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Largest known insect, the Maganeura Monyi, they look like Dragonfly but with the size of a small child.
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Meganeura Monyi - a genus of extinct insects from the Carboniferous period, which resembled and are related to the present-day dragonflies. With wingspans ranging from 65 cm to over 70 cm, Meganeura monyi is one of the largest-known flying insect species.
Photo: Huge prehistorical Maganeura Monyi - by Richard Poppelaars © #AboutPixels #Photography (Nikon D7200) / #animal #MaganeuraMony - #dinosaurpark #prehistory #education / #Prehistoriclife at #Parc #PrehistoDinoParc in #Lacave, #Lot - #France
July 2017, Prehisto Dino Parc (Est. 1998) after 19 years in time. In the year 2023 it's 25 years since.
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Lacave: Prehisto Dino Parc - Prehistoric life
Near the small village of Lacave the "Prehisto Dino Parc" is a very nice walk in the heart of the forest. Along a long path with sounds and animated animals and organised with a fun and educational signage, visitors go to meet dinosaurs and discover the daily life of the first humans. The 150 life size representations will be a total immersion in the Jurassic and prehistoric era.
Info: prehistodino.com/en/.
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Pumpkins, the rich harvest of summer.
Photo: Richard Poppelaars © #AboutPixels #Photography (Nikon D7200) / #Pompoenfair #fair - #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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Photo April 23, 2017, Korenmolen De Hoop after 216 years.
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Hellevoetsluis
Korenmolen De Hoop (Est. 1801) monument - a stone scaffolding gristmill built in 1801 in Hellevoetsluis. In 1697 there was another post mill on the place of drydock Jan Blanken. At the end of the 18th century, this post mill needed to make place for this drydock so in 1801 this mill was build.
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Photo - Richard Poppelaars.
© About Pixels Photography: #AboutPixels in #Hellevoetsluis #Netherlands #museum #monument #mill
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.
© About Pixels Photography: #AboutPixels / #mammoth #fossil #museum #themepark #Historyland in #Hellevoetsluis #Netherlands
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It's so nice to browse through the various brocante stalls, you never know what you might find. There might be something waiting for you to happen. It all started when I found a small, rusty key at a brocante stall. The vendor, a man with a magnificent mustache, swore it unlocked the secret hidden in a old chest somewhere in this village. I bought it, naturally. I spent weeks trying to find that chest, until I finally realized it was a sardine can key from 1957. But hey, at least I had a great story, and a new mission: to find the matching can.
Photo: Discover brocante gems and secrets - by © Richard Poppelaars #About_Pixels #Photography (Apple iPhone 15 Pro) / #vintage #stall - #event #market #brocante / #EventPhotography at #BrocanteMarket in #Monpazier, #Dordogne - #France
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Monpazier: Event Photography
The brocante market in Monpazier is a celebrated event for lovers of antiques and vintage finds. Set in the heart of one of France's most beautiful bastide towns, the market takes place within the historic arcades of the main square (Place des Cornières).
It's a professional flea market where numerous dealers showcase high-quality items, ranging from antique furniture and old linens to porcelain, jewelry, and unique decorative objects. While Monpazier has a regular weekly food market every Thursday, the brocante is a specific event, with dates typically held on certain weekends throughout the year, especially during the warmer months. It's the perfect place to hunt for treasures while soaking in the medieval atmosphere.
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Shake a pillow to let it snow. The little house of Vrouw Holle, designed by Anton Pieck. A shuttered window can be seen on the first floor, from which the old lady shakes her pillows until it snows on earth.
Photo January 2014, Efteling (May 31, 1952) after 62 years in time.
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Efteling - Vrouw Holle
Sprookjesbos (1952) - the Fairytale Forest is a six-hectare park in the Efteling. An excellent location for a walk through the fairytale books of writers like the Brothers Grimm, Hans Christian Andersen and Charles Perrault. The Efteling started as a park in 1952 with this Fairytale Forest
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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 / #snow #VrouwHolle #Marerijk #Sprookjesbos #Efteling in #Kaatsheuvel #Netherlands
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Medieval and monumental facades.
Photo: Richard Poppelaars © #AboutPixels #Photography (Nikon D7200) / #architecture #facade - #urban #medieval #monument / #History at #Medievalcenter in #SarlatlaCaneda, #Dordogne - #France
Medieval and monumental facades abound. The inner city of the city is rich in historic streets and facades, this also makes it a popular location for recording films.
