July 2022
Groningen
The train from Leeuwarden to Groningen is rather short.
400 mm • f/9 • 1/400 sec. • 800 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 11000 lux • EV 12
Rain
Rain under the sunshade.
100 mm • f/4.5 • 1/500 sec. • 200 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 14000 lux • EV 12.3
Change
Change of weather in the sky with mammatus clouds.
35 mm • f/2 • 1/1000 sec. • 200 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 5500 lux • EV 11
Searching
Looking for a place to live in Groningen. Not so easy at the moment.
135 mm • f/1.8 • 1/400 sec. • 800 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 440 lux • EV 7.3
June 2022
Glass Cutter
Just like with many tools, a glass cutter is only a small part of the success of a job.
4.2 mm • f/1.8 • 1/164 sec. • 32 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 4500 lux • EV 10.7
Pixels
Pixels are often attributed to the digital age of images, but they have existed for millions of years on the wings of butterflies.
100 mm • f/4 • 1/10 sec. • 100 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • tripod • 440 lux • EV 7.3
Street art
Street art by streetartist Judith de Leeuw of a Surinam ballerina that dances her way through a storm of burocratic documents.
4.2 mm • f/1.8 • 1/1316 sec. • 32 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 36000 lux • EV 13.7
Roll Cloud
A roll cloud: remnant of the twister in Zierikzee.
9 mm • f/4 • 1/30 sec. • 250 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 520 lux • EV 7.6
Catacanthus incarnatus
An insect in the shape of the face of an indian with a pompadour hairdo.
100 mm • f/4 • 1/40 sec. • 100 ISO • 24x36mm sensor • tripod • 1700 lux • EV 9.3
Formers
The farmers are in a tight spot and let us know.
24.4 mm • f/4 • 1/100 sec. • 100 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 4400 lux • EV 10.6
Bat
On a chinese saucer a bat is depicted under a double row of cucumber seeds.
4.2 mm • f/1.8 • 1/100 sec. • 50 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 1800 lux • EV 9.3
Summer
Everyone is more relaxed in this great weather: Summer in the city.
6 mm • f/2 • 1/1170 sec. • 20 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 64000 lux • EV 14.5
Cool
It's cool under the beech berceau of the Prinsentuin in Groningen on this hot day.
4.2 mm • f/1.8 • 1/60 sec. • 320 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 170 lux • EV 5.9
Midnight
Exactly at midnight on the shortest night of the year we can see that the sky is not quite dark anymore, but due to failure of the street lighting the street was darker than ever.
4.2 mm • f/1.8 • 1/2 sec. • 1600 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 1.1 lux • EV -1.3
Timeless
Some views in Amsterdam are timeless.
1.5 mm • f/2.4 • 1/291 sec. • 20 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 23000 lux • EV 13
Nap
He liked to take a nap in the afternoon, but exactly at this spot.
4.2 mm • f/1.8 • 1/647 sec. • 32 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 18000 lux • EV 12.7
Paradiso
The last Paradiso lecture in Amsterdam of the season was about the soul of artificial intelligence.
1.5 mm • f/2.4 • 1/33 sec. • 800 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 65 lux • EV 4.6
Encounter
An encounter in which both without a sound did not give way.
400 mm • f/5.6 • 1/80 sec. • 100 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 6800 lux • EV 11.3
Cold
The airconditioning was set too cold in the restaurant he had eaten, so much was clear.
34 mm • f/4.5 • 1/100 sec. • 200 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 2800 lux • EV 10
Discussion
A short discussioin emerged about the location of the new piece of tape.
19.4 mm • f/4.5 • 1/80 sec. • 100 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 4400 lux • EV 10.7
Together
Together on the Zeedijk in a different world.
29.1 mm • f/4.5 • 1/80 sec. • 500 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 880 lux • EV 8.3
Please
In this picture you can see two things: 1) How high the sun can rise in the Netherlands in the middle of the day 2) That a request (Please do not place bicycles here) does not mean that people feel obliged.
4.2 mm • f/1.8 • 1/1447 sec. • 32 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 40000 lux • EV 13.8
Foal
A foal seeks protection and food from his mother
47 mm • f/4.5 • 1/200 sec. • 100 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 11000 lux • EV 12
Vismarkt
The weather was exceptionally nice and it was very busy on the Vismarkt in Groningen
35 mm • f/5.6 • 30 sec. • 100 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • tripod • 2.9 lux • EV 0.1
Young
Hij has only recently become a frog and now lives in this great landscape.
135 mm • f/1.8 • 1/1000 sec. • 100 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 8800 lux • EV 11.7
Pallets
The Pallet factory in Middelstum.
4.2 mm • f/1.8 • 1/237 sec. • 32 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 6600 lux • EV 11.2
Podium
A man does not need a large podium to say a lot without words.
6 mm • f/2 • 1/329 sec. • 20 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 18000 lux • EV 12.7
Solitary
There are about 300 species of solitary bees in the Netherlands, of which some are only a few millimeter long.
72 mm • f/4.5 • 1/200 sec. • 250 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 4400 lux • EV 10.7
Silverberry
The scaly hairs of the silverberry.
40 mm • f/4 • 1/80 sec. • 400 ISO • 24x36mm sensor • handheld • 870 lux • EV 8.3
Damselflies
Five damselflies in a row.
4.2 mm • f/1.8 • 1/122 sec. • 40 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 2700 lux • EV 9.9
Plates
Nice that they left the old plate in place. When you read it out loud, it is easier to hear it.
4.2 mm • f/1.8 • 1/154 sec. • 32 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 4300 lux • EV 10.6
Oostum
From this place de Ploeg painter Johan Dijkstra painted the church of Oostum. The painting is better visible than the church itself.
9 mm • f/2.8 • 1/1000 sec. • 100 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 21000 lux • EV 12.9
Watchtower
Watchtower 701 near Warfhuizen, from where one was looking if the Russians were coming already.
9 mm • f/2.8 • 1/2000 sec. • 100 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 43000 lux • EV 13.9
Remembrance
The remembrance of a beatiful day hangs high in the sky.
23.9 mm • f/4 • 1/80 sec. • 125 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 2800 lux • EV 10
May 2022
Curve
A curve in the canal just after sunset.
23.9 mm • f/4 • 1/80 sec. • 125 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 2800 lux • EV 10
Resistance Tram
The resistance tram in Amsterdam is an initiative of the Resistance Museum
6 mm • f/2 • 1/1597 sec. • 20 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 87000 lux • EV 15
Unwritten
Always great to have an unwritten book in my house. It is like the unknown future.
4.2 mm • f/1.8 • 1/33 sec. • 400 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 73 lux • EV 4.7
Footprint
Footprint of two large plants.
6 mm • f/2 • 1/50 sec. • 125 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 440 lux • EV 7.3
Time Capsule
A little fly in its time capsule in amber that formed on a tree 45 million years ago in the Baltic area.
100 mm • f/4 • 1/80 sec. • 100 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • tripod • 3500 lux • EV 10.3
Motion
E small part of an electronic city to measure motion. Every building has its own function.
100 mm • f/4 • 1/80 sec. • 100 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • tripod • 3500 lux • EV 10.3
Parijs
Because of the way this word for Paris is written in a Dutch letter in 1896, I get the feeling we may have lost something in handwriting.
100 mm • f/4 • 1/80 sec. • 100 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • tripod • 3500 lux • EV 10.3
Delicious
This plant finds a large blowfly delicious and sucks on it for days.
4.2 mm • f/1.8 • 1/690 sec. • 32 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 19000 lux • EV 12.8
Moon atlas
Found a moon atlas I made when I was 14 in a tiny folder with list of abbreviations.
4.2 mm • f/1.8 • 1/50 sec. • 100 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 440 lux • EV 7.3
Children
An important goal in the ife of ducks: making children.
72 mm • f/4.5 • 1/320 sec. • 100 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 18000 lux • EV 12.7
Together apart
In the giant stride, everyone is together and apart, embedded in the motion and emotions. It is like life itself.
72 mm • f/4.5 • 1/200 sec. • 500 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 2200 lux • EV 9.7
Seahorse
A seahorse in the cappuccino. Now we wait for the Mona Lisa.
17.2 mm • f/4 • 1/100 sec. • 100 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 4400 lux • EV 10.6
Hat
A hat for an astronomer, it seems to me.
32.1 mm • f/4 • 1/100 sec. • 125 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 3500 lux • EV 10.3
Fight
A fight unfolded between two males and after that they both started to hunt the only female, who started to scream her head off.
72 mm • f/4.5 • 1/320 sec. • 100 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 18000 lux • EV 12.7
Old Days
In the old days, this was the floor next to a podium of pop concerts. You can see the traces of burning cigarette buts. So there is some truth in the saying "Everything was worse in the old days"
6 mm • f/2 • 1/25 sec. • 640 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 43 lux • EV 4
Contemporary
A contemporary image in Amsterdam. A japanese family photographs itself with Amsterdam as backdrop.
6 mm • f/2 • 1/571 sec. • 20 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 31000 lux • EV 13.5
David Lentink
David Lentink gave an excellent talk in the series Paradiso Lectures on the flight of birds and insects among others. Flying robots that mimic the flight of these animals were used to answer questions on how this works.
4.2 mm • f/1.8 • 1/38 sec. • 500 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 67 lux • EV 4.6
High
High over the Paterswoldsemeer.
21.1 mm • f/5 • 1/250 sec. • 100 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 17000 lux • EV 12.6
Toxic
It looks quite toxic with those fumes, but ofcourse it is all about the kick of the accelerations. It gives a connection.
44.4 mm • f/4.5 • 1/1000 sec. • 100 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 55000 lux • EV 14.3
Black Hole
Today I discovered a black hole in a leaf.
100 mm • f/8 • 1/800 sec. • 200 ISO • 25.24x36mm sensor • handheld • 70000 lux • EV 14.6
Wild
Wild horses that may use some extra food.
400 mm • f/5.6 • 1/2000 sec. • 200 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 86000 lux • EV 14.9
Gran Canaria
The coming and leaving flight from and to Gran Canaria. A good name for that area with 100.000 pairs.
400 mm • f/5.6 • 1/1250 sec. • 200 ISO • 24x36mm sensor • handheld • 54000 lux • EV 14.3
New
New leaves are growing fast on polled trees in the village of Vries.
40.4 mm • f/4.5 • 1/800 sec. • 100 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 44000 lux • EV 14
Beech
A 200 year old beach with a height of 21 meter and a circumference of 3.5 meter has survived and attach and gives shadow to the garden and a place for the birds.
9 mm • f/4.5 • 1/125 sec. • 100 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 6900 lux • EV 11.3
Cold
With a northern wind, it became a cold night in May.
4.2 mm • f/1.8 • 1/30 sec. • 640 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 41 lux • EV 3.9
Nine
Quite a responsibility, those nine childeren
400 mm • f/5.6 • 1/1250 sec. • 200 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 54000 lux • EV 14.3
Liberation
The 5th of May, liberation day in Kantens.
19.8 mm • f/4.5 • 1/2000 sec. • 100 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 111000 lux • EV 15.3
Economy
It is clear that in aviation there is even economizing on paint, as can be seen on this Airbus A320-232 of BH-Air. Apart from that, a white airplane has many advantages: better reflection, easier to spot damage, fewer collisions with birds and white paint is lighter and cheaper.
135 mm • f/1.8 • 1/8000 sec. • 200 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 35000 lux • EV 13.7
XIII
Sometimes you see the number 13 several times a day. Not a cause to become superstitious, but to think about chances and how we fill patterns.
24.4 mm • f/4.5 • 1/80 sec. • 160 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 2800 lux • EV 10
Smokeboat
It is May, but still quite cold, so that the inhabitants of this boat have lit the woodstove.
38.1 mm • f/4.5 • 1/125 sec. • 160 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 4300 lux • EV 10.6
Jeanet
Jeanet Metselaar stond op de Suikermarkt in Groningen met haar prachtige zelfgemaakte tassen van theaterbanners. Iedere tas is uniek. (click)
35 mm • f/2.5 • 1/40 sec. • 100 ISO • 24x36mm sensor • handheld • 680 lux • EV 8
April 2022
Shostakovich
Renske van Donk played Shostakovich.
135 mm • f/1.8 • 1/160 sec. • 800 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 180 lux • EV 6
Empty Spaces
Stefan van der Poel presented a book "Empty Spaces" to the mayor of Groningen, on what happened to the properties of the jews in Groningen during the second world war and after it. For the front cover a photo I made was used, that is filled with symbolism.
35 mm • f/2.5 • 1/40 sec. • 400 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 170 lux • EV 6
Clearing Away
He could clear it all away again until next year.
135 mm • f/3.2 • 1/500 sec. • 200 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 7000 lux • EV 11.3
Indian
On the kingsmarket ze sold an old indian, who did not quite agree with that, since they had a lot in common.
135 mm • f/1.8 • 1/3200 sec. • 200 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 14000 lux • EV 12.3
Kingsnight
Kingsnight was sung in by this lady in Amsterdam on the Zeedijk, who said: "I am now 50 years old, so I will sing two songs and then I will take a break of 50 minutes". She was a good singer!
6 mm • f/2 • 1/100 sec. • 160 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 680 lux • EV 8
Ringroad
The ringroad in Groningen is being extended.
43.5 mm • f/4.5 • 1/500 sec. • 100 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 28000 lux • EV 13.3
Florentine
Florentine paper with handmade patterns of ink on water.
4.2 mm • f/1.8 • 1/50 sec. • 250 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 180 lux • EV 6
Frisian Tailclock
In the heart of the clock you find the escapement, a wheel with 30 teeth that have been cut asymmetrically and both allows the weight to drop and by that to give a small push at the pendulum to keep it swinging. That is whay the two ticks sound differently and can we speak of "tik-tok"
4.2 mm • f/1.8 • 1/33 sec. • 400 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 73 lux • EV 4.7
Frisian Tailclock
Despite her age, a frisian tailclock can be regulated to within a few seconds per day error. The fact that the pendulum is enclosed by a case contributes to this succes, because air movements in the room have no influence on its swingtime. The pendulum length is such that the clock makes 3960 pendulum beats per hour, or 66 beats per minute.
16.5 mm • f/4.5 • 1/50 sec. • 3200 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 86 lux • EV 5
Frisian Tailclock
The frisian tailclock shows a steeple that can not be found between the 150 steeples standing in Friesland and it could be that it is just a steeple in this painting, or that it has been lost since 1970.
4.2 mm • f/1.8 • 1/25 sec. • 640 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 35 lux • EV 3.7
Frisian Tailclock
Found an opportunity to buy a frisian tailclock from 1870, made from elm wood, with moonphases and date.
6 mm • f/2 • 1/60 sec. • 500 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 130 lux • EV 5.6
Peace
Peace along the Hoornse Diep.
36.7 mm • f/4.5 • 1/250 sec. • 100 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 14000 lux • EV 12.3
Greetings
On the dyke of Noordpolderzijl, you have the widest view of the province. Shame about the sign that's in the way;
200 mm • f/5.6 • 1/1250 sec. • 100 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 107000 lux • EV 15.3
Middelstum
The moon stood behind the church of Middelstum and was not quite full anymore.
200 mm • f/5.6 • 1/15 sec. • 1600 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 80 lux • EV 4.9
Bastard
The eye and eardrum of a bastard frog (Pelophylax klepton esculentus), en hybrid of a poolfrog and a lakefrog.
100 mm • f/5.6 • 1/2000 sec. • 800 ISO • 24x36mm sensor • handheld • 21000 lux • EV 12.9
Cyclingpath
In the north of the province of Groningen, you can find the most beautiful cycling paths.
4.2 mm • f/1.8 • 1/2463 sec. • 32 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 68000 lux • EV 14.6
Clear
This is a good start for a clear night.
135 mm • f/2 • 1/30 sec. • 100 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 330 lux • EV 6.9
Bats
It will be a great season for bats. Here new space for at least 20 of them.
135 mm • f/2 • 1/50 sec. • 100 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 550 lux • EV 7.6
Watch it
"Don't get any closer to my wife!"
72 mm • f/4.5 • 1/400 sec. • 100 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 22000 lux • EV 13
Peace
Mister does not like to be disturbed when he does his afternoon nap.
41.9 mm • f/4.5 • 1/1600 sec. • 100 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 88000 lux • EV 15
First One
The first peacock eye I saw this season, nicely contrast by the birch.
72 mm • f/4.5 • 1/1000 sec. • 100 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 55000 lux • EV 14.3
Women
It is clear from this sample that there are too few women among professors. It evokes the question how the selection takes place and in the case women and men differ on average, whether the present situation is disadvantageous for science.
6 mm • f/2 • 1/122 sec. • 32 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 4200 lux • EV 10.6
Rain
Raindrops and a blue sky can be sometimes found close together.
4.2 mm • f/1.8 • 1/2967 sec. • 32 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 82000 lux • EV 14.9
Dry
The raindrops have ben captured by the board.
6 mm • f/2 • 1/121 sec. • 50 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 2600 lux • EV 9.9
Frisian
A home decorated frisian bicycle
4.2 mm • f/1.8 • 1/122 sec. • 32 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 3400 lux • EV 10.3
Tulip
Haven't seen yet: a tulip in the coffee.
4.2 mm • f/1.8 • 1/136 sec. • 32 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 3800 lux • EV 10.4
Showers
Clouds empty themselves over the landscape.
6 mm • f/2 • 1/1043 sec. • 20 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 57000 lux • EV 14.3
Malachite
The marvelous colour of malachite comes from copper.
4.2 mm • f/1.8 • 1/254 sec. • 32 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 7000 lux • EV 11.3
Ammonite
An ammonite consists of logarithmic spirals, because its rate of growth depends on its size.
4.2 mm • f/1.8 • 1/228 sec. • 32 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 6300 lux • EV 11.2
Searchlights
Searchlights on the Grote Markt, that cut through the falling snow.
4.2 mm • f/1.8 • 1/8 sec. • 800 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 8.8 lux • EV 1.7
March 2022
NNE
The north-north-easter storm creates sticky snow on the trees on that side only. Enchanting, but icy cold.
4.2 mm • f/1.8 • 1/8 sec. • 1000 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 7.1 lux • EV 1.4
To Play
Playing in the street, frozen in time.
6 mm • f/2 • 1/122 sec. • 25 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 5300 lux • EV 10.9
IJssel
With the train passing accross the IJssel, always a great view.
6 mm • f/2 • 1/302 sec. • 20 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 16000 lux • EV 12.6
Colours
Suddenly you see these colour together often. In this case, it is not an expression of support.
6 mm • f/2 • 1/1776 sec. • 20 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 97000 lux • EV 15.1
Embarrassing
Quite embarrassing for a masterpiece.
4.2 mm • f/1.8 • 1/562 sec. • 32 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 16000 lux • EV 12.5
Gas
On NAM location Bedum labour continues at night.
4.2 mm • f/1.8 • 1/5 sec. • 320 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 14 lux • EV 2.3
Warm
A warm house in the cold mist of the night.
4.2 mm • f/1.8 • 1/2 sec. • 2000 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 0.9 lux • EV -1.6
Spawn
A frog drifts inconspicuously between the future children.
72 mm • f/4.5 • 1/200 sec. • 1250 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 880 lux • EV 8.3
Thursty
Thursty from cycling, a stop in ZuidLaren, where the trees still need to make new leaves.
1.5 mm • f/2.4 • 1/799 sec. • 20 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 63000 lux • EV 14.5
Moving
A jacket that seems to move even when no one is wearing it.
4.2 mm • f/1.8 • 1/50 sec. • 320 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 140 lux • EV 5.7
Alticom Tower
The Alticom Tower in the South of Amsterdam is filled with antennas.
6 mm • f/2 • 1/592 sec. • 20 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 32000 lux • EV 13.5
Earth Quakes
The earthe quakes are noticable on the Hooge Land here in Westerdijkshorn.
4.2 mm • f/1.8 • 1/4 sec. • 640 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 5.5 lux • EV 1
Orion
Orion over the Hoogeland.
4.2 mm • f/1.8 • 1/2 sec. • 2000 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 0.9 lux • EV -1.6
Full Moon
The steeple of Westerdijkshorn under the full moon
4.2 mm • f/1.8 • 1/2 sec. • 400 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 4.4 lux • EV 0.7
Sahara
Sand from the Sahara landed in Groningen last night. Under the microscope, the particles appear to have different colours, at a size of 0.01 to 0.05 mm. That really flies.
10 mm • f/10 • 1/60 sec. • 800 ISO • 24x36mm sensor • tripod • 2000 lux • EV 9.6
Ducks
Ducks are very good flyers. At the up beat of the wings during lift off, the feathers rotate, so that the air passes easily. At the down stroke they close into a single sheet.
135 mm • f/4 • 1/1250 sec. • 200 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 27000 lux • EV 13.3
Voting advice?
Could this pencil contain a hidden voting advice in its colour? It is not green, not orange, not purple, not blue, but red.
4.2 mm • f/1.8 • 1/50 sec. • 500 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 88 lux • EV 5
Ready
Ready fot the new season.
6 mm • f/2 • 1/60 sec. • 250 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 260 lux • EV 6.6
Stickers
A popular place for stickers, here over the Cold Hole in Groningen.
13 mm • f/4 • 1/40 sec. • 160 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 1100 lux • EV 8.6
Gasthuis
The Sint Geertruidsgasthuis in Groningen was founded in 1405
48.8 mm • f/4.5 • 1/160 sec. • 1600 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 550 lux • EV 7.7
Nature
If you don't use something, it gets taken back by nature.
4.2 mm • f/1.8 • 1/121 sec. • 100 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 1100 lux • EV 8.6
Duh Haag
Duh Haag is still there, but the Haagse toren is since long not the principal landmark. Haagse Harry took over, accross the the place where the Zeiss Planetarium was located
4.2 mm • f/1.8 • 1/3984 sec. • 32 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 110000 lux • EV 15.3
Radio Service Twente
Radio Service Twente in The Hague is still in business. When I was a kid, I bought valves here to repair old radio's to sell them in order to finance our experiments.
4.2 mm • f/1.8 • 1/223 sec. • 32 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 6200 lux • EV 11.1
Wrapped
Right behind the railway station of Leiden a building was placed that looks like a a parking place for NS trains.
6 mm • f/2 • 1/358 sec. • 20 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 20000 lux • EV 12.8
Tree
A remarkable tree on a narrow strip of land in the Zuidlaardermeer.
72 mm • f/4.5 • 1/640 sec. • 100 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 35000 lux • EV 13.7
Gale
A gale over the Zuidlaardermeer is great for kitesurfers.
72 mm • f/4.5 • 1/800 sec. • 100 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 44000 lux • EV 14
Sea
A sea of crocuses in the middle of the city of Groningen.
18.6 mm • f/4.5 • 1/125 sec. • 100 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 6900 lux • EV 11.3
Changing
Changing weather is a lot more interesting than a clear blue sky.
9 mm • f/4.5 • 1/2000 sec. • 100 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 111000 lux • EV 15.3
Rerserved
The landscape is reserved before it explodes into spring.
72 mm • f/4.5 • 1/1250 sec. • 100 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 69000 lux • EV 14.6
Cycling
In Drenthe you can cycle through the wide landscape.
72 mm • f/4.5 • 1/640 sec. • 100 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 35000 lux • EV 13.7
Temperature
Temperature of the handle keeps doable when the water boils.
4.2 mm • f/1.8 • 1/122 sec. • 50 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 2200 lux • EV 9.6
February 2022
New Pans
After 30 years, time for new cooking pans
4.2 mm • f/1.8 • 1/100 sec. • 64 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 1400 lux • EV 9
Somewhere
Somewhere over the rainbow.
6 mm • f/2 • 1/500 sec. • 20 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 27000 lux • EV 13.3
Black and White
This image shows that in the early spring light almost all colours can disappear, making Amsterdam look like a city from a long time ago.
36 mm • f/4.5 • 1/800 sec. • 100 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 44000 lux • EV 14
Groningen Mindset
The mindset of the Groninger in one image: a black field with disappearing light over it and few words
32.7 mm • f/4.5 • 1/100 sec. • 160 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 3500 lux • EV 10.3
Sleeping jellyfish
A lamp like a sleeping jellyfish
32.1 mm • f/4.5 • 1/100 sec. • 800 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 690 lux • EV 8
Fell over
Traces of the storm in Amsterdam.
4.2 mm • f/1.8 • 1/4 sec. • 800 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 4.4 lux • EV 0.7
Amsterdam
Amsterdam on a cold spring evening is starting to open up
4.2 mm • f/1.8 • 1/8 sec. • 640 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 11 lux • EV 2
Rain
Rain in Lelystad
4.2 mm • f/1.8 • 1/108 sec. • 125 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 760 lux • EV 8.1
Correct
This symbol for a football is correct: pentagons and hexagons to cover a sphere. This in contrast with the symbol on Britisch boards, that consists of only hexagons. ( (click) )
6 mm • f/2 • 1/786 sec. • 20 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 43000 lux • EV 13.9
Cold
The water is so cold that the bicycles climb out of it by themselves.
4.2 mm • f/1.8 • 1/121 sec. • 64 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 1700 lux • EV 9.3
Victim
One of the manyy victims of Eunice, the strongest storm in 30 years. But the trees that are still standing have handled forces that will make the wood stronger at the wind and slate sides and so will be better equipped to handle a new storm.
4.2 mm • f/1.8 • 1/1193 sec. • 32 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 33000 lux • EV 13.6
Storm
More victims of the storm.
4.2 mm • f/1.8 • 1/4 sec. • 4000 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 0.9 lux • EV -1.6
Storm
A storm is raging through the city and you can see it everywhere.
1.5 mm • f/2.4 • 1/122 sec. • 64 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 3000 lux • EV 10.1
Bag
A bag and envelop made by my friend Jeanet (click).
4.2 mm • f/1.8 • 1/8 sec. • 500 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 14 lux • EV 2.4
Bees Wax
Sometimes a table needs to be bee waxed.
6 mm • f/2 • 1/121 sec. • 40 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 3300 lux • EV 10.2
Bob
Found it again while tidying up. She is called Bob.
135 mm • f/4 • 1/160 sec. • 800 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 870 lux • EV 8.3
Magnificent
The magnificent clock and carillon of Middelstum.
135 mm • f/9 • 1/1000 sec. • 200 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 111000 lux • EV 15.3
House
An attractive house in Middelstum
135 mm • f/9 • 1/800 sec. • 200 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 88000 lux • EV 15
Wet
To cycle long distances through the rain demands good clothing.
4.2 mm • f/1.8 • 1/25 sec. • 800 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 28 lux • EV 3.3
Present
A magnificent present from by best friend.
4.2 mm • f/1.8 • 1/33 sec. • 400 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 73 lux • EV 4.7
Beautiful
Sometimes thins in everyday life can be beautiful.
4.2 mm • f/1.8 • 1/29 sec. • 640 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 40 lux • EV 3.9
Regulations
The regulations in the academy building are shown by Eric.
4.2 mm • f/1.8 • 1/60 sec. • 500 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 110 lux • EV 5.3
Concentration
Concentration after a posed questions.
6 mm • f/2 • 1/33 sec. • 640 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 56 lux • EV 4.4
Castle
That castle wants to get away there, that is obvious!
1.5 mm • f/2.4 • 1/122 sec. • 80 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 2400 lux • EV 9.8
Wild Plassen
This gull is going to pay!
72 mm • f/4.5 • 1/200 sec. • 250 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 4400 lux • EV 10.7
Westertoren
The Westertoren has been an orientation point since long.
45.2 mm • f/4.5 • 1/125 sec. • 125 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 5500 lux • EV 11
Optics
Wonderful how the glass types, the curvatures and distances between the lens elements produce the best possible image in the camera.
60 mm • f/4.5 • 1/200 sec. • 1600 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 690 lux • EV 8
Companion
A Gentleman's Companion
36 mm • f/4.5 • 1/100 sec. • 6400 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 86 lux • EV 5
January 2022
Chess
Chess in the Max Euweplein can be done at small and large scale.
46.1 mm • f/4.5 • 1/160 sec. • 400 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 2200 lux • EV 9.7
Knights
Knights can not hurt each other when they stand this close to each other.
4.2 mm • f/1.8 • 1/33 sec. • 400 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 73 lux • EV 4.7
Eggs
This is how you stack eggs without breaking them.
135 mm • f/1.8 • 1/400 sec. • 200 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 1800 lux • EV 9.3
Chapter
He is thinking about his next chapter.
330 mm • f/5.6 • 1/400 sec. • 1250 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 2700 lux • EV 10
Cold
When it is cold, they huddle together.
6 mm • f/2 • 1/1776 sec. • 20 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 97000 lux • EV 15.1
Better Times
There is an optimistic atmosphere in town: here in restaurant "Better Times"
135 mm • f/1.8 • 1/160 sec. • 1250 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 110 lux • EV 5.4
Terraces
The terraces are full close to 22:00 in Groningen at a temperature of 5°C.
4.2 mm • f/1.8 • 1/25 sec. • 800 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 28 lux • EV 3.3
Life
Life grows where you don't expect it anymore. Crocuses of a very long time ago.
135 mm • f/1.8 • 1/160 sec. • 5000 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 28 lux • EV 3.4
Statues
Two little statues sitting in the windowsill.
4.2 mm • f/1.8 • 1/25 sec. • 640 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 35 lux • EV 3.7
Garlic
Garlic by the basket.
135 mm • f/1.8 • 1/160 sec. • 800 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 180 lux • EV 6
Salmon
Salmon chops on the market. Delicious
135 mm • f/1.8 • 1/2000 sec. • 200 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 8800 lux • EV 11.7
Goad tracks
These path of drops on a car remind me of goat tracks in the mountains. Over there it has to do with differences in height, here with differences in velocity
4.2 mm • f/1.8 • 1/60 sec. • 160 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 330 lux • EV 6.9
To Pull?
Is it to Pull or to Push?
6 mm • f/2 • 1/121 sec. • 125 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 1100 lux • EV 8.6
Empty
An empty train speeds through the landscape of Groningen. Patiently I wait in the rain.
4.2 mm • f/1.8 • 1/20 sec. • 1000 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 18 lux • EV 2.7
Stroll
The evenings are still quiet in Groningen
135 mm • f/1.8 • 1/160 sec. • 1600 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 88 lux • EV 5
Light
The light comes from everywhere. What has been hanging from this beam in the past?
135 mm • f/2 • 1/160 sec. • 3200 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 55 lux • EV 4.3
Chesshouse
A house to play chess in.
135 mm • f/1.8 • 1/160 sec. • 8000 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 18 lux • EV 2.7
Tracks
Train tracks in the night make me long for travel.
135 mm • f/1.8 • 1/160 sec. • 6400 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 22 lux • EV 3
Delivery
Delivery to the home generates many new jobs.
135 mm • f/2 • 1/160 sec. • 5000 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 35 lux • EV 3.7
Passage
It is clear the cracks can have a passage through whole bricks.
72 mm • f/4.5 • 1/200 sec. • 1000 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 1100 lux • EV 8.7
Market
Alway fresh vegetables and cheerfull people.
9 mm • f/4 • 1/30 sec. • 160 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 820 lux • EV 8.2
Waiting
A horse waiting on his knoll until he is free again: that's me!
256 mm • f/5.6 • 1/1250 sec. • 200 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 54000 lux • EV 14.3
Folkingestraat
Th Folkingestraat early in the morning. On the facade of the Huis de Beursa memorial stone for founding the "Sociaal Demokratische Bond" in 1885 in this building. From the reflections you can see that the window pane of the second house after de Beurs is rotated a bit.
4.2 mm • f/1.8 • 1/5236 sec. • 32 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 145000 lux • EV 15.7
Wheel
The wheel of a wire winch I have always found beautiful with its curved spokes: the movement has been designed into it.
41.1 mm • f/4.5 • 1/125 sec. • 1000 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 690 lux • EV 8
Isis
The bookstore Isis presents a nice way to look from the store out, even when you are outside.
