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Calanques is touring in a row.
Photo: Richard Poppelaars © #AboutPixels #Photography (Nikon D90) / #tourism #naturereserve - #boattrip #cruise / #MassifdesCalanques at #ParcnationaldesCalanques #CalanquesNationalPark in #Cassis, #BouchesduRhone - #France
Most of the calanques are very narrow, the touring boats access these inlets and with some roaring engines they turn around at the end to make way for the next touring boat. A bit crowdy for a nature reserve area...
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Calanques National Park - Calanques National Park (French: Parc national des Calanques, Est. 2012), located in Bouches-du-Rhône, Southern France. The Park, intended to protect and preserve a huge UNESCO coastline area coastline area along the Mediterranean Sea and extends over 520 km2 (201 sq mi), of which 85 km2 (33 sq mi) is land, while the remaining is marine area. It includes parts of the Massif des Calanques stretching between Marseille, Cassis and La Ciotat. Several of the park's best known features include the Calanque de Sormiou, Calanque de Morgiou, Calanque de Port-Miou, Calanque de Sugiton, as well as the Cosquer Cave.
Info: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Calanques_National_Park.
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House with bridge accross the Rur river.
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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
Lammetjes - ze zijn er weer! Altijd leuk om te zien, ze maken de dans van de lente.
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Hellevoetsluis - Kinderboerderij de Kerkestee
Kinderboerderij De Kerkestee - opgericht in 2010 en een populaire lokatie in Hellevoetsluis waar kinderen kennis kunnen maken met vele dieren en spelen in speeltuin en het park vaak met een educatieve als recreatieve functie. Het doel is kinderen (en volwassen) te leren waar ons voedsel vandaan komt.
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Richard Poppelaars
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Veel mensen Halloween verkleed. Deelnemers aan de Spooktocht zijn bijzonder verkleed voor Halloween maar ook opvallend veel bezoekers die ook gewoon meedoen.
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Halloween Spooktocht - Halloween
Halloween Spooktocht Brielle - een jaarlijks Halloween evenement waarbij in een optocht door de historische binnenstad publiek en deelnemers in een wisselend thema maar altijd op een leuke wijze Halloween beleven.
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Photo - Richard Poppelaars.
© About Pixels Photography: #AboutPixels / #parade #Halloween #event #Spooktocht #HalloweenSpooktocht in #Brielle #Netherlands
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Expositieruimte "Amazing Technology", met tal van eindproducten van studentenprojecten.
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Science Centre Delft - Exposition
Science Center Delft - a technical and scientific exhibition and research center in Delft. It is part of the TU Delft.
The Science Center Delft shows visitors the role of technology in current themes such as climate change, security and serious gaming. Visitors are involved in all parts of the exhibition. Most of the items displayed are based on research by TU Delft.
Info: nl.wikipedia.org/wiki/Science_Centre_Delft.
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Photo - Richard Poppelaars.
© About Pixels Photography: #AboutPixels in #Delft #Netherlands / #ScienceCentreDelft #museum #TU-Delft / #ligfiets
Less crowded and better terrace.
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Excellent spot for a nice meal two, the two gents next door won't mind. We'll catch up later.
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Maastricht - De Dikke Dragonder
Maastricht - the capital and largest city of Limburg located on both sides of the river Meuse. Developed from a Roman settlement to a medieval religious centre, and today a thriving cultural and regional centre. It has 1677 national heritage buildings and member of the Most Ancient European Towns Network.
Info: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maastricht.
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Photo - Richard Poppelaars.
© About Pixels Photography: #AboutPixels / #culinair #DeDikkeDragonder #cafe in #Maastricht #Netherlands
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Terrasje met Italiaans horeca en optreden.
Italiaans culinair genieten bij Italië Smaak en Stijl, vele delicatessen, hapjes en drankjes, koffie, kaas, vleeswaren, wijn, Olijfolie, koekjes en vele Italiaanse specialiteiten.
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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 / Culinair #event #Italieevenement in #Haarzuilens #Netherlands
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The charcoal drawings in the Fluweelengrot in Valkenburg are a unique collection of works of art that give the cave a special appearance. The drawings were made by a number of different artists, including Anton ten Berghe, Frans De Vries and Jean-Baptiste Coclers in the period from 1885 to 1930 in a realistic style and often show scenes from the history of Valkenburg. There are charcoal drawings on display of the castle ruins of Valkenburg, the Sint-Pietersberg and the Geul. In the smaller cave, also called the Gemeentegrot, the drawings are smaller, but still very beautiful. There are also various sculptures, carved into the marl of the cave, a soft stone that is common in Limburg. They often depict animals, people and religious figures.
Photo: Charcoal cave drawings - by Richard Poppelaars © #AboutPixels #Photography (Nikon D70) / #drawing - #cave #interior / #Art at #Fluweelengrot in #Valkenburg, #Limburg - #Netherlands
November 2008, Fluweelengrot (between 14th and 16th century) after +/-658 years in history. The year 2025 marks 675 years in the timeline of its history.
