Court of Dordrecht, the Netherlands

Marktet hall Rotterdam (Markthal)

The Rotterdam Markthal (market hall) is a market hall and appartments combined into on. The ceiling is beautifully and colorfully decorated.

Erasmusb bridge on a warm spring evening

In the evening the Erasmus bridge is beautifully illuminated and stands out in the sky.

Rotterdam meets Queen Victoria

For some time I have wanted to capture a shot of Kop van Zuid in Rotterdam with a docked cruise ship. Yesterday I was lucky. Strolling on Kop van Zuid, already preparing to go home due to the rain that was starting to fall (again), I noticed that the Queen Victoria had started docking. I couldn't let the opportunity pass unnoticed.

Ships offloading at the Rotterdam Port - Amazone harbor

In the evening large containerships are offloading their cargo in the Port of Rotterdam. In the Amazone Harbor ECT, Europe Container Terminals, are taking care of the offloading of these ships.

Skyline of Rotterdam

Rotterdam has one of the most beautiful skylines in the Netherlands. The river Nieuwe Maas (New Maas) runs right through it. The brightly lid bridge is the Erasmus bridge, nicknamed the Swan, designed by Ben van Berkel.

Reflecting the Hague

Civil servants of the Dutch government have nice work places. Especially at night these work places stand out. In a peaceful and quiet park just a couple of hundred yards away the buildings reflect perflectly in the water.

Modern ministries

Civil servants of the Dutch government have nice work places. Especially at night these work places stand out.

Binnenhof by night

Binnenhof, the centre of Dutch parliament. In the background you see the different buildings of the ministries that support the members of parliament in their daily business. The counts of Holland were the first to hold residence back in the 13th century in the castle that is the basis for this building complex.

Harbour of Gorinchem at night

Late in the evening the setting sun reveals a purple haze in the sky. The lights along the harbour illuminate the harbour and make great reflections in the water.

Kuipershaven - Dordrecht

Spring is in the air

Late in spring, almost at the start of summer, on a warm evening, as the sun was setting, the sky behind the houses turned pinkish for a short time frame, giving these Dutch houses an additional coloring.

Arts and Science at sunset

As the sun is setting in Valencia the City of Arts and Sciences (Ciutat de les Arts i les Ciències) becomes extraordinary. The City of Arts and Sciences is built in a former river bed of the river Turia. Designed by the Valencian architect Calatrava.

Game of....cards

Enjoying a game of cards near El Palau de les Arts Reina Sofia in Valencia. The immensity of the building shows when comparing the two card players with their background.

Images reflect

On a quiet autumn evening, almost no wind at all, the water in front of the Museo de las Cièncias Príncipe Felipe is like a mirror, reflecting the entire building and the sculptures in the water.

Rheinturm and the buildings Am Handelshaven

I went on a one day trip to Düsseldorf and wanted to take some pictures of the Medienhaven and of the Rheintower (Rheinturm) and found this spot to get them in one shot.

Napoleon Quay - Antwerp

Late in the evening boats are docked at the Napoleon quay in Antwerp.

Purple sky

After a warm day, as the sun has set, the sky over Alghero slowly turns purple as all the tables at the restaurants start to fill with tourists. Slowly the night falls over the city.

Sunset marina

On a warm Sardegnian afternoon, the sun is setting and illuminating the marina in a warm yellowish color.

Burj al Arab and Jumeirah Beach hotel at sunset

Burj al Arab, worlds only 7 star hotel is illuminated in Red for celebrating the Chinese New Year. On the left Jumeirah Beach Hotel.

Dubai Sunset

Sunset view from the Cayan Tower.

Burj Khalifa at sunset

Sunset in Dubai. The Burj Khalifa as center of downtown Dubai. Nice reflections in the windows of Central Park Tower.

Burj Khalifa laser show

For the Chinese New Year the Burj Khalifa in Dubai, UAE, is illuminated with the theme especially made to honour the Chinese New Year.

Dubai Marina at sunrise

Sunrise at the Dubai Marina. A few clouds haven't been chased away yet by the sun.

Cloudy morning at the Dubai Marina

Early mornings, just after sunrise the clouds, not often around in Dubai, form a nice background for the skyline of the Dubai Marina. The large tower on the right, that is turning around it's own axis is the 73 storey Cayan Tower. It turns 90 degrees around it's own axis.