Photo August 2019, Medieval center Sarlat (14th century) after +/-669 years in time. In the year 2050 it's 700 years since.
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Sarlat-la-Caneda - One of the most prominent villages in the Dordogne region is Sarlat-la-Canéda. A very popular destination in the Périgord Noir, maybe because modern history has largely passed it by. Sarlat has remained preserved and one of the towns most representative of 14th century France. The old centre consists of impeccably restored stone buildings, with 77 protected monuments it's on France's tentative list for future nomination as a UNESCO World Heritage site. Largely car-free with lots of narrow ancient streets and small stores, an absolute pleasure to walk through and to discover.
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Dutch "cosy" winter scenes.
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Attractive Lemax Christmas Village decorations, plenty of choice and in various themes. Old Dutch scenes, British Dickens period, even American- and German themes and more in a multitude of houses, figurines, trains, sparkling lights and a colorful collection of sounds do the remaining rest. The shops use huge displays attracting lots of customers. A nice activity for some weeks to create your own street or village entirely in Christmas and winter atmosphere, often decorated with lots of snow.
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A Christmas village (or putz) is a decorative, miniature-scale village often set up during the Christmas season. These villages are rooted in the elaborate Christmas traditions of the Moravian church.
Info: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christmas_village.
Photo December 2014, Intratuin Bv (1983) after 31 years in time.
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Intratuin - Christmas village
With 53 garden centers in the Netherlands, 3 in Belgium and 11 in Germany, Intratuin (Est. 1983) is the market leader in the Netherlands and the largest in the Benelux. The mainly very large shops offer a wide range of plants, trees and shrubs for indoors and outdoors. Furthermore, garden articles, pet supplies, home accessories and catering and a large annual Christmas show.
Info: nl.wikipedia.org/wiki/Intratuin.
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Photo - Richard Poppelaars.
© About Pixels Photography: #AboutPixels / #christmas #decoration #Lemax #Christmasvillage #gardencenter #shopping #Intratuin in #Rhoon #Netherlands
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Visserij schepen in de haven. Een bonte verzameling van schepen van voornamelijk de visserijvloot van Bruinisse. herkenbaar aan het woord BRU - Bruinisse/NL
Styracosaurus is a genus of herbivorous ceratopsian dinosaur from the Cretaceous Period, about 75.5 to 75 million years ago..
Photo: Styracosaurus - a horny giant - by Richard Poppelaars © #AboutPixels #Photography (Nikon D7200) / #animal #Styracosaurus - #dinosaurpark #prehistory #education / #Prehistoriclife at #Parc #PrehistoDinoParc in #Lacave, #Lot - #France
July 2017, Prehisto Dino Parc (Est. 1998) after 19 years in time. In the year 2023 it's 25 years since.
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Lacave: Prehisto Dino Parc - Prehistoric life
Near the small village of Lacave the "Prehisto Dino Parc" is a very nice walk in the heart of the forest. Along a long path with sounds and animated animals and organised with a fun and educational signage, visitors go to meet dinosaurs and discover the daily life of the first humans. The 150 life size representations will be a total immersion in the Jurassic and prehistoric era.
Info: prehistodino.com/en/.
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Asian landscape decoration.
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Asian landscape decoration, so different from European styles.
Photo November 2019, Markthal Rotterdam (2014) after 5 years in time.
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Markthal - Restaurant Wah Nam Hong
The Markthal Rotterdam (Est. 2014), a remarquable residential and office building with a market hall with many little shops and restaurants underneath. The front and rear glass facades are the largest glass-window cable structures in Europe and the inside of the building is adorned with a colorful 11.000 m2 artwork named "Hoorn des Overvloeds" (Cornucopia or Horn of Plenty).
Info: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Market_Hall_(Rotterdam).
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Photo - Richard Poppelaars.
© About Pixels Photography: #AboutPixels / #interior #decoration #RestaurantWahNamHong #shop #restaurant #WahNamHong #Markthal in #Rotterdam #Netherlands
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Railway station Gare Liège-Guillemins.
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The new station is made of steel, glass and white concrete. It includes a monumental arch, 160 metres (520 ft) long and 32 metres (105 ft) high. It has nine tracks and five platforms (three of 450 metres (1,480 ft) and two of 350 metres (1,150 ft)). All the tracks around the station have been modernised to allow high-speed arrival and departure. It includes a restaurant and expo facility. In design, an extra trip for those who love to catch some very nice architecture photos.
