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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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It's very silent on the beach or just to calm before the storm comes? Everyone knows that February is notorious for storms, but even then also beautiful to watch.
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Hellevoetsluis - Kleine Strandje
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Photo - Richard Poppelaars.
© About Pixels Photography: #AboutPixels in #Hellevoetsluis #Netherlands / #sunset #BW
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
Als een ansichtkaart: met astronomisch warme groeten van de zomer met dagen die veel warmer zijn dan het normaal voor september gemiddelde.
Just like a postcard: with astronomical warm greetings. For a few days in a row summer seems to end this season with very high temperatures above the september average.
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
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".
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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Some are just that lucky to actually have the full map of France in the eye, even with a bright spark at the Ille de Paris region. So nice to enjoy good looking French woman.
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Ouddorp - Portraits
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Photo January 16, 2005 - Richard Poppelaars.
© About Pixels Photography: #AboutPixels in #Ouddorp #Netherlands / #eye #map #France
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 1 day.
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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 in #Hellevoetsluis #Netherlands / #LouisXIV #LouisXIV #cat #pets
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
Historical commemorative coin Maarten Tromp: "De felle zee en Vlaemse ree en al haar wesen die is herstelt door Tromp den helt Godt sy gepresen..
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Historisch Museum Den Briel - a Dutch museum located inside Brielle's former weigh house and local prison, built in 1623 in the historical city of Brielle. Previously known as the "Trompmuseum", after Brielle-born Maarten Tromp who defeated the Spanish fleet in the Eighty Years' War.
Info: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Historisch_Museum_Den_Briel
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About Pixels - #coin #tromp - #Museum #Brielle #NL
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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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
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
Seen from above a huge green plateau, almost big enough to hold small objects. This leaf is turned over to see the rear side, deep purple colors, huge thorns and strong vains. An impressive creation by nature.
Photo: Huge leaf of water lilies - by © Richard Poppelaars #About_Pixels #Photography (Apple iPhone 11 Pro) / #leaf #vains #thorns - #garden #botanicalgarden / #NaturePhotography at #WatergardensofCarsac #JardinsdeEau in #CarsacAillac, #Dordogne - #France
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Carsac-Aillac: Jardins de Eau - Nature Photography
The "Les Jardins d'Eau de Carsac", translated "The Water Gardens of Carsac", dedicated to the luxuriance of lotus, water lilies, exotic and tropical water lilies. The Three hectares of garden and lush vegetation includes a unique Aquatic labyrinth with a more than 500 meters long footbridge between aquatic flora and fauna. Also an arboretum with frogs and dragonflies who will guide the visitors.
Take a rest at the picnic area or visit the gift shop, nursery and aquatic garden center or enjoy feeding Japanese Koi carp.
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I noticed almost every house isn't equal to the ones next to it. This results in a very nice variety of architecture making it easy to remember where you are. I think it's a healthy way to live because it gives the inhabitants a way to express a unique identity. For others a unique way to be remembered by.
This kind of communities are nowhere near to the modern way of living. With endless rows of equal houses, many even stacked several floors high where the most don't actualy know their nextdoor neighbor.
So it's a feast for me be in Monpazier, my greedy eyes direct my camera where to go click after click. For some photos I add my own bit of bricolage, creating perfect views of places where many of us dream to live.
Photo: A Plus Beaux Village photographer view - by © Richard Poppelaars #About_Pixels #Photography (Nikon D7200) / #facade - #urban #LPBVF #architecture / #UrbanPhotography at #Centre in #Monpazier, #Dordogne - #France
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Monpazier: Urban Photography
The small village Monpazier, a 13th-century bastide town, founded in 1285 and built by King Edward I of England for trade, commerce and justice. It almost didn't change in the past centuries, a medieval town square lined with an arched arcade, a 16th-century covered market, three of the original six rampared city gates remain and many other traces of medieval history. This picturesque small village is one of the "Les Plus Beaux Villages de France" villages, said to be one of the most atractive in southwest France.
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The 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
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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Building of "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.
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About Pixels - #architecture #skyscraper - #Rotterdam #NL
Classic Ford Vedette Car, a beauty of a vintage car model in excellent state. I noticed the five vents on the side, normally three, so it must be a special model and hard to find.
I did find some related model info:
Motor Bore & Stroke V8 / 2159cc, top Speed 130 km/h. Dimensions (LBH) 452 x 172 x 160cm, weight 1160Kg.
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Cluny
A commune in the eastern French department of Saône-et-Loire, in the region of Bourgogne-Franche-Comté. The town grew up around the Benedictine Abbey of Cluny, founded by Duke William I of Aquitaine in 910, constructed in the Romanesque architectural style, with three churches built in succession from the 4th to the early 12th centuries. The earliest basilica was the world's largest church until the St. Peter's Basilica construction began in Rome and the monastery of Cluny was considered to be the grandest, most prestigious and best-endowed monastic institution in Europe
The abbey was sacked by the Huguenots in 1562 and in 1790 during the French Revolution. Many of its valuable manuscripts were destroyed or removed and the abbey mostly destroyed, with only a small part surviving.
