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This very nice castle looks without a sign of date and year. It has been restored and altered several times in history
Photo: Medieval view at Château de Belcastel - by Richard Poppelaars © #AboutPixels #Photography (Canon PowerShot G2) / #valley #cliff #medieval - #monument #castle #Chateau #Belcastel / #History at #ChateaudeBelcastel #ChateaudeFrance in #Lacave, #Lot - #France
Chateau de Belcastel (10th century), photo August 2002 after +/-1052 years in history. The year 1950 marks 1000 years ago in time.
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Lacave: Chateau de France - History
Belcastel Castle is located in the town of Lacave in the Lot department, in France. At the confluence of the Dordogne and the Ouysse, 150 m above sea level, it overlooks a cliff about 55 meters above the rivers.
The castle consists of a residential building dating from the end of the 18th century or the beginning of the 19th century, incorporating a keep from the 15th century. A chapel mentioned in a charter of 1154 but today in the 15th century style is distinct.
Built by Adhémar de Turenne, viscount of the Échelles (898-941), the castle was mentioned in 930 in his will for the benefit of the Benedictine abbey of Saint-Martin de Tulle under the name Castrum etiam bellum (“Castle still beautiful”). It's a private property and cannot be visited. Château de Belcastel is situated nearby to the place of worship Église de Lacave and Grottes de Lacave.
Info: fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Château_de_Belcastel_(Lot).
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Vézère river. A river of 211 km long and flows near this village into the Dordogne river.
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Le Bugue - located on the banks of the Vézère river and inhabited since prehistoric times. The last village along the Vézère river and a few kilometers before the confluence of the Vézère with the Dordogne river at the ancient village of Limeuil
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About Pixels - #urban #architecture #river - #LeBugue #France #FR
Gothic and Renaissance Townhall facade. Gothic and Renaissance architecture front facade of the former townhall (Est. 1450) of Gouda. In perfect condition all the way to the top with lots of nice details. Parts of the front facade like the entrance terrace were added in 1603.
Photo January 2015, City Hall (1450) after 565 years in time.
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Gouda - Town Hall
Town Hall of Gouda (Est. 1450, monument) - constructed in Gothic architecture, with a Renaissance entrance terrace at the front and a scaffold for sentencing prisoners at the back facing located at the centre of the town market square of Gouda.
Richly decorated with various statues, a puppet show with chimes and various other interesting elements. With shutters and coats of arms in symbolic white and red, the colors of the patron saint of Gouda John the Baptist. These colors are part of the city coat of arms. It's the former town hall and only the wedding room with historical tapestries is still being used.
Info: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gouda,_South_Holland.
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Photo January 17, 2015 - Richard Poppelaars.
© About Pixels Photography: #AboutPixels / #medieval #facade #TownHall #architecture in #Gouda #Netherlands
Korenmolen de Hoop on a winter day,. View of the ramparts and Korenmolen de Hoop (Est.1801). A very busy mole hopes that the cold will be out of the air soon...
Photo January 2016, Korenmolen De Hoop (1801) after 215 years in time.
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Korenmolen De Hoop
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 / #monument #fortress #mill #museum #monument #mill #KorenmolenDeHoop in #Hellevoetsluis #Netherlands
A jump of joy and freedom, it's spring so take time to enjoy it, even if it's only for a moment, every day. The sun will warm you, the beauty of nature surprise you, because a moment of absolute joy wiil make you stronger for every next day.
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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
About Pixels Photography: #geit #kinderboerderij #Hellevoetsluis #NL
Pumpkins - colorful and in many shapes and forms. Also called Winter squash, an annual fruit representing several species of the Cucurbita. Harvested and eaten in the mature fruit stage when the seeds within have matured fully and the skin has hardened into a tough rind. At this stage, most varieties of this fruit can be stored or used for decorative and culinairy purposes for months to come.
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Pompoenfair - a popular event at "Kwekerij Roest" until 2018, but now an annual event in Brielle. With of course many types of Pumpkins where it seems as if all the colorful colors of last summer have come together. This event is highly recommended, both decorative and culinary
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About Pixels - #Pompoenfair #pumpkin - #event #Vierpolders #NL
Doorway "Lanterne des Morts". Through the opening of the ancient "Lanterne des Morts" (Lantern of the Dead) a 12th century tower constructed by the Knights Templars, a view at the Chevet of St. Sacerdos Cathedral. Its hard to see time here, it could be any year in history.