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Valkenburg: Art
The Fluweelengrot Christmas Market in Valkenburg is one of the most popular Christmas markets in the Netherlands. The market is held in the Fluweelengrot, an ancient cave beneath the castle ruins of Valkenburg and beautifully decorated with Christmas lights and decorations. There are more than 50 stalls with Christmas items, such as Christmas presents, decorations and treats. There is also a Christmas tavern where you can enjoy mulled wine or Glühwein.
The Fluweelengrot Christmas Market is a unique experience. The atmosphere in the cave is magical. There is something for everyone, from traditional Christmas items to modern gadgets.
The Valkenburg Christmas Market is a very popular and busy event during the december month. With Christmas markets inside in the former marl quarry caves of the Fluweelgrot and the Gemeentegrot. But also outside with the many catering establishments with heated terraces in the old fully decorated city center of Valkenburg.
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Ceramic art by Viileroy & Boch.
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The really is a shop full of wishes, who would not like to have these kind of tableware and dishes.
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Villeroy & Boch (Est. 1748) - a German manufacturer of Bathroom and Wellness ceramics. Best known for high quality products and techniques including expert designs.
Photo April 2023, La Vallée Village (2000) after 23 years in time.
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Photo - Richard Poppelaars.
© About Pixels Photography: #AboutPixels / #ceramics #tableware #shopping #article at #ViileroyBoch #ShoppingMall #LaValleeVillage in #Serris #France
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La Vallee Village
Val d'Europe "La Vallée Village" (Est. 2000) - in an idealized "briarde" architecture, more than 120 clothing and other luxery brands, including 15 of major brands, with lots of goods for sale at discount prices. Also a few known fast food and some famous delicacy places to actually taste some nice European types of cuisine.
Info: www.thebicestercollection.com/la-vallee-village/en.
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Colorful boutique facades.
Photo Richard Poppelaars © #AboutPixels #Photography (Apple iPhone X) / #facade #decoration - #shop #architecture / #ShoppingMall at #LaValleeVillage #LaValleeVillage in #Serris, #SeineetMarne - #France
Just near Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) Airport, you'll find a Champs-Élysées like Outlet Shopping Center. It includes 110 exclusive top fashion and homeware boutiques.
Even the village like architecture, including the small bistro's, is exquisite and colorful indeed. The (price)tag #lavalleevillage could be the new trend for some time to come.
Photo October 2018, La Vallée Village (2000) after 18 years in time.
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La Vallee Village - Val d'Europe "La Vallée Village" (Est. 2000) - in an idealized "briarde" architecture, more than 120 clothing and other luxery brands, including 15 of major brands, with lots of goods for sale at discount prices. Also a few known fast food and some famous delicacy places to actually taste some nice European types of cuisine.
Info: www.thebicestercollection.com/la-vallee-village/en.
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Handwerkermarkt products from craftsmen such as paintings, nativity scenes and pots in the Monschauer Handwerkermarkt (also called Erlebnismuseum Lernort Natur).
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Erlebnismuseum Lernort Natur - History
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 / #ErlebnismuseumLernortNatur / #shopping
Fossil finds of shells.
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Fossil shells, many of which have been found in the Limburg region.
Photo October 2017, Natuur Historisch Museum (1910) after 107 years in time.
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Maastricht - Natuur Historisch Museum
The "Natuur Historisch Museum" (NHM) was founded in 1910 and is best known for its unique collection of Cretaceous fossils in the Netherlands, including various Mosasaurs, Prognathodons and Hadrosaurs.
Info: nl.wikipedia.org/wiki/Natuurhistorisch_Museum_Maastricht.
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Photo - Richard Poppelaars.
© About Pixels Photography: #AboutPixels / #seashell #prehistory #fossil #NatuurHistorischMuseum #museum #NHM in #Maastricht #Netherlands
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Lions garding the entrance.
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Two huge lions, a nice welcome to visitors, maybe because it's a temple of delicious Japanese food.
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Tomiko - Restaurant Tomiko
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Photo - Richard Poppelaars.
© About Pixels Photography: #AboutPixels / #decoration #statue #RestaurantTomiko #restaurant #japanese #Tomiko in #Hellevoetsluis #Netherlands
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Nice restaurants around the Place des Arcades. The terraces are inviting, enough shade during the warm summer to enjoy a nice drink or a meal...
Photo July 2017, Monflanquin (1256) after 761 years in time.
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Monflanquin - Culinair
Monflanquin - a commune in the Lot-et-Garonne department in south-western France. Built in 1256 as a military bastide town on a strategic north-south route. The village is a member of the Les Plus Beaux Villages de France ("The most beautiful villages of France") association.
Info: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Monflanquin.
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Photo - Richard Poppelaars.
© About Pixels Photography: #AboutPixels / #restaurant #terrace #Culinair #arcade in #Monflanquin #France
Rue de Paris - 17th and 18th century.
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One of the Travers le temps sections. Vintage shops, facades and decorations constructed just like how it was in the early beginning of modern-day Paris. Nice vintage posters decorate the walls, the few streetlights illuminate the scene. Even the train accident at the Montparnasse trainstation can be seen.