9 mm • f/4.5 • 1/30 sec. • 500 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 330 lux • EV 6.9
Seafarer
One seafarer spotted an other one.
17.9 mm • f/4.5 • 1/50 sec. • 1000 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 280 lux • EV 6.7
Dot
The Dot is disguised again as christmas ball with different colors from last year.
4.2 mm • f/1.8 • 1/8 sec. • 800 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 8.8 lux • EV 1.7
Lost
Black just played Q-e7 and wants to press the clock, but knows he has lost.
15.6 mm • f/4 • 1/50 sec. • 500 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 440 lux • EV 7.3
Wintrack III
The new Wintrack III masts have been placed for 4 380 kV power lines from the Eemshaven.
30.3 mm • f/4 • 1/1000 sec. • 100 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 44000 lux • EV 14
Winter
When there is no ice, you can always go for a row in the winter.
100 mm • f/4.5 • 1/125 sec. • 200 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 3500 lux • EV 10.3
Webcam
There is a webcam attached to a pretty old buidling on the Grote Markt in Groningen The inset above is made with it and it shows me in the right lower corner to wish you all an excellent 2022.
72 mm • f/4.5 • 1/200 sec. • 400 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 2800 lux • EV 10
December 2021
Playfull
A payfull brick building in the Herestraat in Groningen.
72 mm • f/4.5 • 1/200 sec. • 400 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 2800 lux • EV 10
Machine
The dragon of Saint George in Groningen is depicted as a mschine. That was truly visionary.
10.2 mm • f/4 • 1/30 sec. • 250 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 520 lux • EV 7.6
Domino
A domino effect of bicycles
11.1 mm • f/4 • 1/30 sec. • 100 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 1300 lux • EV 8.9
Slippery
A toad is trying to find his way over the melting ice, but keeps slipping away.
72 mm • f/4.5 • 1/50 sec. • 2000 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 140 lux • EV 5.7
Cold
When you have been bred like this, it is cold at night in winter.
135 mm • f/1.8 • 1/160 sec. • 2500 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 57 lux • EV 4.4
Crystals
Lang icecrystals grow on a dormant plant.
400 mm • f/13 • 1/400 sec. • 10000 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 1800 lux • EV 9.4
East
The wind turned from south to north-east on christmas day, which could be seen on the ice.
4.2 mm • f/1.8 • 1/133 sec. • 32 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 3700 lux • EV 10.4
Chess
Thinking about a game of chess during diner.
4.2 mm • f/1.8 • 1/50 sec. • 500 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 88 lux • EV 5
Scaffolding Mill
Under the high scaffolding mill of Kantens, the "Grote Geert"
112 mm • f/13 • 1/125 sec. • 400 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 14000 lux • EV 12.4
Reed
Reed near Kantens at nice clear winter weather.
6 mm • f/2 • 1/978 sec. • 20 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 53000 lux • EV 14.3
Waiting
Waiting for five quarters of an hour in the queue for the booster vaccination with an appointment. It was a cold evening under the full moon. It does not get any better
4.2 mm • f/1.8 • 1/8 sec. • 1000 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 7.1 lux • EV 1.4
Air
This old birch got his white color from a thin layer of air enclosed between two cell layers in the bark.
140 mm • f/6.3 • 1/320 sec. • 200 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 17000 lux • EV 12.6
Great Egret
A great Egret is looking for snacks.
400 mm • f/5.6 • 1/800 sec. • 200 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 34000 lux • EV 13.6
Sun
When you pull the shape of the sun through the shape of two square window panes under tension, you get this.
400 mm • f/5.6 • 1/500 sec. • 200 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 21000 lux • EV 12.9
Oliebollen
Gouki is well in time this year with his oliebollen in Zuidlaren.
1.5 mm • f/2.4 • 1/122 sec. • 25 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 7700 lux • EV 11.5
Christmas
Christmas is coming, they feel it in Westerdijkshorn.
4.2 mm • f/1.8 • 1/4 sec. • 1000 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 3.5 lux • EV 0.4
Gitane
A vintage bicycle from the seventies of the french brand Gitane. With those dents, the function is limited, but the pump is still in place.
6 mm • f/2 • 1/100 sec. • 64 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 1700 lux • EV 9.3
Philosophy
"Short Philosophy of the perfect Human" is offered by this inhabitant. What would that mean?
6 mm • f/2 • 1/100 sec. • 64 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 1700 lux • EV 9.3
Holiday on Ice
Holiday on ice on the Museumplein
1.5 mm • f/2.4 • 1/121 sec. • 80 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 2400 lux • EV 9.8
Max Euwe
The Max Euwe Plein is empty.
1.5 mm • f/2.4 • 1/50 sec. • 500 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 160 lux • EV 5.8
In the Morning
In the morning when the moon is at it's rest.
25.7 mm • f/6.3 • 1/2000 sec. • 125 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 173000 lux • EV 16
Mood
Middelstum is alreay in Christmas mood under the stars with Moon and Jupiter
4.2 mm • f/1.8 • 1/4 sec. • 2500 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 1.4 lux • EV -0.9
Wing
A single wing of a large windmill needs a very long truck for transportation.
4.2 mm • f/1.8 • 1/157 sec. • 32 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 4300 lux • EV 10.6
Greasy
Greasy car windows show a party effect.
6 mm • f/2 • 1/30 sec. • 640 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 51 lux • EV 4.2
Squat
You can see it is getting time for squatting again, it has been a couple of weeks.
4.2 mm • f/1.8 • 1/50 sec. • 125 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 350 lux • EV 7
White Precipitation
The paradox of white precipitation is that it announces itself with a dark sky.
6 mm • f/2 • 1/2283 sec. • 20 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 125000 lux • EV 15.5
Packet
Saint Nicolas brings a packet with a high-tech vehicle.
4.2 mm • f/1.8 • 1/50 sec. • 200 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 220 lux • EV 6.3
To sit
To sit, to ride or both.
4.2 mm • f/1.8 • 1/121 sec. • 100 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 1100 lux • EV 8.6
Book
Bert presents a book.
4.2 mm • f/1.8 • 1/50 sec. • 80 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • by hand • 550 lux • EV 7.7
Public Works
The movie "Public Works" is about this narrow house around which the Victoria Hotel was built. The owner was too steadfast to sell it.
1.5 mm • f/2.4 • 1/122 sec. • 50 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 3800 lux • EV 10.5
Rain
A rainy day in November shows that there are 2 colors of glass used here.
55.7 mm • f/4.5 • 1/160 sec. • 160 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 5500 lux • EV 11
November 2021
Vermeer
To drink coffee in a painting of Vermeer.
1.5 mm • f/2.4 • 1/50 sec. • 500 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 160 lux • EV 5.8
PoCGTFO
The International Journal of Proof-of-Concept or Get The Fuck Out is a celebrated magazine of reverse engineering, retro-computing, and systems internals.
4.2 mm • f/1.8 • 1/50 sec. • 80 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 550 lux • EV 7.7
Sailing Ship
On a dutch coin from 2016, the mint master's mark from Kees Bruinsma is placed: a sailing ship with a fivepointed star. You can see it next to the W of Willem on the photograph of yesterday.
10 mm • f/8 • 1/40 sec. • 400 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • tripod • 1700 lux • EV 9.3
Underexposed
He is underexposed due to digital paying methods.
100 mm • f/8 • 1 sec. • 400 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • tripod • 44 lux • EV 4
Twigs
Twigs break through the stem.
4.2 mm • f/1.8 • 1/50 sec. • 160 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 280 lux • EV 6.7
Demonstration
In Goningnen the NPCN organized a very limited demonstration.
4.2 mm • f/1.8 • 1/14 sec. • 1250 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 9.9 lux • EV 1.9
Clock
An incredibly beautiful and complex clock in the Curatorenroom in the academy building of the university of Groningen.
4.2 mm • f/1.8 • 1/50 sec. • 400 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 110 lux • EV 5.3
Bicycles
Bicycles come in different models and funtions.
29.1 mm • f/4 • 1/100 sec. • 100 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 4400 lux • EV 10.6
Elnath
Elnath, the second star of Taurus in brightness, is standing over the steeple of Westerdijkshorn, backlit bij the almost full moon.
4.2 mm • f/1.8 • 1/2 sec. • 640 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 2.8 lux • EV 0
Rainbow
A rainbow over a farm near Middelstum.
29.1 mm • f/4 • 1/250 sec. • 100 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 11000 lux • EV 12
Orkest
A brass orchestra in Onderdendam, at the arrival of Sint Nicolaas.
33.3 mm • f/4 • 1/100 sec. • 1250 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 350 lux • EV 7
Waag
The Waag in Leeuwarden is fairytale like.
4.2 mm • f/1.8 • 1/8 sec. • 500 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 14 lux • EV 2.4
Prison
And suddenly close to 20:00 you are facing a prison door.
4.2 mm • f/1.8 • 1/25 sec. • 800 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 28 lux • EV 3.3
Experiment
At an experiment with a BMW R 1200 RT motorcycle, it appears that the frontwheel loses contact over quite a distance when riding over a broad strip.
10.6 mm • f/5 • 1/2000 sec. • 1600 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 8500 lux • EV 11.6
Silent
It was silent in the streets. Because of the regulations, but also because of the qualification for the World Championship.
35 mm • f/1.4 • 1/4 sec. • 400 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 5.4 lux • EV 1
3 gezusters
The s is back in the 3 sisters, brighter than before.
35 mm • f/8 • 1 sec. • 400 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 44 lux • EV 4
Noorderhaven
The Noorderhaven on a cold November evening.
35 mm • f/1.4 • 1.6 sec. • 400 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 0.8 lux • EV -1.7
Cold
Pretty cold so high, but you have a nice view.
72 mm • f/4.5 • 1/400 sec. • 100 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 22000 lux • EV 13
Sea
A sea of bicycles as far as the eye can reach on the Grote Markt in Groningen
1.5 mm • f/2.4 • 1/25 sec. • 1600 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 25 lux • EV 3.2
Party
It is the 11th of the 11th, let's go party!
135 mm • f/1.8 • 1/160 sec. • 2000 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 71 lux • EV 4.7
Energy
The energy of a 92 kg mass with a velocity of 64 km/h is being absorbed by an airbag with a size of 10x10x3 meter. The air that is contained weighs 366 kg en is being moved in a fraction of a second over several meters.
9 mm • f/4.5 • 1/125 sec. • 100 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 6900 lux • EV 11.3
Experiment
An experiment with a big airbag to catch a falling human. The weight of 92 kg was realsed from heights up to 20 meter above the ground. Our sensors were attached to the weight to establish the peaks and duration of the forces applied to the mass.
10.8 mm • f/4.5 • 1/125 sec. • 100 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 6900 lux • EV 11.3
Noordwolde
Noordwolde in the low autumn sun.
72 mm • f/4.5 • 1/200 sec. • 125 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 8800 lux • EV 11.7
Color
This image shows that the color of coffee (at a strong western wind) can be almost the same as that of beech wood.
4.2 mm • f/1.8 • 1/50 sec. • 160 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 280 lux • EV 6.7
Lover
A lover of old cars sits very satisfied behind the wheel of his automobile.
21.1 mm • f/4 • 1/400 sec. • 100 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 17000 lux • EV 12.6
Corvus
Members of the Corvus family are always interested in shiny and bright coloured objects.
135 mm • f/1.8 • 1/160 sec. • 500 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 280 lux • EV 6.7
To Grow
To grow is nice, but never even talk nonsense out of your shoes.
9 mm • f/4.5 • 1/30 sec. • 400 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 410 lux • EV 7.2
Experiment
An experiment with accelerations of a mass.
4.2 mm • f/1.8 • 1/50 sec. • 400 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 110 lux • EV 5.3
Pattern
These little flowers are wheels to make stitching patterns in a fifties Knittax knitting machine.
4.2 mm • f/1.8 • 1/50 sec. • 400 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 110 lux • EV 5.3
Also Amsterdam
Amsterdam has many faces. This is also Amsterdam, the Sophialaan, south of Vondelpark
9 mm • f/4.5 • 1/640 sec. • 100 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 35000 lux • EV 13.7
October 2021
Meal
A great egret expects to score a meal so close to those cows.
135 mm • f/1.8 • 1/1600 sec. • 160 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 8800 lux • EV 11.7
Walking
Drinking while walking is not easy since the head accelerates forward with every push off. But even that is handled by adapting the push off phase, so that the coffee does not drip over the jacket. Also the way the lips are set over the rim of the cup is chosen deeper, to limit the movements of the fluid.
135 mm • f/1.8 • 1/160 sec. • 640 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 220 lux • EV 6.3
Robot
A robot to serve drinks. That saves a lot of real estate in floor area.
4.2 mm • f/1.8 • 1/8 sec. • 500 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 14 lux • EV 2.4
Light
Light through glass remains fascinating
4.2 mm • f/1.8 • 1/50 sec. • 100 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 440 lux • EV 7.3
Exam
This is what it looks like when you do an exam at university. A hall with 600 computers.
4.2 mm • f/1.8 • 1/50 sec. • 125 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 350 lux • EV 7
Hooge Land
HIgh on the Hooge Land, the skyline looks like this. A lot of space and tranquility. (I'd better get back to town!)
9 mm • f/4.5 • 1/60 sec. • 1250 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 270 lux • EV 6.6
Nightrider
Nightriding on a bicycle is such a pleasure. Those sents, the eyes of wild animals an that starry sky.
4.2 mm • f/1.8 • 1/15 sec. • 400 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 33 lux • EV 3.6
Appropriate
Appropriately they dismount, the riders, for this primal force.
49.7 mm • f/4.5 • 1/500 sec. • 100 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 28000 lux • EV 13.3
Heavy
Student life is heavy. The coxswain does a little nap and the rest is asking themselves why they were pulling through last night.
72 mm • f/4.5 • 1/500 sec. • 100 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 28000 lux • EV 13.3
Garden Spider
A garden spider feels with her legs if a new meal has flown into her web.
4.2 mm • f/1.8 • 1/20 sec. • 1000 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 18 lux • EV 2.7
Rain
The amount of rain that fell in one week. If this would go on, the amount would be 6 meter rain per year, but in reality it is about 88 cm.
4.2 mm • f/1.8 • 1/122 sec. • 32 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 3400 lux • EV 10.3
Egyption Goose
An Egyption Goose is not a goose, but a duck, and is so called that because the Egyptians made many illustrations of it.
72 mm • f/4.5 • 1/200 sec. • 250 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 4400 lux • EV 10.7
Glass
The riddle of 31st of August is solved. The contents of the bottles was the same: 75 cl, but the glass of the larger bottle is 480 grammes heavier, which makes it look like a liter bottle.
4.2 mm • f/1.8 • 1/25 sec. • 640 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 35 lux • EV 3.7
Believable
It does not become more believable when the recomendations on an identical product is changed.
4.2 mm • f/1.8 • 1/25 sec. • 640 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 35 lux • EV 3.7
Mating
When grown up, the males and the queens of the nest leave to mate with wasps from other colonies. They do this to avoid incest. The male dies shortly after mating.
4.2 mm • f/1.8 • 1/312 sec. • 32 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 8600 lux • EV 11.6
Balloon War
A balloon war was started in the street
35 mm • f/1.4 • 1/40 sec. • 1000 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 21 lux • EV 3
Urban Junge
The Urban Jungle of higher education.
4.2 mm • f/1.8 • 1/25 sec. • 500 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 44 lux • EV 4
Coordination
Movement coordination is not easy, especially between people and between groups of people.
4.2 mm • f/1.8 • 1/750 sec. • 32 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 21000 lux • EV 12.9
Regulations
Regulations for bicycle traffic in Amsterdam is interpretated with a wide margin.
4.2 mm • f/1.8 • 1/122 sec. • 64 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 1700 lux • EV 9.3
Autumn
Autumn can now be seen everywhere.
72 mm • f/4.5 • 1/200 sec. • 320 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 3500 lux • EV 10.3
Circles
Time and space in the shape of circles. Because the wavelets always travel at the same speed, you can see the post in the sizes of the circles.
72 mm • f/4.5 • 1/200 sec. • 500 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 2200 lux • EV 9.7
Rogers Kibet
Rogers Kibet wins the 4 miles of Groningen 2021.
29.7 mm • f/4 • 1/3200 sec. • 400 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 35000 lux • EV 13.6
4miles4you
This evening they already covered the 4 miles of Groningen at walking pace. The ladies clearly had more fun than the gentlemen.
35 mm • f/1.4 • 1/160 sec. • 1600 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 54 lux • EV 4.3
Shark teeth
Shark teeth on the road have largerly lost their meaning for young cyclists, quickly generating confusing situations.
4.2 mm • f/1.8 • 1/606 sec. • 32 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 17000 lux • EV 12.6
Other worlds
We live in the same city Groningen, yet we live in different worlds.
19.8 mm • f/4 • 1/30 sec. • 6400 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 20 lux • EV 2.9
Autumn
The leaves are turning, it gets colder.
9 mm • f/3.2 • 1/320 sec. • 100 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 8900 lux • EV 11.7
Conversation
A ladybird sat on mij trousers to have a good conversation.
4.2 mm • f/1.8 • 1/122 sec. • 64 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 1700 lux • EV 9.3
Light
Insects often go for the light.
72 mm • f/4.5 • 1/200 sec. • 250 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 4400 lux • EV 10.7
Chimney
A chimney with a crack between the bricks.
72 mm • f/4.5 • 1/200 sec. • 160 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 6900 lux • EV 11.3
Martjesmarkt
This kind of establishment, you only find in small villages in Groningen.
9 mm • f/3.2 • 1/640 sec. • 100 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 18000 lux • EV 12.7
Cracks
Lately I'm fascinated by crack propagation that start somewhere. Here in the old Castle of Middelstum.
29.7 mm • f/4 • 1/250 sec. • 100 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 11000 lux • EV 12
September 2021
To Pull
There was a time the women were pulling ships.
20.3 mm • f/4 • 1/640 sec. • 100 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 28000 lux • EV 13.3
Onions
The onions come from the field and you can smell them.
60 mm • f/4.5 • 1/400 sec. • 100 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 22000 lux • EV 13
Child
A new child has grown on the large cactus.
4.2 mm • f/1.8 • 1/60 sec. • 320 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 170 lux • EV 5.9
Bending
To test a computer simulation of bending of a metal pipe, I perform an experiment with e pipe that is supported on a single point, loaded with a mass of 21 kg at the end.
4.2 mm • f/1.8 • 1/33 sec. • 400 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 73 lux • EV 4.7
Whisk
A whisk consists of metal wires that heve a natural change in curvature and stress distribution that can be fully understoon with visualisation.
4.2 mm • f/1.8 • 1/50 sec. • 500 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 88 lux • EV 5
Saturday
Saturday morning the man with his barrel organ is going to town, joined by a large groep of cyclists.
4.2 mm • f/1.8 • 1/25 sec. • 640 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • uit de hand • 35 lux • EV 3.7
Brown
You could think that brown is for earth or ground, but in this case it is the most dangerouw lead of the 3 and ground is yellow-green.
4.2 mm • f/1.8 • 1/25 sec. • 640 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 35 lux • EV 3.7
Manual
A handbook of the mean, printed by a publisher of car handbooks.
4.2 mm • f/1.8 • 1/25 sec. • 640 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 35 lux • EV 3.7
A moment
For a moment it is still summer and you can dip your feet in the Paterwoldsemeer.
370 mm • f/5.6 • 1/2500 sec. • 800 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 27000 lux • EV 13.3
Museumsquare
One of the magical places in Amsterdam: The Museumsquare.
23.4 mm • f/4 • 1/80 sec. • 2500 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 140 lux • EV 5.7
Reading
An older woman reading a book.
43.5 mm • f/5 • 1/250 sec. • 100 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 17000 lux • EV 12.6
Books
That's me twice: receiving books and giving books
4.2 mm • f/1.8 • 1/616 sec. • 32 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 17000 lux • EV 12.6
Jupiter
The moon has passed Jupiter, but the latter is zo bright that she pierces through the clouds.
4.2 mm • f/1.8 • 1/8 sec. • 1250 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 5.7 lux • EV 1.1
Grand Theatre
The night life is starting again with the moon watching.
32.7 mm • f/5 • 1/100 sec. • 2000 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 340 lux • EV 7
Moon and Jupiter
The landscape is quiet with the Moon and Jupiter above.
33.3 mm • f/5 • 1/100 sec. • 6400 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 110 lux • EV 5.3
Cleaned
Cleaned up is tidy, but not everyone agrees.
6 mm • f/2 • 1/114 sec. • 40 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 3100 lux • EV 10.2
Drowning
At the beginning of the 13th year of this 365 PhotoBlog, a bee was about to drown in the pond, but was saved in time.
67.2 mm • f/4.5 • 1/200 sec. • 200 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 5500 lux • EV 11
Soft Rushes
Soft Rushes on the shore
20.3 mm • f/4 • 1/6400 sec. • 100 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 280000 lux • EV 16.6
Flight
A flight of geese. Flying at that speed and stil able to scream.
259 mm • f/5.6 • 1/5000 sec. • 800 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 54000 lux • EV 14.3
Leacing the City
Sometimes you simply have to leave the city
169 mm • f/6.3 • 1/3200 sec. • 800 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 43000 lux • EV 14
Harvest
The harvest is nearly done. And that is good, since more rain is expected.
12.2 mm • f/3.5 • 1/40 sec. • 125 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 1100 lux • EV 8.6
Helper Mill
The Helper Mill at sunset.
6 mm • f/2 • 1/1712 sec. • 20 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 93000 lux • EV 15.1
Couple
A couple reflects on the day.
4.2 mm • f/1.8 • 1/582 sec. • 32 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 16000 lux • EV 12.5
Bright
Nice bright Indian summer. Nice to be outside.
4.2 mm • f/1.8 • 1/1135 sec. • 32 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 31000 lux • EV 13.5
Bugatti 35B
An early Bugatti 35B with an engine power of 140 hp and a top speed of 215 km/h
21.1 mm • f/4 • 1/500 sec. • 100 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 22000 lux • EV 13
Amilcar
Max Verstappen won today on Zandvoort at the Grand Prix. A long history of racing cars contains for instance this car, an Amilcar CGS from 1923. The engine power is 30 hp and the top speed 120 km/h. The power of a modern Formula I car is about 1000 hp, so more than 30 times as much, but the top speed is only slightly more than 3 times as much. And that has a lot to do with air resistance. When you want to go 3x as fast, you need 3x3x3=27 times the power, which is well in agreement with the factor of 30 mentioned above.
21.1 mm • f/4 • 1/500 sec. • 100 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 22000 lux • EV 13
Low Budget
A low budget wedding in classical style on a tandem.
34.6 mm • f/4 • 1/200 sec. • 100 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 8700 lux • EV 11.6
Wind
For windsurfing you need wind, but in this way it is also quite relaxing.
200 mm • f/5.6 • 1/8000 sec. • 800 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 86000 lux • EV 14.9
Boundary Stone
Again I passed this old boundary stone of the city of Groningen. This time a small purple flower from an onion grew above it.
19.4 mm • f/4 • 1/60 sec. • 2000 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 130 lux • EV 5.6
Stuck
And so the ladies got stuck between a bicycle stand and the wall with their rental. They only wanted to make a U-turn. Opening the garage door gave some more room, but it is still hard when you only got your drivers license in a normal sedan.
4.2 mm • f/1.8 • 1/106 sec. • 125 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 750 lux • EV 8.1
August 2021
75 cl
It is hard te believe that both bottles contain 75 cl of wine. The small bottle comes from Chili, the large one from the south of Italy. When they are empty we can measure whether the Chilian bottle gave us less wine or the Italian one more than indicated. In theory it is possible that both contain 75 cl since the thickness of the glass can play a role.
4.2 mm • f/1.8 • 1/36 sec. • 640 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 50 lux • EV 4.2
Holy Oxter
Odourless, effective for under the armpits and home made.
4.2 mm • f/1.8 • 1/50 sec. • 250 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 180 lux • EV 6
Roaring
Men on roaring motor bikes and roaring lions have a lot in common. How will it be in the future when all motor bikes have become electric. Whispering lions?
6 mm • f/2 • 1/1497 sec. • 20 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 82000 lux • EV 14.9
Noorderrondrit
The Noorderrondrit has been organized again with 7 riders over 150 km. The wind was fierce, but it remained dry.
28.5 mm • f/4 • 1/500 sec. • 100 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 22000 lux • EV 13
Ekestein
A kind of chapel of castel Ekestein, now used as a restaurant.
1.5 mm • f/2.4 • 1/294 sec. • 20 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 23000 lux • EV 13
Dopamine
Dopamine, the hormone that rises when a reward is in sight, drops quickly when the reward has been achieved. After that it is just hard work. The same mechanism is active in men.
39.6 mm • f/4 • 1/2000 sec. • 100 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 87000 lux • EV 15
Tulip Island
The Tulip Island in the Vondelpark in Amsterdam breathes tranquility.
34.6 mm • f/4 • 1/1250 sec. • 100 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 55000 lux • EV 14.3
Nicolas
The Nicolas Church in Amsterdam at the end of a truly beautiful summer day.
34.6 mm • f/4 • 1/1250 sec. • 100 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 55000 lux • EV 14.3
Hip
A hip cyclist with an oldskool bicycle of at leat 40 years old.
31.5 mm • f/4 • 1/500 sec. • 100 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 22000 lux • EV 13
Bowls
Bowls for Poke Bowl are more beautiful when not perfectly round.
4.2 mm • f/1.8 • 1/25 sec. • 500 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 44 lux • EV 4
Nazca Lines
After the harvest a field looks like this from an altitude of 100 meter: the Nazca lines of Doodstil.
10.3 mm • f/2.8 • 1/30 sec. • 100 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 640 lux • EV 7.9
Schipmeer
The Schipmeer in Norg was lke a mirror on an evening without wind.
135 mm • f/1.8 • 1/400 sec. • 800 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 440 lux • EV 7.3
Selected
Only a small part is selected to remain standing.
72 mm • f/5 • 1/160 sec. • 6400 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 170 lux • EV 6
Kantens
The waxing moon over Kantens on a cool summer evening.
72 mm • f/5 • 1/500 sec. • 100 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 34000 lux • EV 13.6
Diving flight
A red bat in diving flight with its thumbnails extended and its ears wide open.
135 mm • f/8 • 1/60 sec. • 400 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 2600 lux • EV 9.9
Manually
Although much is done with machines in the agriculture, there is still a lot of work done manually.
39.6 mm • f/5 • 1/1600 sec. • 100 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 109000 lux • EV 15.3
14
14 times the sun shown through holes in the venetian blinds. The sun is low over the horizon already earlier.
72 mm • f/5 • 1/200 sec. • 1600 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 850 lux • EV 8.3
Bedum
Entrance to an estate in Bedum. No problems with noise from the neighbours here.
6 mm • f/2 • 1/3690 sec. • 20 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 201000 lux • EV 16.2
Holiday
Holiday in your own country: the magnificent city of Utrecht
52.6 mm • f/5 • 1/160 sec. • 160 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 6800 lux • EV 11.3
Yawner
A yawner at the facade of a drugstore. These you only find in the Low Countries and are based on the helper of the travelling medicine man. He would stick his tongue out and when he did not die from a pill that was place on the tongue, you could trust the travelling medicine man.
67.2 mm • f/5 • 1/500 sec. • 100 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 34000 lux • EV 13.6
Entertainer
A born entertainer dances in a sunny Utrecht.
67.2 mm • f/5 • 1/500 sec. • 100 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 34000 lux • EV 13.6
Shopping
These gentlemen have done their shoppings. The bicycles are very comparable, their styles of riding certainly not.
32.1 mm • f/5 • 1/800 sec. • 800 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • by hand • 6800 lux • EV 11.3
Dead
The last person that pressed my doorbell has killed this ant that lived in it and so my bell did not work anymore. I discovered this when I tried to find out why the bell was dead.
100 mm • f/8 • 1/50 sec. • 400 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • tripod • 10000 lux • EV 11.9
Whitebottom
Recorded this whitebottom in flight, looking for the last fresh flowers.
46.1 mm • f/4.5 • 1/2500 sec. • 800 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 17000 lux • EV 12.6
Change
And again the weather changes around sunset. Lightning hangs in the air.
31.5 mm • f/4 • 1/1000 sec. • 800 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 5500 lux • EV 11
Common noctule
The common noctule. With the bat-detector (click) I could hear him come very flight cycle. Time between the frames 1/16 sec.
85 mm • f/9 • 1/2 sec. • 200 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 220 lux • EV 6.3
Zakynthos
A flight from Airport Groningen to Greece.
72 mm • f/4.5 • 1/1250 sec. • 100 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 69000 lux • EV 14.6
Space
It is possible to park a bicycle, while saving space.
20.7 mm • f/4 • 1/60 sec. • 160 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 1600 lux • EV 9.2
Accident
It looks worse than it was: an accident with beet juice.
4.2 mm • f/1.8 • 1/50 sec. • 320 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 140 lux • EV 5.7
Step
They did not walk in each others step, but further were clearly well atuned.
72 mm • f/4.5 • 1/400 sec. • 400 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 5500 lux • EV 11
Drop
A balloon filled with water looks a lot like a single falling drop.
72 mm • f/4.5 • 1/2000 sec. • 1600 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • with tripod • 6900 lux • EV 11.3
July 2021
Zwartendijksterschans
The Zwartendijksterschans, an entrenchment from the Eighty Years' War, constructed in 1594.
10.26 mm • f/2.8 • 1/160 sec. • 100 ISO • 25.4 mm sensor • without tripod • 3400 lux • EV 10.3
Lonelier?
Did we become lonelier? Or more aware? Or both?
72 mm • f/4.5 • 1/200 sec. • 1600 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 690 lux • EV 8
Blue
A Peugeot 304 coupé in baby blue, built in 1972.
4.2 mm • f/1.8 • 1/1287 sec. • 32 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 36000 lux • EV 13.7
Museum
Tourists are back in Amsterdam. The light here is quite exceptional.
9 mm • f/4.5 • 1/30 sec. • 1250 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 130 lux • EV 5.6
Back
Tourists are back in Amsterdam.
72 mm • f/4.5 • 1/200 sec. • 125 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 8800 lux • EV 11.7
Moving
Large parts of the day preditors do not move: they sleep or sit still.
166 mm • f/5.6 • 1/800 sec. • 160 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 43000 lux • EV 13.9
1 second
One second of flighttime of a basketball: the higher, the slower.
27.4 mm • f/4 • 1/80 sec. • 400 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 870 lux • EV 8.3
Straw
This Atalanta looks a bit staringly from her compound eyes while she sucks the honey through her proboscis like it is a straw.
394 mm • f/5.6 • 1/400 sec. • 640 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 5400 lux • EV 10.9
Daisy
It's always nice on a daisy.
327 mm • f/5.6 • 1/2000 sec. • 160 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 107000 lux • EV 15.3
Stop the Tests
A demonstration of students against testing on the Grote Markt in Groningen.
400 mm • f/7.1 • 1/400 sec. • 1600 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 3400 lux • EV 10.3
Stinking Willie
Stinking Willie is poisonous for cattle and so they stay well clear of it.
6 mm • f/2 • 1/4348 sec. • 25 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 190000 lux • EV 16.1
Pareidolia
Pareidolia, the phenomenon that we see faces in everyday objects. It signifies something about us as social beings.
4.2 mm • f/1.8 • 1/50 sec. • 500 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 88 lux • EV 5
Blue
The Norfolk Damselfly posed as attractive as possible with a big blue eyes.
400 mm • f/5.6 • 1/320 sec. • 200 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 14000 lux • EV 12.3
Dream Flight
A dreamflight over the province of Groningen.
4.2 mm • f/1.8 • 1/957 sec. • 32 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 26000 lux • EV 13.2
Planet
The moon is ascending over planet Olie S.