Photo March 2017, Gare Liège-Guillemins (September 18, 2009) after 8 years in time.
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Liège - Infrastructure
The first station was placed on May 1, 1842, after several renovations, such as for Expos and World Exhibitions, and eventually completely replaced due to the increase in traffic and the arrival of high-speed trains. The current futuristic Gare Liège-Guillemins railway station, designed by architect Santiago Calatrava, was opened on September 18, 2009 and used by 15,000 people every day.
Info: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Liège-Guillemins_railway_station.
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Photo - Richard Poppelaars.
© About Pixels Photography: #AboutPixels / #architecture #SantiagoCalatrava #Infrastructure #Liège-Guillemins #Guillemins #railwaystation in #Liège #Belgium
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Spring emerges in many ways.
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Time to enjoy park, the many flowers and plants bring many visitors too.
Photo April 2014, Efteling (May 31, 1952) after 62 years in time.
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Efteling
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 / #spring #flower #Marerijk #Efteling in #Kaatsheuvel #Netherlands
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A few examples to see in a Warhammer 40,000 shop. Mostly handpainted figures scenery objects including a creative designed terrain. It's always nice to catch some good close-up photos of this world. Many handpainted models are highly detailed.
Photo: Warhammer figures, weaponry and structures - by Richard Poppelaars © #AboutPixels #Photography (Apple iPhone X) / #tabletop #game - #Warhammer / #Shopping at #Shop #GamesWorkshop in #Aachen, #NorthRhineWestphalia - #Germany
May 2019, Warhammer Game (Est. 1983) after 36 years in history.
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Aachen: Games Workshop - Shopping
One of the most popular tabletop miniature wargames in the world. Set in the distant future, where a stagnant human civilization is beset by hostile aliens and malevolent supernatural creatures constructed and painted by hand. The models in the game are a mixture of humans, aliens, and supernatural monsters, wielding futuristic weaponry and magical powers and includes objects and structures.
Info: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Warhammer_40,000.
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A Knight in shiny armour.
Photo: Richard Poppelaars © #AboutPixels #Photography (Nikon D7200) / #weapon #armour #knight - #castle #monument #museum / #MuseedelaguerreauMoyenAge at #Museum #ChateaudeCastelnaud in #CastelnaudlaChapelle, #Dordogne - #France
A knights armor on horseback, a complex and heavy construction and even more difficult to wear. It also shows the level of high craftsmanship of the blacksmith.
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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.
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Relaxing and curative power of mineral waters. The Thermes de Spa is a very nice facility to enjoy a relaxing Spa with inside and outside pools filled with water direct from the mineral springs.
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Thermes de Spa - in the 16th century, the commercialization of the thermal baths began and many spa guests came to Spa. The first bathing establishment was built in 1764 and the city became known as a health resort. A health resort (German: Kurort, English: spa) is a tourist resort that focuses on relaxation and recreation, but with a medical emotional value. A stay in a spa is considered beneficial for health due to medicinal springs, in this case the iron and carbonated water of the thermal baths of Spa, but also the healthy air. In Nivezé there are three springs of which the water is used for the thermal baths of Spa: Marie-Henriette spring, Tonnelet spring and Wellington spring. The term Spa has become a generic term for spa tourism in English and some other languages.
In 1764, the first bathing establishment was built in Spa and the city became known as a health resort, so in 1774 the second casino in Europe was also opened. In the second half of the 19th century, the thermal infrastructure was built as it still exists today. Among the many mainly affluent visitors, the international bourgeoisie, we see names such as Victor Hugo, Tsar Peter the Great, Alexandre Dumas and Meyerbeer.
Info: nl.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thermen_van_Spa
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If we dream about Panda's.
A strange section. it has something to do with wild life...
Photo March 2012, Efteling (May 31, 1952) after 60 years in time.
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Efteling - Panda Droom
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 / #nature #PandaDroom #Anderrijk #Efteling in #Kaatsheuvel #Netherlands
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Interior artwork in the Musée Condé, one of the many pieces of artwork and interior decorations in this castle.