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Sarlat-la-Canéda
A very popular town in the Périgord Noir. Because modern history has largely passed it by, Sarlat has remained preserved and one of the towns most representative of 14th century France.The centre of the old town consists of impeccably restored stone buildings, with 77 protected monuments it's on the list of 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.
Info: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sarlat-la-Canéda.
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Richard Poppelaars
About Pixels Photography: #tower #ancient #monument #templar #crusade #SarlatlaCanéda #France #FR
Place de Cornieres - medieval centre (est.+/-1250). A very nice square surrounded by medieval buildings with little shops and restaurants - Monpazier/FR
November sunrise with haze and first frost, it's worth to stop and look for a moment.
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Zwartewaal - Landscape
Zwartewaal - a small village in the Dutch province of South Holland part of the municipality of Brielle. It still retains the harbor, in medieval history connected to the North Sea, and the surrounding countryside consists of various protected nature reserves with polders, dykes and a variety of agriculture.
Info: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zwartewaal.
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Richard Poppelaars
About Pixels Photography: #weather #sunrise #haze #Zwartewaal #NL
Capricious age of a tree, it shows many years of growth in the most special forms. The branches in beautiful contrast as a work of art by nature.
Quote: Zelfs de bomen lijken zich al klaar te maken voor #Halloween in het Voornse #landschap.
Photo: Capricious age of a tree - by Richard Poppelaars © #AboutPixels #Photography (Nikon D7200 - September 30, 2018) / #tree #branches #bnw - #Hiking / #Naturereserve at #Dunes #Strypemonde in #Rockanje #VoorneaanZee #VoornePutten, #SouthHolland - #Netherlands
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Rockanje: Strypemonde Nature reserve
A nice walk on this 100-hectare Strypemonde estate leads you through a beautiful varied forest and past a flowery forest meadow and many special trees, such as the Metasequoia Glyptostroboides and exotic oaks. The former owners of the then 2000 hectare estate were shipowners, they brought many cuttings and seeds from abroad and they still grow here. The area is also rich in tawny owls, long-eared owls and woodpeckers and you will find many mushrooms in the autumn.
The name Strypemonde comes from a wide creek, the Strype, which flowed into the sea here in the Middle Ages and which was later dammed. The hunting lodges Olaertsduin and Strypemonde (anno 1930) are national monuments and the Schaapskooy is a municipal monument.
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One Thousand and One Nights palace.
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The mystical oriental palace "Fata Morgana" (Est. 1986). Because of the drawings that Anton Pieck had made in Morocco in the 1930s, the board had been thinking for years to do something with the theme "One Thousand and One Nights". There was also a need for a dark ride to following the example of Disney's attraction "Pirates of the Caribbean".
Photo November 2018, Efteling (May 31, 1952) after 66 years in time.
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Efteling - Fata Morgana
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 / #oriental #palace #FataMorgana #Anderrijk #Efteling in #Kaatsheuvel #Netherlands
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Classic car hood design and decoration, some of them of amazing design level, elegant and well decorated.
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American Cars and Classics - an anual event in the historical city center of Brielle with lots of classic and vintage cars
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About Pixels - #car #classiccar #oldtimer #vintage - #event #AmericanCarsandClassics #Brielle #NL
Christmas brings us together, and hopefully the new year will bring the most magical tones of light on your path. Light to enjoy but also to share that light with each other. Merry Christmas everyone and a wonderful New Year!
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Kerst brengt ons samen, en ik hoop in het nieuwe jaar weer de meest magische tonen van licht op jullie pad. Licht om van te genieten maar ook dat licht mel elkaar te delen. Fijne kerstdagen en een geweldig Nieuwjaar!.
Photo: May light be on your path to share! - in Explore - by Richard Poppelaars © #AboutPixels #Photography (Nikon D90) / #bike #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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Typical French villaga view.
Photo: Richard Poppelaars © #AboutPixels #Photography (Nikon D90) / #architecture #facade #car - #urban #medieval #fortifiedvillage / #History at #Bastide #Castrum in #PaysdeBelves, #Dordogne - #France
Very decorative, ancient and silent small streets in the Castrum area of Pays de Belvés. A view with a nice vintage touch and a typical and famous French car like this Citroën model.
Photo August 2014, Castrum Belvès (Est 11th century, +/- 1095) after 919 years in time. In the year 2045 it's 950 years since.
