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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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Last sunrise on the old trusted berth. The last sunrise for the Noordhinder on this old trusted berth. It is the day of the relocation to the new Koningskade also in Hellevoetsluis. A beautiful fresh sunny day to festively welcome the Lightship in the historic naval harbor where she will become a real maritime attraction together with other historic ships and the dry dock.
Photo February 2015, Lichtschip 12 De Noord-Hinder (1963) after 52 years in time.
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Lichtschip 12 De Noord-Hinder - Relocation
This Lightship (Est. 1963) is the last lightship built in the Netherlands. On March 21, 1994, this last Dutch lightship was definitively taken from the sea and is now a museum ship in Hellevoetsluis. The all orange ship in maintained by a group of passionate volunteers keeping the ship in authentic state. The ship has been in service at several places on the North Sea off the Dutch coast and is still well known to many shipping crews.
The Noord-Hinder is 45.4 meters long, 8.35 meters wide, draft 3.2 meters, displacement 510 tons and was equipped with a few small diesel engines. The light, in an 18-meter tower above sea level, had a range of 27 nautical miles. The light from the 4,200-watt lamp was amplified by a Fresnel lens and emitted 2 flares every 10 seconds. It was also equipped with a radar beacon and fog horn.
Info: nl.wikipedia.org/wiki/Noord-Hinder_(schip,_1963).
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Photo February 7, 2015 - Richard Poppelaars.
© About Pixels Photography: #AboutPixels / #lichtschip #navigation #maritime #marine #Relocation #museum #Koopvaardijhaven #Lichtschip12DeNoord-Hinder in #Hellevoetsluis #Netherlands
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
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
Fragile signs of spring.
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Spring, the season when most birds lay their eggs. Symbolic of spring, the sign of new life. These are for decoration, the bowls are obtained from the food industry, so not collected from the land from the nests of the breeding birds.
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De Oude Proeftuin - Gardening
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Photo - Richard Poppelaars.
© About Pixels Photography: #AboutPixels / #decoration #egg #Gardening #Bloemencentrum #OudeProeftuin #DeOudeProeftuin in #Rockanje #Netherlands
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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
Een stevige ijskap laat zien dat winter nog maar net voorbij is. Lente is reeds begonnen maar aan de horizon is soms de winter nog te zien - 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
Enjoy the white beaches with a nice layer of snow and a pleasant winter sun. A great opportunity for a nice winter walk..
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Meteo Hellevoetsluis - a public information service containing weather related information and photography to inform public weather channels and general public.
See: www.meteohellevoetsluis.nl
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About Pixels - #weather #snow - #Rockanje #NL
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.
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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Place de Cornieres - medieval centre (est.+/-1250). A very nice square surrounded by medieval buildings with little shops and restaurants - Monpazier/FR
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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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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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
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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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".
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
Hr.Ms. Buffel (Est. 1868) in the Dry Dock. From October 5, 2013, the ship was temporarily in the Timmerdok of Dry Dock Jan Blanken. The Buffel is now moored along the quay nearby in the Maritime Quarter. There are more historic ships there, such as the minesweeper Bernisse, the lightship Noord-Hinder..
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Hellevoetsluis - Fortresse Holland - Droogdok Jan Blanken
Droogdok Jan Blanken - the Dry dock Jan Blanken is a national monument built for the Dutch navy between 1798 and 1822 (architect Jan Blanken) in Hellevoetsluis for the construction and maintenance of ships. Equipped with new techniques such as a pump house (rebuilt in 2001, now a restaurant) with a James Watt steam engine and hundreds of piles were driven into the ground for the dock foundation. The dock has a ship door (type of lock, French invention), and devided in a maintenance and construction section, the walls of which are constructed as an amphitheater to facilitate easy ship maintenance. The naval frigate Euridice was the first ship to be docked.
After the departure of the Dutch Navy until 1970, in operation, completely restored in 2005, and now a museum with the still fully functioning dock for maintenance on ships.
See: nl.wikipedia.org/wiki/Droogdok_Jan_Blanken.
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Richard Poppelaars
About Pixels Photography: #monument #history #drydock #ship #HrMsBuffel #DroogdokJanBlanken #Museum #Hellevoetsluis #NL
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
Historische kanonsschoten zijn een vast onderdeel in deze maritieme stad.
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Fortress Days - an annual multi-day event since 1979. Most popular are the many steam engines from England but also the many historic vehicles such as cars, trucks, tractors, agricultural machines, military vehicles, fire engines and buses. Furthermore, activities such as a fair, model and parts market, mineral and fossil show, and organ concerts. There is also plenty to do on the water and in the air, such as short boattrips, a naval parade, helicopter demonstrations and a fireworks show. This with music from various bands and artists and with about 200.000 visitors in total a well attended event.
Vestingdagen - sinds 1979 een jaarlijks meerdaags evenement. De vele stoommachines uit Engeland zijn op dit evenement de publiekstrekkers maar ook de vele historische voertuigen als auto’s, vrachtwagens, tractoren, landbouwmachines, militaire voertuigen, brandweerwagens en autobussen. Verder activiteiten als een kermis, braderie, model- en onderdelenmarkt, mineralen- en fossielenshow, en orgelconcerten. Ook op het water en in de lucht genoeg te beleven zoals rondvaarten, een vlootschouw, helikopterdemonstraties en een vuurwerkshow. Dit met muziek van diverse bandjes en artiesten met totaal rond de 200.000 bezoekers een druk bezocht evenement
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About Pixels - #kanon #demonstatie - #vestingdagen #evenement #Hellevoetsluis #NL
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
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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Formal garden and castle, the garden is designed by landscape architect André le Nôtre.