Photo May 2016, Parc Astérix (April 30, 1989) after 27 years in time.
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Photo - Richard Poppelaars.
© About Pixels Photography: #AboutPixels / #vintage #facade #StreetsofParis #themepark #architecture at #RuedeParis #Atraversletemps #ParcAsterix in #Plailly #France
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Parc Asterix
Parc Astérix (Est. 1989) - a theme amusement park based on the comic book series "Asterix" by Albert Uderzo and René Goscinny. France's best-selling comic abroad with more than 370 million copies sold worldwide in 111 languages.
Info: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Parc_Astérix.
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Fossil finds of shells.
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Fossil shells, many of which have been found in the Limburg region.
Photo October 2017, Natuur Historisch Museum (1910) after 107 years in time.
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Maastricht - Natuur Historisch Museum
The "Natuur Historisch Museum" (NHM) was founded in 1910 and is best known for its unique collection of Cretaceous fossils in the Netherlands, including various Mosasaurs, Prognathodons and Hadrosaurs.
Info: nl.wikipedia.org/wiki/Natuurhistorisch_Museum_Maastricht.
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Photo - Richard Poppelaars.
© About Pixels Photography: #AboutPixels / #seashell #prehistory #fossil #NatuurHistorischMuseum #museum #NHM in #Maastricht #Netherlands
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Colorful Côte d'Azur fishing boats at the French Riviera.
Photo: Richard Poppelaars © #AboutPixels #Photography (Nikon D90) / #quay #boat - #urban #harbour #shipping / #Architecture at #PortdeCassis in #Cassis, #BouchesduRhone - #France
Many small fishing vessels really add color to the harbour. Many of those in a typical design frequently seen at the Côte d'Azur of the French Riviera. Fishermen still go out to the Mediterranean sea for various catch of the day portions. Overall the harbor looks like time has no great influence, so little had changed because it's almost the same view just like the vintage photos and paintings.
Photo July 2012, Cassis (Est. 500BP) after +/-2512 years in time.
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Cassis - One of the typical French coastline villages, Cassis (Est. 500BP). Popular but still one of those beautiful villages at the French Riviera in Southern France. Also a classic type of harbour with many of those typical fishing boats and colorful building facades. With some nice terraces, a nice boulevard, even a beach for a nice day at the beach or a boat trip to the Massif des Calanques further along the coast.
Info: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cassis.
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Historical silent streets. It's a very nice walk in this old French village with many silent streets, some houses are very old and mostly stiil inhabited. The streets breath so much of history, some decennia, most of all some ages in time.
Photo July 2017, Monflanquin (1256) after 761 years in time.
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Monflanquin - Architecture
Monflanquin - a commune in the Lot-et-Garonne department in south-western France. Built in 1256 as a military bastide town on a strategic north-south route. The village is a member of the Les Plus Beaux Villages de France ("The most beautiful villages of France") association.
Info: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Monflanquin.
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Photo - Richard Poppelaars.
© About Pixels Photography: #AboutPixels / #history #street #facade #Architecture in #Monflanquin #France
Splashing fountain show.
The Aquanura (Est.2012) watershow is one of the largest in the world, it is a nice end to a day at Efteling, especially when it is dark.
Photo November 2018, Efteling (May 31, 1952) after 66 years in time.
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Efteling - Aquanura
Efteling (Est. 1952) - one of the oldest theme parks in the world. A very popular full-sized fantasy-themed amusement park with many attractions and a wide array of amusement rides that reflect elements from ancient myths and legends, fairy tales, fables, and folklore.
Info: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Efteling.
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Photo - Richard Poppelaars.
© About Pixels Photography: #AboutPixels / #watershow #fountain #Aquanura #Anderrijk #Efteling in #Kaatsheuvel #Netherlands
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Pumpkins - a rich harvest autumn decoration.
Photo: Richard Poppelaars © #AboutPixels #Photography (Nikon D7200) / #pumpkin #decoration - #event #fair / #SeasonFair at #KwekerijRoest #Pompoenfair in #Vierpolders, #SouthHolland - #Netherlands
Pumpkins, a traditional autumn decoration. It adds bright colors and shapes to our gardens while the other colors of summer fade away.
Photo September 2017, Pompoenfair Kwekerij Roest (anual editions 2004-2018).
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Pompoenfair - The Pompoenfair, an anual popular event at Kwekerij Roest from 2004 until 2018. An event with about 120 variations of pumpkins, regional culinairy highlights, market stalls, workshops and various other participants.
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Shopping for some creative goods.
Photo: Richard Poppelaars © #AboutPixels #Photography (Nikon D7200) / #creative #handmade - #event #fair / #SeasonFair at #KwekerijRoest #Pompoenfair in #Vierpolders, #SouthHolland - #Netherlands
Shopping for some creative goods, most of them more unique and so nice to use.
Photo September 2017, Pompoenfair Kwekerij Roest (anual editions 2004-2018).