Photo: Interior artwork and interior - by Richard Poppelaars © #AboutPixels #Photography (Nikon D90) / #architecture #art #painting - #castle #monument #museum / #ChateaudeFrance at #MuseeConde #ChateaudeChantilly in #Chantilly, #Oise - #France
May 2010, Estate Chantilly (Site Est. 1358) after 652 years in time. In the year 2008 it's 650 years since.
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Chantilly: Chateau de Chantilly - Chateau de France
Château de Chantilly - a historic castle located in the town of Chantilly, France. The site (Est. 1358) comprises two attached buildings: the Petit Château (Est. 1560), and Château Neuf, built by architect Honoré Daumet between 1875 and 1881 (destroyed during the French Revolution, rebuilt by Henri d'Orléans, duc d'Aumale). Both castles, the Chantilly Racecourse, Grandes Écuries (the Stables) and surrounding 115-hectare (285 acre) park designed by André Le Nôtre are listed monuments historiques.
Musée Condé - the château's art gallery houses one of the finest collections of paintings in France after the Louvre. In addition, the library of the Petit Château contains one of the largest collections ancient books and manuscripts, some of them very precious historical works of art.
Info: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Château_de_Chantilly.
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Paraceratherium reaching out it's long neck.
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Indricotherium - full name Indricotherium transouralicum, also called Baluchitherium. A genus of giant extinct mammals that lived in Asia during the Oligocene. It belonged to the rhino family but did not have a horn like today's rhinos.
It was a herbivore that grazed the leaves and branches of tall trees. Fossilized bones of Indricotherium have been found in Central Asia.
Photo: Indricothérium with a long neck - by Richard Poppelaars © #AboutPixels #Photography (Nikon D7200) / #animal #indricotherium - #dinosaurpark #prehistory #education / #Prehistoriclife at #Parc #PrehistoDinoParc in #Lacave, #Lot - #France
July 2017, Prehisto Dino Parc (Est. 1998) after 19 years in time. In the year 2023 it's 25 years since.
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Lacave: Prehisto Dino Parc - Prehistoric life
Near the small village of Lacave the "Prehisto Dino Parc" is a very nice walk in the heart of the forest. Along a long path with sounds and animated animals and organised with a fun and educational signage, visitors go to meet dinosaurs and discover the daily life of the first humans. The 150 life size representations will be a total immersion in the Jurassic and prehistoric era.
Info: prehistodino.com/en/.
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In beeld zien we altijd meer, het is meer dan enkel een sier accessoire.
Photo: Cherub angels of decoration - by © Richard Poppelaars #About_Pixels #Photography (Nikon D7200) / #brocante #sculpture #Cherub - #event / #ArtPhotography at #KasteeldeHaar #ItalyEvent in #Haarzuilens, #Utrecht - #Netherlands
Italië Evenement Smaak & Stijl (first edition 2003), photo May 2019 after 16 years.
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Haarzuilens: Italy Event - Art Photography
The "Italië Evenement Smaak & Stijl" is an annual event held in the Netherlands that celebrates Italian culture, food, and lifestyle. The event typically takes place over three days and features a variety of activities, including: food stalls, wine tastings, cooking demonstrations, live music, shopping and some children's activities.
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Gabare cruising up and down the river.
Photo Richard Poppelaars © #AboutPixels #Photography (Apple iPhone X) / #gabare #boat - #attraction #tour at #Dordogneriver in #LaRoqueGageac, #Dordogne - #France
These Gabare were in history flat-bottomed boats, used to transport all types of goods along the river. This came to and end with the introduction of railroads and the use of many bridges and roads. These old bridges are still there at regular intervals along the river.
Modern Gabares offer a nice tour at the Dordogne river, the many views at castles and villages are priceless.
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La Roque-Gageac - This village is one of the most famous villages in the Dordogne department in Nouvelle-Aquitaine, southwestern France. La Roque-Gageac, perched above the Dordogne river, below a huge limestone cliff since the 12th century. The village is a member of the "Les Plus Beaux Villages de France" association, indeed one of the most beautiful villages of France.
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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 2011, Cassis (Est. 500BP) after +/-2511 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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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 2011, Cassis (Est. 500BP) after +/-2511 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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Russische tuin.
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Russische tuin, met vele berken.
Photo May 2015, Wereldtuinen Mondo Verde (March 24, 2002) after 13 years in time.