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Castrum - The village Pays-de-Belvès used to be called Belvès, it's fortified in the Middle Ages because of its strategic position and came to be known as the "Pope’s city" as it was under Clement V protection. Belvès still bears witness to a tormented past with fortified walls, a castrum (fortified camp), an 11th century auditeur’s tower, 14th-15th century castle and belfry, city hall tower, covered market, hotel with a Renaissance façade and even some ancient troglodyte dwellings. It has been designated as one of the most beautiful towns in France with impressive panoramic views on top of a hill, enough reason to be member of the "Plus Beaux Villages de France".
Very elegant, ancient and silent small streets in the Castrum area of Pays de Belvés. A very nice detail about this area is that you can't see any modern elements, it gives a view of timeless beauty. An excellent area for a nice walk
Photo: Picturesque, ancient view at medieval Castrum - by © Richard Poppelaars #About_Pixels #Photography (Nikon D90) / #achitecture #square - #urban #medieval #fortifiedvillage / #ArchitecturePhotography at #Bastide #Castrum in #PaysdeBelves, #Dordogne - #France
Castrum Belvès (Est 11th century, +/- 1095), photo August 2013 after +/-918 years. The year 2045 marks 950 years ago in time.
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Pays de Belves: Castrum - Architecture Photography
The village Pays-de-Belvès used to be called Belvès, it's fortified in the Middle Ages because of its strategic position and came to be known as the "Pope’s city" as it was under Clement V protection. Belvès still bears witness to a tormented past with fortified walls, a castrum (fortified camp), an 11th century auditeur’s tower, 14th-15th century castle and belfry, city hall tower, covered market, hotel with a Renaissance façade and even some ancient troglodyte dwellings. It has been designated as one of the most beautiful towns in France with impressive panoramic views on top of a hill, enough reason to be member of the "Plus Beaux Villages de France".
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Japanse tuin.
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Japanse tuin, door de vormgeving en de vele bloemen erg mooi in de lente.
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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The grape hyacinth, a typical flower of spring, these little blue flowers show up everywhere. It looks almost like fireworks as the flowers come to life in many shapes and so colorfully. Enjoy spring just like the flowers do.
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Delden
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Photo - Richard Poppelaars.
© About Pixels Photography: #AboutPixels in #Delden #Netherlands / #flower
Dogs really enjoy the wide beaches at Rockanje. The fresh salty air, the shallow waters and all the other dogs that enjoy it too. Alsways a very nice walk...
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Rockanje
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Photo - Richard Poppelaars.
© About Pixels Photography: #AboutPixels in #Rockanje #Netherlands #beach #Northsea / #wandering #dog
Clipper Mathilda from Battenoord.
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Nice to watch how the skipper manages to turn the ship in the harbor. It also shows the ship very nicely in various views.
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Photo - Richard Poppelaars.
© About Pixels Photography: #AboutPixels / #clipper #harbour #fishingport at #haven in #Bruinisse #Netherlands
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Bruinisse
Bruinisse, a small town in the municipality of Schouwen-Duiveland in the Dutch province of Zeeland. It used to be a sea port untill the Deltawerken closed the connection to the North sea. Nowadays still a fishing harbor and famous for the many nearby oyster- and mussels beds.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bruinisse.
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Old houses below a huge cliff along the Dordogne river banks at Vézac. Just one of the beautiful views of this popular but very nice French region.
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Vézac
Vézac - best known for the garden surrounding the 17th century Château de Marqueyssac.Vézac also follows the stream of the river Dordogne with Château de la Malartrie near the village of La Roque-Gageac.
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Richard Poppelaars
About Pixels Photography: #castle #river #Dordogne #Vézac #FR
Garden border decoration, just homemade and not that expensive at all.
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Garden - "Decoration" (Hellevoetsluis/NL)
Formal garden and castle, the garden is designed by landscape architect André le Nôtre.
Photo: Formal garden and French Baroque castle - by © Richard Poppelaars #About_Pixels #Photography (Nikon D90) / #architecture #castle #park #monument - #VLV #landscape #architecture #monument / #LandscapePhotography at #JardinsdeVauxleVicomte in #Maincy, #SeineetMarne - #France
Chateau and Jardins de Vaux-le-Vicomte (Est.1658), photo May 2010 after 352 years since 1658 in history.