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Pompoenfair - The Pompoenfair, an anual popular event at Kwekerij Roest from 2004 until 2018. An event with about 120 variations of pumpkins, regional culinairy highlights, market stalls, workshops and various other participants.
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Castle gate in medieval times.
Photo: Richard Poppelaars © #AboutPixels #Photography (Nikon D7200) / #fortress #stronghold #entrance - #castle #medieval #monument / #ChateaudeFrance at #Chateau #ChateaudeCastelnaud in #CastelnaudlaChapelle, #Dordogne - #France
Castle gate Château de Castelnaud-la-Chapelle. An impressive 13th century castle in excellent restored state. A perfect location to walk around in medieval times.
Photo July 2018, Château de Castelnaud-la-Chapelle (Est. 13th century) after +/-768 years in time. In the year 2025 it's 775 years since.
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Chateau de Castelnaud - Château de Castelnaud-la-Chapelle, a 13th century fortress overlooking the Dordogne River in Périgord, erected to face its rival, the Château de Beynac. Today a popular picturesquely restored castle, a monument historique, and includes a museum of medieval warfare with reconstructions of life size siege engines, mangonneaux, and trebuchets.
Mooie sportieve drukte in de haven.
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Dutch Classic Yacht Regatta - een tweejaarlijks zeilevenement op het Haringvliet met als haven Hellevoetsluis. Erg mooi vormgegeven zeilboten en martieme drukte in de haven
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About Pixels #evenement #DCYR - #ships (Hellevoetsluis/NL)
At home we seperate our waste using four type of bins. Our car is loading solar generated energy and we also try to use a little amount of energy as we can. My whole town generates a less amount of polution in a single day then these two airplanes, of many others passing that day, in a single flight. It's not surprising that all environmental measures aimed at consumers clash with the reality above and around us. We still have a long way to go...
Photo: Contrails - the scratch marks in our clear skies - by Richard Poppelaars © #AboutPixels #Photography (Nikon D90) / #sky #airplane #contrails - #polution #environmental / #Transport in #Hellevoetsluis #VoorneaanZee #VoornePutten, #SouthHolland - #Netherlands
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Beer - Duchesse de Bourgogne.
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Duchesse de Bourgogne, "Flamish Art of Brewery", the taste is even more then the label.
Just a nice beer at Cabaret Douze. This restaurant is just a bit outside the hustle and bustle of the center, still pleasantly busy and you can also enjoy delicious food. The spare ribs are a must, add a really nice beer and you're perfect.
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Maastricht - Cabaret Douze
Maastricht - the capital and largest city of Limburg located on both sides of the river Meuse. Developed from a Roman settlement to a medieval religious centre, and today a thriving cultural and regional centre. It has 1677 national heritage buildings and member of the Most Ancient European Towns Network.
Info: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maastricht.
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Photo - Richard Poppelaars.
© About Pixels Photography: #AboutPixels / #culinair #beer #CabaretDouze #Douze in #Maastricht #Netherlands
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I "wood" like a spoon soon.
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There is something about using wooden spoons in your kitchen. And they don't leave any scratches...
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Oldenhof - Kookwinkel Oldenhof
Excellent cooking store in the heart of The Hague. They've got really everything you need in the kitchen.
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Photo - Richard Poppelaars.
© About Pixels Photography: #AboutPixels / #interior #kitchenware #spoon #KookwinkelOldenhof #passage #shop #kitchenstore #Oldenhof in #TheHague #Netherlands
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Lions garding the entrance.
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Two huge lions, a nice welcome to visitors, maybe because it's a temple of delicious Japanese food.
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Tomiko - Restaurant Tomiko
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Photo - Richard Poppelaars.
© About Pixels Photography: #AboutPixels / #decoration #statue #RestaurantTomiko #restaurant #japanese #Tomiko in #Hellevoetsluis #Netherlands
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Pumpkins, the rich harvest of summer.
Photo: Richard Poppelaars © #AboutPixels #Photography (Nikon D7200) / #Pompoenfair #pumpkin - #event #fair / #SeasonFair at #KwekerijRoest #Pompoenfair in #Vierpolders, #SouthHolland - #Netherlands
Pumpkins, a traditional autumn decoration. It adds bright colors and shapes to our gardens while the other colors of summer fade away.
Photo September 2017, Pompoenfair Kwekerij Roest (anual editions 2004-2018).
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Pompoenfair - The Pompoenfair, an anual popular event at Kwekerij Roest from 2004 until 2018. An event with about 120 variations of pumpkins, regional culinairy highlights, market stalls, workshops and various other participants.
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Terrasje met Italiaans horeca en optreden.
Italiaans culinair genieten bij Italië Smaak en Stijl, vele delicatessen, hapjes en drankjes, koffie, kaas, vleeswaren, wijn, Olijfolie, koekjes en vele Italiaanse specialiteiten.
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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 / Culinair #event #Italieevenement in #Haarzuilens #Netherlands
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La Grosse Cloche (Est. 1759).