6 mm • f/2 • 1/505 sec. • 20 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 28000 lux • EV 13.3
Suddenly
Suddenly he was sitting there with his magnificient shape and form. No idea what species it is, but I was glad he had to rest for a while.
4.2 mm • f/1.8 • 1/215 sec. • 32 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 5900 lux • EV 11.1
Pollen
Pollen of the red hollyhock. Individual pollen can not be seen with the naked eye, but here we see that they are like cogs in a mechanism.
10 mm • f/4 • 1/50 sec. • 400 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • tripod • 550 lux • EV 7.6
Favo
My favorit hex set is color coded, so that you know what to grab.
4.2 mm • f/1.8 • 1/50 sec. • 400 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 110 lux • EV 5.3
Water Lily
In the old days this plant was a symbol of chastity because of its bright white flowers.
135 mm • f/3.5 • 1/640 sec. • 160 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 13000 lux • EV 12.3
Party
Groningen celebrates because it is the corona capital of Europe (or is it the other way around?). The Netherlands shows the highest increase in cases of Europe per million inhabitants and Groningen is the winner.
6 mm • f/2 • 1/122 sec. • 50 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 2700 lux • EV 9.9
Penalty
A frog can use it's legs differently to choose the direction of the jump. It looks like the technique used by a goal keeper during a penalty.
135 mm • f/1.8 • 1/4000 sec. • 160 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 22000 lux • EV 13
Soft Shoulder
"Soft Shoulder" is a warning for car drivers, but an invitation for tired cyclists.
6 mm • f/2 • 1/1546 sec. • 20 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 84000 lux • EV 14.9
Tongue
This happens when you throw a small leaf to a frog: he launches his sticky tongue to it, because he has much success in catching insects this way.
135 mm • f/1.8 • 1/4000 sec. • 160 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 22000 lux • EV 13
Snuggling
Snuggling, also called spooning.
4.2 mm • f/1.8 • 1/50 sec. • 250 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 180 lux • EV 6
Owns the Street
Although he has a bitten ear, he owns the street and won't move when you want to pass by.
6 mm • f/2 • 1/347 sec. • 20 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 19000 lux • EV 12.8
Corner
He looks around the corner.
4.2 mm • f/1.8 • 1/50 sec. • 125 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 350 lux • EV 7
Magnifying glasses
Drops of rain are magnifying glasses.
4.2 mm • f/1.8 • 1/122 sec. • 64 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 1700 lux • EV 9.3
Water
All floating mass on water is equal to the mass of the displaced water, according to Archimedes. And so the water will rise. If that is temporarily, we call it a wave, like in front of a boat in motion.
400 mm • f/14 • 1/400 sec. • 640 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 33000 lux • EV 13.6
Fields of Gold
We'll walk in fields of gold.
135 mm • f/14 • 1/160 sec. • 200 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 43000 lux • EV 13.9
Summer
Summer! I drink the fragrances and hear the colors.
4.2 mm • f/1.8 • 1/1898 sec. • 32 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 52000 lux • EV 14.2
Mit Gewalt
This is how a bicycle mechanic opens a jammed jar: Mit Gewalt!
4.2 mm • f/1.8 • 1/50 sec. • 320 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 140 lux • EV 5.7
June 2021
Hunch
Sometimes I have a hunch that my work and private life are not sufficiently separated.
4.2 mm • f/1.8 • 1/100 sec. • 80 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 1100 lux • EV 8.7
Optimistic
The optimistic sixties.
4.2 mm • f/1.8 • 1/60 sec. • 400 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 130 lux • EV 5.6
Inspection
The crop is being inspected thoroughly with 4 eyes.
6 mm • f/2 • 1/1546 sec. • 20 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 84000 lux • EV 14.9
Friendly
The friendly railway in the evening light.
135 mm • f/1.8 • 1/3200 sec. • 160 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 18000 lux • EV 12.7
MINELLI
The backside of a very old crane of the brand Minelli. The company still exists.
135 mm • f/13 • 1/160 sec. • 200 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 37000 lux • EV 13.7
Harkstede
The entrance to the church in Harkstede is really beautiful. It invites to writing stories.
6 mm • f/2 • 1/400 sec. • 20 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 22000 lux • EV 13
Grain
During the Noorderrondrit, you can see that the grain has a golden colour.
6 mm • f/2 • 1/1845 sec. • 20 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 101000 lux • EV 15.2
Lather
Lather under high magnification (from left to right 6 mm).
100 mm • f/5.6 • 1/80 sec. • 160 ISO • 24x36mm sensor • tripod • 4300 lux • EV 10.6
Phase
This little toad (about 12mm long) is in the transformation phase from tail animal to quadruped. Programmed cell death (apoptosis) removes the tail.
135 mm • f/1.8 • 1/320 sec. • 160 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 1800 lux • EV 9.3
First One
The first hollyhock flower has unfolded and is being visited by a chessboard ladybug.
4.2 mm • f/1.8 • 1/206 sec. • 32 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 5700 lux • EV 11
Eyes on Stalks
This garden snail has eyes on stalks which is pretty handy, but they don't see very much. The other stalks that are places lower are for feeling the surface they move on.
4.2 mm • f/1.8 • 1/711 sec. • 32 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 20000 lux • EV 12.8
Book
The proof is ready of the book that we wrote with 13 authors. I have typeset the book in LaTeX. 700 books will be produced in the first print.
4.2 mm • f/1.8 • 1/60 sec. • 125 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 420 lux • EV 7.3
Code
The code every flower of white foxglove is unique. So how do bees interpret this?
100 mm • f/11 • 1/640 sec. • 1600 ISO • 24x36mm sensor • handheld • 13000 lux • EV 12.2
Sunrise
The sun is rising again over the harbour, slightly flattened by the optical refraction of the atmosphere.
400 mm • f/5.6 • 1/8000 sec. • 160 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 428000 lux • EV 17.3
Paradox
The paradox of a film crew.
6 mm • f/2 • 1/786 sec. • 20 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 43000 lux • EV 13.9
Old in New
Old Amsterdam reflected in the new Amsterdam
6 mm • f/2 • 1/135 sec. • 20 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 7400 lux • EV 11.4
Graffiti
Near the railway, like here in Groningen, you often find great graffiti, since no people live across and yet you still get an audience passing by.
6 mm • f/2 • 1/1776 sec. • 20 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 97000 lux • EV 15.1
London
I really miss that city, London, especially on this bike.
4.2 mm • f/1.8 • 1/33 sec. • 500 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 58 lux • EV 4.4
Bumblebee
A tiny bumblebee is enjoying the nectar.
135 mm • f/4.5 • 1/1000 sec. • 400 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 14000 lux • EV 12.3
Mangrove
The mangrove forest of Kropswolde.
6 mm • f/2 • 1/122 sec. • 25 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 5300 lux • EV 10.9
Bite
The moon took a bite out of the sun and that lasted for more than 2 ours. Here a mount of frames with 5 minutes in between and here a movie with 1 minute between the frames click
2030 mm • f/10 • 1/1000 sec. • 400 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • tripod • 68000 lux • EV 14.6
Never
I never leave without this home bringer.
4.2 mm • f/1.8 • 1/50 sec. • 200 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 220 lux • EV 6.3
ISS Transit
The International Space Station passes in front of the sun on the Hoogeland. Here "the making of": click and here a detail click
2030 mm • f/10 • 1/2000 sec. • 800 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • tripod • 68000 lux • EV 14.6
Playground
A playground for ants.
4.2 mm • f/1.8 • 1/2755 sec. • 32 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 76000 lux • EV 14.8
Solarfinder
A homemade solar finder to aim the telescope at the sun. A small hole at the front gives an image of the sun exactly behind the black dot. In that case the telescope is correctly aimed at the sun and a photograph can be taken. Next thursday there will be a partial solar eclipse.
4.2 mm • f/1.8 • 1/513 sec. • 32 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 14000 lux • EV 12.3
Nearsighted
After observer riders of the Felyx electric rental scooters in the city of Groningen, I can only conclude that they are near-sighted. Only on their smartphone they have things in focus. Or perhaps it is part of our time frame that we have created together.
4.2 mm • f/1.8 • 1/60 sec. • 500 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 110 lux • EV 5.3
Crane Fly
A crane fly contrasts nicely against the blue plaid. Those bulbs behind the wings are halteres that move in antiphase relative to the wings and used to be wings. Now they serve as sensors: as soon as the insect rolls during flight, there is a difference between the right and left bulbs due to the movement, which is why the insect can fly at an angle, which is in constrast with dragon flies, wich have 4 wings.
4.2 mm • f/1.8 • 1/40 sec. • 500 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 71 lux • EV 4.7
Made it
Made it: a mathematical model of 13 joined soap surfaces finds the same minimum as in the experiment. The middle square is 21.4% of the side of the cube, which fits the experiment. Also the curvatures of the boundaries match. The method that is used is to make the sum of the principal curvatures zero at every point in the surfaces. That also provides the minimum surface area of the surfaces, just like the real soap films do due to surface tension.
4.2 mm • f/1.8 • 1/2625 sec. • 32 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 73000 lux • EV 14.7
Rawhide
Rawhide at a distance of about 12 km from the city of Groningen
4.2 mm • f/1.8 • 1/2625 sec. • 32 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 73000 lux • EV 14.7
Repair
The windmill in Kropswolde (with the flour from which you can bake delicious bread) gets new blades.
6 mm • f/2 • 1/1712 sec. • 20 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 93000 lux • EV 15.1
May 2021
Dragonfly
A dragonfly moves its winpairs in antiphase during flight.
4.2 mm • f/1.8 • 1/347 sec. • 32 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 9600 lux • EV 11.8
Elegant
He cast his eye on her elegant appearance, but she acted as though she was quite unaware of it.
400 mm • f/5.6 • 1/2000 sec. • 400 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 43000 lux • EV 13.9
Right of Way
For cyclists it is not always clear in Groningen who has a right of way, especially on the yellow brick roads. But some eye contact brings you a long way.
4.2 mm • f/1.8 • 1/117 sec. • 125 ISO • 24.5mm sensor • handheld • 830 lux • EV 8.2
Snack
Although frogs eat snails and this frog was at least 25 cm long including the legs, she left the snail in peace.
4.2 mm • f/1.8 • 1/117 sec. • 125 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 830 lux • EV 8.2
Promise
A promise of a sea of color: the hollyhock has been sprinting the last few days.
4.2 mm • f/1.8 • 1/122 sec. • 32 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 3400 lux • EV 10.3
Wet
A wet cloud descends over the city of Groningen.
6 mm • f/2 • 1/121 sec. • 40 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 3300 lux • EV 10.2
Wisteria
In the bend of the Groote Kromme Elleboog a Wisteria is showing off.
4.2 mm • f/1.8 • 1/957 sec. • 32 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 26000 lux • EV 13.2
Nosy
White cows can be very nosy en so are posing nicely under a changing sky.
6 mm • f/2 • 1/400 sec. • 20 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 22000 lux • EV 13
Storm
A storm in a glass of water. The color indicates the thickness of the soap film. When it is gray, it is thinner than the wavelength of the visible light, which is about 0.4 micron. That is the place where the film will break.
100 mm • f/11 • 1/30 sec. • 1600 ISO • 24x36mm sensor • tripod • 620 lux • EV 7.8
Something in Return
He likes to do something in return for his room and board en brings a mouse. When he sees that we rather deep fry stomething else, he eats the mouse anyway.
4.2 mm • f/1.8 • 1/50 sec. • 200 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 220 lux • EV 6.3
Action
In Kantens there is some modest action taken against the present policy.
4.2 mm • f/1.8 • 1/724 sec. • 32 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 20000 lux • EV 12.8
Bird
When you look up, you expect to see birds, but this one is really big!
100 mm • f/5 • 1/320 sec. • 160 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 14000 lux • EV 12.3
International Space Station
The International Space Station transit in the direction of the moon. Here 1.8 seconds recorded with in the top right a magnifcation and top left a model of the ISS in the same orientation. The distance was 775 km.
2050 mm • f/10 • 1/2000 sec. • 1600 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • tripod • 34000 lux • EV 13.6
Soap films
A set of soap films hanging in a wire cube minimize the total surface area. If you assume that the surfaces are planer, the square in the middle would be 7.3 % of the side of the cube according to my calculations. In this experiment it is about 21%. The difference is due toe the fact that the surfaces are not planar as can be seen in the image: the contact lines are curved. The square in the middle has curved sides because of this. The key to improved calculations comes from the Belgian physicist Joseph Plateau: the surfaces meet at an angle of 120°.
4.2 mm • f/1.8 • 1/98 sec. • 125 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 690 lux • EV 8
Procession
A procession on the way to the defense of a thesis looks like this nowadays.
6 mm • f/2 • 1/50 sec. • 500 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 110 lux • EV 5.3
Unity
When they are not fighting, these chickens form a unity. Looking for food and always attentivel.
6 mm • f/2 • 1/124 sec. • 20 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 6800 lux • EV 11.3
Shelf Cloud
A shelf cloud on my way home over Middelstum. There was 60 mm of precipitation per hour. Just keep cycling!
1.5 mm • f/2.4 • 1/122 sec. • 50 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 3800 lux • EV 10.5
Italy
A school panel for geography in Italy. There are holes to place labels with names on in. And at this time this is handy to follow the Giro d'Italia.
6 mm • f/2 • 1/76 sec. • 80 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 1000 lux • EV 8.6
2822 and 2823
The sunspots are returning after the dip of 2020. Here spots 2822 (top one) and 2823.
2050 mm • f/10 • 1/400 sec. • 160 ISO • 24x36mm sensor • tripod • 68000 lux • EV 14.6
Copper
The church in Onderdendam was built in 1932 in the style of the Amsterdamse School. It has a copper roof that must have shown its magnificent warm color during the opening. Now we only see the colors of the two forms of copper oxide.
400 mm • f/5.6 • 1/400 sec. • 320 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 11000 lux • EV 11.9
Mount
Made a mount for the MIG torch, because else it is in the way or on the ground.
4.2 mm • f/1.8 • 1/50 sec. • 125 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 350 lux • EV 7
The Past
Wouldn't it be great if you could photograph with this camera the past at a certain place, but only if you looked through that colorful shade. It has to be black-and-wite, but you could make a whole reportage of an important event.
4.2 mm • f/1.8 • 1/33 sec. • 500 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 58 lux • EV 4.4
Sun
With MIG welding you get the sun in your house: the temperature of the arc is the same as the surface of the sun: 5500 °C. Those straight lines are glowing molten droplets of steel that are hurled away at 150 km/h, but due to their low mass and aerodynamics get only a few centimeter from the welding place.
100 mm • f/11 • 1/8000 sec. • 100 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • tripod • 2643000 lux • EV 19.9
Lamp Shade
The frame of the lamp shade is ready. Of the original design, the standing bars in the middle could be left out, since the frame is sufficiently stiff. Next the fabric and then it is ready.
4.2 mm • f/1.8 • 1/50 sec. • 80 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 550 lux • EV 7.7
Bergenia Cordifolia
The color of this plant changes quite a bit, so it seems, when it gets darker.
100 mm • f/5 • 1/125 sec. • 160 ISO • 24x36mm sensor • handheld • 5300 lux • EV 10.9
Little Elephant
When we were young we did not look at our screens, but looked at what we could see in the clouds. Clearly this is a jumping happy little elephant.
135 mm • f/5 • 1/4000 sec. • 160 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 171000 lux • EV 15.9
Welding
Acceptable MIG welding of 4 mm thick rods holds no secrets for me anymore. Next stop is that lampshade.
4.2 mm • f/1.8 • 1/60 sec. • 125 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 420 lux • EV 7.3
Blossom
Groningen is blossoming
135 mm • f/2 • 1/8000 sec. • 400 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 22000 lux • EV 13
99%
99% of the work is covered by the design and the fixation at the right angles and distances of the welding piece.
4.2 mm • f/1.8 • 1/50 sec. • 200 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 220 lux • EV 6.3
Handy
Very handy those welding helmets with automatic shutter.
6 mm • f/2 • 1/20 sec. • 400 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 55 lux • EV 4.3
Siliciumcarbide
Siliciumcarbide is an extremely hard material that you can use for grinding. From left to right 1.5 mm
25 mm • f/6 • 1/25 sec. • 400 ISO • 24x36mm sensor • tripod • 610 lux • EV 7.8
April 2021
To Breathe
A Backswimmer does the backstroke and breathes by keeping the tube out of the abdomen above the water.
100 mm • f/11 • 1/3200 sec. • 1600 ISO • 24x36mm sensor • handheld • 66000 lux • EV 14.6
Flattening
While early this morning I could still run over the beach in the street with my pool float around my waist, it is now being flattened, while being oberserved approvingly.
135 mm • f/1.8 • 1/500 sec. • 100 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 4400 lux • EV 10.7
Milk container
A milk container of respectable age.
4.2 mm • f/2.2 • 1/151 sec. • 25 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 8000 lux • EV 11.5
Peckish
Bertha is hungry, because since she is broody, she does not eat enough. But she is tame enough so that she eats from your hand. When the hand is empt she attacks it.
4.2 mm • f/1.8 • 1/1063 sec. • 32 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 29000 lux • EV 13.4
Supermaan
The moon is closest the the earth and it is full moon today, so a supermoon.
135 mm • f/3.5 • 1/2 sec. • 800 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 8.4 lux • EV 1.6
Shortsighted
Sunset forf shortsighted people: it removes unnecessary details.
135 mm • f/3.5 • 1/500 sec. • 800 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 2100 lux • EV 9.6
Cannibal
Frogs are known to become cannibals sometimes.
100 mm • f/11 • 1/400 sec. • 800 ISO • 24x36mm sensor • handheld • 17000 lux • EV 12.6
Noordwolde
The sun sets like a cap behind the beautiful tower of Noordwolde.
135 mm • f/3.5 • 1/1250 sec. • 800 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 5200 lux • EV 10.9
Bertha
Portrait of Bertha. Se is broody and ready to attack anyone or anything or lets herself be stroked, depending on the way her crest is falling.
100 mm • f/5.6 • 1/500 sec. • 800 ISO • 24x36mm sensor • handheld • 5400 lux • EV 10.9
Apennines
The Apennines are also on the moon. Beautiful under this light. These mountains were formed in a few minutes by an enormous impact.
2035 mm • f/10 • 1/800 sec. • 800 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • tripod • 27000 lux • EV 13.3
Hondsrug
And next one wondered just how high the hondrug really is. En while that question was on everyones lips, the power was cut.
6 mm • f/2 • 1/592 sec. • 20 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 32000 lux • EV 13.5
Hondsrug
The Hondrug (Dog's back) is being revealed under the city of Groningen
400 mm • f/5.6 • 1/400 sec. • 400 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 8600 lux • EV 11.6
Theophilus
The crater with the highest central mountain is Theophilus, the other two adjacent ones are Catharina and Cyrillus. The landingplace of Apollo 11 was exactly on the diagonal in this iimage on the division between light and dark at 3/4 upper right.
2010 mm • f/10 • 1/80 sec. • 400 ISO • 24x36mm sensor • tripod • 5500 lux • EV 11
Shovelers
A group shovelers find what they need in the shalow watter with their long and broad bills.
560 mm • f/8 • 1/500 sec. • 200 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 44000 lux • EV 14
Where
Where are the other two sisters?
6 mm • f/2 • 1/50 sec. • 64 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 850 lux • EV 8.3
Zipped Up
The exhibition "Unizpped" is zipped up until 2023. That is really long term corona planning!
6 mm • f/2 • 1/141 sec. • 20 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 7700 lux • EV 11.5
Ring Lock
A ring lock is not sufficient to prevent dumping of your Union bicycle in the moat.
135 mm • f/1.8 • 1/250 sec. • 160 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 1400 lux • EV 9
2 minutes
2 minutes of hail and the streets are white.
4.2 mm • f/1.8 • 1/444 sec. • 32 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 12000 lux • EV 12.1
Hail
Hail stones during falling and on the ground show that they sometimes have the shape of mushrooms or pyramids.
135 mm • f/1.8 • 1/2000 sec. • 1600 ISO • 24x36mm sensor • handheld • 1100 lux • EV 8.7
In Construction
A greenhouse in construction will have to wait for better weather.
35 mm • f/8 • 1/400 sec. • 50 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 140000 lux • EV 15.6
Homeward
Homeward bound, with the glowing sun in my back.
4.2 mm • f/1.8 • 1/49 sec. • 500 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 87 lux • EV 5
Vitamine D
Vitamin D crystals
10 mm • f/4 • 1/6 sec. • 100 ISO • 24x36mm sensor • tripod • 260 lux • EV 6.6
EU
Microscopic image of letters on a 10 euro note in the shiny stripe.
10 mm • f/4 • 1/6 sec. • 100 ISO • 24x36mm sensor • tripod • 260 lux • EV 6.6
Magnolia
Every year she explodes into bloom at the start of April
135 mm • f/1.8 • 1/160 sec. • 500 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 280 lux • EV 6.7
April
In april fierce hail is hitting the tulips.
4.2 mm • f/1.8 • 1/49 sec. • 500 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 87 lux • EV 5
Encounter
Sometimes a short encounter leads to a remaining fusion with new outgrowths as a result.
135 mm • f/5 • 1/30 sec. • 1000 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 200 lux • EV 6.2
Easter Breakfast
Home made easter breakfast. In the end it is only about love.
4.2 mm • f/1.8 • 1/50 sec. • 320 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 140 lux • EV 5.7
Moody
"What do you want?" Cleary a morning mood.
400 mm • f/5.6 • 1/1000 sec. • 1600 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 5400 lux • EV 10.9
Industrial
Since the industrial revolution we do not need to move mountains ourselves.
135 mm • f/3.5 • 1/160 sec. • 640 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 840 lux • EV 8.3
Gastrulation
When you observe carefully you can see that lighter flaps are overgrowing the dark egg. When these flaps touch each other the gastrulation is complete: the frog has an inside and an outside.
100 mm • f/8 • 1/60 sec. • 160 ISO • 24x36mm sensor • handheld • 6600 lux • EV 11.2
March 2021
Lecture
A teacher gives a lecture in a course on evolution and culture.
4.2 mm • f/1.8 • 1/100 sec. • 64 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 1400 lux • EV 9
Transformation
A non-linear transformation of my house.
400 mm • f/8 • 1/400 sec. • 1250 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 5600 lux • EV 11
Warffum
Along the Trekweg near Doodstil, you can see Warffum with the setting sun. Layers of cooler air over the fields produce ripples along the rim of the sun.
400 mm • f/5.6 • 1/2000 sec. • 160 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 107000 lux • EV 15.3
Paper
Fibers in a sheet of white paper in polarized light.
10 mm • f/4 • 1/15 sec. • 200 ISO • 24x36mm sensor • tripod • 330 lux • EV 6.9
Polyhedron
A polyhedron in the city, but without the faces.
135 mm • f/3.5 • 1/160 sec. • 400 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 1300 lux • EV 8.9
Stereo
Filming in stereo in 5.2k (2x16 Mpix)
4.2 mm • f/1.8 • 1/25 sec. • 640 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 35 lux • EV 3.7
Tasman
A cartoon on a stone, left on a bench. Here the cormorants have space.
4.2 mm • f/1.8 • 1/125 sec. • 32 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 3500 lux • EV 10.3
Found
A cartoon on a stone, left on a bench
4.2 mm • f/1.8 • 1/125 sec. • 32 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 3500 lux • EV 10.3
The Shop
Gallery The Shop on the Achterweg in Onderdendam indicates it is open.
135 mm • f/1.8 • 1/160 sec. • 2000 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 71 lux • EV 4.7
Ginkgo
On this young Ginkgo Biloba a curry coloured lichen has settled with cups.
135 mm • f/1.8 • 1/160 sec. • 160 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 880 lux • EV 8.3
Italian
Italian style balconies along the Hereweg in Groningen.
6 mm • f/2 • 1/720 sec. • 20 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 39000 lux • EV 13.8
Sober
A defense of a thesis in times of corona is a sober affair. But fortunately the full commitee is persent online, speaking kind words.
6 mm • f/2 • 1/35 sec. • 640 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 60 lux • EV 4.5
Geese
Very high above the city and illuminated from below by the orange street lamps flew 7 geese. You can see the wingbeats as small extensions at the line of flight during 1 second. The moon crescent is completely blown out so that you can see the dark side of the moon, illuminated by the earth.
135 mm • f/1.8 • 1 sec. • 1600 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 0.6 lux • EV -2.3
Prettiest
She was the prettiest and so she loved to be in the middle of attention.
135 mm • f/1.8 • 1/6400 sec. • 1600 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 3500 lux • EV 10.3
1 Times
This red pencil has been used only once to fill in one small circle.
100 mm • f/11 • 1/40 sec. • 1600 ISO • 24x36mm sensor • handheld • 830 lux • EV 8.2
IJssel
The IJssel was cold and huge.
6 mm • f/2 • 1/280 sec. • 20 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 15000 lux • EV 12.5
Color
When this happens, it is not so strange to ask the question what color the children will get. That has nothing to do with racism, but is a just curiosity.
6 mm • f/2 • 1/120 sec. • 125 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 1000 lux • EV 8.6
Image Simplest Telescope
This is the image through the simplest telescope consisting of two glass spheres. There are 3 problems: 1) The lines are not straight (spherical abberation) 2) There are colors that shoulld not be there (chromatic aberration) and 3) The image is up side down. All 3 problems can be solved, but it took some while since 1608 before they were solved.
4.2 mm • f/1.8 • 1/100 sec. • 50 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 1800 lux • EV 9.3
Simplest Telescope
The simplest telescope was invented in the Netherlands by 3 opticiens in 1608. This is an example of the simplest telescope you can make. A larger front lens with a longer focal length and a smaller lens as eyepiece with a shorter forcal length. The magnification is the focal lengths divided by each other, in this case exactly 2x. The great advantage of such a large front lens is the ability to capture much more light than the human eye.
135 mm • f/11 • 1/6 sec. • 1600 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 120 lux • EV 5.5
Harbour
An ampty harbour in Uithuizen.
6 mm • f/2 • 1/381 sec. • 20 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 21000 lux • EV 12.9
Turbulance
An image of a turbulance that will never repeat itself.
400 mm • f/5.6 • 1/800 sec. • 1600 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 4300 lux • EV 10.6
Black Holes
A nice model of two black holes that circle around each other, these two Gyrinus natator and their ripples.
345 mm • f/5.6 • 1/800 sec. • 1600 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 4300 lux • EV 10.6
Cargo
When I have to move cargo in the city of Groningen, this is how I do it. Quicker and easy to park. The trailer is built for two milk cans for a farmer and can easily hold 150 kg.
4.2 mm • f/1.8 • 1/121 sec. • 64 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 1700 lux • EV 9.3
Coordination
Coordination of such a vehicle is only possible when it becomes an extension of yourself.
6 mm • f/2 • 1/99 sec. • 80 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 1400 lux • EV 9
Rain
Rain on the empty highway, the North of Groningen. The weather improves.
6 mm • f/2 • 1/396 sec. • 20 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 22000 lux • EV 13
Pedestrian
The Nieuwe Boteringestraat has very wide pavements, but without climbing gear it is quite impossible to pass.
6 mm • f/2 • 1/18 sec. • 160 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 120 lux • EV 5.5
Delfzijl
Sometimes Delfzijl seems a long way to go
6 mm • f/2 • 1/17 sec. • 1000 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 19 lux • EV 2.8
1 years
A full year on a single twig.
135 mm • f/1.8 • 1/160 sec. • 200 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 710 lux • EV 8
Midgets
Midgets in flight have encounters and join each other for flight
135 mm • f/1.8 • 1/1000 sec. • 1600 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 550 lux • EV 7.7
Mars and Pleiades
Mars and the Pleiades with blue fluff around the largest stars
135 mm • f/1.8 • 60 sec. • §600 ISO • 24x36mm sensor • tripod • 0 lux • EV -8.2
Close together
Sometimes strangling and pure love are very close together.
135 mm • f/1.8 • 1/25 sec. • 400 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 55 lux • EV 4.3
February 2021
Misty
Misty at Westerdijkshorn at the rising moon.
135 mm • f/1.8 • 1/25 sec. • 400 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 55 lux • EV 4.3
Full Moon
Full moon over the windmill of Onderdendam, where you can (could) eat very well.
135 mm • f/1.8 • 1/100 sec. • 12800 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 6.9 lux • EV 1.3
Pattern
Many patterns in nature follow mathematical formulas.
135 mm • f/1.8 • 1/200 sec. • 160 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 1100 lux • EV 8.7
Babs
Babs observes while the laundry is taken from the rotary clothesline: rain is expected tonight.
135 mm • f/1.8 • 1/160 sec. • 200 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 710 lux • EV 8
Pain
Strange how looking at this can cause pain when you love bicycles.
85 mm • f/1.8 • 1/100 sec. • 1600 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 55 lux • EV 4.3
White-fronted geese
White-fronted geese stay the winter in the Netherlands and love to fly together. They don't scream as much as other geese.
400 mm • f/6.3 • 1/500 sec. • 160 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 34000 lux • EV 13.6
Peace
The landscape breathes peace, 3 hours before curfew.
342 mm • f/7.1 • 1/8000 sec. • 160 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 688000 lux • EV 17.9
Spring
Also the primal cattle feel it: spring is in the air.
112 mm • f/4.5 • 1/3200 sec. • 160 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 111000 lux • EV 15.3
Hazel
These male flowers of the Hazel created a cork screw.
100 mm • f/11 • 1/160 sec. • 800 ISO • 24x36mm sensor • handheld • 6600 lux • EV 11.2
Wounds
In contrast with the human body, houses do not repair their own wounds and so repair is necessary. A resemblence however, is that it gets stronger than it was.
4.2 mm • f/1.8 • 1/288 sec. • 32 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 8000 lux • EV 11.5
Links
Sometimes it is a day to wear cufflinks.
4.2 mm • f/1.8 • 1/33 sec. • 640 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 46 lux • EV 4.1
Okaphone
Okaphone is a brand of the firm Oscar Keip from the Turftorenstraat in Groningen. They built radio's already 100 years ago, that looked like old pieces of furnature and were simple to use.
6 mm • f/2 • 1/50 sec. • 125 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 440 lux • EV 7.3
Together
With recreational activies you see a lot of couples in the public arena.
339 mm • f/5.6 • 1/3200 sec. • 160 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 171000 lux • EV 15.9
Paterswoldsemeer
A beloved place for the inhabitants of Groningen to to skating. Jus like a painting of Averkamp
100 mm • f/4.5 • 1/3200 sec. • 160 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 111000 lux • EV 15.3
Black Ice
Black and very thick ice in Groningen on a quiet lake.
6 mm • f/2 • 1/147 sec. • 20 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 8000 lux • EV 11.5
Encounter
A short encounter between two moorhens on the melting ice.
400 mm • f/5.6 • 1/400 sec. • 200 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 17000 lux • EV 12.6
Fun on Ice
Fun on ice at the Iceclub "Forward" in Zandeweer, established in 1933
85 mm • f/1.8 • 1/8000 sec. • 1600 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 4400 lux • EV 10.7
Tracks
Tracks in the snow. One has to eat.
6 mm • f/2 • 1/1199 sec. • 20 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 65000 lux • EV 14.5
Tracks
Bicycle tracks in the snow betray that the front wheel covers more distance than the back wheel. This is due to the balance of the rider and the way the bicycle is built. If the back wheel would turn against the direction of the front wheel when turning the handlebar, the wheels would cover the same distance and you would only see one track. (identifying the track of the back wheel is easy: it overwrites that of the frontwheel, unless the rider was going backwards, which is highly unlikely)
85 mm • f/1.8 • 1/5000 sec. • 400 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 11000 lux • EV 12
Lockdown
With the snow the Lockdown becomes very litteral.
35 mm • f/1.4 • 1/8 sec. • 400 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 11 lux • EV 2
Drifting
Just like sand dunes, snowdues are formed by the wind and they appeart to move.