Info: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cluny_Abbey.
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Richard Poppelaars
About Pixels Photography: #classic #car #Ford #Vedette #Cluny #FR
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
Spaans Leenhof (anno 1661). A marbled stone building decorated with ionic pilasters, console fins and a raised and lowered gable. Originally in use for land registration and farm lease agreements today by the VVV since 1964.
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About Pixels - History - Architecture
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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Koning Winter is nu echt even in Nederland, we kunnen zowaar zeggen dat we hem even hebben gezien.
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Meteo Hellevoetsluis - a public information service containing weather related information and photography to inform public weather channels and general public.
Info: www.meteohellevoetsluis.nl
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About Pixels - #weather #snow - #Hellevoetsluis #NL
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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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 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.
Memories of Tarka, a repeating activity to collect those photos to support our memory for years to come.
Photo: Memories of Tarka - by © Richard Poppelaars #About_Pixels #Photography (Nikon D70) / #persianbirman - #cats #portrait / #NaturePhotography at #urban in #Hellevoetsluis, #VoorneaanZee #VoornePutten, #SouthHolland - #Netherlands
Tarka (friends since Oktober 24, 1989), photo June 19, 2005 after 15 years 7 months 26 days since 1989.
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Hellevoetsluis: Nature Photography
Tarka - our gentle lady and for so many years beloved friend, our sweet house cat. A female cat who loves to be very near to us. She could not miauw so she always purred, always in for some play, countless purs, and most impressive the very special contact we shared. We really enjoy these very precious moments together, to be kept in our memory forever.
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There are several gnome houses in the Fairytale Forest. Beautiful large mushrooms, designed by the designers Anton Pieck, Ton van de Ven and Henny Knoet and built between 1952 and 1980. They blend naturally into the surrounding park. The many paths and corridors around and in the mushrooms are a favorite with children who are looking for even more (moving) gnomes.
The music that a gnome plays on his spinet somewhere can be heard in many places. He plays Menuet in G major (Per Jocum. Opus II, Latin: "Just for fun, second work"), which is a well-known tune for many visitors.
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Fairytale Forest (Est. 1952) - the six-hectare Fairytale Forest of the Efteling is a walk through the fairytale books of the Brothers Grimm, Hans Christian Andersen and Charles Perrault. The Efteling started as a park in 1952 with the Fairytale Forest.
Photo: In the village of the gnomes - by © Richard Poppelaars #About_Pixels #Photography (Nikon D7200) / #gnome #gnomevillage #mushroom #AntonPieck - #Marerijk #Sprookjesbos / #ThemeparcPhotography at #Kabouterdorp #Efteling in #Kaatsheuvel, #NoordBrabant - #Netherlands
Efteling (May 31, 1952), photo December 8, 2018 after 66 years 6 months 8 days since 1952. The year 2027 marks 75 years ago in time.
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Kaatsheuvel: Efteling - Themeparc Photography
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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Highlander Bagpipe music on castle grounds.
Photo: Richard Poppelaars © #AboutPixels #Photography (Nikon D70 - September 2, 2007) / #CityGuardsHighlanders #bagpipe #music - #event #fair #castegarden at #KasteelRavesteijn #SeasonFair in #Heenvliet, #SouthHolland - #Netherlands
The clear sound of the bagpipes music sounded everywhere. The "City Guards Highlanders", a music group from Alkmaar, played a nice show.
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Season Fair - The Season Fair event with music, many market stalls and late-summer fun in the castle garden of Kasteel Ravesteijn..
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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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About Pixels - #architecture #art - #Markthal #Rotterdam #NL
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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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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About Pixels - #culinair #frenchfood #delicacies #nuts #garlic - #LeBugue #France
Leaving (occupied) France - enter Gaule, but don't worry it will be like a day of freedom.
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Plailly - Parc Astérix
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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Richard Poppelaars
About Pixels Photography: #signs #fun #ParcAsterix #Plailly #FR
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.
© About Pixels Photography: #AboutPixels / #paleis #HDR #Symbolica #Fantasierijk #Efteling in #Kaatsheuvel #Netherlands
Sunrise after a very cold freezing night with temperatures of -15 celcius. The clouds on the horizon come from the cooling towers of a power plant. The vapor from these towers once fell in a wide strip like snow.
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Geuldal - the valley of the Geul in Belgium and the Dutch province of Limburg, characterized by large differences in height.
A protected Natura 2000 area (type Heuvelland) of 2472 ha, with numerous small villages and various forests
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Cats love daily RITUALS (Louis XIV/Netherlands ) - Cats love daily RITUALS, as long it's a nice paper bag, box, plate, bowl to play with.