Photo: Richard Poppelaars © #AboutPixels #Photography (Nikon D90) / #tower #clock - #UNESCO #citygate #bellfry / #LaGrosseCloche at #PortdelaLune in #Bordeaux, #Gironde - #France
The "Grosse Cloche" (15th century), one of the oldest bell towers in France, a historic monument, the belfry of the old town hall in the UNESCO World Heritage district of "Port de la Lune", the old seaport of Bordeaux on the river Garonne . It was built on the remains of the Porte Saint-Eloy (13th century), the gateway to the city center. The famous building is an extension of the Église Saint-Eloi, a church from the 12th century. The structure consists mainly of two 40-metre-high tapered towers next to a smaller tower decorated with a golden Leopard symbolizing the British occupation of Bordeaux in the Middle Ages. On the national day of July 14 or on the Jour du Souvenir, the fallen of the First World War and other wars are commemorated here.
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Astronomical Clock (Est. 1759)
The outside of the tower shows a richly decorated clockwork from 1759, which replaced the previous clock from 1567. The gilded clockwork on the south side with a semicircular hand indicates the solar time and the one on the north the moon phases.
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Clock "Armande-Louise"
The Grosse Cloche bell tower also contains an 18th-century "Armande-Louise" a 7.8-ton two-meter bell and hangs over the former juvenile detention center. The city's magistrates sounded the bell to signal the harvest and warn the population of fires. The Grosse Cloche clock tower is therefore depicted as a symbol on the city's coat of arms. The clock has the inscription: "I mark the hours and I call for mobilization, I sing for happy events and weep for the dead". Today, the bell is rung every first Sunday of the month and six times a year during important events.
Info: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Port_de_la_Lune.
Photo August 2014, La Grosse Cloche (15th century) after +/-564 years in time.
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Bordeaux - Bordeaux (Est. 567 BC) - classified "City of Art and History", home to 362 monuments historiques with some buildings dating back to Roman times. The historic part of the city is on the UNESCO World Heritage List as "an outstanding urban and architectural ensemble" of the 18th century. After Paris, Bordeaux has the highest number of preserved historical buildings of any city in France. Capital of the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region and prefecture of the Gironde department, its inhabitants are called "Bordelais". It is home to the world's main wine fair, Vinexpo, with a wine economy of 14.5 billion euros each year.
The "worst" days of Winter.
Stalls by Unox, selling their popular sausages with a piece of bread during the winter season. They also provide a nice promotional winter hat, orange in color and with logo's of Unox and the Efteling.
Photo December 2018, Efteling (May 31, 1952) after 66 years in time.
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Efteling - Culinair
Winterefteling - an event during the winter months. The park is decorated in a pleasant winter atmosphere like open campfires and decorations of snow and icicles, without being to cold to visit
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Efteling (Est. 1952) - one of the oldest theme parks in the world. A very popular full-sized fantasy-themed amusement park with many attractions and a wide array of amusement rides that reflect elements from ancient myths and legends, fairy tales, fables, and folklore.
Info: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Efteling.
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Photo - Richard Poppelaars.
© About Pixels Photography: #AboutPixels / #horeca #unox #Culinair #Efteling in #Kaatsheuvel #Netherlands
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Something delicious at Laduree.
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Just near Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) Airport, you'll find a Champs-Élysées like Outlet Shopping Center. It includes 110 exclusive top fashion and homeware boutiques.
Even the village like architecture, including the small bistro's, is exquisite and colorful indeed. The (price)tag #lavalleevillage could be the new trend for some time to come.
Photo April 2023, La Vallée Village (2000) after 23 years in time.
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Photo - Richard Poppelaars.
© About Pixels Photography: #AboutPixels / #terrace #culinair #horeca #food at #Laduree #ShoppingMall #LaValleeVillage in #Serris #France
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La Vallee Village
Val d'Europe "La Vallée Village" (Est. 2000) - in an idealized "briarde" architecture, more than 120 clothing and other luxery brands, including 15 of major brands, with lots of goods for sale at discount prices. Also a few known fast food and some famous delicacy places to actually taste some nice European types of cuisine.
Info: www.thebicestercollection.com/la-vallee-village/en.
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Aircraft Weapons Equipment. Military Aircraft Weapons Equipment, the use is very brutal.
Photo March 2019, Nationaal Militair Museum (2014) after 5 years in time.
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Nationaal Militair Museum
The Nationaal Militair Museum (NMM) (Est. 2014) is a museum that focuses on the Dutch Armed Forces in past, present and future, with extra attention to the collections of the Royal Netherlands Army and Royal Netherlands Air Force derived from the Legermuseum from Delft and the Militaire Luchtvaart Museum from Soesterberg which were merged into the NMM.
Info: www.nmm.nl.
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Photo - Richard Poppelaars.
© About Pixels Photography: #AboutPixels / #museum #NMM #army #museum #NMM #NationaalMilitairMuseum in #Soest #Netherlands
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Local companies also participate, sometimes with enormous presentations.
