As most of you know – I’m currently traveling/housesitting in Europe. This has sent my photography into overload…so instead of one photo this week – you get a set of photos from my recent trip to Kinderdijk Netherlands. Kinderdijk is a Unesco World Heritage Site thanks to it’s amazing display of windmills – over 19 of them still preserved and standing! My trip couldn’t have been complete without the transportation help of my Couch Surfing hosts in Rotterdam, Daniel and Oliver!
The day was horrendous as you can tell from the pictures – occasional rain and lots of wind! Most of the time I had my poncho on trying to keep the camera gear dry! But I like the result – I hope you do too!
You can view the complete Kinderdijk Photo Gallery and purchase photos at my Global Photography Website.
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To see more travel photos this Friday – stop by Briefcase to Backpack’s Photo Friday!
By bessiejulia August 20, 2010 - 4:07 am
Spectacular images!! Those clouds speak volumes. Thanks so much for sharing!
By Arwa August 20, 2010 - 8:29 am
I have visited Kinderdijk twice and it still beckons for another visit. 19 old windmills, all in one setting and a great place to picnic – Kinderdijk is really beautiful.
By Dave and Deb August 20, 2010 - 8:52 am
Great images Sherry . Sometimes bad weather gives you some of the best photos. I really love the first one with the bicycle and the windmill.
By Gray August 20, 2010 - 9:33 am
Gorgeous photos, Sherry! I’ve never seen Netherlands windmill photos that look like these (and that’s a good thing). Nice job!
By Amy August 20, 2010 - 12:29 pm
It looks like a fairy tale! Gorgeous!
By Dave August 22, 2010 - 10:09 pm
It never ceases to amaze me how the picture can convey so much with out a single word. Amazing pics. Thanks
By Amanda August 23, 2010 - 1:56 pm
Wow! It looks stunning, even in bad weather. Your photos are fantastic!
By Jane August 23, 2010 - 2:37 pm
The last photo is my favourite – and thanks for braving the stormy day as the photos are definitely worth it.
By Abi August 27, 2010 - 4:00 am
I love the way the wind has rumpled up the grass – very atmospheric.
By Heather on her travels August 29, 2010 - 1:28 pm
Sounds like the weather was just like Bristol this last week – many a wet day in August – but it does make for some interesting and moody photos – probably a bit more realistic than the typical blue sky shot
By Judy Knudson August 31, 2010 - 9:49 am
LOVE the photo with the bicycle (natch!) and the Louvre–but they are ALL spectatular! You are such an artist with that camera1!
By admin September 1, 2010 - 9:48 am
THANKS Judy…glad you like them! They make great holiday gifts…ha! 🙂
By Stuart August 31, 2010 - 12:53 pm
Sherry, I’m absolutely enchanted (not to mention blown away) by these images. Fantastic!
Stuart
By admin September 1, 2010 - 9:48 am
Thanks Stuart…blown away is the right term for that day! Thanks for following my site!
By David September 2, 2010 - 12:20 pm
Nice photos – I particularly like the bottom one of the line of windmills – for me, the angle spices the shot up and makes it memorable.
By Arindam September 14, 2010 - 7:00 am
Brilliant pictures.. makes me want to teleport myself down there!
By Blue April 9, 2012 - 7:49 am
The inclement weather you braved produced unbelievable photographs!! You have every right to be very proud of the results. One more year and I can breakaway too. And will I!
By Grace @ Green Global Travel December 8, 2014 - 4:40 pm
Beautiful photos! The windmills look so dramatic against the moody grey skies.