Louis XIV, at the age of 6 months 28 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.
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Fog in the countryside.
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In the stillness of the morning, surrounded by the fog. Just sounds like a Black-tailed Godwit and some Geese, it's beautiful, undisputed.
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Zwartewaal - Landscape
Zwartewaal is a village in the Dutch province of South Holland, The Netherlands. It is a part of the municipality of Voorne aan Zee. 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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Photo - Richard Poppelaars.
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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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Turning a rugged Cowboy Steak into a masterpiece requires the right crust and a bit of modern magic. This beautifully marbled cut, essentially a bone-in ribeye, has been generously seasoned and prepped for a surprisingly effective tool: the airfryer. While traditionalists might stick to the grill, the circulating hot air mimics a convection oven, rendering the fat perfectly while locking in those rich, beefy juices. This specific preparation method has surged in popularity because it provides a consistent, high-heat environment that caramelizes the exterior without the guesswork of an open flame. High-quality beef like this contains oleic acid, the same heart-healthy fat found in olive oil, making it as flavorful as it is satisfying. It’s a bold fusion of classic culinary tradition and contemporary food preparation.
Steakhouse-quality results used to require industrial infrared broilers, but technology has finally brought that power to the home kitchen counter.
Photo: In the Air tonight? - by © Richard Poppelaars #About_Pixels #Photography (Apple iPhone 15 Pro) / #steak - #culinair #airfryer / #FoodPhotography at #Kitchen in #Hellevoetsluis, #VoorneaanZee #VoornePutten, #SouthHolland - #Netherlands
Dreamy medieval alley.
Photo: Richard Poppelaars © #AboutPixels #Photography (Canon PowerShot G2) / #architecture #facade - #urban #medieval #monument / #Streetphotography at #Medievalcenter in #SarlatlaCaneda, #Dordogne - #France
The village center of Sarlat, a very nice historical area with lots of medieval architecture in little streets and alleys in the old city center. This type of medieval houses have half-timbered facings, wooden corbels and the old roof is tiled with "lauzes", flat limestone typical for the Périgord.
Photo August 2002, Sarlat-la-Canéda (14th century) after +/-652 years in time.
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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 Art by "The Amazing Stroopwafels". Almost a musical legend, a symbol of Rotterdam playing Dutch music, with more than 6000 performances, the music and songs by "The Amazing Stroopwafels" band are very popular.
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The Amazing Stroopwafels (founded March 21, 1979) is a band from Rotterdam with members Wim Kerkhof (vocals, double bass, keyboards), Rien de Bruin (guitar, accordion and vocals) and Arie van der Graaf (electric guitar).
Photo August 2018, The Amazing Stroopwafels (March 21, 1979) after 39 years in time.
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Vestingdagen - The Amazing Stroopwafels
The Vestingdagen (Fortress Days) in Hellevoetsluis, an annual multi-day event since 1979. Very popular and with lots of activities in and around the former naval base of the Netherlands. With many historic and vintage ships and vehicles, steam engines, fair and market, various types of demonstrations in the air and ofcourse on the water. Also, lots to do like short boattrips, visit the various musea, watch the naval parade and fireworks show late at night. With about 200.000 visitors in total a well attended event.
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Photo - Richard Poppelaars.
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Aquaduct Canal de Carpentras.
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Fontaine-de-Vaucluse - a small village around the Fontaine de Vaucluse, a spring in a valley at the foot of the Vaucluse Mountains. It is named after the spring, the source of the River Sorgue. The principal point of interest is the source of the Sorgue at the foot of a cliff 240 metres high, the subterranean basin of 1200 km2 feeding the source is -308m deep. It's a nice village to visit with the ruins of a castle, an ancient paper mill and a Resistance-, Petrarch- and Santon museum.
Info: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fontaine-de-Vaucluse
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You would just pass by the small medieval village of Berbiguières. However, the village is full of peace and serenity, the landscape is beautiful. A small church where the dry sounds of the church bells sound every hour.
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Berbiguières - Architecture
Château de Berbiguières (Est. 12th to 17th century) - a somewhat hidden castle in the Périgord Noir in the small mainly medieval village of Berbiguières. The castle was classified as a historic monument in 1948.
In the second half of the thirteenth century, Château de Berbiguières was owned by the Castelnau family, who also owned the Château de Castelnaud. In 1365, Magne de Castelnau married Nompar de Caumont. Special because later François de Caumont built Château des Milandes around 1489, the main house of the lords of Caumont, who preferred to live in this manor house instead of the large, uncomfortable medieval castle of Château de Castelnaud-la-Chapelle..
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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 May 2023, La Vallée Village (2000) after 23 years in time.
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Photo - Richard Poppelaars.
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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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