Photo: Lampions by local companies - by Richard Poppelaars © #AboutPixels #Photography (Nikon D90) / #lampions #attendees - #evenement / #LampoinParade at #Lampionoptocht in #Hellevoetsluis, #SouthHolland - #Netherlands
September 2015, Lampionoptocht (1st anual edition 1948) after 67 years in time. In the year 2023 it's 75 years since.
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Hellevoetsluis - Tht anual Lampoin Parade in Hellevoetsluis (since 1948). A festivity with lots of home made lampion decorations with a nice parade in the first darkness of the september evening. Still early enough for the many children who really enjoy this event.
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Among Mammoths and other prehistoric giants.
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The skeleton of the Mammoth is giant, the museum indoor section also includes a model showing how these giants actually must have looked like. Around it, various other prehistoric, some very rare, finds.
Photo April 2017, Historyland (May 28th, 2016) after 1 years in time.
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Historyland
Historyland, a unique historical theme park and museum in Hellevoetsluis. One with a high educational value. Many themes, from prehistory to the recent past that belong to history, are exhibited here. Mostly life-sized models or even real objects comprise the ever-growing collection. Often with an educational character in which you can even participate actively, such as participating in paleontological excavations or prospecting for gold, make this theme park particularly suitable as a learning environment. The park and a number of buildings offer enough subjects for a nice day with lots of fun but also an educational day.
Info: historyland.nl.
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Photo - Richard Poppelaars.
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With grapevines above the pale blue colored doors, the nice shutters at each window, even the stones used to build the walls. It looks so very nice, fresh and friendly with an age back in history. Wouldn't we all be very proud and happy to be living in a house situated, decorated and designed like this? We like and will preserve it in time, I can't imagine it will be the same for our modern type of houses.
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Limeuil - Architecture
Limeuil - located at the confluence of the Dordogne and Vézère rivers. Historically both commercially and strategically on the highways of trade. This region: was primarily a wine-producing area for subsequent delivery downstream to Bordeaux, on large, flat-bottomed "gabarres". A very nice historical village and on the list of the "Les Plus Beaux Villages de France" most beautiful small villages.
Info: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Limeuil.
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View of Bélvès, a picturesque village situated on a ridge overlooking the Nauze Valley in the Périgord Noir region of the Dordogne department, France, provides stunning views of the surrounding countryside. Bélvès is officially classified as one of the "Plus Beaux Villages de France" (The Most Beautiful Villages of France), a designation awarded to villages that excel in heritage, charm, and beauty, and Bélvès certainly meets these criteria.
Photo: Bélvès at the Nauze valley hill - by © Richard Poppelaars #About_Pixels #Photography (Nikon D90) / #village - #history #LPBVF at #urban in #PaysdeBelves, #Dordogne - #France
Bélvès (Est. 300 BC first settlement by Celtic Bellovac tribe), photo August 2014 after 2314 years since 300BC in history.
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Pays de Belves:
The history of Bélvès dates back to approximately 300 BC, when a Celtic tribe, presumably the Bellovaci, settled at this strategic location. The village thus boasts a history spanning 2,300 years. The Romans were the first to establish a military base there due to its strategic location. Later, in the Middle Ages, Bélvès grew into a fortified town with seven towers, earning it the nickname "the town of the seven towers." During the Hundred Years' War, the village was often on the front lines and experienced periods of destruction and recovery. The current market hall and many other historic buildings date back to the 15th century. A walk through the historic Castrum district reveals that much from that era has been preserved..
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Onspannen en leuke sfeer.
Photo: Richard Poppelaars © #AboutPixels #Photography (Apple iPhone 4S) / #visitors - #interior / #restaurant at #RestaurantBRU17 #BRU17Habraken in #Bruinisse, #Zeeland - #Netherlands
The restaurant is always nicely decorated, often with an eye for the rich history of fishing. Almost a home base where everyone feels at home or at the table in Zeeland.
Photo November 2012, Restaurant BRU17 Habraken (Est. 2012) after 0 years in time.
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BRU17 Habraken - Visrestaurant BRU17 Habraken, a restaurant and fish shop specializing in mussels and many types of fresh fish and sea specialities.
The restaurant has numerous regional fish specialties on the menu and the adjoining fish shop has a wide range of products to choose from. Together they form a culinary gem in Zeeland. BRU17 is the second location along with the shop and smaller restaurant in the harbor of Stellendam.
Info: www.bru17.nl.
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Rescue Brigade and First aid post on the beach. It is good to remember that it is often volunteers. Only with the help of those many volunteers can events be organized and in this case everyone can enjoy the many activities on the water freely and safely
Photo: A watchful eye on the water - by © Richard Poppelaars #About_Pixels #Photography (Nikon D7200) / #EHBO #lifeguard - #resqueservices / #EventPhotography at #beach in #Rockanje, #VoorneaanZee #VoornePutten, #SouthHolland - #Netherlands
Terrasje met Italiaans horeca en optreden.
Italiaans culinair genieten bij Italië Smaak en Stijl, vele delicatessen, hapjes en drankjes, koffie, kaas, vleeswaren, wijn, Olijfolie, koekjes en vele Italiaanse specialiteiten.