85 mm • f/1.8 • 1/2000 sec. • 400 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 4400 lux • EV 10.7
Fierce
A fierce blizzard but in the Netherlands in that case we go against the wind with a passenger at the back on a bicycle uphill.
85 mm • f/1.8 • 1/2000 sec. • 400 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 4400 lux • EV 10.7
To Run
To run aimless with a nice stick. Nothing human is strange to a dog.
85 mm • f/1.8 • 1/1250 sec. • 1600 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 690 lux • EV 8
Pencil sharpener
The smallest pencil point sharpener I have ever used.
100 mm • f/11 • 1/30 sec. • 8000 ISO • 24x36mm sensor • handheld • 120 lux • EV 5.5
Proud
A proud doctoral candidate with her parents. A thesis on how the human knee works.
35 mm • f/4 • 1/250 sec. • 800 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 1400 lux • EV 9
Orthoceras
A small part of the shell of an extinct nautilus, an Ortoceras, contains a glistering crystal.
100 mm • f/11 • 1/50 sec. • 160 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 10000 lux • EV 11.9
Snowflake
Inside a snowflake
100 mm • f/11 • 1/50 sec. • 160 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 10000 lux • EV 11.9
Straight
Is it me or are there more and more straight faces everywhere?
4.2 mm • f/1.8 • 1/50 sec. • 160 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 280 lux • EV 6.7
January 2021
Fast Mice
That's why those mice are so fast: they have eaten my stash of powerbars!
4.2 mm • f/1.8 • 1/50 sec. • 100 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 440 lux • EV 7.3
Wind
The wind is driving the white beast under the onlooking full moon
35 mm • f/1.4 • 1/80 sec. • 6400 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 6.7 lux • EV 1.3
Numbered
To my amazement every bottle is numbered on the crown cork
100 mm • f/11• 6 sec. • 400 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • tripod • 14 lux • EV 2.3
Nice
Nice: a freshly cut pencil for the courser lines in life.
100 mm • f/11• 6 sec. • 400 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • tripod • 14 lux • EV 2.3
Eccentric
In times of corona my eccentricity is increasing
4.2 mm • f/1.8 • 1/50 sec. • 250 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 180 lux • EV 6
Snow
Fresh snow. Te colour white comes from reflections in ice-air surfaces. Molten snow is not white because there is no air in it anymore.
100 mm • f/5.6• 1/800 sec. • 1600 ISO • 24x36mm sensor • by hand • 4300 lux • EV 10.6
Hoarfrost
This morning hoarfrost over Groningen
4.2 mm • f/1.8 • 1/60 sec. • 400 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 130 lux • EV 5.6
Winterair
The cold air of winter.
100 mm • f/2.8 • 1/500 sec. • 1600 ISO • 24x36mm sensor • handheld • 670 lux • EV 7.9
She came from the Lake
A bit late, the newyear plunge, but she did it anyway.
100 mm • f/2.8 • 1/500 sec. • 1600 ISO • 24x36mm sensor • handheld • 670 lux • EV 7.9
Millions
Millions of years packed in a stone.
100 mm • f/2.8 • 1/125 sec. • 1600 ISO • 24x36mm sensor • handheld • 170 lux • EV 5.9
Kermit
Kermit hasn't had any hugs for quite some time, that's obvioous
100 mm • f/2.8 • 1/125 sec. • 1600 ISO • 24x36mm sensor • handheld • 170 lux • EV 5.9
Spring
She is quit convincing: spring is coming.
100 mm • f/2.8 • 1/50 sec. • 1600 ISO • 24x36mm sensor • handheld • 67 lux • EV 4.6
Fresh Yeast
Sometimes you just need fresh yeast to bak high breads
4.2 mm • f/1.8 • 1/25 sec. • 800 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 28 lux • EV 3.3
Cats Eyes
That is how the Vismarkt looks like through the eyes of a cat at night: 8x more sensitive than hours and only sensitive to yellow and blue.
35 mm • f/2.8 • 20 sec. • 100 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 1.1 lux • EV -1.4
Terrace Houses
Terrace houses along the Trekvaart
6 mm • f/2 • 1/121 sec. • 125 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 1100 lux • EV 8.6
Bicycle
The children had drawn a bicycle in the first snow and I had drawn the floor under it with my bicycle.
4.2 mm • f/1.8 • 1/30 sec. • 640 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 41 lux • EV 3.9
Big Dipper
The Big Dipper had just the right orientation You can see that every star has its own color.
35 mm • f/1.4 • 30 sec. • 200 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • tripod • 0.1 lux • EV -4.9
Rainbow
Always nice to see that a rainbow has more clarity inside the bow.
6 mm • f/2 • 1/277 sec. • 20 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 15000 lux • EV 12.4
Hail
A fierce hail shower over the Groningen fields.
6 mm • f/2 • 1/749 sec. • 20 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 41000 lux • EV 13.9
World
A world
6 mm • f/2 • 1/33 sec. • 125 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 290 lux • EV 6.7
Train
An empty train races through the Groningen landscape according to schedule.
312 mm • f/5.6 • 1/1250 sec. • 160 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 67000 lux • EV 14.6
Bubbles
The bubbles stay in the foot longer. Too nice to empty the glass instantly.
4.2 mm • f/1.8 • 1/25 sec. • 640 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 35 lux • EV 3.7
Mathematics
Even in the kitchen you can find mathematics, in this case a surface consisting of a deformed matrix of intersecting lines.
4.2 mm • f/1.8 • 1/25 sec. • 500 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 44 lux • EV 4
No wind
There was no wind at the station.
35 mm • f/2.8 • 1/8 sec. • 640 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 27 lux • EV 3.3
The End
This is clearly the end of the holidays.
6 mm • f/2 • 1/50 sec. • 160 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 340 lux • EV 7
Model
A model of a bicycle with rider on the roof. You can also do that with 54 equations of motion.
135 mm • f/2.5 • 1/10 sec. • 200 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 85 lux • EV 5
Museum
The wall of the Groninger Museum is reflected in the water of the Verbindingskanaal.
135 mm • f/3.5 • 6 sec. • 200 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 2.8 lux • EV 0
Deserted
The center of town is mostly deserted at night.
35 mm • f/2.8 • 1/1.6667 sec. • 100 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 36 lux • EV 3.7
Attentive
My chicken Bertha looks inside attentively
4.2 mm • f/1.8 • 1/122 sec. • 50 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 2200 lux • EV 9.6
Pudd1ngFabr1ek
The Pudd1ngFabr1ek, a factory of allure.
135 mm • f/1.8 • 1/2.5 sec. • 800 ISO • 24x36mm sensor • tripod • 2.8 lux • EV 0
Path
In 2021 my path is covered again with science. Curious to see how far I will come.
4.2 mm • f/1.8 • 1/50 sec. • 500 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 88 lux • EV 5
December 2020
Fireworks
The moon gives the most beautiful fireworks in the sky this year.
212 mm • f/5.6 • 1/60 sec. • 1600 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 320 lux • EV 6.9
Rhizopus
Two sporangia of rhizopus, a fungus that grows on fruit. From these sporangia, new spores emerge that can easily distribute.
10 mm • f/2.8 • 1/400 sec. • 100 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • tripod • 8600 lux • EV 11.6
Skating Rink
The skating rink of Zandeweer has been flooded. Now it just needs to start freezing.
10.3 mm • f/2.8 • 1/400 sec. • 100 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 8600 lux • EV 11.6
Wilhelmina
Grain windmill Wilhelmina has been decorated for the holidays, while Mars and the Moon are watching.
4.2 mm • f/1.8 • 1/4 sec. • 640 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 5.5 lux • EV 1
Forum
Also from the roof of the Forum, the bundles enter the sky, up to the clouds.
35 mm • f/1.4 • 1/125 sec. • 1600 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 42 lux • EV 3.9
KW37
This fishing boat from Katwijk was built in 1935 and is called the jannetje Grietje.
4.2 mm • f/1.8 • 1/506 sec. • 32 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 14000 lux • EV 12.3
Lichen
A curry green lichen on the wall of the Prinsentuin shows where repairs were performed. Since the seventies the levels of lead in these lichens have gone down to less than 10% what they were, due to sticter rules against pollution.
4.2 mm • f/1.8 • 1/121 sec. • 100 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 1100 lux • EV 8.6
Burning up
This year is burning up at high rate. And with optimism I think next year will be better.
4.2 mm • f/1.8 • 1/60 sec. • 500 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 110 lux • EV 5.3
Bundles
To cheer us up, the city councel has placed moving light bundles over the city.
4.2 mm • f/1.8 • 1/2 sec. • 800 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 2.2 lux • EV -0.3
Jantje
The Jantje is waiting for sailing days.
35 mm • f/1.4 • 1/8 sec. • 500 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 8.6 lux • EV 1.6
Shortest Day
Today the shortest day of the year. Groningen is looking in the direction of light again.
10.3 mm • f/2.8 • 1/80 sec. • 100 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 1700 lux • EV 9.3
Empty
The streets are empty, but the shippers have applied their christmas lighting again.
1.5 mm • f/2.4 • 1/17 sec. • 2000 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 13 lux • EV 2.3
Mars
Mars was standing exactly over the old watertower in town, of which only two exis in this type of construction. A long time ago it was for sale for 1 guilder and so I wanted to start a tiny research center in it.
35 mm • f/1.4 • 1/8 sec. • 640 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 6.7 lux • EV 1.3
The Dance
The Moon, Jupiter and Saturn perform a dance in the restless sky over the Hoogeland. In the subimage you can see the rings of Saturn, her moon Titan and the moons Callisto, Io and Europa from upper left to bottom right around Jupiter. Still four days to go for the closest approach of the planets for our eyes.
247 mm • f/5.6 • 1/40 sec. • 1600 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 210 lux • EV 6.3
Curved
The reflections of the lantern lights are curved in the water. It is not only beautiful, but also has an explanation: the wind blows the wavelets under different angles from close by to further away.
4.2 mm • f/1.8 • 1/3.3333 sec. • 1000 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 2.9 lux • EV 0.1
Dark
With "Central Park in the Dark" by Charles Ives on myhead, I walk through the moist winter night and I see a sad and a happy tree just next to each other.
85 mm • f/1.8 • 1/100 sec. • 12800 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 6.9 lux • EV 1.3
Lockdown
Lockdown was approaching, so it became very busy in the street, while the UMCG was properly lit with sunlight.
6 mm • f/2 • 1/122 sec. • 20 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 6700 lux • EV 11.3
Closing
Croissant Pigalle will be closing for some time.
85 mm • f/5.6 • 1/100 sec. • 6400 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 130 lux • EV 5.6
Light
An elderly lady on a tricycle in heavy traffic, assuming she will be seen, finds her way.
85 mm • f/5.6 • 1/100 sec. • 6400 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 130 lux • EV 5.6
Conductor
Here another detail of the orchestra. She on the mint green plateau with the dark hair we have known very well. Here in heaven the role of conductor suits here as well as before.
4.2 mm • f/1.8 • 1/25 sec. • 500 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 44 lux • EV 4
Orchestra
An orchestra from the Ore Mountains in former East Germany. The organ plays the music from the sheet on it. Only one figurine does not belong in this scene.
4.2 mm • f/1.8 • 1/25 sec. • 500 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 44 lux • EV 4
Christmas decoration
The bell tower in Westerdijkshorn is decorated for christmas.
4.2 mm • f/1.8 • 1/2 sec. • 2500 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 0.7 lux • EV -1.9
Dot
The virtual reality center the Dot in reflection as christmas bauble.
4.2 mm • f/1.8 • 1/8 sec. • 640 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 11 lux • EV 2
New Church
The New Church in Groningen is not so new anymore: it was built in 1660. But everything is relative.
4.2 mm • f/1.8 • 1/2 sec. • 500 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 3.5 lux • EV 0.4
Waiting
Waiting for a passing ship on a dark december morning.
6 mm • f/2 • 1/279 sec. • 20 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 15000 lux • EV 12.4
Strange
Strange these bore holes. They have to do with the lightning conductor of the palace on the the Dam. But they have not been placed back in their original places.
6 mm • f/2 • 1/121 sec. • 100 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 1300 lux • EV 8.9
2000
He asked 2000 euro for this stuffed scarlet ibis. Although a red coat fits this day, I passed the offer.
4.2 mm • f/1.8 • 1/50 sec. • 64 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 690 lux • EV 8
Red
A red ship in Amsterdam under a severe sky.
6 mm • f/2 • 1/122 sec. • 25 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 5300 lux • EV 10.9
Second Hand
A second hand bookshop in Houwerzijl. That architecture is quite common in small villages in the North of Groningen.
4.2 mm • f/1.8 • 1/5025 sec. • 32 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 139000 lux • EV 15.6
Breaking up
Time to break up the market stand, it is five o'clock and already dark.
6 mm • f/2 • 1/33 sec. • 500 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 72 lux • EV 4.7
Curves
The landscape in Groningen is not always straight, especially where the natural course of a stream makes the fields adjust to the curves.
100 mm • f/5.6 • 1/800 sec. • 160 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 43000 lux • EV 13.9
November 2020
Breede
The church of Breede was built around 1400 from monastery blocks en was renewed completely in 1850.
181 mm • f/5.6 • 1/2500 sec. • 160 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 134000 lux • EV 15.6
Gossiping Ladies
It was clear that these two ladies were gossiping about me.
400 mm • f/5.6 • 1/500 sec. • 160 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 27000 lux • EV 13.3
Box
Cats like to sit in a box, because that way they are covered from all sides against unexpected attackers.
4.2 mm • f/1.8 • 1/25 sec. • 640 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 35 lux • EV 3.7
Take-off
Within 1/50 of a second they take off, the great its, straight or rotating with asymmetrical wingbeat.
135 mm • f/1.8 • 1/2000 sec. • 3200 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • tripod • 550 lux • EV 7.7
Mood
The mood in the city is going in the direction of christmas and I rarther like the illumination on this narrow cycling bridge.
6 mm • f/2 • 1/25 sec. • 1000 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 27 lux • EV 3.3
Mars and the Moon
Mars and the moon meet in the sky in the constellation Pisces. The star in the upper left is epsilon in that constellation, so the fifth star in brightness.
135 mm • f/22 • 5 sec. • 1600 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 17 lux • EV 2.6
Attentive
When a great tit eats, he checks whether it's safe.
135 mm • f/1.8 • 1/320 sec. • 160 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 1800 lux • EV 9.3
Food
Now that it get's colder it is nice for the great tits to be fed.
400 mm • f/5.6 • 1/160 sec. • 800 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 1700 lux • EV 9.3
Fochteloërveen
The silence of the Fochteloërveen in autumn.
35 mm • f/5.6 • 1/1250 sec. • 160 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 67000 lux • EV 14.6
Groningen
Coming back to the city of Groningen, the moon showed itself partly.
85 mm • f/1.8 • 1/20 sec. • 3200 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 5.5 lux • EV 1
Gandolfi
A Gandolfi Variant camera, made in London on commision, for 8x10 inch image size, has many adjustment options for composition and focus that have been lost in modern camera's. When you combine this with modern Rodentock optics, the richness of the image content is amazing.
4.2 mm • f/1.8 • 1/50 sec. • 400 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 110 lux • EV 5.3
Kantens
The village Kantens after sunset.
100 mm • f/7.1 • 1/100 sec. • 1250 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 1100 lux • EV 8.7
Drentsche Diep
A very beautiful landscape has been preserverd around the Drentsche Diep.
102 mm • f/5 • 1/3200 sec. • 160 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 137000 lux • EV 15.6
Impression
This impression did not fail to impress me.
560 mm • f/8 • 1/500 sec. • 12800 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 680 lux • EV 8
You talkin' to me?
He looked at me without a single movement as though he was saying "You talkin' to me?"
241 mm • f/5.6 • 1/400 sec. • 160 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 21000 lux • EV 12.9
Zuidlaardermeer
Early in the morning it is very quiet at the Zuidlaardermeer.
100 mm • f/5 • 1/8000 sec. • 160 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 341000 lux • EV 16.9
Cucumber
Cross section of the stem of a cucumber in polarized light.
40 mm • f/5 • 1/60 sec. • 100 ISO • 24x36mm sensor • tripod • 4100 lux • EV 10.6
Motorneuron
A motorneuron activates a part of a muscle and is located in your spinal cord. The extensions receive information from other neurons.
4 mm • f/5 • 1/60 sec. • 100 ISO • 24x36mm sensor • tripod • 4100 lux • EV 10.6
Feather
Under the microscope you can see how a light feather makes a plane under which air can be captured.
16 mm • f/5 • 1/60 sec. • 100 ISO • 24x36mm sensor • tripod • 4100 lux • EV 10.6
Geometry
A study in light and geometry
35 mm • f/1.4 • 1/10 sec. • 100 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 54 lux • EV 4.3
Apocalypse
Sometimes the world seems to have gone through an apocalypse: people who close themselves off with masks and headphones in a misty world.
35 mm • f/1.4 • 1/25 sec. • 100 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 130 lux • EV 5.6
Sarcomeres
Muscle fibres with their engines, the sarcomeres. The light and dark stripes are each only 1/1000 mm wide, yet are able to produce the force with which we make our daily movements.
1.6 mm • f/3 • 1/250 sec. • 100 ISO • 24x36mm sensor • tripod • 6100 lux • EV 11.1
Wool
Threads of wool of a black sheep with pigment.
10 mm • f/5 • 1/250 sec. • 100 ISO • 24x36mm sensor • tripod • 17000 lux • EV 12.6
Crossing
A crossing on the Hoogeland in the night.
135 mm • f/1.8 • 1/250 sec. • 1600 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 140 lux • EV 5.7
Study at Home
Studying at home in times of corona demands the use of every surface available.
388 mm • f/5.6 • 1/4000 sec. • 400 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 86000 lux • EV 14.9
Doodstil
The sky was on fire over the village of Doodstil.
85 mm • f/1.8 • 1/1000 sec. • 400 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 2200 lux • EV 9.7
CO2
A CO2 meter indicates how the concentration varies in a room. An increase by the presence of people and decrease by ventilation. Excellent way to establish whether there is enough ventilation in the room.
4.2 mm • f/1.8 • 1/25 sec. • 500 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 44 lux • EV 4
Akerk
The Akerk under the stars.
85 mm • f/1.8 • 1.3 sec. • 400 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 1.7 lux • EV -0.7
'alwaar 't Fortuin uithing'
Before the industrialist Scholten commissioned this house to be built as a tea house near the railway, it replaced around 1800 a lodge, with the name 'alwaar 't Fortuin uithing', which means 'where the money is'
35 mm • f/1.4 • 1/20 sec. • 400 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 27 lux • EV 3.3
Gardepoort
The Gardepoort in Groningen was built in 1639 en was the housing of the mounted guards of the city.
85 mm • f/1.8 • 1/13 sec. • 1600 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 7.2 lux • EV 1.4
October 2020
Bat detector
Assembled a bat detector. Because there are two microphones available you can hear the direction from which the animals are coming. Also very useful to determine if bicycle bearings are worn out.
4.2 mm • f/1.8 • 1/25 sec. • 640 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 35 lux • EV 3.7
Lumen
You can buy flashlights with the lumen that the headlights of 10 cars deliver together. Interesting for night photography in the dark months.
4.2 mm • f/1.8 • 1/40 sec. • 500 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 71 lux • EV 4.7
Hanging Spot
Hanging spot for mixed snails.
4.2 mm • f/1.8 • 1/122 sec. • 100 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 1100 lux • EV 8.6
Corona
The corona awaits the candidate and paranymphs in the aula of the university in times of corona.
6 mm • f/2 • 1/50 sec. • 400 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 140 lux • EV 5.6
School trip
In these times of coran a school trip is done on the bicycle.
6 mm • f/2 • 1/121 sec. • 80 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 1700 lux • EV 9.2
Sunflower
Cross section of the stem of a sunflower. Different crystals in the vessels give the colors in this polarised light.
40 mm • f/8 • 1/50 sec. • 100 ISO • 24x36mm sensor • handheld • 8700 lux • EV 11.6
Geschubte Inktzwam
The Lawyer's Wig is edible when it is not discoloured yet, so this one should not be eaten. It eats nematodes and so can be found on or near crop fields as is the case here next to the Trekweg near Doodstil.
135 mm • f/3.2 • 1/1600 sec. • 100 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 45000 lux • EV 14
Projection
With this projection of the earths globe I was not familiar with. It only works from 4 different view points, but it is very easy to store. And it is a model of the flat earth times two.
4.2 mm • f/1.8 • 1/40 sec. • 500 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 71 lux • EV 4.7
Italian
Baking delicious Italian bread myself. (The image can be seen in 2 ways, it may help to turn it around)
4.2 mm • f/1.8 • 1/50 sec. • 125 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 350 lux • EV 7
Traces
While the police patrol the Vismarkt, they fail to see the traces of a small party in which icecreams where consumed!
4.2 mm • f/1.8 • 1/8 sec. • 640 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 11 lux • EV 2
Meaning
This symbool gets its own meaning in these times.
6 mm • f/2 • 1/25 sec. • 1000 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 27 lux • EV 3.3
Pimped
De old ship the "Jantje" has been pimped up with blue lights, that contrast strongly with the yellow autumn leaves.
4.2 mm • f/1.8 • 1/4 sec. • 800 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 4.4 lux • EV 0.7
Toys
The Groningen museum, designed by Mendo Mendini, looks as if the child of a giant emptied his toy box over the city.
4.2 mm • f/1.8 • 1/2 sec. • 640 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 2.8 lux • EV 0
Knife
This is a very small part of a valuable japanese santoku knife. It had never been sharpened before after purchase (upper panel) and needed some work. After half an hour using 3 sharpening stones with decreasing grain size you get what you see in the lower panel.
16 mm • f/4 • 1/100 sec. • 400 ISO • 24x36mm sensor • tripod • 1100 lux • EV 8.6
Podium
Groningen has changed into an almost empty podium with a cloth decor in the evening.
4.2 mm • f/1.8 • 1/33 sec. • 500 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 58 lux • EV 4.4
Unused
This dutch bicycle with 3 gears is unused for a while and this summer has been owned by nature itself.
4.2 mm • f/1.8 • 1/8 sec. • 800 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 8.8 lux • EV 1.7
Pugo
Dogs have not been my favorite animals, until I met Pugo. He has personality, opinions and moods. That is what I can relate to. Left he thinks "What does he say?" On the right he thinks "Nonsense!"
135 mm • f/1.8 • 1/40 sec. • 400 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 88 lux • EV 5
Autumn
Autumn can be seen form the color of the trees, here in the small town of Middelstum on the Hoogeland.
6 mm • f/2 • 1/1370 sec. • 20 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 75000 lux • EV 14.7
Mars
Mars is closer to the earth than the coming 15 years. The small polar cap can be seen at to lower left side. Taken with 2000 mm focal length. Although it is so close to earth, the visual diameter is only 1/80 of that of the moon.
2000 mm • f/10 • 1/100 sec. • 400 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • tripod • 6800 lux • EV 11.3
Dated
That looks very nice and dated, a package with so many stamps from a country far away.
4.2 mm • f/1.8 • 1/50 sec. • 125 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 350 lux • EV 7
Disturbed
He clearly does not like it when he gets disturbed by bypassers while working.
6 mm • f/2 • 1/773 sec. • 20 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 42000 lux • EV 13.9
No Point
After I returned the Buck knife to the shop because there where many hair cracks perpendicular to the cut (see the photo of 18th of September 2020), it came back. They have grinded away about 2 mm, making the hair cracks disappear. But the point of the knife has disappeared also, making part of the functionality disappear. And that is a point to me.
100 mm • f/8 • 1/60 sec. • 200 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • by hand • 5200 lux • EV 10.9
Attention
Now that it gets colder outside, the cat needs more attention, even when the time is not right.
4.2 mm • f/1.8 • 1/33 sec. • 500 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 58 lux • EV 4.4
Rain
There was a lot of rain today, but what my neighbour bought today, is quite extreme in these conditions.
560 mm • f/8 • 1/60 sec. • 400 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 2600 lux • EV 9.9
Reception
A reception after defense of a thesis at the University of Groningen in times of corona.
4.2 mm • f/1.8 • 1/8 sec. • 500 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 14 lux • EV 2.4
Blue
Bought new black socks and they appear to be rather rough under the microscope. And how did that blue tiny piece of thread get there? I have no clothes in the house of that color.
16 mm • f/4 • 1/60 sec. • 200 ISO • 24x36mm sensor • tripod • 1300 lux • EV 8.9
Wind
The southern wind had a lot of force, which was used by the windmill of Onderdendam.
135 mm • f/3.5 • 1/8000 sec. • 200 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 134000 lux • EV 15.6
De
The word "De" is the most frequently occurring word in the dutch language. Here as it appears in the newspaper ("Krant") which is the 856st word in the dutch language.
16 mm • f/4 • 1/50 sec. • 160 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • tripod • 1100 lux • EV 8.6
Joy
Great to enjoy a wonderful drink during the conversation. This is a smoothy of chocolate, mango, strawberry, apple and oat milk.
4.2 mm • f/1.8 • 1/50 sec. • 160 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 280 lux • EV 6.7
Skillfull
In order to do this you have to be skillfull. When he moves his right hand 1 cm to the right, the spunge moves 20 cm to the right and with only 5% of the force. But it is a lot safer and more legal than using a ladder.
4.2 mm • f/1.8 • 1/557 sec. • 32 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 15000 lux • EV 12.5
Rotation
When you rotate a boiled egg fast around a vertical axis, the egg starts to stand up on one end. If you do this with an unboiled egg, this does not happen. This has to do with constant or changing inertia tensor
135 mm • f/1.8 • 1/500 sec. • 1600 ISO • 24x36mm sensor • tripod • 280 lux • EV 6.7
September 2020
Bell Tower
The bell tower of Westerdijkshorn under an autumn moon.
135 mm • f/1.8 • 1/30 sec. • 12800 ISO • 24x36mm sensor • handheld • 2.1 lux • EV -0.4
Choice
When tightening or loosening a large nut, there is a choice (from left to right) between strength and flexibility.
4.2 mm • f/1.8 • 1/100 sec. • 125 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 710 lux • EV 8
Gilled Mushrooms
Gilled mushrooms make spores between de gills and from there they become airborne. From left to right about 1 mm.
16 mm • f/5.6 • 1/320 sec. • 200 ISO • 24x36mm sensor • tripod • 14000 lux • EV 12.3
Tension
Tension in plastic changes the speed of light that passes through.
16 mm • f/5.6 • 1/320 sec. • 200 ISO • 24x36mm sensor • tripod • 14000 lux • EV 12.3
Walfridusbrug
The Walfridusbrug over the Van Starkenborghkanaal was built in 2003
400 mm • f/5.6 • 1/320 sec. • 200 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 14000 lux • EV 12.3
Together
The cows get together when the sun is setting.
400 mm • f/6.3 • 1/80 sec. • 200 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 4300 lux • EV 10.6
Glowing Nail
It looked like a glowing nail with which she indicated the location of her bike on the path along the barge canal that quickly cooled down.
100 mm • f/5.6 • 1/100 sec. • 8000 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 110 lux • EV 5.3
After the Mist
After the mist, tiny decorative droplets remain.
4.2 mm • f/1.8 • 1/719 sec. • 32 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 20000 lux • EV 12.8
Late bat
A late bat in town. What speed, what agility.
135 mm • f/6.3 • 1/100 sec. • 800 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 1400 lux • EV 9
Light
In the old days people thought the moon was a source of light, just like a flame. Now we know better.
400 mm • f/5.6 • 1/40 sec. • 12800 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 27 lux • EV 3.3
Crescent
The moon in the water; Broken and broken again, Still it is there. (Choshu)
102 mm • f/5.6 • 1/125 sec. • 12800 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 84 lux • EV 4.9
Defocussed
Interesting that if when you defocus a rastered photograph, you see more.
40 mm • f/5.6 • 1/320 sec. • 100ISO • 24x36mm sensor • tripod • 27000 lux • EV 13.3
Hair crack
When a knife (like here in the famous Buck knife) has hair cracks of 1 mm long perpedicular to the cut, because it was cooled too fast during hardening, you can not sharpen it anymore. Fortunately these knives are lifelong guaranteed.
16 mm • f/5.6 • 1/320 sec. • 100ISO • 24x36mm sensor • tripod • 27000 lux • EV 13.3
Colder
The evenings get colder and so it is time to eat inside today.
400 mm • f/5.6 • 1/320 sec. • 12800 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 210 lux • EV 6.3
Music
Heavenly music in the Amsterdam Conservatory Hotel
4.2 mm • f/1.8 • 1/25 sec. • 1000 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 22 lux • EV 3
Lay-up
A lay-up on a hot day.
135 mm • f/1.8 • 1/3200 sec. • 100 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 28000 lux • EV 13.3
12
The sun sets on the first day of the twelfth year of this PhotoBlog
364 mm • f/5.6 • 1/160 sec. • 100 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 14000 lux • EV 12.3
Cycling
Cycling through Amsterdam. It remains an exceptional city.
16 mm • f/3.5 • 1/4000 sec. • 100 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 134000 lux • EV 15.6
Stunt scooter
Stunt scooting may lead to the most remarkable postures in which the foot is far away from its normal place on the step.
135 mm • f/1.8 • 1/4000 sec. • 100 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 35000 lux • EV 13.7
Glass
When you look at sand grains from the Sahara, they appear to look like glass marbles with which too many games have been played. From left to right 1 mm.
16 mm • f/2.8 • 1/80 sec. • 100 ISO • 24x37mm sensor • tripod • 1700 lux • EV 9.3
Middelstum
The church of Middelstum has been refurbished in 1975 and the exuberant carillon sounds wonderful.
135 mm • f/1.8 • 1/80 sec. • 12800 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 5.5 lux • EV 1
BOA
A BOA has the function to limit your movements. If you want to remove that limit, simply lift the BOA.
4.2 mm • f/1.8 • 1/10 sec. • 500 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 18 lux • EV 2.7
Circle Cutter
Very handy device to cut circles in plastic and board for dark field filters for my microscope.
4.2 mm • f/1.8 • 1/50 sec. • 320 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 140 lux • EV 5.7
Roderwolde
Over Roderwolde flew a balloon, while there was hardly any wind.
400 mm • f/5.6 • 1/2500 sec. • 100 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 214000 lux • EV 16.3
Lichen
A lichen is a collaboration between green and brown algae (the spheres in the image) and fungi threads (below). This was recorded with oil immersion and shows the limit of light microscopy, with details of 0.2 µm. From left to right the image covers 0.1 mm.
1.6 mm • f/1.4 • 1/160 sec. • 100 ISO • 24x36mm sensor • tripod • 860 lux • EV 8.3
Coffee
In a dried drop of coffee, you dan find caffeine crystals.
16 mm • f/4 • 1/160 sec. • 100 ISO • 24x36mm sensor • tripod • 7000 lux • EV 11.3
Horses
The horses are allowed to play in the limelight, while autumn is in the air.
135 mm • f/1.8 • 1/160 sec. • 6400 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 22 lux • EV 3
Large
The full moon always looks bigger close over the horizon. But when you measure it, she is not bigger, just a bit flattened by the refraction by the atmosphere. But we can make a comparison with large buildings which makes her look bigger than normal.
135 mm • f/3.2 • 1/125 sec. • 250 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 1400 lux • EV 9
Five
Flies have five eyes: 2 facet eyes and 3 simple eyes. Those small eyes do not see any details, but are very sensitive to movements.
16 mm • f/2.8 • 1/200 sec. • 200 ISO • 24x36mm sensor • tripod • 2100 lux • EV 9.6
Bees Knee
The knee of a bee has a very userful construction: it is not only a hinge, but also a press for pollen to create transportable packages.