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MondoVerde - Wereldtuinen Mondo Verde
The Mondo Verde park is a 25-hectare theme, amusement and animal park located in Landgraaf, province of Limburg. World Gardens Mondo Verde mainly shows international gardens with the associated culture. There is also a modest amount of animals to see. For the more active and young visitors, a part has also been set up as an amusement park with a number of fun attractions..
Info: nl.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wereldtuinen_Mondo_Verde.
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Photo - Richard Poppelaars.
© About Pixels Photography: #AboutPixels / #architecture #landscape #WereldtuinenMondoVerde #Wereldtuinen #park #zoo #themepark #MondoVerde in #Landgraaf #Netherlands
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A great Dutch snack.
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Bitterballen with mustard, very nice to eat with a glass of beer or wine.
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Dudok - Brasserie Dudok
A typical grand café as you also see in Paris. Open since 1991 and since then Restaurant Brasserie Café Dudok has been a very popular catering location. They are named after the architect of the same name, Willem Marinus Dudok.
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Photo - Richard Poppelaars.
© About Pixels Photography: #AboutPixels / #snack #bitterballen #BrasserieDudok #Brasserie #Dudok #Dudok in #Rotterdam #Netherlands
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Standbeeld Willem van Oranje (anno 1848).
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Binnenhof
The Binnenhof is a complex of buildings in the city centre of The Hague, Netherlands, next to the Hofvijver. It houses the meeting place of both houses of the States General of the Netherlands, as well as the Ministry of General Affairs and the office of the Prime Minister of the Netherlands. Built primarily in the 13th century, the Gothic castle originally functioned as residence of the counts of Holland and became the political centre of the Dutch Republic in 1584. The Binnenhof is among the oldest Parliament buildings in the world still in use.
Info: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Binnenhof.
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Photo - Richard Poppelaars.
© About Pixels Photography: #AboutPixels in #TheHague #Netherlands / #Binnenhof / #art #statue #WillemvanOranje
Some farm animals.
Photo: Richard Poppelaars © #AboutPixels #Photography (Nikon D90) / #classic #car - #event #fair / #SeasonFair at #KwekerijRoest #Pompoenfair in #Vierpolders, #SouthHolland - #Netherlands
Classic horsepowers, only the classic car design adds an extra touch to the view. Nice to see some farm animals, horses and other animals.
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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Powerful boats with fishing competitors, some boats and engines are very advanced.
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World Predator Classic
World Predator Classic - the Netherlands hosts the annual televised "World Predator Classic", a Pike, Perch and Zander fishing competition with the town of Hellevoetsluis as the base. It's an important fishing contest with competitors from many countries.
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Photo - Richard Poppelaars.
© About Pixels Photography: #AboutPixels in #Hellevoetsluis #Netherlands / #WorldPredatorClassic #event #WPC / #competitors
Rellaxed Lavelaer atmosphere.
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So many beautiful details to see in and on the various buildings in the Lavelaer. The contractor who took care of the construction must have had a lot of work on this. The garden is a very nice addition to the design, it really merges into a great view.
Photo September 2008, Efteling (May 31, 1952) after 56 years in time.
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Efteling - Lavelaer
Lavelaar & Volk van Laaf (Est. 1990) - an attraction like a village with excellent design architecture ail designed by Ton van de Ven. The inhabitants of the village of Lavenlaar are Laven who live in small houses. A monorail provides a nice tour using snail shaped carts.
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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 / #nature #garden #Lavelaer #Marerijk #VolkvanLaaf #Efteling in #Kaatsheuvel #Netherlands
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Dutch Clogs - two feet closer to nature.
Photo: Richard Poppelaars © #AboutPixels #Photography (Nikon D90) / #clog #birdhouse - #event #fair / #SeasonFair at #KwekerijRoest #Pompoenfair in #Vierpolders, #SouthHolland - #Netherlands
Dutch Clogs - they bring you two feet closer to nature, and birds just love it.
Approximately 3 million pairs of klompen are made each year and sold throughout the Netherlands. A large part of the market is for tourist souvenirs. However, some Dutch people, particularly farmers, market gardeners, and gardeners still wear them for everyday use.
The traditional all-wooden Dutch clogs have been officially accredited as safety shoes with the CE mark and can withstand almost any penetration including sharp objects and concentrated acids. They are actually safer than steelcapped protective shoes in some circumstances, as the wood cracks rather than dents in extreme accidents, allowing easy removal of the clog and not continued pressure on the toes by the (edge of the) steel nose..