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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 / Culinair #event #Italieevenement in #Haarzuilens #Netherlands
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Stop before you drop mine shaft.
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The huge mine shaft tower or headframe, a steel construction with the characteristic large wheels for the mine lift. About 6,000 bolts have been processed in this 35-ton, 35-meter high, heavy steel tower, and on top is a 28-ton platform. The visitors hang here for a few seconds (stop-before-you-drop) while in the front row the gaze is directed downwards at a gaping hole filled with fog. After standing still for two seconds, the train drops 37.5 meters, with a steepest angle of 87 degrees, and a speed of almost 90 kilometers per hour. The sudden fall and the G-forces of the fall are a real thrill here.
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Baron 1898 (Est. 2015) - a dive coaster in which visitors take a perpendicular free fall. The attraction is themed as a late nineteenth century coal mine as in the Limburg Mining Region, but in the story, and of course for the Efteling, told to be a gold mine. The name Baron 1898 refers to the background story of the saga of the Witte Wieven, in which a greedy mining baron, Gustave Hooghmoed, has found a gold vein and wants to extract as much gold as possible from the ground. However, the fertile soil is protected by the Witte Wieven.
Photo November 2018, Efteling (May 31, 1952) after 66 years in time.
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Efteling - Baron 1898
Efteling (Est. 1952) - one of the oldest theme parks in the world. A very popular full-sized fantasy-themed amusement park with many attractions and a wide array of amusement rides that reflect elements from ancient myths and legends, fairy tales, fables, and folklore.
Info: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Efteling.
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Photo - Richard Poppelaars.
© About Pixels Photography: #AboutPixels / #tower #lift #Gforce #Baron1898 #ruigrijk #Efteling in #Kaatsheuvel #Netherlands
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Welcome at a nice rural Dutch farm.
Photo: Richard Poppelaars © #AboutPixels #Photography (Nikon D90) / #architecture - #event #fair / #SeasonFair at #KwekerijRoest #Pompoenfair in #Vierpolders, #SouthHolland - #Netherlands
Welcome at a rural Dutch farm, it's way different from modern houses.
Photo September 2015, Pompoenfair Kwekerij Roest (anual editions 2004-2018).
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Pompoenfair - The Pompoenfair, an anual popular event at Kwekerij Roest from 2004 until 2018. An event with about 120 variations of pumpkins, regional culinairy highlights, market stalls, workshops and various other participants.
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Flying Dutchman Golden Age harbor.
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The interior of the Flying Dutchman attraction is even more a trip through a Golden Age house and harbor. Excellent use of darkness creates just the right scene and atmosphere.
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De Vliegende Hollander (Est. 2007) - an attraction in Ruigrijk that consists of a combination of various attraction types, including a walkthrough, a dark ride and a water coaster. The theme of the attraction is the saga of the same name about a ghost ship from the Golden Age.
Photo November 2018, Efteling (May 31, 1952) after 66 years in time.
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Efteling - Vliegende Hollander
Efteling (Est. 1952) - one of the oldest theme parks in the world. A very popular full-sized fantasy-themed amusement park with many attractions and a wide array of amusement rides that reflect elements from ancient myths and legends, fairy tales, fables, and folklore.
Info: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Efteling.
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Photo - Richard Poppelaars.
© About Pixels Photography: #AboutPixels / #architecture #port #GoldenAge #interior #VliegendeHollander #ruigrijk #flyingdutchman #Efteling in #Kaatsheuvel #Netherlands
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Broodje Hollandse Garnalen.
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A special Dutch treat because this piece of bread is filled with Dutch Shrimp. Doesn't it look really perfect.
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Schmidt Zeevis - Culinair
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Photo - Richard Poppelaars.
© About Pixels Photography: #AboutPixels / #culinair #lunch #Culinair #restaurant #SchmidtZeevis in #Rotterdam #Netherlands
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The (Coca-Cola) Santa Claus is an iconic figure that has been used as the most famous representation for decades. Depicted as a fat man wearing a red suit, white beard and black belt. Santa Claus also wears a red hat, black boots and gloves.
It was invented by the American advertising artist Haddon Sundblom in 1931 who asked to create an image of Santa Claus for a new Coca-Cola Christmas campaign. The Coca-Cola Santa Claus is now one of the most recognizable figures in the world. It is used in Christmas decorations, Christmas cards and other Christmas products.
Some facts about this Coca-Cola Santa: He is 6 feet 3 inches tall and weighs 300 pounds, has a 4-foot beard, wears size 12 boots, and he travels with his elves and reindeer in a sleigh pulled by reindeer.
The Coca-Cola Santa Claus symbolizes kindness, generosity and goodwill. It is a reminder of the magic of Christmas and the most important part of Christmas culture. But above all, a symbol of hope and joy for people all over the world.
Quote: De #kerstman is naar huis. Hij staat symbool voor #hoop en #vreugde, hou dat vast naar volgend jaar!.