16 mm • f/2.8 • 1/200 sec. • 200 ISO • 24x36mm sensor • tripod • 2100 lux • EV 9.6
August 2020
Self-yielding
The self-yielding mechanims of the tower mill of Kantens. The mechanism rotates the flaps on the wings away when the wind is increasing, so that the mill does not spin itself out of control. When the wind subsides, a tuned weight in the mill pulls the flaps into closure again. A self-regulating mechanism with a comparable beauty as that of the Watt mechanism in steam engines.
309 mm • f/6.3 • 1/800 sec. • 200 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 43000 lux • EV 14
Trekvaart
The moon and Jupiter over a windy trekvaart.
4.2 mm • f/1.8 • 1/4 sec. • 1250 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 2.8 lux • EV 0.1
Chardonnay
Even without drinking too much Chardonnay, you can see weird things. This is a dried drop of that wine under the pola microscope. The crystals of the minerals in the wine grow under various angles and in all kinds of shapes.
20 mm • f/4 • 1/60 sec. • 100 ISO • 24x36mm sensor • tripod • 2600 lux • EV 9.9
Cervantes
Miguel de Cervantes is being seen as the greatest Spanish writer, especially because of his book "Don Quixote". Here he is depicted on a 10 Eurocent piece from Spain.
20 mm • f/4 • 1/60 sec. • 100 ISO • 24x36mm sensor • tripod • 2600 lux • EV 9.9
Hard
Hard to photograph a tiny insect like this without tripod. Macro 2x with f/8 and 1/40 sec with 100mm. Just a few layers of facets in the eyes are in focus.
100 mm • f/8 • 140 sec. • 100 ISO • 24x36mm sensor • handheld • 1.2 lux • EV -1.1
Butterfly
The summer lical has just af few islands left of blossom that are found by the butterfly.
135 mm • f/3.2 • 1/6400 sec. • 200 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 89000 lux • EV 15
Stellato pilosa
These are pollen from Stellato pilosa, a plant that is endemic in China and related with a Kiwi. From left to right the image covers 1 mm.
6.4 mm • f/4 • 1/200 sec. • 100 ISO • 24x36mm sensor • tripod • 8700 lux • EV 11.6
Edge
The edge of a sugar grain. The grain is three times higher than is covered by the image. A cube shaped planet.
4 mm • f/4 • 1/500 sec. • 1600 ISO • 24x36mm sensor • tripod • 1400 lux • EV 9
Sodium Hydroxide
When you let a drop of sodium hydroxide solution dry on glass, you get a colorful landscape under the pola microscope.
4 mm • f/4 • 1/500 sec. • 1600 ISO • 24x36mm sensor • tripod • 1400 lux • EV 9
Unstable
The weather is unstable here near Doodstil, and with it a lot more interesting than weather with a simple blue sky.
85 mm • f/6.3 • 1/1250 sec. • 200 ISO • 24x36mm sensor • handheld • 68000 lux • EV 14.6
Wheat Grain
A longitiudinal section of a wheat grain. Upper part in polarised light, below in normal light. The dark red part in the upper panel is the germ.
64 mm • f4 • 1/200 sec. • 100 ISO • 24x36mm sensor • tripod • 8700 lux • EV 11.6
Gone
After a few weekends of building, my son is gone with two friends on his construction, on his way to the mooring place. Stability and load capacity were checked in advance with computer simulations.
14 mm • f/2.3 • 1/2000 sec. • 100 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • tripod • 29000 lux • EV 13.4
Delft Blue
Looks a bit like a wall of Delft blue tiles, but these are cells in the root tip of an onion, that grows very fast and so some cells show sets of chromosomes that are pulled apart in two sets by thin threads that can just be seen in this image, that covers a field of 0.25 mm longest side.
2.5 mm • f/1.4 • 1/160 sec. • 200 ISO • 24x36mm sensor • tripod • 430 lux • EV 7.3
Harris's Hawk
This young Harris's Hawk lives in Onderdendam and definitely does not like dogs. It makes him croak like a badly fitted buzz saw.
135 mm • f/2.8 • 1/160 sec. • 200 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 1700 lux • EV 9.3
Bite
The head of an ant is almost exclusively designed for a strong bite. Those jaws are empowered by huge muscle, that fill a large part of the head, to be seen here als rope bundles with striation.
16 mm • f/2 • 1/60 sec. • 200 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • tripod • 330 lux • EV 6.9
Granite
A very thin slice of granite under the polariation microscope. From left to right 1.2 mm. How exciting!
16 mm • f/2 • 1/60 sec. • 200 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • tripod • 330 lux • EV 6.9
Standing Up
A warm day in the Bickersgracht at the Westelijke Eilanden in Amsterdam. Time for stand up paddling.
6 mm • f/2 • 1/243 sec. • 20 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 13000 lux • EV 12.2
Agriculture
Agriculture continues at night because the weather is changing and when the crop gets dry from the fields that makes a lot of difference.
35 mm • f/1.4 • 1/40 sec. • 4000 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 5.4 lux • EV 1
Onderdendam
At night it is nice and cool to cycle through the province. This is the windmill of Onderdendam standing peacefully.
35 mm • f/1.4 • 1/60 sec. • 3200 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 10 lux • EV 1.9
Box
A good knife deserves a good set of sharpening stones with decreasing grain size. And those stones deserve a homemade box from beech wood.
35 mm • f/8 • 1/40 sec. • 4000 ISO • 24x36mm sensor • handheld • 170 lux • EV 6
Shade
In this hot weather it is best to keep quiet and sit in the shadow until the evening brings coolness.
135 mm • f/3.2 • 1/2000 sec. • 200 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 28000 lux • EV 13.3
Slothful
On this scorching hot summerday, the sheep find a place in the shadow of a tree. But they are too slothful to move with the shadow and so a part of the shadow is unused and some sheep are lying in the sun.
4.2 mm • f/1.8 • 1/2315 sec. • 32 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 64000 lux • EV 14.5
Suiker
The sugarfactory in Hoogkerk. Tubes and vessels connected in old industrial principles.
10.3 mm • f/2.8 • 1/400 sec. • 100 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • uit de hand • 8600 lux • EV 11.6
Damascus
An old method to make knives, originally from India, later used in Damascus and here in e Japanese knife, exist form combining layers, which you can see here. Research has shown that carbon nanotubes are formed, which produce in part the hardness and sharpness of the knives. ("Materials: Carbon nanotubes in an ancient Damascus sabre". Nature. 444 (7117): 28 )
100 mm • f/5.6 • 1/13 sec. • 200 ISO • 24x36mm sensor • tripod • 560 lux • EV 7.7
Midwolde
The church of Midwolde is from the 13th century and has always been taken care of well by the adjacent estate Nienoord.
10.3 mm • f/2.8 • 1/400 sec. • 100 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 8600 lux • EV 11.6
To Sail
To sail on the Paterwoldsemeer asks for some patience when the wind is low.
10.3 mm • f/2.8 • 1/640 sec. • 100 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 14000 lux • EV 12.3
To Fly
To fly like a bird over the city on a summer evening with hardly any wind.
10.3 mm • f/2.8 • 1/320 sec. • 100 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 6800 lux • EV 11.3
Flatworm
This flatworm, a small predator (7 mm) that lives in water, consists mainly of a digestive system. They do not need lungs, because they are so flat: the oxygen goes through the skin directly to the organs. The tiny spheres on the left are the eyes.
20 mm • f/4 • 1/60 sec. • 200 ISO • 24x36mm sensor • tripod • 1300 lux • EV 8.9
Noordzeebrug
The Noordzeebrug has been nicely decorated with graffiti, but spraying on the outside on the highway is not without danger.
14 mm • f/3.4 • 1/400 sec. • 200 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • tripod • 6300 lux • EV 11.2
Dapalis Macrurus
This perchlike fish, Dapalis Macrurus, lived about 30 million years ago in France and is about 7 cm long. The exceptional thing is that the fin rays have been turned into dark brown glassy stone, while the pigment in the eye have left its mark.
100 mm • f/5.6 • 1/60 sec. • 200 ISO • 24x36mm sensor • tripod • 2600 lux • EV 9.9
Rings
This beech tree, which is more than 100 years old, has rings that look like those in water when you throw a pebble in it. Over the years the tree grows rings over the wound that occurred when a branch was cut from the tree.
135 mm • f/1.8 • 1/40 sec. • 400 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 88 lux • EV 5
July 2020
Last Corner
Rounding the last corner on my bike home, on a really sunny day, the last one of July.
14 mm • f/3.5 • 1/200 sec. • 200 ISO • 24.5mm sensor • tripod • 3300 lux • EV 10.3
Scales
Butterfly scales, each 0.1 mm wide, obtain their color from interference at a very thin layer. When the direction of the light changes, so does the color.
4 mm • f/4 • 1/60 sec. • 200 ISO • 24x36mm sensor • tripod • 1300 lux • EV 8.9
Nothing the Matter
When the lights turned green, she started to ride on her electric bike, but fell. Traffic stopped instantly. She got up and indicated to everyone that she was fine by raising her thumb and got on her bike again.
14 mm • f/3.2 • 1/1250 sec. • 100 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 35000 lux • EV 13.6
Dutch
It can not be more dutch: cycling like this. The pedal in the middle under the foot, buds in the ears, the stand hanging down, bag hanging from the handlebar and a soft rear tyre. But his way we cover 15 billion kilometer per year, which is about 100 times the distance to the sun.
135 mm • f/1.8 • 1/1250 sec. • 800 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 1400 lux • EV 9
Twig
Cross section through a twig of a lime tree with a diameter of 2.6 mm. Room for transport and growth inside a strong structure.
20 mm • f/4 • 1/160 sec. • 200 ISO • 24x36mm sensor • tripod • 7000 lux • EV 11.3
Tea
A cross section of a tea leaf. The composition is very complex, forming the background of the taste. In 2700 B.C. it was already popular as a brew.
20 mm • f/4 • 1/160 sec. • 200 ISO • 24x36mm sensor • tripod • 7000 lux • EV 11.3
Paramecium
A group of Paramecia, unicellular organims that frequent fresh water and transport themselves by the coordinated movement of hundreds of cilia.
20 mm • f/4 • 1/160 sec. • 200 ISO • 24x36mm sensor • tripod • 7000 lux • EV 11.3
Renewing
Every season nature renews itself on and through human made ageing constructions.
135 mm • f/4 • 1/160 sec. • 200 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 3500 lux • EV 10.3
Allershof
Brick factory "Allershof" between Winsum and Onderdendam has been in operation between 1772 and 1966 and so has been abandoned for 54 years.
10.3 mm • f/2.8 • 1/400 sec. • 100 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 8600 lux • EV 11.6
Grain
The grain is magnificent in the fields of the north of Groningen.
135 mm • f/10 • 1/160 sec. • 800 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 5500 lux • EV 11
Staredown
Chicken can also be engaged in a staredown: here a confrontation between Melania and Babs. Melania is taller, but Babs has a meaner stare, Who will win?
135 mm • f/1.8 • 1/6400 sec. • 160 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 35000 lux • EV 13.7
Married
You can see it clearly from the wedding rings: a married couple with three children.
135 mm • f/4 • 1/125 sec. • 400 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 1400 lux • EV 9
Dinosaur
When seen straight from the front it is imagninable that birds are descendents from dinosaurs.
135 mm • f/1.8 • 1/1000 sec. • 160 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 5500 lux • EV 11
Amber
This long leg fly (Dolichopodid) has been encapsulated in the resin of a pine tree in the Baltic area. Incredible that the facet eyes can be seen so well in the amber (a present from a friend and collegue), where they have been preserved and also the tiny hairs on the wings. From top to bottom the image covers 3 mm. The depth of field is 0.01 mm for each exposure, while the total depth of field of the stacked exposures is 1 mm.
40 mm • f/4 • 0.17 sec. • 1600 ISO • 24x36mm sensor • tripod • 16 lux • EV 2.6
Woltersum
Fram, the windmill of Woltersum is constructed for sawing wood.
135 mm • f/1.8 • 1 sec. • 400 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 2.2 lux • EV -0.3
Neowise
Now also to be seen at midnisght, the comet Neowise, that has now reached the constellation Lyra. The ion tail can just be seen to the left of the dust tail. The core has a diameter of 5 km, while the distance to the earth is about 120 million kilometer. The visual head has a diameter of 13 times that of the earth. A stack of 60 exposures.
300 mm • f/2.8 • 1 sec. • 3200 ISO • 24x36mm sensor • tripod • 0.7 lux • EV -2
Cabbage Butterfly
Life has not been without problems for theis Cabbage Butterfly.
400 mm • f/5.6 • 1/800 sec. • 160 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 43000 lux • EV 13.9
Antisymmetric
He obviously likes antisymmetry and that may just come from the pattern on his body.
400 mm • f/5.6 • 1/640 sec. • 160 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 34000 lux • EV 13.6
Wings
Such a beautiful construction, an insect wing. Very light and stiff enough for the high wingbeat frequency and a shape to much lift while the bee is hanging motionless in the air.
100 mm • f/5.6 • 1/320 sec. • 160 ISO • 24x36mm sensor • handheld • 17000 lux • EV 12.6
Neowise
The comet Neowise, here in an overview image with the landscape and the bright star Capella top right. The comet can be seen well with the naked eye.
35 mm • f/1.4 • 1 sec. • 400 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 1.3 lux • EV -1
Neowise
The comet Neowise, discovered by a space telescope and photographed here above the Groningen landscape at quarter past 3 in the morning in the constellation Auriga. Striking are the two tails.
300 mm • f/2.8 • 1 sec. • 3200 ISO • 24x36mm sensor • tripod • 0.7 lux • EV -2
Songline
The Dutch landscape also has songlines. This is one I discovered today.
400 mm • f/8 • 1/400 sec. • 400 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 17000 lux • EV 12.6
Catching Flies
You can catch flies with a wineglass and a picture postcard. Place the glass slowly and gradually over the fly. They don't see many details, but they see movements very well and sense air movements extremely well. But this way they are suprised and you can place the fly outside, since they are fantastic animals, that don't learn very much from experience.
4.2 mm • f/1.8 • 1/100 sec. • 32 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 2800 lux • EV 10
Sandwiches
Sandwiches of wood: delicious!
4.2 mm • f/1.8 • 1/60 sec. • 160 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 330 lux • EV 6.9
Stad Dorp
In the countryside life is simple: signs that say "City" and "Village"
6 mm • f/2 • 1/122 sec. • 64 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 2100 lux • EV 9.6
Wind
Strong wind changes the shape and position of the clouds
12 mm • f/11 • 1/1000 sec. • 160 ISO • 24x36mm sensor • handheld • 206000 lux • EV 16.2
Ephestia unicolorella
This Ephestia unicolorella has been sitting still for hours on my sunshade. I'm curious to see what she will do when it gets dark.
100 mm • f/8 • 1/60 sec. • 500 ISO • 24x36mm sensor • handheld • 2100 lux • EV 9.6
Hatch
This hatch is meant for the cat, but also offers entrance for birds. For dogs it may be a challenge.
6 mm • f/2 • 1/631 sec. • 20 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 34000 lux • EV 13.6
July
It is July and the moon grows to its full size between the clouds. Such a peaceful light compared to human made lamps and screens.
342 mm • f/8 • 1/30 sec. • 1600 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 330 lux • EV 6.9
Portraits
After a conversation with the neighbour, we made pictures of each other.
35 mm • f/1.8 • 1/60 sec. • 2000 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 27 lux • EV 3.3
Bouquet
For me unkown novels about love and desire.
4.2 mm • f/1.8 • 1/33 sec. • 500 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 58 lux • EV 4.4
June 2020
Power
A stacked history of increasing power.
1.5 mm • f/2.4 • 1/25 sec. • 1000 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 39 lux • EV 3.8
Summer
A heavy unexpected shower is part of the summer.
4.2 mm • f/1.8 • 1/121 sec. • 80 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 1300 lux • EV 8.9
Open
The Rijksmuseum is open again!
100 mm • f/4.5 • 1/1600 sec. • 160 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 55000 lux • EV 14.3
Roll
Eating a roll together on a lazy saturday afternoon.
400 mm • f/5.6 • 1/500 sec. • 160 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 27000 lux • EV 13.3
Confrontation
A peaceful confrontation between Palestine and Israel on the Dam under the scrutiny of Christianity.
100 mm • f/4.5 • 1/800 sec. • 160 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 28000 lux • EV 13.3
Lazy
When it is this warm, the piglets are very lazy.
235 mm • f/7.1 • 1/500 sec. • 160 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 43000 lux • EV 13.9
Sparks
When it has been dry like the past week, a rain of sparks from a fire without a fire pit made by the students, is not very welcome.
35 mm • f/1.4 • 1/40 sec. • 1250 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 17 lux • EV 2.6
Standard
When comparing these two try squares, there is a difference in what they indicate as a right angle of 90 degrees and there is a difference of 2 mm over 400 mm length. So what is the standard? Fortunately, there is a bar of 1 meter long in Paris, while we can construct an angle of 90 degrees, to know which of the two try squares we will use in the future. (In practice we do not need to go to Paris, we just take the average of a number of tape measures and rules in the house, to get an approximation of what 400 mm should be).
4.2 mm • f/1.8 • 1/122 sec. • 64 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 1700 lux • EV 9.3
Knurl
A knurl in wood comes from a side branch of a tree and the wood is often much harder there. When you need to drill a hole right at that place, you simply need to have a little but more patience during drilling.
4.2 mm • f/1.8 • 1/822 sec. • 32 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 23000 lux • EV 13
Bypass
A bypass of the rainwater drainage. Exactly at this spot a foundation block will be placed, around which the bypass goes. The increase in resistance of the flow of water is so small by the extra three bends, that the capacity of the drainage is more than enough, given the surfac area of the roof that drains on this pipe, and the most severe downpours know in the Netherlands the last few years.
4.2 mm • f/1.8 • 1/121 sec. • 64 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 1700 lux • EV 9.3
Roof
We are building a roof of 11 by 4 meter of re-used timber.
4.2 mm • f/1.8 • 1/2028 sec. • 32 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 56000 lux • EV 14.3
Foxglove
Foxglove is named like that since it was thought that foxes would put these flowers around their paws, so they would not be heard during walking.
4.2 mm • f/1.8 • 1/1025 sec. • 32 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 28000 lux • EV 13.3
Alignment
Laser aligned drilling works quick and accurate.
4.2 mm • f/1.8 • 1/50 sec. • 500 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 88 lux • EV 5
Pineapple
The pineapple originates from the border area between Brazil and Paraguay
4.2 mm • f/1.8 • 1/60 sec. • 160 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 330 lux • EV 6.9
Buttercups
The scent of a field with buttercups.
400 mm • f/5.6 • 1/2000 sec. • 400 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 43000 lux • EV 13.9
Karisma
Made until 2005 and loved pencils. With this set you can draw in pincipal anything, because it also contains aquarel pencils.
4.2 mm • f/1.8 • 1/33 sec. • 400 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 73 lux • EV 4.7
Rough and Gentle
The artist Florentijn Hofman has created this bear with pillow to express the rough and yet gentle nature of the young inhabitants of this new area of the city.
4.2 mm • f/1.8 • 1/2315 sec. • 32 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 64000 lux • EV 14.5
Backswimmer
This backswimmer always swims on its back. At this scale the water is very viscous, and so after every stroke he stops and it is a lot of work to go hunting.
400 mm • f/6.3 • 1/400 sec. • 250 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 17000 lux • EV 12.6
Bladder Jaw
This bladder jaw keeps half a village awake, because at a distance of only one meter, a smaller specimen is trying to get into his territorium. The soundlevel-mass ratio of this animal must be a challenge for a Stradivarius.
400 mm • f/6.3 • 1/400 sec. • 320 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 14000 lux • EV 12.3
Wear
Wear from carrying footsteps over the centuries is made even more visible by the rain. It also shows that most people follow the same route over the stairway. The wear is hightest when descending, since energy needs to be removed from the body in every step.
6 mm • f/2 • 1/122 sec. • 50 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 2700 lux • EV 9.9
Thin
As can be seen, the middle chapters are thinnest. Paradoxically, the thickest chapter is about geometry, the thinnest about infinite series.
4.2 mm • f/1.8 • 1/50 sec. • 400 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 110 lux • EV 5.3
House
The house at the water.
100 mm • f/6.3 • 1/250 sec. • 160 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 17000 lux • EV 12.6
Unstable
The weather is very unstable, while the Prinsentuin is doing well.
6 mm • f/2 • 1/466 sec. • 20 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 25000 lux • EV 13.2
Critical
The audience was rather critical, judged by their expressions, at this small fashion show in Groningen.
6 mm • f/2 • 1/180 sec. • 20 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 9800 lux • EV 11.8
Waiting
Waiting for the open bridge, with a compensation in the form of an iconic image of the city of Groningen in a treasure chest.
4.2 mm • f/1.8 • 1/460 sec. • 32 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 13000 lux • EV 12.2
Nature
Nature finds its way.
6 mm • f/2 • 1/737 sec. • 20 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 40000 lux • EV 13.8
Simplicity
Suddenly simple beauty emerges from the dark water.
560 mm • f/8 • 1/500 sec. • 250 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 35000 lux • EV 13.6
Vibrations
He could feel the vibrations, while he was holding lightly on to a waterplant.
560 mm • f/8 • 1/500 sec. • 400 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 22000 lux • EV 13
Cycle
The cycle of life can be seen nicely in this red Gerbera: Every yellow curl contains hundreds of pollen for a new start.
100 mm • f/5.6 • 1/2 sec. • 400 ISO • 24x36mm sensor • tripod • 43 lux • EV 4
Museumplein
The museumplein in Amsterdam at Pentacost
6 mm • f/2 • 1/4348 sec. • 25 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 190000 lux • EV 16.1
May 2020
SpaceX
Last night the manned spacecraft SpaceX coult be seen over Groningen, low over the horizon at 23:18.
35 mm • f/1.4 • 72 sec. • 1600 ISO • 24x36mm sensor • tripod • 0 lux • EV -9.2
Symmetry
Symmetry occurs often in nature, especially inside one organism. But it is clear that it can also happen in this way.
100 mm • f/5.6 • 1/1250 sec. • 160 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 67000 lux • EV 14.6
Poppy
Always prettier than I remember, a poppy.
400 mm • f/5.6 • 1/400 sec. • 200 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 17000 lux • EV 12.6
Dragonflies
Three blue dragonflies (Ischnura elegans) enjoy the last dash of sunlight.
400 mm • f/5.6 • 1/250 sec. • 500 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 4300 lux • EV 10.6
Cicada
A Cicada has left its skin on the Cattail
400 mm • f/5.6 • 1/250 sec. • 500 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 4300 lux • EV 10.6
Thick
They are thick as thieves.
400 mm • f/5.6 • 1/250 sec. • 160 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 13000 lux • EV 12.3
Silence
There was a kind of silence in the nest from which the young knew it had nagged too much about getting tasty snacks.
400 mm • f/5.6 • 1/800 sec. • 160 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 43000 lux • EV 13.9
Singer
When a knitting machine is transported in a suitcase, like the Singer Suitcase, it needs a fitting table to be able to work with it properly.
4.2 mm • f/1.8 • 1/121 sec. • 125 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 860 lux • EV 8.3
Ikkeja
This piece of furnature has such a unique design and purpose that Ikea is not able to deliver. It is being made and delivered by me ("Ikea" is dutch for "yes me") and so a photo will appear on this photoblog when it is ready.
4.2 mm • f/1.8 • 1/33 sec. • 500 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 58 lux • EV 4.4
The Herd
Without a single reaon the herd starts to move in a certain direction.
100 mm • f/5.6 • 1/200 sec. • 1250 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 1400 lux • EV 9
Drive-In Library
I thought it is a good idea in times of corona: a drive-in library.
1.5 mm • f/2.4 • 1/33 sec. • 1000 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 52 lux • EV 4.2
Cattail
Cattails:exploded cigars at the lake.
102 mm • f/4.5 • 1/2000 sec. • 160 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 69000 lux • EV 14.6
f/0.76
A glass sphere has an aperture of f/0.76 and forms a very bad, although recognisable image.
35 mm • f/2.8 • 1/250 sec. • 200 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 2700 lux • EV 9.9
To sleep
To be able to sleep like that between the flowers!
35 mm • f/1.4 • 1/8000 sec. • 200 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 21000 lux • EV 12.9
Pampered
Chicken also like to be pampered by being caressed over their chest.
35 mm • f/2.8 • 1/4000 sec. • 200 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 43000 lux • EV 13.9
Dry
The land is too dry for the young crop, so spray!
100 mm • f/4.5 • 1/6400 sec. • 160 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 221000 lux • EV 16.3
Candle Wax
Someone has spilt candle wax on the back of this book, a long long time ago.
100 mm • f/16 • 1 sec. • 200 ISO • 24x36mm sensor • tripod • 350 lux • EV 7
White
"There is no spotted cow without a small stain" is the expression in Dutch. Well this one has no spot at all.
192 mm • f/5.6 • 1/1250 sec. • 160 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 67000 lux • EV 14.6
Clear
Gradually the skies will become clear in the city of Groningen.
4.2 mm • f/1.8 • 1/698 sec. • 32 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 19000 lux • EV 12.8
Work
The work on the land continues and it offers a great meal for the seagulls.
150 mm • f/5 • 1/8000 sec. • 6400 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 8500 lux • EV 11.6
Peace
Sometimes I find peace in a simple still life.
400 mm • f/9 • 1/800 sec. • 200 ISO • 24x36mm sensor • by hand • 88000 lux • EV 15
Self-Overestimation
A short moment of young self-overestimation
400 mm • f/5.6 • 1/8000 sec. • 6400 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 11000 lux • EV 11.9
Ground Mist
Ground mist appears after sunset at quick air cooling.
100 mm • f/7.1 • 1/100 sec. • 500 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 2800 lux • EV 10
Wind
The wind has subsided.
271 mm • f/5.6 • 1/500 sec. • 200 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 21000 lux • EV 12.9
Glowing
The sun turns the union of the church of Noordwolde to glowing.
400 mm • f/14 • 1/4000 sec. • 100 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 2140000 lux • EV 19.6
Pinkbirdia homemadius
A rare species that only exists locally in the city of Groningen
400 mm • f/9 • 1/800 sec. • 200 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 88000 lux • EV 15
Book
And when you have read everything you have at home, you can always borrow a book from this cabin at the tracks.
4.2 mm • f/1.8 • 1/1629 sec. • 32 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 45000 lux • EV 14
Light
Sometimes you have to go through a dark tunnel to reach the light.
4.2 mm • f/1.8 • 1/37037 sec. • 50 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 655000 lux • EV 17.9
I ❤ You
Through the rigid construction that we have built, you can see the signs of love.
6 mm • f/2 • 1/122 sec. • 64 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 2100 lux • EV 9.6
Apples
Still a while and the apples will appear.
6 mm • f/2 • 1/695 sec. • 20 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 38000 lux • EV 13.8
Reed
Japanese beauty in the Hoornsediep.
247 mm • f/9 • 1/80 sec. • 200 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 8800 lux • EV 11.7
April 2020
Onlanden
The Onlanden are pretty with that rapeseed along the paths.
100 mm • f/9 • 1/640 sec. • 200 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 71000 lux • EV 14.7
Brick Factory
The old brick factory around diner time with that magnificent sky above.
100 mm • f/9 • 1/2500 sec. • 200 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 276000 lux • EV 16.6
Little Flowers
A kind of floating flower box.
100 mm • f/5 • 1/500 sec. • 200 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 17000 lux • EV 12.6
Plum Blossom
Plum Blossom in the wide Groningen landscape. The west is on the left and you can see that from the deformation of the trees.
10.3 mm • f/2.8 • 1/640 sec. • 100 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 14000 lux • EV 12.3
Bertha
Bertha, my now chicken, is still young, but already a real no-nonsense Groninger. She is a bit messy with eating, does not use many words, but has a good heart.
4.2 mm • f/1.8 • 1/122 sec. • 40 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 2700 lux • EV 9.9
The Precipice
A little ant looks over the edge of the table, rethinks and turns around.
100 mm • f/11 • 1/60 sec. • 800 ISO • 24x36mm sensor • handheld • 2500 lux • EV 9.8
Breakfast
After a hefty breakfast of blueberry jam (he ate it all), the lonely wasp could fly away for its journey.
100 mm • f/11 • 1/60 sec. • 800 ISO • 24x36mm sensor • handheld • 2500 lux • EV 9.8
Thirsty
This wasp was thirsty and so took a sip from my drink, while I could photograph it.
100 mm • f/16 • 1/60 sec. • 200 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 21000 lux • EV 12.9
No Wind
Suddenly no wind after a week of fierce wind from the east.
35 mm • f/4 • 1/800 sec. • 400 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 8700 lux • EV 11.6
Watership
The watership north of Groningen just ofter sunset.
194 mm • f/5.6 • 1/320 sec. • 400 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 6800 lux • EV 11.3
Pheasant
When you go for a stroll, you have to look around you often.
262 mm • f/5.6 • 1/2500 sec. • 400 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • by hand • 54000 lux • EV 14.3
Rapeseed
Rapeseed is blooming well, this time on the land at the other side of the road with the same farmer: good for the soil.
400 mm • f/6.3 • 1/3200 sec. • 400 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 87000 lux • EV 15
Alpine Pony
High in the mountains of the North of the Netherlands lives the rare Alpine Pony
262 mm • f/5.6 • 1/2500 sec. • 400 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 54000 lux • EV 14.3
Times
The cactus has known good and bad times and by her shape has drawn a graph of it.
6 mm • f/2 • 1/109 sec. • 800 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 150 lux • EV 5.8
Silence
It is silent along the railway track and when a train passes by, it is almost empty.
1.5 mm • f/2.4 • 1/207 sec. • 20 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 16000 lux • EV 12.5
Gills
In this phase the frog embryo in the egg has external gills en starts the first swimming movements, that do not bring it very far, but it is a nice exercise.
100 mm • f/2.8 • 1/250 sec. • 3200 ISO • 24x36mm sensor • handheld • 170 lux • EV 5.9
From Nowhere
Suddenly they were there, from nowhere, next to the holly behind my house.
4.2 mm • f/1.8 • 1/121 sec. • 100 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 1100 lux • EV 8.6
Newton
An instrument to measure force in Newton. When you hang a weight from it and je divide the number you get with what a scale would show, you get 9.8. And that is because the mass of the earth pull with a certain force at the mass. But if you apply it on the moon, you also get 9.8, while the moon really has a much lower mass. On the other hand, when use use this instrument horizontally on earth or on the moon, you get the same result when you apply a pulling force. So I'll just keep it at hand for measuring forces, rather than weigh something.
4.2 mm • f/1.8 • 1/50 sec. • 100 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 440 lux • EV 7.3
Easter
It is Easter and the sun sets over the wide Groningen lanscape.
6 mm • f/2 • 1/121 sec. • 25 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 5300 lux • EV 10.9
Getting Up
Seeing the moon when getting up.
400 mm • f/5.6 • 1/30 sec. • 200 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 1300 lux • EV 8.9
Sexy Time
As can be seen it has been sexy time in the pond en we will see free swimming childeren in two weeks.
400 mm • f/5.6 • 1/200 sec. • 200 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 8600 lux • EV 11.6
Food
In the moring early out of the nest and looking for food.
400 mm • f/5.6 • 1/320 sec. • 800 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 3400 lux • EV 10.3
To Bed
She put the young ones to bed and will join them soon: it gets colder now.
400 mm • f/5.6 • 1/8000 sec. • 200 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 342000 lux • EV 16.9
Encounter
An encounter between two water beetles.
400 mm • f/5.6 • 1/800 sec. • 800 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 8600 lux • EV 11.6
Overview
He had a nice overview over the field, sitting on windmill "'t Witte Lam", where the tasty bits were still running around in the late light.
6 mm • f/2 • 1/1410 sec. • 20 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 77000 lux • EV 14.8
Grape hyacinth
Grape Hyacinths already blossom and you can see individual plant cells in this image, that's how small the flowers are.