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Maincy: Landscape Photography
Vaux-le-Vicomte (Est.1658) - a baroque French château on a 33 hectares (100 acres) estate with formal gardens along a three-kilometer axis. Built between 1658 to 1661 for Nicolas Fouquet, Marquis de Belle Île, Viscount of Melun and Vaux, the superintendent of finances of Louis XIV. The name means a symbol of power and influence and was intended to reflect the grandeur of Nicolas Fouquet. The château was an influential work of architecture in mid-17th-century Europe. The architect Louis Le Vau, the landscape architect André le Nôtre, and the painter-decorator Charles Le Brun worked together on this large-scale project. This marked the beginning of the "Louis XIV style" combining architecture, interior design and landscape design. Their next following project was to build Versailles.
See: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vaux-le-Vicomte.
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The beach houses on the beach enhance the industrial appearance of the surrounding area. Different from the holiday brochures, but for once beautiful in an abstract photo.
These beachhouses are for rent for those who want to stay on the beach. The sounds of and view at the North Sea must be great. Others may find this experience differently with lots of industry, people, and huge freightships passing by. The beach along the seashore is crowd and activity polluted.
Quote: Strandhuisjes op het strand, een industrieel koud aanzicht net als de rest in de omliggende de omgeving.
Photo: Unboxing a beachhouse holiday - by Richard Poppelaars © #AboutPixels #Photography (Nikon D7200) / #beachhouse #bnw - #beach #tourism / #Nature at #Strand in #HoekvanHolland, #SouthHolland - #Netherlands
Esterenburg Farm, one of the many historical sites and structures at the Voorne-Putten region. This monumental farm dates back to 1738. Nowadays it's almost a view back into history, over time nothing or very little has changed and only those with a sharp eye see what brings this farm into today's time.
In history it was originally a farm and owned by a wealthy family, who leased the use of the land and the building to a farmer. Because the owner sometimes stayed on the farm in the summer, such a farm could be given the character of a country estate. The Esterenburg is one of the most authentic farms in the region.
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Vierpolders
Vierpolders is a small village in the Dutch province of South Holland part of the municipality of Brielle. The name of the village, literally "four polders", refers to the municipality, that consisted of the polders Nieuwland, Veckhoek, Oud-Helvoet, and Oude-Gote. The village and the municipality were previously also named "Nieuwland".
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Photo - Richard Poppelaars.
© About Pixels Photography: #AboutPixels in #Vierpolders #Netherlands / #monument #rural #history #snow
Fleet of Bruinisse fishing vessels.
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A colorful collection of fishing vessels in the harbor, they mainly belong to the fishing fleet of Bruinisse recognizable by the word BRU.
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Photo - Richard Poppelaars.
© About Pixels Photography: #AboutPixels / #quay #ship #fishingvessel #harbour #fishingport at #haven in #Bruinisse #Netherlands
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Bruinisse
Bruinisse, a small town in the municipality of Schouwen-Duiveland in the Dutch province of Zeeland. It used to be a sea port untill the Deltawerken closed the connection to the North sea. Nowadays still a fishing harbor and famous for the many nearby oyster- and mussels beds.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bruinisse.
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The Emperor's New Clothes, a short tale written by Danish author Hans Christian Andersen.
Efteling: De nieuwe kleren van de keizer.
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Efteling "Sprookjesbos (1952)" (Kaatsheuvel/NL)
Louis XIV - sun king of our house.
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Louis XIV - sun king of our house. We are at home a lot more than usual so there is more often a moment to take a picture of Louis our cat. We really enjoy his presence and that is absolutely mutual. And let's face it, if your cat is looking at you like this, what would you do..
Quote: Portret sessies met Louis XIV, hij gaat er ook echt royaal voor zitten.
Louis XIV, at the age of 6 months 28 days.
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Louis XIV - Portraits
Louis XIV, le Roi Soleil - our beloved, sweet house cat. Silver-gray but with its golden eyes "le Roi Soleil" of his kingdom. Proud of his loving family by whom he likes to be served generously, tough and brave as long as we are near to him. We enjoy these royal audiences together, precious moments enclosed in our hearts forever.
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Photo - Richard Poppelaars.
© About Pixels Photography: #AboutPixels / #posing #Portraits #cat #pets #LouisXIV in #Hellevoetsluis #Netherlands
Baby it's Cold Outside - so enjoy our Christmas to come, we wish you a warm welcome in our family Christmas memories.
