow
Picturesque village view at Issigeac, it is one of the many very nice French villages in this region. Perfect for a nice quiet walk and your photos will present themselves as picturesque paintings through the lens.
Photo August 2, 2020, Issigeac - history (+/-1250) after 770 years in time.
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Issigeac - History
Issigeac - a picturesque small village with many 13th to 15th century medieval timbered houses circling a church and a 17th century Bishop's Palace. The weekly market and brocante market is very popular with a nice variety of products and goods. Also, enjoy the local restaurants, it will sure make your visit complete. This village should be listed as one of the "Les Plus Beaux Villages de France" because it's exactly that type of a nice quaint French villages to visit.
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Photo - Richard Poppelaars.
© About Pixels Photography: #AboutPixels in #Issigeac #France / #architecture #medieval
Haar or sea fret along the dunes. Haar is typically formed over the sea and is blown to the land by the wind. This commonly occurs when warmer moist air moves over the relatively cooler North Sea causing the moisture in the air to condense, forming haar.
Mist komt op boven zee wanneer koude lucht over relatief warm zeewater stroomt of wanneer warme lucht in aanraking komt met een koude zee. In het voorjaar en het begin van de zomer kan bij aanvoer van warme lucht uit Zuid-Europa boven de koude Noordzee een uitgestrekt mistgebied ontstaan - Goedereede/NL
I noticed almost every house isn't equal to the ones next to it. This results in a very nice variety of architecture making it easy to remember where you are. I think it's a healthy way to live because it gives the inhabitants a way to express a unique identity. For others a unique way to be remembered by.
This kind of communities are nowhere near to the modern way of living. With endless rows of equal houses, many even stacked several floors high where the most don't actualy know their nextdoor neighbor.
So it's a feast for me be in Monpazier, my greedy eyes direct my camera where to go click after click. For some photos I add my own bit of bricolage, creating perfect views of places where many of us dream to live.
Photo: A Plus Beaux Village photographer view - by © Richard Poppelaars #About_Pixels #Photography (Nikon D7200) / #facade - #urban #LPBVF #architecture / #UrbanPhotography at #Centre in #Monpazier, #Dordogne - #France
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Monpazier: Urban Photography
The small village Monpazier, a 13th-century bastide town, founded in 1285 and built by King Edward I of England for trade, commerce and justice. It almost didn't change in the past centuries, a medieval town square lined with an arched arcade, a 16th-century covered market, three of the original six rampared city gates remain and many other traces of medieval history. This picturesque small village is one of the "Les Plus Beaux Villages de France" villages, said to be one of the most atractive in southwest France.
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The lighthouse of Hellevoetsluis at sunset, it's location is a famous landmark in Dutch national history in the role of a 17 century naval base of the Admiralty of the Maze. It is the same pier where the silver fleet of Piet Hein was disembarked in 1629, the journey with Michiel de Ruyter to Chatham began (Raid on the Medway in 1667). On November 11, 1688, William III and his fleet began their journey to England, to ascend the throne with his wife Mary, and to become King of England, Scotland, and Ireland.
Quote: Een nieuw jaar met een frisse blik. Maar -als- de #zon er is dan is die brede #horizon nog mooier!
Photo: Lighthouse of a former naval city - by Richard Poppelaars © #AboutPixels #Photography (Nikon D90 - January 6, 2012) / #harbor #sunset - #monument #lighthouse / #WeatherPhotography at #Vuurtoren in #Hellevoetsluis #VoorneaanZee #VoornePutten, #SouthHolland - #Netherlands
Vuurtoren Hellevoetsluis (Est. 1822), photo January 2012 after 190 years in history. The year 2022 marks 200 years ago in time.
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Hellevoetsluis: Weather Photography
The Lighthouse of Hellevoetsluis (monument, Est. 1822) is a round, white, brick lighthouse with two floors and a height of 18.1 meters. The tower was equipped with three parabolic reflectors that bundled the light using an isophase of 10 seconds, 5.0 sec light, 5.0 sec. dark.
The tower is located at the harbor entrance of Hellevoetsluis, a former sea harbor navel base along the wide waters of the Haringvliet.
Info: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hellevoetsluis_Lighthouse.
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Sneeuw KNMI code rood met veel verkeersoverlast. Het totaal liep op tot een record van meer dan 1500km in de avondspits - Hellevoetsluis/NL
Inspiring dark medieval view at Château de Beynac. This castle dates far back into a dark medieval era where daily life begun at sunrise and almost stopped during the deep dark nights. Even the many kings and knights, then the mighty rulers of castles and grounds, were always controlled by the simple rythm of day and night.
Photo: Dark era of medieval history - by Richard Poppelaars © #AboutPixels #Photography (Nikon D90) / #castle #tower #donjon #medieval - #beynaccastle #monument / #ChateaudeFrance at #ChateaudeBeynac in #BeynacetCazenac, #Dordogne - #France
July 2014, Château de Beynac (Est. 1115 by the barons of Beynac) after 899 years in history. The year 2015 marks 900 years in time.