Photo: Ho-ho-ho it's (Coca-Cola) Santa Claus! - by Richard Poppelaars © #AboutPixels #Photography (Apple iPhone X - December 23, 2018) / #decoration #santaclaus - #event #Kerstmarkt / #EventPhotography at #Vrijthof #MagischMaastricht in #Maastricht, #Limburg - #Netherlands
Coca-Cola Santa Claus (Est. 1931), photo December 2018 after 87 years. The year 2031 marks 100 years in time.
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Maastricht: Magisch Maastricht - Event Photography
The "Magisch Maastricht" event is an annual Christmas market event in Maastricht. Everything on and around the Vrijthof is festively lit and decorated and the square has a fairground with various attractions, a huge Ferris wheel and classic carousel and many stalls where you can enjoy a snacks and drinks. Busy but a nice Christmas bustle in the old city center of Maastricht.
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City townhall garden. A garden with a very nice view along the river banks. The garden is being maintained by a group of volunteers.
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Limeuil - Townhall
The village of Limeuil, located at the confluence of the Dordogne and Vézère rivers historically both commercially and strategically on the highways of trade. This region was primarily a wine-producing area for subsequent delivery downstream to Bordeaux, on large, flat-bottomed "gabarres". Nowadays a very nice historical village and on the list of the "Les Plus Beaux Villages de France", the most beautiful villages of France.
Info: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Limeuil.
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Photo - Richard Poppelaars.
© About Pixels Photography: #AboutPixels / #garden #Townhall #LPBVF in #Limeuil #France
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Our remaining christmas garden lights were a spectacle in our garden. The bright light was very welcome during these cold winter days. For the month of januari it turned out to be just enough snow this winter to capture some nice winter photos.
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Hellevoetsluis - Weerfoto
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Photo - Richard Poppelaars.
© About Pixels Photography: #AboutPixels in #Hellevoetsluis #Netherlands / #weather #snow
Studio 1 facade, just like the original building.
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Walt Disney Studios Park
Disneyland Paris - an entertainment resort near Paris, France. It is the most visited theme park in Europe.
It encompasses the theme parks:
Disneyland Park (Est.1992) - based on Disneyland and the Magic Kingdom in Florida.
Walt Disney Studios Park (Est. 2002) - celebrating show business, films, and behind-the-scenes.
Disney Village - an entertainment district containing a variety of restaurants, entertainment venues and shops.
Info: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Disneyland_Paris.
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Photo - Richard Poppelaars.
© About Pixels Photography: #AboutPixels in #DisneylandParis #France / #WaltDisneyStudiosPark / #architecture
Historical silent streets. It's a very nice walk in this old French village with many silent streets, some houses are very old and mostly stiil inhabited. The streets breath so much of history, some decennia, most of all some ages in time.
Photo July 2017, Monflanquin (1256) after 761 years in time.
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Monflanquin - Architecture
Monflanquin - a commune in the Lot-et-Garonne department in south-western France. Built in 1256 as a military bastide town on a strategic north-south route. The village is a member of the Les Plus Beaux Villages de France ("The most beautiful villages of France") association.
Info: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Monflanquin.
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Photo - Richard Poppelaars.
© About Pixels Photography: #AboutPixels / #history #street #facade #Architecture in #Monflanquin #France
A very nice souvenir of Hygea from Samos, home to Hyppocrates, father of todays medicine. She has an elegant face, curly hair and a typical greek nose as seen by greek woman. It's a replica of a portrait of Hygieia attributed to Skopas (from Tegea, National Archaeological Museum of Athens).
Hygieia - a goddess from Greek, as well as Roman, mythology, goddess of health, cleanliness and hygiene. Her name is the source for the word "hygiene". Hygieia is related to the Greek god of medicine, Asclepius, who is the son of the Olympian god Apollo. Hygieia is most commonly referred to as a daughter of Asclepius and his wife Epione. Hygieia and her four sisters each performed a facet of Apollo's art: Hygieia (health, cleanliness, and sanitation); Panacea (universal remedy); Iaso (recovery from illness); Aceso (the healing process); and Aglaia (beauty, splendor, glory, magnificence, and adornment).
One notable reference regarding Hygieia's role as a goddess of health in antiquity period can be found within the Hippocratic oath. This oath is used by physicians in order to swear before various healing gods, one of which being Hygieia, that they would follow a code of established ethical standards of practice.
Section of the translated oath from Greek to English: I swear by Apollo Healer, by Asclepius, by Hygieia, by Panacea, and by all the gods and goddesses, making them my witnesses, that I will carry out, according to my ability and judgment , this oath and this indenture.
Info: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hygieia.
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Hellevoetsluis - Art
Newborn and growing up - I'm trying to capture with photos my kids first and following years. Gifts, toys, play, objects, acivity, events and more. So many moments of playing and doing all kind of things together. We try to capture moments that are nice for a quick capture before it becomes one of those fading memories or lost in time forever.
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Photo - Richard Poppelaars.
© About Pixels Photography: #AboutPixels in #Hellevoetsluis #Netherlands / #statue #Hygea #goddess