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Louis XIV - our beloved, sweet house cat. Silver-gray but with its golden eyes the absolute sun king of our house. Proud of his loving family by whom he likes to be served generously, tough and brave as long as we are with him. We enjoy these royal audiences together, precious moments to cherish in our hearts forever
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About Pixels - #cat #pets - #Hellevoetsluis #NL
Roten Haus (Est +/-1760) owned by Johann Heinrich Scheibler.The Red House in Monschau, a patrician house from the 18th century. In the basement of this house, Spanish merino wool was washed and dyed using lime-free water. Spinning and weaving took place within the pre-industrial publishing system by homeworkers. In this way, the owner Johann Heinrich Scheibler of the Red House proudly told his jealous neighbors that he was "feeding 4,000 people through his factory alone.".
Photo March 1, 2018, Roten Haus (+/-1760) after 258 years in time.
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Monschau - Architecture
The popular historical town center has many preserved half-timbered houses and narrow streets have remained nearly unchanged since the 18th century. Very touristy in the high season but outside of this busy period you can still explore the beauty of this beautiful town.
Info: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Monschau.
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Photo - Richard Poppelaars.
© About Pixels Photography: #AboutPixels in #Monschau #Germany / #architecture #history
The light tower of Lichtschip 12 Noord Hinder was lit on the occasion of the Lichtjesavond event. It puts the historic port of Het Groote Dok in the spotlight and shares the light with everyone.
#Quote: 12 december, tradioneel voor Lichtschip 12 Noord Hinder de dag om het licht te delen.
Photo: Lichtschip 12 Noord Hinder shares the light - by Richard Poppelaars © #AboutPixels #Photography (Nikon D7200) / #illumination - #event #Lichtjesavond / #Christmasevent at #GrooteDok in #Hellevoetsluis #VoorneaanZee #VoornePutten, #SouthHolland - #Netherlands
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Hellevoetsluis: Christmas event
Lichtjesavond Hellevoetsluis is an annual event that is held in December in the historic city center of Hellevoetsluis. The event is organized by the Alive in de Vesting foundation.
During Lichtjesavond, the streets of the fortress are illuminated with thousands of lights and Christmas decorations. There are also various activities for young and old, such as a lantern parade, a Christmas market and a performance by a Christmas choir.
Lichtjesavond Hellevoetsluis is a cozy and atmospheric way to celebrate the run-up to Christmas. The event is free and attracts many visitors.
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Fleet of Bruinisse fishing vessels.
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A colorful collection of fishing vessels in the harbor, they mainly belong to the fishing fleet of Bruinisse recognizable by the word BRU.
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Photo - Richard Poppelaars.
© About Pixels Photography: #AboutPixels / #quay #ship #fishingvessel #harbour #fishingport at #haven in #Bruinisse #Netherlands
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Bruinisse
Bruinisse, a small town in the municipality of Schouwen-Duiveland in the Dutch province of Zeeland. It used to be a sea port untill the Deltawerken closed the connection to the North sea. Nowadays still a fishing harbor and famous for the many nearby oyster- and mussels beds.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bruinisse.
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Opeens zeer lokaal een winters aangezicht. Nog geen kilomter verder was er amper nog wat van te zien - Zwartewaal/NL
Heavy storm at the Haringvlietdam on the seaside, very strong wind, huge waves and we could hardly stand on our feet. The sluices of this dam have two doors each of which the door on the sea side is the lowest. This has been done to mitigate the effect of the waves on the doors and the construction..
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Haringvlietdam
Haringvlietdam (Est. 1971) - the Haringvliet sluices are a construction that closed off the estuary of the Haringvliet, Netherlands, as part of the Delta Works. Instead of damming 17 sluices were constructed in order to be able to let in salt water to prevent freezing of the rivers Meuse and Rhine and to drain these rivers in case of flood. The sluices have two doors each of which the door on the sea side is the lowest. This has been done to mitigate the effect of the waves on the doors and the construction.
There are plans to open several sluices permanently to restore the estuary function of the Haringvliet and to improve the ecological situation in the river Meuse and Rhine. It will allow the return of brackish water and the main route for migrating fish.
Info: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Haringvlietdam.
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Photo - Richard Poppelaars.
© About Pixels Photography: #AboutPixels in #Hellevoetsluis #Netherlands / #Haringvlietdam #Noordzee / #weather #storm
Anemone in my garden in deep colors of blue, purple and red. Fragile to wind but a beauty to see. A very nice flower for some close-up photography. Anemone are called "wind flowers", its name derived from the Greek word anemoi, which in English means "winds".