100 mm • f/11 • 1/1000 sec. • 800 ISO • 24x36mm sensor • handheld • 41000 lux • EV 13.9
Last Year
A leaf from last year will make place for a new green leaf soon, but is presently still consumed by micro organisms.
100 mm • f/11 • 1/1000 sec. • 800 ISO • 24x36mm sensor • handheld • 41000 lux • EV 13.9
Sleepy
In the afternoon he gets a bit sleepy, but you should see hem at night!
100 mm • f/11 • 1/1000 sec. • 800 ISO • 24x36mm sensor • handheld • 41000 lux • EV 13.9
Jacket
Wearing a jacket on a cold evening in April
6 mm • f/2 • 1/121 sec. • 125 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 1100 lux • EV 8.6
Staying at Home
We have to stay at home, but this inhabitant is doing it radically.
4.2 mm • f/1.8 • 1/60 sec. • 160 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 330 lux • EV 6.9
March 2020
Moon
When watched with the naked eye, the moon only covers 30x30 cones in your eye so that gives very few details, but a lot of room for fantasy. And that is where the face in the moon comes from, as depicted here in an old clock.
4.2 mm • f/1.8 • 1/25 sec. • 500 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 44 lux • EV 4
Distancing
Sheep don't do social distancing, although they cough quite a lot sometimes. But that is often due to a lungworm (Dictyocaulus filaria).
400 mm • f/8 • 1/800 sec. • 100 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 140000 lux • EV 15.6
Peace
Peace over the Paterswolde Lake, with my two friends: the Moon and Venus.
6 mm • f/2 • 1/30 sec. • 1250 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 26 lux • EV 3.3
Look
This is my daily look for hours on end for communications and sharing data in research and education.
2.7 mm • f/2.2 • 1/15 sec. • 800 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 25 lux • EV 3.2
Nature
Nature just goes own, like she used to.
221 mm • f/10 • 1/1000 sec. • 200 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 137000 lux • EV 15.6
Alone
Going outside and moving briskly can help to stay healthy, but you should go alone.
100 mm • f/8 • 1/3200 sec. • 200 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 280000 lux • EV 16.6
9 o'clock
It is 9 o'clock looking at my own clock. A new werking day starts here, since the UMCG is closed off for research and education.
100 mm • f/5.6 • 1/500 sec. • 200 ISO • 24x36mm sensor • handheld • 21000 lux • EV 12.9
Small
A small bottle like this won't make a difference, so I'll just keep it closed. Besides: Beerenburger, Bull Blood and Owl Piss, none of it tastes great.
100 mm • f/8 • 1/6 sec. • 800 ISO • 24x36mm sensor • tripod • 130 lux • EV 5.6
Long Way
Keeping distance also implies taking the long way home.
1.5 mm • f/2.4 • 1/1996 sec. • 20 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 157000 lux • EV 15.8
To Puzzle
When you are doing it for a long time, you start to think about other things.
4.2 mm • f/1.8 • 1/121 sec. • 80 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 1300 lux • EV 8.9
Croissant
He only gets out of bed for a croissant.
6 mm • f/2 • 1/187 sec. • 20 ISO • iPhone mm sensor • handheld • 10000 lux • EV 11.9
To Read
Time to read a book.
4.2 mm • f/1.8 • 1/50 sec. • 100 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 440 lux • EV 7.3
Hole
Venus seems to burn a hole in the night sky while the Seven Sisters stand well above it and near the tree the Andromeda galaxy.
35 mm • f/1.4 • 3.2 sec. • 800 ISO • 24x36mm sensor • tripod • 0.2 lux • EV -3.7
Keep Distance
The people of Groningen wrote this advice years ago on the streets!
1.5 mm • f/2.4 • 1/122 sec. • 40 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 4800 lux • EV 10.8
Forum
The sky is blue, the Forum is empty
100 mm • f/5.6 • 1/640 sec. • 100 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 55000 lux • EV 14.3
the Pancake Ship
The Pancake Ship is closed down under the new regulations of the government.
4.2 mm • f/1.8 • 1/8 sec. • 640 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 11 lux • EV 2
Architecture
Old architecture can be very beautiful.
206 mm • f/8 • 1/400 sec. • 100 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 70000 lux • EV 14.6
Hamstering
Even this cow was unable to resist and has been hamstering a lot of food.
291 mm • f/8 • 1/500 sec. • 100 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 87000 lux • EV 15
Father
His father was the black sheep, that is for certain.
400 mm • f/8 • 1/400 sec. • 100 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 70000 lux • EV 14.6
Poesjkin
Alexander Poesjkin is admired by the writer and translater Bote de Jong so much, that here in the Beurs a table has been reserved for him.
4.2 mm • f/1.8 • 1/25 sec. • 500 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 44 lux • EV 4
Timeless
The Martini tower is timeless. The clockface and hands have been brought down by alpinists for repair. The movement is worn out and so parts have to be replaced after 40 years.
4.2 mm • f/1.8 • 1/4 sec. • 800 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 4.4 lux • EV 0.7
Main Man
Good to see my "main man" again and talk with him.
6 mm • f/2 • 1/14 sec. • 400 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 38 lux • EV 3.8
Dark
In parcs in the city it can be very dark and so the colours of the nightsky can be seen well.
4.2 mm • f/1.8 • 1/2 sec. • 1000 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 1.8 lux • EV -0.6
Holes
It is always fun to try and predict the number of holes in the new leaf of the Monstera plant once it has unrolled itself.
100 mm • f/8 • 1/4 sec. • 400 ISO • 24x36mm mm sensor • tripod • 170 lux • EV 6
Tour of Groningen
The leaders of the Tour of Groningen 2020 tear through the small village of Zandeweer, just outside Doodstil.
28 mm • f/2.8 • 1/250 sec. • 200 ISO • 24x36mm mm sensor • handheld • 2700 lux • EV 9.9
Stroll
An evening stroll through the neighbourhood
4.2 mm • f/1.8 • 1/4 sec. • 800 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 4.4 lux • EV 0.7
Former
The former Grafisch Museum in Groningen
4.2 mm • f/1.8 • 1/8 sec. • 800 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 8.8 lux • EV 1.7
Brain
Neurologist Bauke de Jong teaches in the HOVO course on brain, movement and the brain.
1.5 mm • f/2.4 • 1/33 sec. • 800 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 65 lux • EV 4.6
Cloud
The last cloud has been blown away by the fierce west wind.
1.5 mm • f/2.4 • 1/122 sec. • 32 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 6000 lux • EV 11.1
Deliberation
The promotor and chair deliberate before the session starts.
4.2 mm • f/1.8 • 1/50 sec. • 500 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 88 lux • EV 5
Future
In the future this bicycle lamp will be a fossil, just like the sea urchins in the blue stone curbs.
4.2 mm • f/1.8 • 1/122 sec. • 80 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 1300 lux • EV 8.9
February 2020
Hair-Wigs
It was a very wet day in Amsterdam. As long as your hair-wig is ok.
4.2 mm • f/1.8 • 1/103 sec. • 32 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 2800 lux • EV 10
Master
Today Mickey became Master of Science in this beatiful hall.
4.2 mm • f/1.8 • 1/50 sec. • 200 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 220 lux • EV 6.3
Turbulent
After three storms, the weather remains turbulent.
6 mm • f/2 • 1/122 sec. • 25 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 5300 lux • EV 10.9
Big and Little Dipper
De Big and Little Dipper as recorded with a handheld smartphone on the Hoogeland.
4.2 mm • f/1.8 • 1 sec. • 8000 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 0.1 lux • EV -4.6
Central Park in the Dark
Central Park in the Dark. A beautiful piece by Charles Ives let you hear the city and the park. Here in Groningen you can hear it too. The silence of the Noorderplantsoen en in the distance the low sound of the living city with sometimes the sharp sound of brakes and horns.
4.2 mm • f/1.8 • 1/2 sec. • 2000 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 0.9 lux • EV -1.6
CUX-20
The CUX-20 was built in 1970 and is registered as the "Wiking" in Cuxhaven in Germany, although now there is a plate with 1948 and "Peace" on it. Possibly the present owner is dutch and he remembers that time after the war with Germany.
4.2 mm • f/1.8 • 1/8 sec. • 500 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 14 lux • EV 2.4
Measuring Colors
To measure colors you need an expensive instrument (almost 10.000 Euro). But with a MacBeth card with powdered pigments, which have been calibrated, you can photograph the object together with the the card, to measure the RGB values of the object. The correct RGB values minus the measured values in the photograph form a vector filed in RGB space which you can interpolate for the color you measure in the photo of the object. After converting to CMYK profile of a known type, you can get printed colors of the objects as you have measured in this way. Everything is calculated with homewritten MatLab software from the values collected from the photograph. The software finds the color patches by itself, you just need to click on the color you want to measure.
4.2 mm • f/1.8 • 1/74 sec. • 125 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 520 lux • EV 7.6
650 kg
Ready to move a lot of bookshelves and books.
4.2 mm • f/1.8 • 1/25 sec. • 500 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 44 lux • EV 4
Infinite
Looking into an infinitely deep corridor of digital pixels. In the distancethe weather looks brighter.
4.2 mm • f/1.8 • 1/25 sec. • 640 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 35 lux • EV 3.7
Gait Pattern
Everyone has a unique gait pattern that can be measured easily with wireless equipment.
6 mm • f/2 • 1/122 sec. • 32 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 4200 lux • EV 10.6
Not too much
Not too much coffee
4.2 mm • f/1.8 • 1/25 sec. • 640 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 35 lux • EV 3.7
City
An electronic city with buildings and factories.
4.2 mm • f/1.8 • 1/25 sec. • 640 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 35 lux • EV 3.7
Form
The best form a plant with spines can have is this, to catch as much light as possible.
4.2 mm • f/1.8 • 1/122 sec. • 50 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 2200 lux • EV 9.6
The Weather
It is not the weather to go walk about, so time for warm socks.
4.2 mm • f/1.8 • 1/20 sec. • 800 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 22 lux • EV 3
Maginet
My "Main Man" called this a "maginet" when he was still very small and it expressed his admiration for the magic of a magnet and so it is a better name, especially now that they have become so strong.
4.2 mm • f/1.8 • 1/8 sec. • 500 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 14 lux • EV 2.4
Present
A present for my Main Man, who will move to the USA tomorrow and celebrated his birthday yesterday.
4.2 mm • f/1.8 • 1/33 sec. • 320 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 91 lux • EV 5.1
Talking
He had enough of all that talking and flew away.
6 mm • f/2 • 1/309 sec. • 20 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 17000 lux • EV 12.6
Air current
This candle shows the direction of the air current in my room by its form
4.2 mm • f/1.8 • 1/159 sec. • 32 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 4400 lux • EV 10.7
Victim
A victim of the storm Ciara that roared over our country.
1.5 mm • f/2.4 • 1/122 sec. • 40 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 4800 lux • EV 10.8
Walker
If you still don't need a walker, it could be that you need one when you have tried to walk through this street.
6 mm • f/2 • 1/17 sec. • 1600 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 12 lux • EV 2.1
Sea Lilly
A fossil sea lilly. In contrast to what its name suggests, it was an animal with feeding arms. The beauty of this fossil is that you can see the movements of the animal in the flowing water frozen in time. From top to bottom 220 mm. The fossil is 450 million years old and the animal lived twice as long ago as the dinosaurs. (90 stacked exposures with 1mm distance)
100 mm • f/4 • 1/30 sec. • 200 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • tripod • 660 lux • EV 7.9
Copper
The doors of a copper boathouse in Amsterdam
6 mm • f/2 • 1/121 sec. • 50 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 2600 lux • EV 9.9
Place
A place in the sun.
1.5 mm • f/2.4 • 1/578 sec. • 20 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 45000 lux • EV 14
OK
It's OK, ready for hoisting!
6 mm • f/2 • 1/251 sec. • 20 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 14000 lux • EV 12.3
51 years
51 years ago he opened his fossil and crystals shop in Amsterdam and he still enjoys running it.
4.2 mm • f/1.8 • 1/50 sec. • 64 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 690 lux • EV 8
Winter
It is still winter and the birds have a hard time. In a month from nowe everything will have changed.
6 mm • f/2 • 1/1043 sec. • 20 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 57000 lux • EV 14.3
Counterweight
A counter weight must be heavy and should not loose weight by rusting.
4.2 mm • f/1.8 • 1/25 sec. • 640 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 35 lux • EV 3.7
Cracks
It looks like an aerial photograph of a small lake that was frozen.
4.2 mm • f/1.8 • 1/100 sec. • 64 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 1400 lux • EV 9
Jealous
When I was a kid, I used to be jealous of the mailman with his handlebar filled with thick rubber bands.
4.2 mm • f/1.8 • 1/121 sec. • 100 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 1100 lux • EV 8.6
January 2020
Stars
Even in the middle of Amsterdam above the Old Church, you can see the stars.
4.2 mm • f/1.8 • 1/2 sec. • 640 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 2.8 lux • EV 0
Work
To make such a poster is a lot of work, while the average visitor has only a few minutes to understand what it means.
4.2 mm • f/1.8 • 1/50 sec. • 250 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 180 lux • EV 6
Risk
The risc is being minimized by two ropes
6 mm • f/2 • 1/125 sec. • 20 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 6800 lux • EV 11.3
Small
When you live small, you have small windows and small statues.
6 mm • f/2 • 1/184 sec. • 20 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 10000 lux • EV 11.8
Simson
Every household in the Netherlands had a tin of Simson somewhere at hand. 17 million inhabitants have 23 million bicycles, so regularly flats need to be fixed.
4.2 mm • f/1.8 • 1/8 sec. • 500 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 14 lux • EV 2.4
Late Sun
The late sun over the busy city.
6 mm • f/2 • 1/978 sec. • 20 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 53000 lux • EV 14.3
The Belgian
Fried potatoes remain popular, here at "The Belgium" from the family Waterloo, which is settled in the north of the Netherlands.
6 mm • f/2 • 1/100 sec. • 80 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 1400 lux • EV 9
Screw
When you look carefully at a screw meant for a wall, you can see tiny teeth in the thread, made to cut an opening.
100 mm • f4 • 1/4 sec. • 200 ISO • 24x36mm sensor • tripod • 87 lux • EV 5
Sumatra
A bizarre insect from the jungle of Sumatra, with horns that look like grasping arms, that can not graps with real grasping hands behind it.
100 mm • f5.6/ • 1/125 sec. • 200 ISO • 24x36mm sensor • tripod • 5400 lux • EV 10.9
Venus
Venus over the Ossenmarkt
4.2 mm • f/1.8 • 1/4 sec. • 800 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 4.4 lux • EV 0.7
Number 7
Number 7 is being made in this series, that began in 2006. The on from 2020 is about evolution and our culture and will be appearing in April.
4.2 mm • f/1.8 • 1/25 sec. • 640 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 35 lux • EV 3.7
Messy
A very messy image with several layers: the eye has a lot to do.
4.2 mm • f/1.8 • 1/60 sec. • 200 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 270 lux • EV 6.6
Winter Sun
In the direction of Rembrandt plein the winter sun scatters from the tram rails.
6 mm • f/2 • 1/121 sec. • 80 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 1700 lux • EV 9.2
Doll
When a sign is needed to indicate that he can talk, I wouldn't buy it.
4.2 mm • f/1.8 • 1/50 sec. • 320 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 140 lux • EV 5.7
Mokum
One of the nicest places of Mokum.
4.2 mm • f/1.8 • 1/2 sec. • 640 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 2.8 lux • EV 0
1902
When you are far enough in the Webster's International Dictionary, printed in 1902, you will only find the most magnificent engraved images. After a day in which there were too manu words on my retina's, they are very welcome.
4.2 mm • f/1.8 • 1/50 sec. • 320 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 140 lux • EV 5.7
Where
Where is everybody?
4.2 mm • f/1.8 • 1/13 sec. • 500 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 23 lux • EV 3.1
60
There is a difference between a number (like countable years) and an amount (like time that has passed).
4.2 mm • f/1.8 • 1/100 sec. • 40 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 2200 lux • EV 9.7
Eating Well
Well, this looks bad for people who live alone.
6 mm • f/2 • 1/50 sec. • 80 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 680 lux • EV 8
Rise
It is morning and the earth has rotated far enough so that the sun is visible. What a difference with only ten minutes earlier.
6 mm • f/2 • 1/578 sec. • 20 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 32000 lux • EV 13.5
Partial
A partial moon eclipse. Since the earth is so much bigger than the moon, almost a straight section is darkened.
560 mm • f/8 • 1/800 sec. • 400 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 35000 lux • EV 13.6
Friends
An evening with friends.
4.2 mm • f/1.8 • 1/14 sec. • 1000 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 12 lux • EV 2.2
Switch
A very old light switch, that still functions flawlessly and around which the plasterer has worked around carefully.
4.2 mm • f/1.8 • 1/14 sec. • 1000 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 12 lux • EV 2.2
Christmas
The Dot in Groningen acts as though it is still christmas.
4.2 mm • f/1.8 • 1/4 sec. • 1000 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 3.5 lux • EV 0.4
Haunted House
One in the fourty houses are empty in the city of Groningen. Some of them have a remarkable past.
4.2 mm • f/1.8 • 1/4 sec. • 1000 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 3.5 lux • EV 0.4
Chillen
Chilling in the Forum means apping or sleeping
4.2 mm • f/1.8 • 1/50 sec. • 500 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 88 lux • EV 5
Martinichurch
From the Forum you can appreciate the weird architecture of the Martinichurch. It looks like a collective of four architects have worked separately from each other.
4.2 mm • f/1.8 • 1/4 sec. • 1250 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 2.8 lux • EV 0.1
Latitude
The latitude of Groningen set for a few hours of clear sky.
4.2 mm • f/1.8 • 1/326 sec. • 32 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 9000 lux • EV 11.7
Smile
The moon was smiling at me encouragingly.
6 mm • f/2 • 1/50 sec. • 160 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 340 lux • EV 7
Free
Free to move, unhindered.
6 mm • f/2 • 1/139 sec. • 20 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 7600 lux • EV 11.4
2020
The start of 2020. Stranded in the mist in Zandeweer.
1.5 mm • f/2.4 • 1/121 sec. • 160 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 1200 lux • EV 8.8
December 2019
Canal Houses
Canal Houses have a hard time on the soft ground of peat and old sea clay of Amsterdam, but are still standing.
6 mm • f/2 • 1/50 sec. • 80 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 680 lux • EV 8
Fun
To be a bit scared can be fun, especially when you know your back is covered.
1.5 mm • f/2.4 • 1/121 sec. • 80 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 2400 lux • EV 9.8
Steel Floats
Althought steel is 8 times heaver per unit volume, a paperclip just floats on water.
4.2 mm • f/1.8 • 1/50 sec. • 80 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 550 lux • EV 7.7
It's Freezing
I'ts freezing in Groningen and the sky is unmoving over the city.
6 mm • f/2 • 1/121 sec. • 100 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 1300 lux • EV 8.9
Grannybike
Granny bikes go the mile.
6 mm • f/2 • 1/121 sec. • 100 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 1300 lux • EV 8.9
Inverted
An inverted photo.
6 mm • f/2 • 1/122 sec. • 40 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 3300 lux • EV 10.3
Nutcracker
A soldier that cracks nuts.
4.2 mm • f/1.8 • 1/25 sec. • 800 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 28 lux • EV 3.3
Light
In these darkest days of the year, people need light and a dry bottom.
4.2 mm • f/1.8 • 1/8 sec. • 640 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 11 lux • EV 2
WinterWelvaart
WinterWelvaart is over again and the Noorderhaven will be quiet again.
35 mm • f/1.4 • 1/800 sec. • 160 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 2700 lux • EV 9.9
Two Hats
It was sociable again at the WinterWelvaart event in Groningen. Close to each other, but each in their own world.
35 mm • f/1.4 • 1/100 sec. • 160 ISO • 24x36mm sensor • handheld • 330 lux • EV 6.9
Black Water
The black water of the Verbindingskanaal reflects the colorful museum of Groningen.
4.2 mm • f/1.8 • 1/8 sec. • 1000 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 7.1 lux • EV 1.4
Bicycle City 2
Groningen is the bicycle city of the Netherlands and can easily be seen here!
4.2 mm • f/1.8 • 1/4 sec. • 500 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 7.1 lux • EV 1.4
Bicycle City
Groningen is the bicycle city of the Netherlands and can easily be seen here!
4.2 mm • f/1.8 • 1/8 sec. • 500 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 14 lux • EV 2.4
Glowing
The glowing tip of the wick becomes shorter as needed.
100 mm • f/5.6 • 1/20 sec. • 200 ISO • 24x36mm sensor • tripod • 860 lux • EV 8.3
Bilingual
The watch of my great grand father is bilingual, french and english, but was made in Amsterdam.
100 mm • f/2.8 • 1/3.3333 sec. • 200 ISO • 24x36mm sensor • tripod • 36 lux • EV 3.7
Candle
The bell tower of Westerdijkshorn looked like a huge candle under de the stars.
4.2 mm • f/1.8 • 1/2 sec. • 8000 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 0.2 lux • EV -3.6
Moody
He became a bit moody after those days with bad weather!
6 mm • f/2 • 1/116 sec. • 250 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 510 lux • EV 7.5
Last
The last full moon in 2019
4.2 mm • f/1.8 • 1/25 sec. • 640 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 35 lux • EV 3.7
Avercamp
A present day Avercamp scene on the Museumplein in Amsterdam.
1.5 mm • f/2.4 • 1/122 sec. • 20 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 9600 lux • EV 11.8
Overview
A new overview over the city of Groningen from the recently opend Forum.
4.2 mm • f/1.8 • 1/60 sec. • 160 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 330 lux • EV 6.9
Spiral
A spiral staircase covering thirteen floors.
1.5 mm • f/2.4 • 1/25 sec. • 64 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 610 lux • EV 7.8
50
A small part of a 50 euro note shows colors due to interference, not due to ink. In this way it resembles the wing of a butterfly. (longest side: 12.8 mm)
100 mm • f/2.8 • 1/4 sec. • 100 ISO • 24x36mm sensor • tripod • 86 lux • EV 5
That's it
That's it for today at the flower stand.
35 mm • f/2.8 • 1/40 sec. • 320 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 270 lux • EV 6.6
Gerrit Krol
Gerrit Krol wrote poems that make you think. The voyage of the Challenger (1872-1876) taught us much about the oceans. In the Agassiz Museum at Harvard there are still unopened jars with animals from that expedition.
85 mm • f/1.3 • 1/60 sec. • 400 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 69 lux • EV 4.7
Mars
Mars in the winter night.
35 mm • f/8 • 3.2 sec. • 400 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • tripod • 14 lux • EV 2.3
Storm
A heavy storm from the west in Groningen
85 mm • f/1.3 • 1/200 sec. • 400 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 230 lux • EV 6.4
Gianduiotto
The Gianduiotto is a chocolat from Turin with hazelnut and invented in 1865
50 mm • f/2.8 • 1/25 sec. • 400 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 130 lux • EV 5.6
Batman
He was having a great time with his batman cap, stable skates and seal.
85 mm • f/1.3 • 1/320 sec. • 400 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 370 lux • EV 7.1
Smile
The smile has disappeared for years, but he still does it again on a cold night: selling bratwurst.
85 mm • f/1.2 • 1/400 sec. • 400 ISO • 24x36mm sensor • handheld • 390 lux • EV 7.2
Bicycle Rush Hour
Bicycle rush hour in Groningen
35 mm • f/1.4 • 1/160 sec. • 3200 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 27 lux • EV 3.3
Tongue
Winter sticks her tongue out to us.
50 mm • f/5.6 • 1/250 sec. • 160 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 13000 lux • EV 12.3
November 2019
Lasers
The laser beams from the just opened Forum in the middle of the city of Groningen makes astrophotography virtually impossible. From the distance to the Forum, the length and angle of the laser beam to the cloud in the left of the image and the focal length of the camera lens, the height of the cloud can be calculated: 660 meter.
28 mm • f/2 • 5 sec. • 200 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • tripod • 1.1 lux • EV -1.3
Onderdendam
The showers over Onderdendam were fighting with the setting sun.
4.2 mm • f/2.2 • 1/1479 sec. • 25 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 78000 lux • EV 14.8
Vodka
Very large bottles of vodka, of which the decorations look nice especially when the vodka is still in the bottles.
35 mm • f/5.6 • 1/40 sec. • 400 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 860 lux • EV 8.3
Pomegranate
A fruit from the North of India.
50 mm • f/5.6 • 1/1.6667 sec. • 200 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 71 lux • EV 4.7
Kinetic
These cufflinks have a mechanism that moves when you write something.
50 mm • f/2.8 • 1/6 sec. • 200 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 64 lux • EV 4.6
Bridge
Willem waits near the bridge for a moment before we continue with our adventure.
28 mm • f/2 • 1/30 sec. • 4000 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 8.2 lux • EV 1.6
Teamwork
Even teamwork happens nowadays behind computer screens here at the Amsterdam School of Real Estate
35 mm • f/1.4 • 1/40 sec. • 640 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 33 lux • EV 3.6
Spiral
This lovey pattern emerges when from a single stem a layer is shelled in a spiral from outside to inward.
50 mm • f/5.6 • 1/50 sec. • 400 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 1100 lux • EV 8.6
Strip
A strip of sun light between the showers.
4.2 mm • f/2.2 • 1/777 sec. • 25 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 41000 lux • EV 13.9
Ice Mist
Tiny ice crystals where hanging in the air in the middle of the day.
4.2 mm • f/2.2 • 1/3344 sec. • 25 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 177000 lux • EV 16
't Mandje
Café 't Mandje was openend 92 years ago and has seen quite some events..
35 mm • f/5.6 • 1/40 sec. • 800 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 430 lux • EV 7.3
't Loosje
Café 't Loosje was once built as a waiting room for the horse drawn tram.
12 mm • f/11 • 1/4 sec. • 3200 ISO • 24x36mm sensor • handheld • 41 lux • EV 3.9
Kantens
Kantens on a ice cold winter day.
250 mm • f/16 • 1/250 sec. • 2000 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 8700 lux • EV 11.6
Digital
We disappear more and more in a digital world.
35 mm • f/1.4 • 1/500 sec. • 160 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 1700 lux • EV 9.3
Dreaming
She often dreams of travelling to far countries.
35 mm • f/2.8 • 1/40 sec. • 640 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 130 lux • EV 5.6
Terminal
The Boat Terminal at the IJ waits for new passengers.
35 mm • f/1.4 • 1/40 sec. • 500 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 43 lux • EV 4
Flaring
Flaring of natural gas on the Hooge Land
4.2 mm • f/2.2 • 1/4049 sec. • 25 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 214000 lux • EV 16.3
Fields of Gold
After a heavy shower, the brick factory is bathing in sunlight next to the fields of gold.
4.2 mm • f/2.2 • 1/845 sec. • 25 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 45000 lux • EV 14
Distillery
Mild whisky for a cold night.
50 mm • f/13 • 5 sec. • 200 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • tripod • 46 lux • EV 4.1
Signalling House
This signalling house at Amsterdam Central platform 13, has not been used for a long time and was designed by architect Herman Schelling, who also designed Amstel Station.
28 mm • f/2 • 1/30 sec. • 800 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 41 lux • EV 3.9
Pigeons
Some call pigeons "rats with wings", but the tourists like them on the Dam.
12 mm • f/11 • 1/250 sec. • 800 ISO • 24x36mm sensor • handheld • 10000 lux • EV 11.9
The Kiss
This kiss makes the master of ceremonies a bit shy at the wedding of Marc and Juanita.
28 mm • f/2 • 1/30 sec. • 640 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 51 lux • EV 4.2
Beetle
It appears that a beetle can roll itself up and that can offer advantages.
12 mm • f/11 • 1/30 sec. • 3200 ISO • 24x36mm sensor • handheld • 310 lux • EV 6.8
Transparent
This building is tranparant due to the glass bricks that have been glued together without flushes between them.
85 mm • f/9 • 1/160 sec. • 160 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 22000 lux • EV 13
Proud
A proud promovendus with her parents and her owl.
50 mm • f/2.8 • 1/50 sec. • 6400 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 17 lux • EV 2.6
S
An S shape in the road to allow room for the water.
50 mm • f/5.6 • 1/400 sec. • 160 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 21000 lux • EV 12.9
Revolution
I have the feeld the the sheep will start a revolution quite soon in the Netherlands
400 mm • f/5.6 • 1/400 sec. • 250 ISO • 24x36mm sensor • handheld • 14000 lux • EV 12.3
Klimopstraatje
It was raining in the Klimopstraatje.
12 mm • f/8 • 1/5 sec. • 12800 ISO • 24x36mm sensor • handheld • 6.8 lux • EV 1.3
Lunch
Lunch at the Bijenkorf in fisheye lamp perspective
85 mm • f/9 • 1/100 sec. • 10000 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 220 lux • EV 6.3
Kolksluis
View of the Kolksluis with the Zeedijk.
28 mm • f/2 • 1/30 sec. • 800 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 41 lux • EV 3.9
October 2019
First Ice
The morning brought the first ice
50 mm • f/9 • 1/50 sec. • 800 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 1400 lux • EV 9
Windless
The evening started windless and the sky opened up. Soon the stars would appear.
400 mm • f/5.6 • 1/400 sec. • 250 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 14000 lux • EV 12.3
Smoke on the Water
Interesting how Amsterdam becomes a caricature of itself under pressure of the tourists.
28 mm • f/2 • 1/30 sec. • 8000 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 4.1 lux • EV 0.6
Geese
Geese over the Onlanden in the golden light of autumn.
28 mm • f/7.1 • 1/160 sec. • 160 ISO • 24x36mm sensor • handheld • 14000 lux • EV 12.3
Street Artist
Life of a street artist is not easy. First you have to get a ring of tourists around you.
85 mm • f/1.8 • 1/2500 sec. • 200 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 11000 lux • EV 12
Vismarkt
In the middle of the city of Groningen a great open space: De Vismarkt.
35 mm • f/5 • 13 sec. • 100 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • tripod • 5.2 lux • EV 0.9
Station
Station at night: the trains cool down until the morning breaks.
12 mm • f/11 • 5 sec. • 640 ISO • 24x36mm sensor • tripod • 10 lux • EV 1.9
Plattboj
Lithium pills from Ikea, first you assemble them yourself and you are ready to go again.
4.2 mm • f/2.2 • 1/17 sec. • 64 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 350 lux • EV 7
Fluorescence
A lamp with circulare fluerescent tube offers remarkable colours when you photograph it.
4.2 mm • f/2.2 • 1/241 sec. • 25 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 13000 lux • EV 12.2
Smeary
The sky was hanging low and smeasy over the city.
35 mm • f/1.4 • 1/800 sec. • 800 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 540 lux • EV 7.6
Flock
A flock of geese is practising against a heavy autumn sky.
35 mm • f/1.4 • 1/3200 sec. • 800 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 2100 lux • EV 9.6
Sulphur shelf
A huge sulphur shelf just keeps growing.
50 mm • f/2.8 • 1/800 sec. • 160 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 11000 lux • EV 11.9
Anthocyanins
Anthocyanins give the red color in these leaves and suppress the growth of other plants nearby, so that the new season can begin will in a few months time.
50 mm • f/8 • 1/40 sec. • 800 ISO • 24x36mm sensor • handheld • 870 lux • EV 8.3
Ewsum
The estate of Borg Ewsum (from 1353) changes its colour slowly from green to yellow.
10.3 mm • f/2.8 • 1/800 sec. • 100 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 17000 lux • EV 12.6
Lady in Blue
This aster, the Lady in Blue, blooms well into October.
50 mm • f/8 • 1/50 sec. • 800 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 1100 lux • EV 8.6
Birdhouse
As can be seen this birdhouse has been abandoned. It was such a grand house!