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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Sparkling nights along the canals. The appearance of Christmas lights brings light to the darkness. The reflection of light in the water and in windows create a beautiful atmosphere in the old town. Great for a walk around the days of Christmas.
Photo: Sparkling nights along the canals - by Richard Poppelaars © #AboutPixels #Photography (Apple iPhone 4S) / #canal #Christmaslights - #event / #EventPhotography at #Citycentre #Lichtjesavond in #Delft, #SouthHolland - #Netherlands
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Delft: Lichtjesavond - Event Photography
Lichtjesavond, an annual event in the center of Delft. Of course the event itself is fun, but the sparkling Christmas decorations adorns the historic city center for days.
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What's on the menu?.
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It's not a really long list of choices but it's just enough. The cake with nuts is very popular and the French cuisine dishes are very good in taste.
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Dudok - Brasserie Dudok
A typical grand café as you also see in Paris. Open since 1991 and since then Restaurant Brasserie Café Dudok has been a very popular catering location. They are named after the architect of the same name, Willem Marinus Dudok.
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Photo - Richard Poppelaars.
© About Pixels Photography: #AboutPixels / #menu #BrasserieDudok #Brasserie #Dudok #Dudok in #Rotterdam #Netherlands
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Erg mooie Halloween creaties. Deelnemers aan de Spooktocht zijn bijzonder verkleed, zelfs de lokale ondernemers. 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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Halloween spooktocht met vele verklede bezoekers. 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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Flames and roar by the multi headed Draconicon Dragon. The visitors cheer when after some herioc fighting with huge flames and intense roar the multi headed dragon becomes silent. It also marks the end of a spectecular show and performance with horses and birds of prey. Kids are very impressed, they could even feel the heat of the flames.
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Ravelijn (Est. 2011) - it's a theater performance of 20 minutes for an audience of 1200 people with impressive performances by all those part of the show.
Photo April 2014, Efteling (May 31, 1952) after 62 years in time.
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Efteling - Raveleijn
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 / #show #dragon #Raveleijn #Marerijk #Efteling in #Kaatsheuvel #Netherlands
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Duck on a bed of Daisies. And these are real flowers too.
Photo April 2014, Efteling (May 31, 1952) after 62 years in time.
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Efteling
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 / #nature #fauna #Reizenrijk #Efteling in #Kaatsheuvel #Netherlands
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Disney Parade at Sleeping Beauty Castle around the Central Plaza with an impressive show and presentation. Shows like Disney Stars On Parade and Disney Magic On Parade are performed everyday.
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Disneyland Paris - formerly Euro Disney Resort, is 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.
See: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Disneyland_Paris
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About Pixels - #parade - #DisneylandPark #FR
Het is #DeMooiste - ech wel.
.Photo April 2019, Markthal Rotterdam (2014) after 5 years in time.
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Markthal - Architecture
The Markthal Rotterdam (Est. 2014), a remarquable residential and office building with a market hall with many little shops and restaurants underneath. The front and rear glass facades are the largest glass-window cable structures in Europe and the inside of the building is adorned with a colorful 11.000 m2 artwork named "Hoorn des Overvloeds" (Cornucopia or Horn of Plenty).
Info: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Market_Hall_(Rotterdam).
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Photo - Richard Poppelaars.
© About Pixels Photography: #AboutPixels / #architecture #facade #Architecture #Markthal in #Rotterdam #Netherlands
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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
Hold on to anything (Louis XIV/Netherlands ) - Hidden in those soft feet, somerwhere in the thick fur... strong and sharp nails to grab anything they would like....
Louis XIV, at the age of 10 months 20 days.
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Louis XIV
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 in #Hellevoetsluis #Netherlands / #LouisXIV #LouisXIV #cat #pets / #claw
Something delicious at Laduree.
Photo Richard Poppelaars © #AboutPixels #Photography (Apple iPhone X) / #terrace #culinair - #horeca #food / #ShoppingMall at #Laduree #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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Uitstapje naar de Mosselbanken in de Krammer, het is de kraamkamer van de mossel.