Photo: Anemone flowers in my garden - by © Richard Poppelaars #About_Pixels #Photography (Canon PowerShot G2) / #anemone #flower - #garden / #NaturePhotography at #urban in #Hellevoetsluis, #VoorneaanZee #VoornePutten, #SouthHolland - #Netherlands
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The sound of the roaring 45cc one cylinder engine, the long leather jackets, leather headgear, this time it is a colorful parade of vintage Solex old-timers. It's a nice group of Solex drivers who enjoy a nice trip along the dunes and forrests of Voorne.
They also could have been a group of VW Beetles, Delorians, Zundapp, Porches, historic old-timers or other motorized clubs. Many enjoy one of the many beautiful routes on the island, with enough reasons to use and enjoy... the breaks.
Photo: Time to relax with a classic Solex - by Richard Poppelaars © #AboutPixels #Photography (Nikon D90) / #tour #vintage #Solex - #recreation #tourism / #Transport at #Heveringen in #Oostvoorne #VoorneaanZee #VoornePutten, #SouthHolland - #Netherlands
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Oostvoorne - The French company Solex became known for the bicycles with auxiliary motors, which it produced between 1946 and 1988 under the name Vélosolex, abbreviated to Solex in the Netherlands. Production of 45 cc clip-on motorcycles began in 1946, a small moped with an engine block that drives the front wheel via a friction wheel. To date, the Solex is still in production and is particularly popular in tourism as rented vintage, easy-to-handle mopeds.
From the castle grounds the stunning Dordogne valley panorama. It's overlooking the Dordogne river in the Périgord, with at the left its rival Château de Beynac
Photo: Dordogne valley panorama - by Richard Poppelaars © #AboutPixels #Photography (Apple iPhone X) / #river #valley - #panorama / #ChateaudeFrance at #Dordogne Valley #ChateaudeCastelnaud in #CastelnaudlaChapelle , #Dordogne - #France
Château de Castelnaud-la-Chapelle (Est. 13th century), photo July 2018 after +/-768 years in history. The year 2025 marks 775 years ago in time.
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Castelnaud-la-Chapelle: Chateau de Castelnaud - Chateau de France
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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Artwork Cornucopia - Hoorn des Overvloeds - the interior of the Markthal is covered with a 11,000 m² (two football fields) large artwork by Arno Coenen and Iris Roskam, entitled "Hoorn des Overvloeds". This title refers to the Cornucopia, a horn of Latin mythology which symbolizes abundance and saturation.
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Markthal Rotterdam(Est. 2014) - a residential and office building with a market hall underneath. It has the largest glass-window cable structure in Europe. The inside of the building is adorned with an 11.000 m2 artwork by Arno Coenen, named Hoorn des Overvloeds (Horn of Plenty). The artwork shows strongly enlarged fruits, vegetables, seeds, fish, flowers and insects. It was made using digital 3D-techniques, printed on 4000 perforated aluminum panels and now on the inside of the hall. Some call it The largest artwork in the world or The Sistine Chapel of Rotterdam
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The bike of the hat shop owner is all about simplicity. It's clear his work travel is less then a few miles, no traffic jams, no luggage, no rush, no super gears and it looks like the bike is many, many years old. It might be easy for the man to become over hunderd years in age.
Photo: Vélo du Marchand de Chapeaux - by Richard Poppelaars © #AboutPixels #Photography (Apple iPhone 11 Pro) / #townsquare #bicycle - #urban #lifestyle / #UrbanPhotography at #PlacedeCornieres in #Monpazier, #Dordogne - #France
July 2023, Monpazier (Est. 1285) after 738 years in history. The year 2035 marks 750 years in the timeline of its history.
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Monpazier: Urban Photography
The small village Monpazier, a 13th-century bastide town, founded in 1285 and built by King Edward I of England for trade, commerce and justice. It almost didn't change in the past centuries, a medieval town square lined with an arched arcade, a 16th-century covered market, three of the original six rampared city gates remain and many other traces of medieval history. This picturesque small village is one of the "Les Plus Beaux Villages de France" villages, said to be one of the most atractive in southwest France.
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Le Bugue - Produits régionaux colors. Wallnuts and fresh garlic, some of the most important and delicious natural products of the Périgord region and France. Use some garlic, it's the best way to go "nuts" in the Dordogne region.
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Market at Le Bugue - in November 1319, the King of France, Philippe Le Long, ordered by deed that the market be perpetually held on Tuesday. This act is still presently in force.