Photo: Formal garden and French Baroque castle - by © Richard Poppelaars #About_Pixels #Photography (Nikon D90) / #architecture #castle #park #monument - #VLV #landscape #architecture #monument / #LandscapePhotography at #JardinsdeVauxleVicomte in #Maincy, #SeineetMarne - #France
Chateau and Jardins de Vaux-le-Vicomte (Est.1658), photo May 2010 after 352 years since 1658 in history.
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Maincy: Landscape Photography
Vaux-le-Vicomte (Est.1658) - a baroque French château on a 33 hectares (100 acres) estate with formal gardens along a three-kilometer axis. Built between 1658 to 1661 for Nicolas Fouquet, Marquis de Belle Île, Viscount of Melun and Vaux, the superintendent of finances of Louis XIV. The name means a symbol of power and influence and was intended to reflect the grandeur of Nicolas Fouquet. The château was an influential work of architecture in mid-17th-century Europe. The architect Louis Le Vau, the landscape architect André le Nôtre, and the painter-decorator Charles Le Brun worked together on this large-scale project. This marked the beginning of the "Louis XIV style" combining architecture, interior design and landscape design. Their next following project was to build Versailles.
See: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vaux-le-Vicomte.
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Memories of Tarka, a repeating activity to collect those photos to support our memory for years to come.
Photo: Memories of Tarka - by © Richard Poppelaars #About_Pixels #Photography (Nikon D70) / #persianbirman - #cats #portrait / #NaturePhotography at #urban in #Hellevoetsluis, #VoorneaanZee #VoornePutten, #SouthHolland - #Netherlands
Tarka (friends since Oktober 24, 1989), photo June 19, 2005 after 15 years 7 months 26 days since 1989.
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Hellevoetsluis: Nature Photography
Tarka - our gentle lady and for so many years beloved friend, our sweet house cat. A female cat who loves to be very near to us. She could not miauw so she always purred, always in for some play, countless purs, and most impressive the very special contact we shared. We really enjoy these very precious moments together, to be kept in our memory forever.
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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
Clipper Mathilda from Battenoord.
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Nice to watch how the skipper manages to turn the ship in the harbor. It also shows the ship very nicely in various views.
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Photo - Richard Poppelaars.
© About Pixels Photography: #AboutPixels / #clipper #harbour #fishingport at #haven in #Bruinisse #Netherlands
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Bruinisse
Bruinisse, a small town in the municipality of Schouwen-Duiveland in the Dutch province of Zeeland. It used to be a sea port untill the Deltawerken closed the connection to the North sea. Nowadays still a fishing harbor and famous for the many nearby oyster- and mussels beds.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bruinisse.
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Going Knock Out on Boxing Day.
Going Knock Out on Boxing Day - the shops through out the country are closed. No huge crowds this year with people visiting numerous shops and shopping malls persuing even more gifts. Mayby a perfect day to choose for a nice and quiet walk along the beaches, in the dunes or forrests. You'll discover the greatest free gift of all.
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Italie evenement
Het "Italië Evenement Smaak en Stijl" is een jaarlijks evenement voor Italië liefhebbers bij Kasteel de Haar in Haarzuilens. Verspreid over verschillende themapleinen en langs de sfeervolle straten van het kasteelpark laten meer dan 200 exposanten, kunstenaars, koks en artiesten het beste van Italië proeven en beleven.
Info: www.italieevenement.nl.
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Photo - Richard Poppelaars.
© About Pixels Photography: #AboutPixels / #shopping #brocante #event #Italieevenement in #Netherlands #Netherlands
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Fleet of Bruinisse fishing vessels.
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A colorful collection of fishing vessels in the harbor, they mainly belong to the fishing fleet of Bruinisse recognizable by the word BRU.
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Photo - Richard Poppelaars.
© About Pixels Photography: #AboutPixels / #quay #ship #fishingvessel #harbour #fishingport at #haven in #Bruinisse #Netherlands
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Bruinisse
Bruinisse, a small town in the municipality of Schouwen-Duiveland in the Dutch province of Zeeland. It used to be a sea port untill the Deltawerken closed the connection to the North sea. Nowadays still a fishing harbor and famous for the many nearby oyster- and mussels beds.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bruinisse.
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Esterenburg Farm, one of the many historical sites and structures at the Voorne-Putten region. This monumental farm dates back to 1738. Nowadays it's almost a view back into history, over time nothing or very little has changed and only those with a sharp eye see what brings this farm into today's time.
In history it was originally a farm and owned by a wealthy family, who leased the use of the land and the building to a farmer. Because the owner sometimes stayed on the farm in the summer, such a farm could be given the character of a country estate. The Esterenburg is one of the most authentic farms in the region.
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Vierpolders
Vierpolders is a small village in the Dutch province of South Holland part of the municipality of Brielle. The name of the village, literally "four polders", refers to the municipality, that consisted of the polders Nieuwland, Veckhoek, Oud-Helvoet, and Oude-Gote. The village and the municipality were previously also named "Nieuwland".
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Photo - Richard Poppelaars.
© About Pixels Photography: #AboutPixels in #Vierpolders #Netherlands / #monument #rural #history #snow
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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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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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
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
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.
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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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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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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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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 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.
Place de Cornieres - medieval centre (est.+/-1250). A very nice square surrounded by medieval buildings with little shops and restaurants - Monpazier/FR
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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