4.2 mm • f/2.2 • 1/17 sec. • 80 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 280 lux • EV 6.7
Changing
The direction of the wind is changing and so the cap of the mill is turned.
100 mm • f/4.5 • 1/200 sec. • 160 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 6900 lux • EV 11.3
Protest
The farmers of Groningen are protesting en put their tractors on the Grote Markt.
4.2 mm • f/2.2 • 1/33 sec. • 32 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 1400 lux • EV 9
Again
Kiplangat won the 4 miles again today, in the rain, but the record of 2011 still stands. If he would maintain that speed of today on the marathon he woud cover it in 1 hour 54 min and 23 sec, which is much better than the record of Kipchoge yteterday of 1 hour 59 min 40 seconds. It shows that even a 4 mile run is not steady state. (When your name is "Kiplangat" you or your forefather was born between 20:00 and 22:00)
85 mm • f/1.8 • 1/3200 sec. • 800 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 3500 lux • EV 10.3
Race
The race is on over the windy Paterswoldsemeer.
28 mm • f/2 • 1/5000 sec. • 160 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 34000 lux • EV 13.6
Sun
The sun has shown herself rarely last week and so the sunflower turned her face downward.
50 mm • f/8 • 1/200 sec. • 160 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 22000 lux • EV 13
Flash
This happens when you take a picture without a mechanical shutter in a solemn ceremony and someone else flashes while using a loud mechanical shutter.
85 mm • f/1.8 • 1/100 sec. • 800 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 110 lux • EV 5.3
Critical
Sigrid listened critically to the very elaborate question during the defense of her thesis on football.
85 mm • f/1.8 • 1/100 sec. • 1250 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 71 lux • EV 4.7
Zuiderhaven
The Zuiderhaven at night
28 mm • f/8 • 1 sec. • 640 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 27 lux • EV 3.3
Beefsteak Fungus
A beeftsteak fungus likes to grow on a vertical piece of dead wood.
50 mm • f/8 • 1/50 sec. • 200 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 4400 lux • EV 10.6
Trinity
A trinity shoots up from the moist forest ground.
50 mm • f/8 • 1/50 sec. • 320 ISO • 24x36mm sensor • handheld • 2700 lux • EV 10
Fort Voordorp
Fort Voordorp is being guarded.
28 mm • f/5.6 • 1/200 sec. • 160 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 11000 lux • EV 11.9
Shaggy Ink Cap
Shaggy Ink Caps on Fort Voordorp.
28 mm • f/5.6 • 1/250 sec. • 160 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 13000 lux • EV 12.3
Just wait
"Just wait until your father gets home!", she said, and they already heard his footsteps in the distance.
50 mm • f/4.5 • 1/50 sec. • 500 ISO • 24x36mm sensor • handheld • 550 lux • EV 7.7
OSB
Oriented Strand Board consists of wood flakes that are pressed together under very high pressure. A piece of it could very well pass for modern art.
28 mm • f/4.5 • 1/30 sec. • 250 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 660 lux • EV 7.9
Vain
The saxophone was invented by the Belgian Adolphe Sax, who gave his name to the instrument.
85 mm • f/1.8 • 1/100 sec. • 320 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 280 lux • EV 6.7
September 2019
Wet
With the wet asphalt roads of the last few days, you can use such a jacket.
50 mm • f/2.8 • 1/50 sec. • 200 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 540 lux • EV 7.6
Class Struggle
Ladies from different classes in society look each other straight in the eyes just before the start of the Autumn Regatta.
400 mm • f/5.6 • 1/400 sec. • 500 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 6800 lux • EV 11.3
To Choose
She always found it hard to choose between two sports.
327 mm • f/5.6 • 1/640 sec. • 200 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 27000 lux • EV 13.3
Überdondert
Überdondert by the rainbow just before coming home.
28 mm • f/2 • 1/8000 sec. • 200 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 44000 lux • EV 14
Martini Kerkhof
The Martini Kerkhof at night is one of the darkest places in town.
28 mm • f/2 • 1.6 sec. • 200 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • tripod • 3.4 lux • EV 0.3
Prinsenhof
In the Prinsenhof a grand café is established nowadays and a hotel looking out on the splendid garden behind it.
28 mm • f/2 • 1/2.5 sec. • 200 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 14 lux • EV 2.3
Peace
Peace along the Hoornse Diep.
50 mm • f/5.6 • 1/50 sec. • 3200 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 130 lux • EV 5.6
Tumbling
The fire bugs decided to start tumbling in the seed bulbs of the hollyhocks.
50 mm • f/5.6 • 1/50 sec. • 400 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 1100 lux • EV 8.6
Brick Factory
The abandoned brick factory after sunset.
10.3 mm • f/2.8 • 1/30 sec. • 6400 ISO • 24.5mm sensor • tripod • 10 lux • EV 1.9
Wedding couple
The wedding couple opened the dance.
28 mm • f/2 • 1/30 sec. • 800 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 41 lux • EV 3.9
Ladies 8
A Ladies 8 is looking for the best group coordination.
10.3 mm • f/2.8 • 1/320 sec. • 1600 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 430 lux • EV 7.3
Paterswoldsemeer
The Paterswoldsemeer is a nice place for sailing in the evening.
10.3 mm • f/4 • 1/400 sec. • 100 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 17000 lux • EV 12.6
Noordwolde
Noordwolde against the evening sky predicts a restless night.
50 mm • f/2.8 • 1/50 sec. • 125 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 860 lux • EV 8.3
Archimedes
A screw of Archimedes to pump up water has been abandoned since it had rusted through.
50 mm • f/9 • 1/80 sec. • 400 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 4400 lux • EV 10.7
Bleating
He just kept bleating about what she did wrong all the time. She said nothing, but thought: "tomorrow I'll leave".
400 mm • f/5.6 • 1/60 sec. • 400 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 1300 lux • EV 8.9
Anthony
The Anthony Chruch in Kantens started to hang over after its construction and so a huge buttress was built around 1600. The holy Anthony is for hopeless and lost cases and in this case it did help, since the church is still there.
10.3 mm • f/4 • 1/320 sec. • 100 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 14000 lux • EV 12.3
10 years
Exactly 10 years ago I started this PhotoBlog. Very much has changed. However the moon is constant and has hardly changed over those years.
400 mm • f/5.6 • 1/15 sec. • 400 ISO • 24x36mm sensor • handheld • 320 lux • EV 6.9
Strong
Strong and cracked.
4.1 mm • f/2.4 • 1/120 sec. • 50 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 3800 lux • EV 10.4
Sea
A sea of bicycles as far as the eye can see.
50 mm • f/2.8 • 1/50 sec. • 8000 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 13 lux • EV 2.3
Tri-Ambla
Hij was training in the Westerwijtwerdmaar for theTri-Ambla on Ameland.
306 mm • f/5.6 • 1/320 sec. • 250 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 11000 lux • EV 12
Waxing Moon
The moon rose just before sunset and stood low and magnificent over the landscape between Kantens and Middelstum.
100 mm • f/4.5 • 1/100 sec. • 320 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 1700 lux • EV 9.3
GRID
A volunteer of the Graphic Museum Groningen looks at the thematic Bos atlasses.
85 mm • f/1.8 • 1/100 sec. • 400 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 220 lux • EV 6.3
Africa
The members of the Student Choir Groningen sang "I bless the rains down in Africa", while the heavens opened above the city.
85 mm • f/1.8 • 1/100 sec. • 400 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 220 lux • EV 6.3
Born Storyteller
Peter Vroege is a born storyteller, here during the Groningen Museum Night on the atlasses he makes and publishes.
35 mm • f/1.4 • 1/60 sec. • 100 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 320 lux • EV 6.9
Caught
Had heard him, and after that caught him eating cheese, after which I showed him the door.
50 mm • f/2.8 • 1/50 sec. • 1600 ISO • 24x36mm sensor • handheld • 67 lux • EV 4.6
Serenade
Two collegues bring a serenade at the farewell party of our secretary.
50 mm • f/2.8 • 1/50 sec. • 640 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 170 lux • EV 5.9
SuikerUnie
Overview of the SuikerUnie. Procuction of sugar from beets. Those tanks are 40 meter high.
10.3 mm • f/4 • 1/40 sec. • 100 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 1700 lux • EV 9.3
Change
The season is changing.
100 mm • f/8 • 1/100 sec. • 800 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 2200 lux • EV 9.6
Philosophical
He has a philosophical disposition and likes to sit behind his desk all alone.
560 mm • f/8 • 1/500 sec. • 640 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 14000 lux • EV 12.3
To Play
Swallows play around the steeple of Middelstum.
560 mm • f/8 • 1/2500 sec. • 100 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 437000 lux • EV 17.3
August 2019
Peppermint
Peppermint can be useful for the concentration while reading large quantities of scientific literature.
28 mm • f/8 • 1/30 sec. • 4000 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 130 lux • EV 5.6
Shadow
Sometimes I'm just a shadow of myself, going to get food.
85 mm • f/1.8 • 1/100 sec. • 100 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 880 lux • EV 8.3
Addition
The cloud forms a welcome addition in the deep blue sky, abstract, yet 3D
35 mm • f/8 • 1/400 sec. • 100 ISO • 24x36mm sensor • handheld • 70000 lux • EV 14.6
Organic
The fireworks this year at Bommen Berend was quite organic. Here sea anemones.
35 mm • f/1.4 • 1/100 sec. • 800 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 67 lux • EV 4.6
Layers
Historical formed layers of rust, cracked paint, lichen and bird shit.
100 mm • f/4.5 • 1/1000 sec. • 100 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 55000 lux • EV 14.3
Old and New
An old beach scene, with new windmills on the horizon.
244 mm • f/5.6 • 1/800 sec. • 100 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 68000 lux • EV 14.6
Trembling
The trembling air over the seal sand bank makes a mozaic of the two mast ship.
400 mm • f/5.6 • 1/1000 sec. • 100 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 86000 lux • EV 14.9
ISS
The International Sapce Station passes in front of the moon in Zandeweer in about 0.8 seconds.
2010 mm • f/10 • 1/2000 sec. • 1250 ISO • 24x36mm sensor • tripod • 44000 lux • EV 14
Drowned
She was drowned in social media on a deserted platform.
85 mm • f/1.8 • 1/1000 sec. • 100 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 8800 lux • EV 11.7
Noorderzon
The Noorderzon festival has visitors from all age groups the last few years.
85 mm • f/4.5 • 1/100 sec. • 1000 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 550 lux • EV 7.7
Flight in Delight
Ronald Hünneman plays a philosophical one-act on the Noorderzon festival
28 mm • f/2 • 1/2500 sec. • 100 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 27000 lux • EV 13.3
Umbrella
It has been sitting there for a long time, that umbrella. Very useful for the train operator after shunting the train while it rains.
35 mm • f/8 • 1/640 sec. • 100 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 112000 lux • EV 15.3
Autumn
A memory of last autumn I found under my bookcase.
50 mm • f/5.6 • 1/4 sec. • 100 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 340 lux • EV 7
Group
The group commands adaptation. These gentlemen differ more from each other than the eye can see.
85 mm • f/2 • 1/1250 sec. • 100 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 14000 lux • EV 12.3
Double
Twice the world in a soap bubble
85 mm • f/1.8 • 1/800 sec. • 100 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 7100 lux • EV 11.3
Peacock Butterfly
The blue color on the wings of the Peacock Butterfly is not the color of a pigment, but comes from interference of light at a very thin layer of hooks on the scales on the wings.
4.2 mm • f/2.2 • 1/705 sec. • 25 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 37000 lux • EV 13.7
Fashion
The available shoe fashion for hospital workers.
4.2 mm • f/2.2 • 1/10 sec. • 80 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 170 lux • EV 5.9
Skywater
Skywater in thick drops fills the pan.
400 mm • f/5.6 • 1/250 sec. • 1600 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 1300 lux • EV 8.9
Questions
This pattern of raindrops on a wall evokes quite a list of questions.
400 mm • f/5.6 • 1/60 sec. • 1600 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 320 lux • EV 6.9
ABC00
A shovel of the type AB C 00
50 mm • f/5.6 • 1/2 sec. • 100 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 170 lux • EV 6
Memory
That's how you create your own memory of a visit to Amsterdam, carefully framed and in the right light.
85 mm • f/1.8 • 1/1600 sec. • 100 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 14000 lux • EV 12.3
Introduction
The introduction to a whirlwind in Amsterdam consisted of opening of a heart.
85 mm • f/5 • 1/400 sec. • 100 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 27000 lux • EV 13.3
KARAAT
Members of the student sorority K.A.R.A.A.T., founded in 1983
85 mm • f/4 • 1/250 sec. • 100 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 11000 lux • EV 12
Butterfly Bush
A butterfly bush with characteristic visitor and its rolling tongue.
4.2 mm • f/2.2 • 1/746 sec. • 25 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 39000 lux • EV 13.8
Strategical
This cat places itself stategically at the entrance of the supermarket and does so with style.
4.2 mm • f/2.2 • 1/239 sec. • 25 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 13000 lux • EV 12.2
Irish Valenzuela
Irish Valenzuela, a rider from the Philippines, joined the Gouden Pijl in Emmen.
85 mm • f/8 • 1/50 sec. • 200 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 4400 lux • EV 10.6
Kjeld
Kjeld Nuis in one of the sharpest corners of the Gouden Pijl in Emmen. His back number gives him an aerodynamical disadvantage.
28 mm • f/2 • 1/1600 sec. • 3200 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 550 lux • EV 7.6
Back to the Future
They came from the sixties, and had discovered the smartphone and sneakers.
85 mm • f/1.8 • 1/2000 sec. • 100 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 18000 lux • EV 12.7
Wing
The wing of a housefly is covered in tiny hairs that have a function in the aerodynamics during flight.
20 mm • f/5.6 • 0.8 sec. • 200 ISO • 24x36mm sensor • tripod • 54 lux • EV 4.3
Harvest
The harvest before the rain comes over Kantens.
4.2 mm • f/2.2 • 1/4274 sec. • 25 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 226000 lux • EV 16.3
Sahara
Sand grains from the Sahara come from serveral types of igneous rock and have become rounded over time, despite the lack of rain (from left to right 3 mm)
20 mm • f/5.6 • 0.8 sec. • 200 ISO • 24x36mm sensor • tripod • 54 lux • EV 4.3
July 2019
Housefly
A housefly is a lot larger than a fruitfly and so has many more facets in the eyes. Furthermore the usual antennas to pick up scent molecules in the air and a magnificent exoskeleton.
20 mm • f/5.6 • 0.8 sec. • 200 ISO • 24x36mm sensor • tripod • 54 lux • EV 4.3
Fruitfly
A fruitfly is very small, about 10x smaller than a housefly. That is why he has fewer facets in his eyes, since the diameter of a facet limits the resolution of the image. In total they have fewer "pixels" (about 150 in each eye) and so they see less. Therefore it is easier to catch them.
20 mm • f/5.6 • 0.8 sec. • 200 ISO • 24x36mm sensor • tripod • 54 lux • EV 4.3
International Space Station
The International Space Station moves in 90 seconds from right to left over the neighbours, partly obscured by light clouds.
35 mm • f/1.4 • 1/30 sec. • 1250 ISO • 24x36mm sensor • tripod • 13 lux • EV 2.2
Sugar
A sugar crystal has angles that are due to the stacking of sugar molecules as close as possible during the crystallization process. click
20 mm • f/5.6 • 1/5 sec. • 400 ISO • 36x24mm sensor • tripod • 110 lux • EV 5.3
City
The cracks on a vase followed the paths of highest tension and by forming have influenced the landscape of tension, inviting the formation of new cracks. This process looks like the formation of streets in an old city in which street also connect by right angles to each other. click
50 mm • f/11 • 1/5 sec. • 400 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 410 lux • EV 7.2
Silk
A silk necktie looks like this very close by. (From left to right 2mm)
20 mm • f/8 • 1/400 sec. • 400 ISO • 24x36mm sensor • tripod • 17000 lux • EV 12.6
Jupiter
Jupiter over the church of Zandeweer with still a tiny bit of light from the north west at this time of the day.
154 mm • f/5 • 1/160 sec. • 10000 ISO • 24x36mm sensor • handheld • 110 lux • EV 5.3
Four Eyes
A frog gets two extra eyes due to the reflection in the upward curved water surface in front of him.
400 mm • f/5.6 • 1/1000 sec. • 200 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 43000 lux • EV 13.9
Relaxing
It is quite warm outside, and so this bee rests for a while on a hollyhock
50 mm • f/10 • 1/250 sec. • 200 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 34000 lux • EV 13.6
Tiny
This tiny moth decided to wake me in the middle of the night. So I gave her the requested attention and made a portret of her. She appears to have beautiful eyes. (From left to right 2 mm, 150 photographs with steps of 0.005 mm stacked)
20 mm • f/4 • 1/400 sec. • 100 ISO • 24x36mm sensor • tripod • 17000 lux • EV 12.6
to go
Sometimes I just want to go, it does not matter where.
4.2 mm • f/2.2 • 1/444 sec. • 25 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 23000 lux • EV 13.1
Step
Stepping of a horse is not correctly shown here in a statue of Queen Wilhelmina: the front leg at the same side runs ahead in phase relative to the hind leg here and this should be the other way around.
85 mm • f/5.6 • 1/320 sec. • 100 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 27000 lux • EV 13.3
Pass
She passed the torches and felt the eyes of the crowd.
85 mm • f/1.8 • 1/5000 sec. • 100 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 44000 lux • EV 14
Non Aerobar
Since the introduction of the aerobar in 1989 by Greg Lemond in the Tour de France, it has become a popular accessory for race cyclists. But in the Netherlands it has also gained some popularity among every day cyclists in the city. It is more a non aerobar since you use it almost standing up, yet it may relieve the hands and dwrists from some of the load.
4.2 mm • f/2.2 • 1/686 sec. • 25 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 36000 lux • EV 13.7
Desk
My second desk with a comination of old and new objects.
4.2 mm • f/2.2 • 1/33 sec. • 32 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 1400 lux • EV 9
Holes
The monstera plant makes holes, but that only happens beyond a certain size of the plant. The leaf unrolls with with the holes in place, so the plant knows how big it is.
35 mm • f/1.4 • 1/1600 sec. • 800 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 1100 lux • EV 8.6
Batteries
Many batteries from a malfunctioning e-bike battery can be salvaged and in this case are of good quality.
4.2 mm • f/2.2 • 1/8 sec. • 100 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 110 lux • EV 5.3
Love
In a digital world there is a tiny bit of room for a handmade sign of love.
4.2 mm • f/2.2 • 1/17 sec. • 100 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 220 lux • EV 6.4
Experiment
An experiment to find the relation between the visualisation of the back and the sensory input of it.
4.2 mm • f/2.2 • 1/17 sec. • 64 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 350 lux • EV 7
Groningen Prairie
You approach with considerable speed on your bicycle, but the animals of the Groningen Prairie always have a right of way.
4.2 mm • f/2.2 • 1/4525 sec. • 25 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 239000 lux • EV 16.4
Summerschool
Mij contribution to a Summerschool at the UMCG could be reached using this staircase.
28 mm • f/2 • 1/2000 sec. • 800 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 2700 lux • EV 10
Border
At the border between Drenthe and Friesland, we see something of the nature of the inhabitants of these provinces in the form of the border poles.
4.2 mm • f/2.2 • 1/1374 sec. • 25 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 73000 lux • EV 14.7
Modern Knight
He seemed to come from a different time.
85 mm • f/1.8 • 1/640 sec. • 100 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 5700 lux • EV 11
Hollyhocks at Night
Hollyhocks at night in our street grow to meters high.
35 mm • f/1.4 • 1/30 sec. • 800 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 20 lux • EV 2.9
Resolution
Digital camera's have various resolutions available. But what does it matter for a Photoblog? Here a test with four often used resolutions (click on the image for the large version, with a magnification of 168% of the original pixels of the 42 Mpix image, the other images are further magnified to the same scale)
85 mm • f/4 • 1/100 sec. • 100 ISO • 24x36mm sensor • tripod • 4400 lux • EV 10.6
Excreta
As can be seen storks are really tidy inside their nest, given how crowded it is, but the border of the nest and the wide surroundings are covered in excreta.
10.3 mm • f/2.8 • 1/1250 sec. • 100 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 27000 lux • EV 13.3
Zebra
A zebra sky with in the middle the illuminated Duo building. Such a pattern emerges in a stable layer with a cooler layer gliding over it.
4.2 mm • f/2.2 • 1/4808 sec. • 25 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 254000 lux • EV 16.5
Road Building Machine
Never seen before: this is a machine that can lay a brick road in a pattern.
50 mm • f/2.8 • 1/1250 sec. • 100 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 27000 lux • EV 13.3
Whirligig Beetles
Whirligig Beetles (Gyrinus natator) write in their curly handwriting on the water. Industrious and short lasting.
560 mm • f/8 • 1/500 sec. • 200 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 44000 lux • EV 14
Fountainflower
Straight from above a fountain looks like a flower.
10.3 mm • f/2.8 • 1/240 sec. • 100 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 5100 lux • EV 10.9
City Beach
Groningen has a popular city beach. There are no waves, but it looks a bit like a real beach.
10.3 mm • f/2.8 • 1/2000 sec. • 100 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 43000 lux • EV 13.9
June 2019
To Horizon
The sun races to the horizon while the Eastwind warms the land.
85 mm • f/1.8 • 1/2000 sec. • 100 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 18000 lux • EV 12.7
Fochteloërveen
The Fochteloërveen is the remains of a peat excavation arae with three species of snakes.
10.3 mm • f/2.8 • 1/320 sec. • 100 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 6800 lux • EV 11.3
Ambition
The kick-off meeting of a collaboration of neuroscience institutes, at which the lady in charge indicated to the director how large the amition is.
85 mm • f/1.8 • 1/25 sec. • 100 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 220 lux • EV 6.3
32
There were 32 of them, masters human movement sciences, who gave presentations and presentated posters on the first master symposium.
28 mm • f/4 • 1/100 sec. • 200 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 2200 lux • EV 9.6
Declaration
He said "Te quiero muchísimo", but she only spoke Finnish
50 mm • f/4.5 • 1/50 sec. • 125 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 2200 lux • EV 9.7
Drowned
A drowned tree in the Onlanden offers a nice observation point for birds.
10.3 mm • f/5.6 • 1/50 sec. • 100 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 4300 lux • EV 10.6
Abstract
At considerable height, the Wadden turn into an abstract painting.
10.3 mm • f/5.6 • 1/200 sec. • 100 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 17000 lux • EV 12.6
Middelstum
Middelstum was mentioned in 945 as 'Midisheim' and presently has about 2400 inhabitants.
10.3 mm • f/5.6 • 1/40 sec. • 100 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 3400 lux • EV 10.3
Midnight
The sky in the North, at midnight on the longest day of the year.
85 mm • f/2 • 1/3.3333 sec. • 100 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 36 lux • EV 3.7
Belltower
The belltower of Westerdijkshorn after a heavy summer shower on the longest day of the year.
10.3 mm • f/5.6 • 1/30 sec. • 120 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 2100 lux • EV 9.6
Doorman
A doorman at my door. This right coiling snail indicates how to turn the key to lock the door. Left coiling snails are extremely rare in this species.
4.2 mm • f/2.2 • 1/33 sec. • 40 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 1100 lux • EV 8.6
Painted Lady
This Painted Lady flies in the spring from the Mediterranean or even the North of Africa to the Netherlands
50 mm • f/9 • 1/250 sec. • 800 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 6900 lux • EV 11.3
Thinking
When we think, sometimes we touch our head, as though we want to give our brain a hand.
85 mm • f/1.8 • 1/50 sec. • 800 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 55 lux • EV 4.3
4 Moons
Four moons together: the one circling the earth, which was full. and three that circle Jupiter: Callisto, Ganymedes and Io, from left to right.
560 mm • f/8 • 1/1000 sec. • 800 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • tripod • 22000 lux • EV 13
Muons
This device measures muons, fast charged particles, coming from the sun. When both detectors show the same signal simultaneously, a muon has passed through. Muons travel close to the speed of light and in half an hour this detector has counted 138 passing through.
85 mm • f/1.8 • 1/100 sec. • 1000 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 88 lux • EV 5
Hair Whorl
The direction of the hair whorl is strongly correlated with right- or left handedness (Direction of hair whorl and handedness Alan A. Beaton and Gary Mellor). Clockwise, as in this picture, occurs most often in right handed people.
4.2 mm • f/2.2 • 1/8 sec. • 160 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 66 lux • EV 4.6
Zandeweer
A typical quiet village on the Hogeland of Groningen, with a windmill and a church.
10.3 mm • f/5.6 • 1/30 sec. • 100 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 2600 lux • EV 9.9
Sigrid
Sigrid will leave Human Movement Sciences shortly, but had some time today for a photo session.
85 mm • f/1.8 • 1/60 sec. • 400 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 130 lux • EV 5.6
Lit
At midnight, high in the stratosphere clouds that are lit by the sun in the North.
4.2 mm • f/2.2 • 1/4 sec. • 1600 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 3.3 lux • EV 0.3
Elmer
The Rector Magnificus of the RuG, Elmer Sterken, was leaving and so a "Pint of Science" tour was organised with lectures in his fields of interest. My contribution was titled "Science of Cycling"
85 mm • f/1.8 • 1/100 sec. • 800 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 110 lux • EV 5.3
Legs
He just recently got his legs and is tiny, but can already catch an even smaller insect.
50 mm • f/9 • 1/50 sec. • 320 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 3500 lux • EV 10.3
Excellent
The Ladiesrun: 7.5 kilometers in excellent conditions.
400 mm • f/5.6 • 1/500 sec. • 100 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 43000 lux • EV 13.9
Movements
The string sextet of the Chamber Orchestra of the North looks at the movement analysis I did of them for the NIght of Art and Science . They played "Verklärte Nacht", composed by Arnold Schönberg.
28 mm • f/2 • 1/40 sec. • 100 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 440 lux • EV 7.3
Gardenpath
They played "The gardenpath of my father"
4.2 mm • f/2.2 • 1/33 sec. • 64 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 680 lux • EV 8
ISCOMS
The visitors of the international student conference come for all directions on earth.
4.2 mm • f/2.2 • 1/527 sec. • 25 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 28000 lux • EV 13.3
Flashes
Flashes over Groningen and after that puddles of rain water. Quite refreshing after a day like this.
28 mm • f/2 • 1/1.6667 sec. • 320 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 5.7 lux • EV 1.1
Homes
Homes for bees next to a rapeseed field.
28 mm • f/5 • 1/200 sec. • 100 ISO • 24x36mm sensor • handheld • 14000 lux • EV 12.3
Sand Extraction
A large area for sand extraction in Drenthe
10.3 mm • f/2.8 • 1/1000 sec. • 100 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 21000 lux • EV 12.9
De Wachter
Mill "De Wachter" near Zuidlaren is en Oilmill. Oilmills are industrial mills, built specifically to press oil from oil containing seeds.
10.3 mm • f/2.8 • 1/400 sec. • 100 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 8600 lux • EV 11.6
Union 3
The union of Noordwolde just before sunset.
10.3 mm • f/2.8 • 1/240 sec. • 100 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 5100 lux • EV 10.9
May 2019
Union 2
The union of Noordwolde in the early morning.
10.3 mm • f/2.8 • 1/100 sec. • 100 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 2100 lux • EV 9.6
Grumpy
That's what it feels like when you are grumpy.
85 mm • f/1.8 • 1/1600 sec. • 100 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 14000 lux • EV 12.3
Friends
Colorful friends looking for colorful clothes.
85 mm • f/1.8 • 1/2500 sec. • 100 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 22000 lux • EV 13
Numbers
She was looking for the right number
12 mm • f/11 • 1/200 sec. • 100 ISO • 24x36mm sensor • handheld • 66000 lux • EV 14.6
Colonial
Colonial music
85 mm • f/1.8 • 1/3200 sec. • 100 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 28000 lux • EV 13.3
Little Berlin
Every year this vintage market "Little Berlin" in Groningen
12 mm • f/11 • 1/160 sec. • 100 ISO • 36x24mm sensor • handheld • 53000 lux • EV 14.2
Tourists
This is the Amsterdam for tourists. But there is a different Amsterdam.
28 mm • f/6.3 • 1/1600 sec. • 400 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 43000 lux • EV 14
Onion
Noordwolde has a romanogothic church with an union shaped steeple.
10.3 mm • f/2.8 • 1/100 sec. • 100 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 2100 lux • EV 9.6
Double
A double without coxswain.
400 mm • f/11 • 1/800 sec. • 800 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 33000 lux • EV 13.6
Chess
A chess board on which you can be a piece yourself by choice.
4.2 mm • f/2.2 • 1/223 sec. • 25 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 12000 lux • EV 12.1
RAI
Station RAI deserted.
85 mm • f/1.8 • 1/250 sec. • 800 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 280 lux • EV 6.7
Helmet
He wears his helmet thoughout the day and is a steady visitor of the fleamarket on the Waterlooplein.
28 mm • f/6.3 • 1/250 sec. • 200 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 14000 lux • EV 12.3
Tadpoles
They wait until their legs pop out and you can tell that won't take long.
50 mm • f/11 • 1/250 sec. • 800 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 10000 lux • EV 11.9
Household
A household of coots in Amsterdam. The young one tries to climb the nest, while its parents prepare material for the nest. They have speculoos for diner.
85 mm • f/6.3 • 1/160 sec. • 400 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 4300 lux • EV 10.6
Bizarre World
Bass player Scott Thunes plays live with a pixelated Frank Zappa. The pixels have weird colors due to the short moment of building up the image captured by my camera. Our lazy eye mixed the short moments of display into natural colors.
85 mm • f/1.8 • 1/500 sec. • 800 ISO • 24x36mm sensor • handheld • 550 lux • EV 7.7
Cliché
To photograph a sunset is quite a bit cliché, and for that reason the sheep have no interest in it at all.
50 mm • f/6.3 • 1/320 sec. • 200 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 17000 lux • EV 12.6
Astronauts
Ordinary citizens become astronauts in this acceleration machine.
12 mm • f/11 • 1/640 sec. • 200 ISO • 24x36mm sensor • handheld • 106000 lux • EV 15.2
Old Watertower
The old watertower in Groningen could contain 1 million liters of water and has a unique construction.
10.3 mm • f/2.8 • 1/1000 sec. • 100 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 21000 lux • EV 12.9
Kermis
The small fancy fair on the Ossenmarkt.
10.3 mm • f/2.8 • 1/800 sec. • 100 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 17000 lux • EV 12.6
Tackle
Going down in a tackle can be the beginning of an escape.
279 mm • f/5.6 • 1/2500 sec. • 400 ISO • 24x36mm sensor • handheld • 54000 lux • EV 14.3
More
I see more and more in this magnificent whirlpool.
650 mm • f/5 • 7200 sec. • 100 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • tripod • 0 lux • EV -8.2
Ready
Everything is ready under a clear sky.
4.2 mm • f/2.2 • 1/100 sec. • 25 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 5300 lux • EV 10.9
Stairway
A stairway to get an overview.
12 mm • f/11 • 1/60 sec. • 100 ISO • 24x36mm sensor • handheld • 20000 lux • EV 12.8
As Far
As far as the eye can see, the color of rapeseed, that has just a bit more green in it than in that of dandelions.
28 mm • f/14 • 1/30 sec. • 160 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 10000 lux • EV 11.8
De Sleutel
The old café-restaurant De Sleutel is illuminated just by the setting sun.
4.2 mm • f/2.2 • 1/33 sec. • 50 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 870 lux • EV 8.3
Kantens
Kantens is only small, but has two churches close to each other.
4.2 mm • f/2.2 • 1/5128 sec. • 25 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 271000 lux • EV 16.6
Growth Power
The growth power at this time of year can be seen all over the place
4.2 mm • f/2.2 • 1/1221 sec. • 25 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 65000 lux • EV 14.5
Tjeukemeer
Het Tjeukemeer, under clouds loaded with wet snow.