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Beynac-et-Cazenac: Chateau de France
One of the most impressive castles in the Dordogne valley, Château de Beynac (Est. 1115). Built by the barons of Beynac. Perched on top of a limestone cliff with double crenellated walls, moats and barbican. it has a grand view over the Dordogne valley with other castles in all directions.
The Dordogne region was the theatre of numerous struggles for influence, rivalries and occasionally battles but the castles fell more often through ruse and intrigue rather than by direct assault. During the Hundred Years' War the Dordogne was the border between France and England. The fortress at Beynac was in French hands and Château de Castelnaud, on the opposite bank of the Dordogne river, was held by the English. At Châlus in the same Aquitaine region of Château de Beynac is where Richard Cœur de Lion, King of England (ruled from 1189–1199) died.
Nowadays it's one of the best preserved castles, a monument of history and absolutely worth to visit.
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Fleet of Bruinisse fishing vessels.
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A colorful collection of fishing vessels in the harbor, they mainly belong to the fishing fleet of Bruinisse recognizable by the word BRU.
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Photo - Richard Poppelaars.
© About Pixels Photography: #AboutPixels / #quay #ship #fishingvessel #harbour #fishingport at #haven in #Bruinisse #Netherlands
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Bruinisse
Bruinisse, a small town in the municipality of Schouwen-Duiveland in the Dutch province of Zeeland. It used to be a sea port untill the Deltawerken closed the connection to the North sea. Nowadays still a fishing harbor and famous for the many nearby oyster- and mussels beds.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bruinisse.
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Haar or sea fret at Brouwersdam beach. Haar or sea fret along the dunes. Haar is typically formed over the sea and is blown to the land by the wind. This commonly occurs when warmer moist air moves over the relatively cooler North Sea causing the moisture in the air to condense, forming haar.
Mist komt op boven zee wanneer koude lucht over relatief warm zeewater stroomt of wanneer warme lucht in aanraking komt met een koude zee. In het voorjaar en het begin van de zomer kan bij aanvoer van warme lucht uit Zuid-Europa boven de koude Noordzee een uitgestrekt mistgebied ontstaan - Brouwersdam - Ouddorp/NL
Grendelpoort (Est. 1335) one of the three city gates and part of the original defense works. Now fully restored after 2013 - Valkenburg/NL
Baby it's Cold Outside - so enjoy our Christmas to come, we wish you a warm welcome in our family Christmas memories.
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Louis XIV - our beloved, sweet house cat. Silver-gray but with its golden eyes the absolute sun king of our house. Proud of his loving family by whom he likes to be served generously, tough and brave as long as we are with him. We enjoy these royal audiences together, precious moments to cherish in our hearts forever
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About Pixels - #cat #pets - #Hellevoetsluis #NL
The Emperor's New Clothes, a short tale written by Danish author Hans Christian Andersen.
Efteling: De nieuwe kleren van de keizer.
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Efteling "Sprookjesbos (1952)" (Kaatsheuvel/NL)
Louis XIV - sun king of our house.
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Louis XIV - sun king of our house. We are at home a lot more than usual so there is more often a moment to take a picture of Louis our cat. We really enjoy his presence and that is absolutely mutual. And let's face it, if your cat is looking at you like this, what would you do..
Quote: Portret sessies met Louis XIV, hij gaat er ook echt royaal voor zitten.
Louis XIV, at the age of 6 months 28 days.
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Louis XIV - Portraits
Louis XIV, le Roi Soleil - our beloved, sweet house cat. Silver-gray but with its golden eyes "le Roi Soleil" of his kingdom. Proud of his loving family by whom he likes to be served generously, tough and brave as long as we are near to him. We enjoy these royal audiences together, precious moments enclosed in our hearts forever.
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Photo - Richard Poppelaars.
© About Pixels Photography: #AboutPixels / #posing #Portraits #cat #pets #LouisXIV in #Hellevoetsluis #Netherlands
Roten Haus (Est +/-1760) owned by Johann Heinrich Scheibler.The Red House in Monschau, a patrician house from the 18th century. In the basement of this house, Spanish merino wool was washed and dyed using lime-free water. Spinning and weaving took place within the pre-industrial publishing system by homeworkers. In this way, the owner Johann Heinrich Scheibler of the Red House proudly told his jealous neighbors that he was "feeding 4,000 people through his factory alone.".
Photo March 1, 2018, Roten Haus (+/-1760) after 258 years in time.
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Monschau - Architecture
The popular historical town center has many preserved half-timbered houses and narrow streets have remained nearly unchanged since the 18th century. Very touristy in the high season but outside of this busy period you can still explore the beauty of this beautiful town.
Info: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Monschau.
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Photo - Richard Poppelaars.
© About Pixels Photography: #AboutPixels in #Monschau #Germany / #architecture #history
Kasteel Schaloen (Anno 1381). In 2013 stond het kasteel te koop, het was gelijk ook het duurste huis dat te koop was in Nederland. Een rijke Chinees had wel interesse voor het object met een vraagprijs van maar liefst 14 miljoen euro.