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Mosselgilde Wijnverkiezing 2018 - Wijnverkiezing Mosselseizoen 2018
Wijnverkiezing Mosselseizoen 2018 - een culinair evenement georganiseerd door het "Mosselgilde" waarbij diverse wijnkenners uit een selectie van wijnen de beste keus voor het Mosselseizoen 2018 mochten kiezen.
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Photo - Richard Poppelaars.
© About Pixels Photography: #AboutPixels in #Bruinisse #Netherlands / #MosselgildeWijnverkiezing2018 #Mosselgilde #krammer / #event #wineelection
Real Chocolat? Try the Pate de Fruits.
Photo: Richard Poppelaars © #AboutPixels #Photography (Apple iPhone 11 Pro) / #PatedeFruits #candy - #shop #produitsregional / #Culinair at #RealChocolat in #SarlatlaCaneda, #Dordogne - #France
Various tastes of Pate de Fruits, very delicious with a strong taste of various fruits but... with loads of sugar. Well, once in a while could not be a problem, they sell gift baskets of about 20 euro's with a nice collection of these sweets to share. They certainly are my favorite sweet treats. Super delicious but don't be greedy, it's per 100 grams about 6.00 euro.
Tip: try the Blueberry, it's the most delicious of all.
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Sarlat-la-Caneda - One of the most prominent villages in the Dordogne region is Sarlat-la-Canéda. A very popular destination in the Périgord Noir, maybe because modern history has largely passed it by. Sarlat has remained preserved and one of the towns most representative of 14th century France. The old centre consists of impeccably restored stone buildings, with 77 protected monuments it's on France's tentative list for future nomination as a UNESCO World Heritage site. Largely car-free with lots of narrow ancient streets and small stores, an absolute pleasure to walk through and to discover.
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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 2011, Cassis (Est. 500BP) after +/-2511 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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Make an entrance through Fantasia Gardens and Disneyland Hotel. It's a nice area to enter the park, a pond with fountains and a huge hotel with a sunny type of facing of warm colors, shady shutters. At night illuminated with lots of lights...
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Disneyland Paris - formerly Euro Disney Resort, is 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.
See: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Disneyland_Paris
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About Pixels - #architecture - #DisneylandPark #FR
Large fleet of sailing ships - it's the Race of the Classics event, a high class journey! With an open day, skippers dinner and palaver, embark and showstart at Veerhaven and along the Westerkade. For a moment Rotterdam is all about ships again.
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Race of the Classics - ROTC
The Race of the Classics (ROTC or "de rees"), the largest and most prominent student sailing event in Europe, where teams from many Universities and Colleges from the Netherlands will sail a race on an impressive fleet of large classic sailing ships. The ships sail from the Rotterdam Veerhaven towards the coast of England, and then finish in Amsterdam.
Info: www.raceoftheclassics.nl.
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Photo - Richard Poppelaars.
© About Pixels Photography: #AboutPixels in #Rotterdam #Netherlands / #RaceoftheClassics #Veerhaven / #event #ROTC #sport #sailing
Cassis Château "The Castrum" - a fortified enclosure built in the 13th and 14th centuries, no doubt on top of the remains of an earlier building dating from the 8th century.
The Castrum belonged to the powerful Baux family from 1232 onwards. They also owned the barony of Aubagne and the seigneury of Roquefort.
It was inside this "Castrum" that the mediaeval Cassis developed, seeking to protect itself from the barbarian invasions and brigands.
At the end of the 15th century, this fortress housed more than 250 people. Today a privately owned property and a luxury guest house.
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Cassis (Est. 500BC) - along the coastline of the French Riviera in Southern France.. Still a nice and colorful French vintage type of harbor. With nice terraces, walking on the boulevard, day at the beach or a boat trip to the Massif des Calanques further along the coast.
See: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cassis
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Tips in case of bombing or air raids. Tips in case of bombing or air raids. A handy booklet to know what to do in the event of a bombardment or air raid. in this edition also in case of a fall-out alarm in the event of a nuclear attack.
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 / #education #museum #NMM #NationaalMilitairMuseum in #Soest #Netherlands
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Asterix bedroom with nice souvenirs.
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It's a nice and cosy bedroom, funny to see the various souvenirs.
Photo May 2022, Parc Astérix (April 30, 1989) after 33 years in time.
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Photo - Richard Poppelaars.
© About Pixels Photography: #AboutPixels / #bedroom #souvenirs #gift #themepark #attraction #interior #decoration at #VillageGaulois #LaGaule #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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