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Le Bugue - located on the banks of the Vézère river and inhabited since prehistoric times. The last village along the Vézère river and a few kilometers before the confluence of the Vézère with the Dordogne river at the ancient village of Limeuil
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Binnenplaats Kasteel Schaloen (Anno 1381). In 2013 stond het kasteel te koop, het was gelijk ook het duurste huis dat te koop was in Nederland. Een rijke Chinees had wel interesse voor het object met een vraagprijs van maar liefst 14 miljoen euro.
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Zie: nl.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kasteel_Schaloen.
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Nature - (Schin op Geul/NL)
Chambres d'hotes 'Villa Marguerite' in the village of Le Buisson-de-Cadouin. Really nice architecture without the presence of modern architecture elements..One of the many "Chambres d'Hotes" in the Périgord region. Excellent spots to stay, and to discover even more nice places.
It's excellently maintained and restored with respect for the original design. The building appears as it must have been in the past, which makes the appearance timelessly beautiful.
Photo: Dreamy Chambres d'hotes - by © Richard Poppelaars #About_Pixels #Photography (Nikon D7200) / #architecture #house #facade - #fineart #urban #centre / #UrbanPhotography at #VillaMarguerite in #LeBuissondeCadouin, #Dordogne - #France
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Le Buisson-de-Cadouin: Urban Photography
Typically a nice French village a little further away from the tourist crowds along the Dordogne river. A beautiful village with a beautiful abbey, a Romanesque church, a covered market, some restaurants but most important of all an inmense history.
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The Porte des Tours is a 13th-century gate that was once part of the city's fortifications. The gate was built by King Philip of France in 1281. Between 1307 and 1318It used as a prison for the Knights Templar accused of heresy and disbanded by the King of France in 1312. Evidence of which can still be seen in Templar Graffiti (Les Grafiti Templiers) engraved on the interior walls.
Photo: The eternal light of Knight templars - by © Richard Poppelaars #About_Pixels #Photography (Nikon D7200) / #gate #tower - #urban #citywalls / #ArchitecturePhotography at #remparts in #Domme, #Dordogne - #France
Porte des Tours - citygate towers (Est. early 13th century), photo August 2018 after +/-793 years since 1225 in history.
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Louis XIV - sun king of our house (Louis XIV/Netherlands ) - Louis XIV - sun king of our house. We are at home a lot more than usual so there is more often a moment to take a picture of Louis our cat. We really enjoy his presence and that is absolutely mutual. And let's face it, if your cat is looking at you like this, what would you do...
Louis XIV, at the age of 6 months 28 days.
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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.
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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 2010, Parc Astérix (April 30, 1989) after 21 years in time.
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Photo - Richard Poppelaars.
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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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De Rotterdam (est.2013 by Rem Koolhaas) - a huge highrise building way above the colorfull energetic world of Rotterdam and typical atmosphere of the city.
Quote: De Rotterdam, moderne #architectuur in contrast op stedelijke duisternis
Photo: De Rotterdam (est.2013 by Rem Koolhaas) - by © Richard Poppelaars #About_Pixels #Photography / #skyscraper - #Architecture / #ArtchitecturePhotography at #HollandAmerikakade in #Rotterdam, #SouthHolland - #Netherlands
De Rotterdam (2013 by Rem Koolhaas), photo May 2026 after 13 years.
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Rotterdam: Artchitecture Photography
De Rotterdam (Est.2013) - a building on the Wilhelminapier in Rotterdam designed by Rem Koolhaas. The complex stands between the Toren op Zuid and Cruise Terminal Rotterdam The design offers space for offices, a hotel and apartments. It's one of the largest buildings in the Netherlands.
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The Magic of Fairy tails.
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A brand new palace was built, an increasingly special and impressive building during its construction. High walls and many towers, surrounded by huge rocks. It can rightly be called a palace.
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Symbolica (Est. 2017) - the Palace of Fantasy. It's a dark ride in Imaginative Kingdom that revolves around reality, dream and fantasy. Visitors are invited for a tour through the normally inaccessible parts of the palace
Quote: Het prachtige paleis van Symbolica in de @Efteling. Ja, zo gaat iedereen in sprookjes geloven.
Photo November 2018, Efteling (May 31, 1952) after 66 years in time.
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Efteling - Symbolica
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,.
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Photo - Richard Poppelaars.
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