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Zie: nl.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kasteel_Schaloen.
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Nature - (Schin op Geul/NL)
The light tower of Lichtschip 12 Noord Hinder was lit on the occasion of the Lichtjesavond event. It puts the historic port of Het Groote Dok in the spotlight and shares the light with everyone.
#Quote: 12 december, tradioneel voor Lichtschip 12 Noord Hinder de dag om het licht te delen.
Photo: Lichtschip 12 Noord Hinder shares the light - by Richard Poppelaars © #AboutPixels #Photography (Nikon D7200) / #illumination - #event #Lichtjesavond / #Christmasevent at #GrooteDok in #Hellevoetsluis #VoorneaanZee #VoornePutten, #SouthHolland - #Netherlands
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Hellevoetsluis: Christmas event
Lichtjesavond Hellevoetsluis is an annual event that is held in December in the historic city center of Hellevoetsluis. The event is organized by the Alive in de Vesting foundation.
During Lichtjesavond, the streets of the fortress are illuminated with thousands of lights and Christmas decorations. There are also various activities for young and old, such as a lantern parade, a Christmas market and a performance by a Christmas choir.
Lichtjesavond Hellevoetsluis is a cozy and atmospheric way to celebrate the run-up to Christmas. The event is free and attracts many visitors.
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Opeens zeer lokaal een winters aangezicht. Nog geen kilomter verder was er amper nog wat van te zien - Zwartewaal/NL
A very nice monument with an important role in travel history.
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Dirksland - Sas van Dirksland
Sas van Dirksland - a national monument located between Dirksland and the Haringvliet, an open connection with the North Sea for the construction of the Delta Works. The double-turn lock from 1791 was designed and built by Teunis Blanken Jansz, the brother of engineer Jan Blanken, architect of the dry dock in Hellevoetsluis. Until the seventies of the twentieth century, this lock served as a reversing, safety and discharge sluice. After the Delta Works removed the tides, the Sas became superfluous for shipping traffic that also ceased around 1975 with the construction of the permanent river crossings of the Delta Works.
From this harbor the ferry sailed to Hellevoetsluis and other places on the other side of the Haringvliet. In earlier times people traveled via Flakkee to France, mainly merchants and ushers. On the old route from Amsterdam or The Hague to the south, one had to cross the Maas at Maassluis to the island of Rozenburg, from there to Voorne and Putten and from Hellevoetsluis cross the Haringvliet to the Dirkslandse Sas. From Flakkee the journey continued via the Galatees lock at Ooltgensplaat over the Volkerak to Brabant. A long journey on horseback or by carriage.
Info: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dirksland.
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Photo - Richard Poppelaars.
© About Pixels Photography: #AboutPixels in #SasvanDirksland #Sas #Dirksland #Netherlands / #monument #lock
Fleet of Bruinisse fishing vessels.
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A colorful collection of fishing vessels in the harbor, they mainly belong to the fishing fleet of Bruinisse recognizable by the word BRU.
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Photo - Richard Poppelaars.
© About Pixels Photography: #AboutPixels / #quay #ship #fishingvessel #harbour #fishingport at #haven in #Bruinisse #Netherlands
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Bruinisse
Bruinisse, a small town in the municipality of Schouwen-Duiveland in the Dutch province of Zeeland. It used to be a sea port untill the Deltawerken closed the connection to the North sea. Nowadays still a fishing harbor and famous for the many nearby oyster- and mussels beds.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bruinisse.
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Binnenplaats Kasteel Schaloen (Anno 1381). In 2013 stond het kasteel te koop, het was gelijk ook het duurste huis dat te koop was in Nederland. Een rijke Chinees had wel interesse voor het object met een vraagprijs van maar liefst 14 miljoen euro.
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Zie: nl.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kasteel_Schaloen.
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Nature - (Schin op Geul/NL)
The sound of the roaring 45cc one cylinder engine, the long leather jackets, leather headgear, this time it is a colorful parade of vintage Solex old-timers. It's a nice group of Solex drivers who enjoy a nice trip along the dunes and forrests of Voorne.
They also could have been a group of VW Beetles, Delorians, Zundapp, Porches, historic old-timers or other motorized clubs. Many enjoy one of the many beautiful routes on the island, with enough reasons to use and enjoy... the breaks.
Photo: Time to relax with a classic Solex - by Richard Poppelaars © #AboutPixels #Photography (Nikon D90) / #tour #vintage #Solex - #recreation #tourism / #Transport at #Heveringen in #Oostvoorne #VoorneaanZee #VoornePutten, #SouthHolland - #Netherlands
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Oostvoorne - The French company Solex became known for the bicycles with auxiliary motors, which it produced between 1946 and 1988 under the name Vélosolex, abbreviated to Solex in the Netherlands. Production of 45 cc clip-on motorcycles began in 1946, a small moped with an engine block that drives the front wheel via a friction wheel. To date, the Solex is still in production and is particularly popular in tourism as rented vintage, easy-to-handle mopeds.