12 mm • f/11 • 1/250 sec. • 100 ISO • 24x36mm sensor • handheld • 83000 lux • EV 14.9
Lost in Translation
She was lost in translation, far far away from her hometown.
85 mm • f/1.8 • 1/2500 sec. • 100 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 22000 lux • EV 13
Power
It's possible, a wheelchair with power!
35 mm • f/2.8 • 1/40 sec. • 800 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 110 lux • EV 5.3
VW
A riding dinosaur with matching colors.
35 mm • f/1.4 • 1/640 sec. • 100 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 3400 lux • EV 10.3
April 2019
Vituperated
He was vituperated because he had not tidied the nest. He kept his bill closed and head down.
400 mm • f/9 • 1/400 sec. • 800 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 11000 lux • EV 12
Flowing
When you would have photographed this tree over the years, and make a movie out of it, you would have seen it flow like thick fluid over the gate.
50 mm • f/7.1 • 1/100 sec. • 100 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 14000 lux • EV 12.3
Memory
Just a memory of yesterday when it was crowded here with people buying and selling
85 mm • f/1.8 • 1/500 sec. • 100 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 4400 lux • EV 10.7
Kingsday
She played on kingsday in between rainshowers "The Pink Panther" with passion from her first book.
85 mm • f/1.8 • 1/500 sec. • 100 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 4400 lux • EV 10.7
Uithuizermeeden
In the distance Uithuizermeeden, there where the almost lumiscent tower stands.
50 mm • f/6.3 • 1/5000 sec. • 800 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 68000 lux • EV 14.6
Shy
The house in the middle seems to hide behind the grand building of Hotel Jimmy because it is why, but it has simply turned its back on the Hotel, while having its own royal entrance at the Nieuwendijk and Ramskooi.
4.2 mm • f/2.2 • 1/927 sec. • 25 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 49000 lux • EV 14.1
Serotine Bat
A Serotine Bat hunting, illuminated by a multiflash, that reflected in his eye.
85 mm • f/6.3 • 1/1.25 sec. • 100 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 140 lux • EV 5.6
Stroll
Excellent weather for a stroll together.
50 mm • f/7.1 • 1/320 sec. • 100 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 44000 lux • EV 14
Greyhound
When Henry Ford bought Lincoln, he commissioned this ornament. Here as was seen at the oldtimer exchange in Drachten.
35 mm • f/1.4 • 1/40 sec. • 125 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 170 lux • EV 6
Whirlpool Galaxy
It was a beatiful night and the Whirlpool Galaxy was almost straight overhead in Groningen, so I exposed for two hours with 6 filters. A galaxy as large as the Milkyway with many supernovae.
650 mm • f/5 • 7200sec. • 100 ISO • 24.5mm mm sensor • tripod • 0 lux • EV -8.2
Marieje
The Marieje was built in Faaborg in 1898. It is a Danish wooden sailingship, type galjas, originally meant for cargo and until 31 march 1967 used that way.
10.3 mm • f/2.8 • 1/30 sec. • 160 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 400 lux • EV 7.2
Bovenrijge
The Bovenrijge seen from above. This mill has "zelfzwichting" which is a mechanism to control the rotational speed. This small mill powers a wood sawing machine and a wood lathe.
10.3 mm • f/2.8 • 1/240 sec. • 100 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 5100 lux • EV 10.9
Large
The men of the dockyard take quite some time and this is about he largest ship that can be built along the Winschoterdiep.
10.3 mm • f/2.8 • 1/30 sec. • 200 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 320 lux • EV 6.9
Solar Energy
The solar panel park next to the waste dump in Groningen.
10.3 mm • f/2.8 • 1/800 sec. • 100 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 17000 lux • EV 12.6
Pulling Up
A goose is pulling up, so she keeps her bill closed.
560 mm • f/8 • 1/500 sec. • 200 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 44000 lux • EV 14
Low Cost
A low cost production on cycling the the city of Groningen.
85 mm • f/7.1 • 1/160 sec. • 400 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 5500 lux • EV 11
AR2738
The sunspot AR2738 is many times larger than the earth and forms the basis of an enormous solar flare that temporarily cools the surface of the sun by its expansion, making it appear darker. When you look close, it seems that the spot tends to break in two pieces. We will see.
2035 mm • f/10 • 1/1000 sec. • 100 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • tripod • 273000 lux • EV 16.6
Time
When you're lecturing, you keep track of time, like Rob Withagen does here at the introduction for upcoming students.
35 mm • f/4 • 1/40 sec. • 4000 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 44 lux • EV 4
Sedoc
Gregory Sedoc at the preparations of a part in the series "SportLab Sedoc" that will be aired the 7th of May 2019 on NPO1
35 mm • f/1.4 • 1/500 sec. • 400 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 670 lux • EV 7.9
Nature Printed
A technique whereby a fern is pressed into soft lead makes it possible to obtain these wonderful hand coloured images.
85 mm • f/7.1 • 1/50 sec. • 400 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 1700 lux • EV 9.3
Growth
The moon is growing again, while illuminated by the sun on the bottom.
650 mm • f/5 • 0.01 sec. • 200 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • tripod • 3400 lux • EV 10.3
Trio
A trio in the sky: the Moon, Mars (the red one upper left) and the Pleiades right bottom.
85 mm • f/1.8 • 10 sec. • 100 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 0.9 lux • EV -1.6
Long Nose
The sun pulls a long nose to all the showers.
400 mm • f/5.6 • 1/1600 sec. • 100 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 137000 lux • EV 15.6
Waterhaas
Being a water rabbit, you have to look over your shoulder to see where you go.
400 mm • f/5.6 • 1/640 sec. • 100 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 55000 lux • EV 14.3
Spacious
The spacious Groningen landscape with the old brick factory in the distance.
4.2 mm • f/2.2 • 1/12821 sec. • 25 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 678000 lux • EV 17.9
Heavy
Try to stay light footed when walking in the heavy clay of Groningen.
4.2 mm • f/2.2 • 1/4 sec. • 100 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 53 lux • EV 4.3
3
Three beautiful objects together in Cassiopeia. the heart and soul nebulae and the double open cluster. The bright star in the left upper part is Miram. The field of view is as big as your fist with extended thumb at an outstretched arm.
135 mm • f/2.8 • 7200 sec. • 100 ISO • 24.5mm sensor • tripod • 0 lux • EV -9.8
Dutch
Durtch bikes are popular, because it is flat here, so they can be heavy, do not need gears and you don't need to go fast, so you can sit up straight, which is comfortable at all ages.
12 mm • f/11 • 1/250 sec. • 100 ISO • 24x36mm sensor • handheld • 83000 lux • EV 14.9
Wild West
De wild west looks a bit like that but is a lot larger than this piece of plane tree bark.
50 mm • f/5.6 • 1/500 sec. • 100 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 43000 lux • EV 13.9
Grandeur
This recently restored sundial in Groningen has grandeur.
12 mm • f/11 • 1/1000 sec. • 100 ISO • 24x36mm sensor • handheld • 330000 lux • EV 16.9
March 2019
Tension
They met on the great water surface. You could cut the tension. The surface tension stayed intact.
400 mm • f/5.6 • 1/500 sec. • 100 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 43000 lux • EV 13.9
Packed
These sheep have been packed for shipment. But how do you get them out without them running away?
50 mm • f/5.6 • 1/60 sec. • 200 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 2600 lux • EV 9.9
Conversation
Time for a conversation in this moment of lull.
560 mm • f/8 • 1/500 sec. • 640 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 14000 lux • EV 12.3
Blue
Peculiar color for such a boat
100 mm • f/5.6 • 1/100 sec. • 500 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 1700 lux • EV 9.3
Reeds
Between the reeds the wind is less abrasive en you can sit peacefully
50 mm • f/5.6 • 1/800 sec. • 100 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 68000 lux • EV 14.6
Beckeringh
On Theodorus Beckeringh, a great book was published with his famous map of Groningen added
4.2 mm • f/2.2 • 1/10 sec. • 100 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 130 lux • EV 5.6
Writing
Students still write with pen on paper when it is necessary.
4.2 mm • f/2.2 • 1/10 sec. • 100 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 130 lux • EV 5.6
Blue and White
Reflections of the sky
10.3 mm • f/3.2 • 1/1600 sec. • 100 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 45000 lux • EV 14
Soul Nebula
The Soul Nebula, its image stolen from the sky, just before the fog landed on Groningen
650 mm • f/5 • 3600 sec. • 100 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • tripod • 0 lux • EV -7.2
Light
Together to the light.
400 mm • f/18 • 1/2000 sec. • 100 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 1769000 lux • EV 19.3
Torx
Torx bolts are being used more often these days. When you work with them you understand why.
4.2 mm • f/2.2 • 1/4 sec. • 125 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 42 lux • EV 4
Calibrated
A calibrated torque wrench.
4.2 mm • f/2.2 • 1/8 sec. • 100 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 110 lux • EV 5.3
Flirtation
Spring must be coming: even de pigeons in the HEMA are flirting, with snacks in between.
4.2 mm • f/2.2 • 1/33 sec. • 25 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 1700 lux • EV 9.3
Cattle
He said: "This morning I discovered that wa are just cattle, without internet"
150 mm • f/5.6 • 1/1250 sec. • 400 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 27000 lux • EV 13.3
After her
He went after her, carried by his wings, but was forgotten why.
196 mm • f/5.6 • 1/4000 sec. • 400 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 86000 lux • EV 14.9
Mixed
A mixed boat that seeks her way under two bridges. The steersman watches over them.
35 mm • f/2.8 • 1/1000 sec. • 1600 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 1300 lux • EV 8.9
Blue
Today a remarkable phenomenon: the sky was blue in some places. I remember that a long time ago, that happened more often.
4.2 mm • f/2.2 • 1/1166 sec. • 25 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 62000 lux • EV 14.5
Middelstum
Beaufort 9 over Middelstum
4.2 mm • f/2.2 • 1/5495 sec. • 25 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 290000 lux • EV 16.7
7
Telephones were al lot bigger when I was seven years of age.
4.2 mm • f/2.2 • 1/17 sec. • 100 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 220 lux • EV 6.4
Attention
Here attention is trained in football. The question is: does it transfer to the field?
28 mm • f/2 • 1/640 sec. • 1600 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 440 lux • EV 7.3
Found it!
Suddenly my studio was flooded after severe showers. 700 lilters that I pumped and sucked out. I checked everything but could not find a major hole, until I looked in the drain pipe: a hole that leaked water into my cavity wall.
4.2 mm • f/2.2 • 1/17 sec. • 32 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 700 lux • EV 8
Fossils
Very recent fossils on the bridge
4.2 mm • f/2.2 • 1/432 sec. • 25 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 23000 lux • EV 13
Storm
A day later, the same place, but now the storm had arrived. Cyclists had to get off their bikes, the water became airborne.
4.2 mm • f/2.2 • 1/1538 sec. • 25 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 81000 lux • EV 14.9
Cap
The cap of the windmill has een fastened well in this gale.
10.3 mm • f/2.8 • 1/1250 sec. • 100 ISO • 25.4 mm sensor • statief • 27000 lux • EV 13.3
Friend
Everybody has a best friend.
85 mm • f/5.6 • 1/1000 sec. • 100 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 86000 lux • EV 14.9
Station Restaurant
The station restaurant of Groningen has allure
28 mm • f/4 • 1/30 sec. • 800 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 160 lux • EV 5.9
Clavius
The largest crater in the image is Clavius, close to the south pole of the moon. Its diameter is 231 km, so the distance from Groningen to Roermond.
2035 mm • f/10 • 1/100 sec. • 100 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • tripod • 27000 lux • EV 13.3
Flying Carpet
My persian carpet receives flying lessons. When I pull the carpet sideways, the drone goes in the opposite direction, as if it wants to give way for the carpet to take off.
28 mm • f/4 • 1/20 sec. • 1600 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 55 lux • EV 4.3
Image Correction
The 10-bit H-265 D-LOG video from the Hasselblad camera of the drone looks flat and distorted. After post correction with the script I wrote, it looks very good and uses the increased dynamic range of the raw file. (Script uses a look up table for the colors and distortion coefficients)
10.3 mm • f/2.8 • 1/1250 sec. • 100 ISO • 25.4 mm sensor • tripod • 27000 lux • EV 13.3
Black Hole
The chimney of the Ceres factory is like a black hole: no light can escape.
10.3 mm • f/2.8 • 1/1250 sec. • 100 ISO • 25.4 mm sensor • tripod • 27000 lux • EV 13.3
Night Out
Time for a night out!
4.2 mm • f/2.2 • 1/4 sec. • 125 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 42 lux • EV 4
February 2019
Wind Power
This tin-plated windmill transforms wind power in water displacement to keep the feet of the people from Groningen dry.
10.3 mm • f/2.8 • 1/200 sec. • 100 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 4300 lux • EV 10.6
Bode and Cigar
A pretty combination high in the sky in the Big Dipper: the Cigar nebula and Bode's Galaxy
650 mm • f/5 • 7200 sec. • 200 ISO • 24.5 mm sensor • tripod • 0 lux • EV -9.2
Ceres
Brick factory Ceres has been producing until 1969
10.3 mm • f/2.8 • 1/3200 sec. • 100 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 68000 lux • EV 14.6
43000
43000 solar panels on a waist dump, enough for 3500 households.
10.3 mm • f/2.8 • 1/2500 sec. • 100 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 54000 lux • EV 14.3
Westerdijkshorn
In the fifteenth century, a belltower wass built here, that collapsed in 1870, after which this tower was built. Only the bell is from 1658.
10.3 mm • f/2.8 • 1/1250 sec. • 100 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 27000 lux • EV 13.3
Pond Digging
This is how you dig a pond.
10.3 mm • f/2.8 • 1/160 sec. • 100 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 3400 lux • EV 10.3
Lost Land
After gaining land from the sea, we have surrendered it again.
10.3 mm • f/2.8 • 1/1250 sec. • 100 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 27000 lux • EV 13.3
Reflections I
Reflections of buildings as though it is a Batik.
28 mm • f/8 • 1/30 sec. • 100 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 5200 lux • EV 10.9
Watch
Serious bussiness, Amsterdam Watch Co.
85 mm • f/1.8 • 1/100 sec. • 250 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 350 lux • EV 7
Rupes Recta
That vertical pencil line in the image is a fault of 2 km wide and 110 km long on the moon and is calles Rupes Recta. It was discovered by Christiaan Huygens and because of the handle under it, it is sometimes called Huygens's sword.
2035 mm • f/10 • 1/1000 sec. • 100 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • tripod • 273000 lux • EV 16.6
Under Moon
Chit chat under the moon.
85 mm • f/5.6 • 1/400 sec. • 100 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 34000 lux • EV 13.6
Jesse Owens
Murth Mossel plays Jesse Owens, the great sprinter from the time of Hitler. Part of the theater performance "De Achtervolgers" in which I was happy to give the scientific summary.
85 mm • f/1.8 • 1/100 sec. • 500 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 180 lux • EV 6
Timeless
Beards and caps are timeless, as can be seen here at the Rembrandtplein.
28 mm • f/8 • 1/800 sec. • 100 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 140000 lux • EV 15.6
Confrontation
A confrontation in the street and a negotiator. It ended well.
85 mm • f/1.8 • 1/320 sec. • 100 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 2800 lux • EV 10
Curve
How does one walk a curve? How are the feet positioned and what happens to the angles of the limbs?
28 mm • f/8 • 1/160 sec. • 100 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 28000 lux • EV 13.3
Air sickness
The passengers of that one airplane must have gotten air sickness.
85 mm • f/2.8 • 1/500 sec. • 100 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 11000 lux • EV 11.9
Long Trip
A long trip on the bicycle along a lake.
4.2 mm • f/2.2 • 1/8 sec. • 160 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 66 lux • EV 4.6
Throughway
Cycling always goes through.
85 mm • f/2.8 • 1/250 sec. • 100 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 5400 lux • EV 10.9
Forgotten
A forgotten leaf from autumn finds its protective background.
85 mm • f/2.8 • 1/100 sec. • 160 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 1300 lux • EV 8.9
Kras
As is know as "the Kras", it is a nice place to sit down and look over de Dam.
28 mm • f/2 • 1/100 sec. • 50 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 2200 lux • EV 9.6
Doom
Animals often can feel doom coming.
28 mm • f/2.8 • 1/30 sec. • 250 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 260 lux • EV 6.6
Ceremony
Ceremony during the defence of a thesis at the Free University
4.2 mm • f/2.2 • 1/10 sec. • 100 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 130 lux • EV 5.6
My right
It is my right to be amazed by the refraction of light.
4.2 mm • f/2.2 • 1/50 sec. • 25 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 2600 lux • EV 9.9
27
She was only twentyseven, but already had a mind like a house.
28 mm • f/7.1 • 1/100 sec. • 100 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 14000 lux • EV 12.3
South
Amsterdam South has grown vertically, since I left there.
28 mm • f/2.8 • 1/30 sec. • 1250 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 51 lux • EV 4.2
Bent
Bent a number of steel tubes to store a number of sport bikes.
4.2 mm • f/2.2 • 1/10 sec. • 80 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 170 lux • EV 5.9
The Birds
It looked a bit like a scene from Alfred Hitchcock.
85 mm • f/1.8 • 1/160 sec. • 100 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 1400 lux • EV 9
Boy
That was the kind of boy I was a long time ago. Only the label on my cap read "ADO"
85 mm • f/10 • 1/320 sec. • 800 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 11000 lux • EV 12
January 2019
Border
The herd was looking for the snow border.
28 mm • f/2 • 1/4000 sec. • 800 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 5500 lux • EV 11
Cheat Sheet
The present day cheat sheet is the inside of the cover of a calculator. As if it was written with a slate pencil on a slate.
4.2 mm • f/2.2 • 1/33 sec. • 32 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 1400 lux • EV 9
Woman
Impression by an artist of a woman.
4.2 mm • f/2.2 • 1/17 sec. • 64 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 350 lux • EV 7
Just
She shows herself before sunset on a grey day. How pretty.
28 mm • f/5 • 1/8000 sec. • 100 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 546000 lux • EV 17.6
Coaxial
The coaxial mechanism that was invented by the british watchmaker George Daniels, works more accurate than trraditional escapements.
28 mm • f/10 • 1/30 sec. • 5000 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 160 lux • EV 5.9
Stopped
Early in the morning time has stopped.
85 mm • f/8 • 1/100 sec. • 2500 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 700 lux • EV 8
Coffee
Coffee in the snow is not very popular.
85 mm • f/4 • 1/100 sec. • 160 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 2700 lux • EV 10
Swap Bike
Swap bike in winter: barely recognizable
85 mm • f/4 • 1/100 sec. • 2500 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 170 lux • EV 6
Tulika
Tulika Nandi, directly after the defense of her great thesis.
85 mm • f/1.8 • 1/100 sec. • 5000 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 18 lux • EV 2.7
It's over
The lunar eclipse was almost over, while in the distance the workers continued with the demolition of the old post office.
85 mm • f/3.2 • 1/2 sec. • 400 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 14 lux • EV 2.4
Lunar Eclipse
The lunar eclipse in the early morning showed the moon against a backdrop of stars from the constellation Cancer.
650 mm • f/5 • 2 sec. • 400 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • tripod • 8.5 lux • EV 1.6
Orion Nebula
Since long I wanted to photograph this nebula. It was almost full moon and close by Orion, so that was not great, but it is a start.
650 mm • f/5 • 1800 sec. • 100 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • tripod • 0 lux • EV -6.2
Inge van Calkar
Inge van Calkar sang on Eurosonic Noorderslag 2019 from her own repertoire.
85 mm • f/1.8 • 1/250 sec. • 100 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 2200 lux • EV 9.7
Mixing
Mixing of colours. When you mix all the colours of the rainbow in this way, you get some sort of white.
85 mm • f/22 • 1/1.25 sec. • 50 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 3300 lux • EV 10.2
Folded
Nicely folded like this
85 mm • f/7.1 • 1/500 sec. • 100 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 69000 lux • EV 14.6
Cracks
Cracks that go their own way, but also react to each other, forming patterns. Beautiful.
4.2 mm • f/2.2 • 1/17 sec. • 50 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 450 lux • EV 7.4
Angry
Angry beause she simply walks away
85 mm • f/2.8 • 1/125 sec. • 800 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 330 lux • EV 6.9
52
Nog you can construct a rack with bolts and nuts with size 13 metric.
4.2 mm • f/2.2 • 1/8 sec. • 160 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 66 lux • EV 4.6
Heart Beat
The heart beat of a 90 year old pocket watch. Accuracy: fantastic. Variation from beat to beat: quite large. (In human hearts that is a good sign, but in watches that is a sign of wear). Amplitude: good.
4.2 mm • f/2.2 • 1/17 sec. • 40 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 560 lux • EV 7.7
Unfamiliar Object
Suddenly I saw an unfamiliar object in the sky this evening. I looked it up: it is the moon. After all those months of clouds I was forgotten what she looks like.
85 mm • f/2.8 • 1/400 sec. • 800 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 1100 lux • EV 8.6
Accurate
Even old watches can run very accurately with some maintainance and regulation. Only 0.1 seconds deviation per day in this case.
50 mm • f/2.8 • 1/250 sec. • 800 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 670 lux • EV 7.9
8 Days
A 90 year old watch that only needs to be wound once per week.
50 mm • f/2.8 • 1/160 sec. • 800 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 430 lux • EV 7.3
Lamp
Nice, to sit behind the lamp and look outside while it is getting dark.
35 mm • f/1.4 • 1/100 sec. • 100 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 540 lux • EV 7.6
Victims
Victims of the storm
35 mm • f/1.4 • 1/125 sec. • 800 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 84 lux • EV 4.9
Gents
Gents working
35 mm • f/1.4 • 1/30 sec. • 800 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 20 lux • EV 2.9
Many
Many messages on a single board.
35 mm • f/2.2 • 1/5000 sec. • 1250 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 5300 lux • EV 10.9
Waiting
Waiting for the weather to clear...
35 mm • f/2.5 • 1/250 sec. • 1250 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 340 lux • EV 7
Hay
Hay used to be stored in a haystack, in which a wanderer could sleep. Nowadays they are nicely packed, with a color code that is beyond me.
35 mm • f/5.6 • 1/2500 sec. • 400 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 54000 lux • EV 14.3
Navigation
It's not easy to navigate when you are this close together, but with sharp eyes and matching motor control, it should be possible.
400 mm • f/5.6 • 1/100 sec. • 400 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 2100 lux • EV 9.6
6
There were six of them, flying low over the Onlanden with hissing en beeping quills, as though they had problems with their lungs.
35 mm • f/5.6 • 1/3200 sec. • 400 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 68000 lux • EV 14.6
Future
What will the coming year bring us in the field of science?
35 mm • f/1.8 • 1/640 sec. • 400 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 1400 lux • EV 9
December 2018
Haren
Fireworks over the village of Haren from the other side of the Paterswolsemeer.
400 mm • f/5.6 • 1 sec. • 1600 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 5.4 lux • EV 1
Together
Flying together, destination is not important.
400 mm • f/5.6 • 1/400 sec. • 1600 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 2100 lux • EV 9.6
State
The weather is what it is, but what it does to you is a state of mind.
35 mm • f/1.4 • 1/640 sec. • 100 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 3400 lux • EV 10.3
Jack
Jack is just more attractive to her than a reliable husband.
85 mm • f/1.8 • 1/320 sec. • 100 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 2800 lux • EV 10
Fun
They just had fun together.
28 mm • f/2 • 1/30 sec. • 1250 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 26 lux • EV 3.3
Night at the Lake
The lake was deserted. In the very far distance some water fowl was running over the wavelets.
35 mm • f/1.4 • 1/20 sec. • 12800 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 0.8 lux • EV -1.7
Christmas Ball
The largest Christmas Ball of the Netherlands is situated in Groningen.
85 mm • f/1.8 • 1/100 sec. • 2500 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 35 lux • EV 3.7
Balls
Bubbles as balls, shortlasting, but nice looking in that christmas tree.
85 mm • f/1.8 • 1/500 sec. • 100 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 4400 lux • EV 10.7
Full Moon
Last night it was full moon. The clouds parted for a short time to show her beauty.
650 mm • f/5 • 1/1000 sec. • 100 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • tripod • 68000 lux • EV 14.6
Happy
Happy with each other, but somewhat with a reserved attitude, they enjoyed Amsterdam.
85 mm • f/1.8 • 1/250 sec. • 100 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 2200 lux • EV 9.7
Solstice
At 23:23 we experienced the winter solstice of this year: the days will become longer again, the nights shorter.
50 mm • f/16 • 1 sec. • 100 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 700 lux • EV 8
Levels
Quite inaccurate levels, but tasty.
50 mm • f/16 • 1/1.25 sec. • 100 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 870 lux • EV 8.3
Alien
The inside of the Kinowa shows how well this fruit is prepared for dispersion.
50 mm • f/13 • 3.2 sec. • 100 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 140 lux • EV 5.7
Alien
It looks like an alien being of the lazy kind, but in fact it is a Kiwano, or horned melon from New Zealand.
50 mm • f/13 • 5 sec. • 100 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • tripod • 92 lux • EV 5.1
After six
After six, when de shops just closed, the mood in the streets changes.
35 mm • f/5.6 • 1/40 sec. • 1600 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 210 lux • EV 6.3
Breakfast
He was in the wrong street: the Reigerlaan (Heron avenue) is one street further, but he did catch his breakfast on this snowy morning.
321 mm • f/5.6 • 1/320 sec. • 800 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 3400 lux • EV 10.3
Snow
Groningen obtained a thin layer of snow and more is coming.
400 mm • f/5.6 • 1/200 sec. • 800 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 2100 lux • EV 9.6
Light
The lights are switched on when it gets dark. Still a week until the shortest day.
35 mm • f/1.4 • 1/1250 sec. • 1600 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 420 lux • EV 7.3
Founder
The founder of the "Batavian Society for Experimental Philosophy" was a watchmaker, called Steven Hoogendijk. Next year June the Society will celebrate its 250 year existence.
35 mm • f/4 • 1/40 sec. • 3200 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 55 lux • EV 4.3
Neuron
This tree with lamps is a great model of a neuron with active synapses (connections with other neurons).
35 mm • f/1.4 • 1/80 sec. • 100 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 430 lux • EV 7.3
Wirtanen
The comet is approaching and is rising. Between fierce showers 12 exposures of 30 seconds each. The geen color comes from fluorescent carbon.
300 mm • f/2.8 • 360 sec. • 400 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • tripod • 0 lux • EV -7.5
Wire
The strength of concrete depends partly on de embedded wires, which remain when you break the concrete.
221 mm • f/5.6 • 1/100 sec. • 400 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 2100 lux • EV 9.6
ISS
The International Space Station passes close under Mars, the moment I was looking for the comet, but the clouds closed the sky again.
35 mm • f/1.4 • 1.6 sec. • 100 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 3.3 lux • EV 0.3
S-shape
Many buildings in Amsterdam hang at an angle due to the soft ground, but this one seems to recover by bending in an S-shape, like a tree would do.
28 mm • f/2 • 1/100 sec. • 100 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 1100 lux • EV 8.6
Chaos
The traffic in Amsterdam can become very choatic and dangerous at times. This was seconds before a collision, with fortunately only material damage.
28 mm • f/2 • 1/40 sec. • 100 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 440 lux • EV 7.3
Soap
Soap can show the weirdest shapes and colours.
28 mm • f/2 • 1/1000 sec. • 100 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 11000 lux • EV 12
Veil Nebula
The Veil Nebula in the Swan has not existed for very long: a star exploded about 6000 years ago producing lots of hydrogen (red) and oxygen (blue). It is a huge structure that you can only photograph with a short lens in astrophotography terms (135mm).
135 mm • f/2.8 • 9000 sec. • 200 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • tripod • 0 lux • EV -11.2
Mercury
Mercury, the god of trade, is playing with his nakes at night. Symbols of life force, but also of death by poison.
35 mm • f/4 • 1/40 sec. • 2000 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 87 lux • EV 5
Chistmas Mood
Pedestrians try to escape the christmas mood with quite some effort.
35 mm • f/1.4 • 1/40 sec. • 200 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 110 lux • EV 5.3
Misty Heart
The Heart Nebula in Cassiopeia contains an open star cluster.
300 mm • f/2.8 • 3600 sec. • 400 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • tripod • 0 lux • EV -10.8
Giving a hand
To give someone a hand, can be done in a different way.
35 mm • f/3.5 • 1/60 sec. • 400 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 500 lux • EV 7.5
November 2018
Job Failed
The plate solver than normally can locate the image of the night sky, was unable to place the cover of a notebbook. That is not so strange since the Big Dipper, the little Dipper and the Dragon occur more than once.
4.2 mm • f/2.2 • 1/8 sec. • 160 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • by hand • 66 lux • EV 4.6
Wheelchairergometer
In this experimental design you can measure the relation between the power delivered in a wheelchair and the uptake of oxygen. In a free moving wheelchair things change because the chair accelerates and decelerates, influencing almost everything in the production of work and power.
35 mm • f/1.6 • 1/200 sec. • 100 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 1400 lux • EV 9
Flowi
The light flows upward: the day can not be stopped anymore.
35 mm • f/1.6 • 1/500 sec. • 100 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 3500 lux • EV 10.3
Giant Salamander
Not as large as a dinosaur, but a giant salamander of less than 15 million years old, with its 60 cm
28 mm • f/6.3 • 1/30 sec. • 640 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 510 lux • EV 7.5
Defender
She was a defender in a friendly game at the Grote Markt.
85 mm • f/1.8 • 1/640 sec. • 3200 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 180 lux • EV 6
Light Pollution
Light pollution in the area of the city of Groningen. The light in the right half of the image comes from Haren and the left part from Groningen.
28 mm • f/2 • 10 sec. • 3200 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • tripod • 0 lux • EV -6.3
Winter Conversation
A conversation under a cold and colorless winter sky.
28 mm • f/6.3 • 1/320 sec. • 100 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 35000 lux • EV 13.6
Ames Room
The room that was designed by Adelbert Ames Jr. in 1946 gives this optical illusion.
28 mm • f/6.3 • 1/30 sec. • 2500 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 130 lux • EV 5.6
Top Secret
Obviously top secret documents go in and out of this file cabinet.
4.2 mm • f/2.2 • 1/8 sec. • 160 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 66 lux • EV 4.6
Teamwork
During teamwork you make each other more critical.
28 mm • f/2 • 1/80 sec. • 100 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 870 lux • EV 8.3
Gandalf & Co
Ships that take a break.
28 mm • f/6.3 • 1/30 sec. • 400 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 810 lux • EV 8.2
Realities
Realisties are being layered and processed.
28 mm • f/2 • 1/50 sec. • 100 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 550 lux • EV 7.6
PacMan II
The PacMan Nebula larger, but with limited palette: the clouds came again.
650 mm • f/2.8 • 1200 sec. • 100 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • tripod • 0.1 lux • EV -5.6
PacMan
The PacMan Nebula lies in the heart of Cassiopeia and jumps from the image as a red hot hydrogen cloud.
35 mm • f/2.8 • 7200 sec. • 100 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • tripod • 0 lux • EV -9.8
Hot Andromeda
The Andromeda Galaxy has a number of hot areas, which you can be seen here as red patches of ionised hydrogen.
300 mm • f/2.8 • 7200 sec. • 100 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • tripod • 0 lux • EV -9.8
Casino Royale
A coverband at the dinner of the symposium of The Society for Backpain Research
85 mm • f/1.8 • 1/100 sec. • 200 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 440 lux • EV 7.3
Puddingmoon
The lazy moon over the Pudding factory with Mars above.
85 mm • f/1.8 • 1/100 sec. • 6400 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 14 lux • EV 2.3
Elephant Trunk Nebula
The Elephant Trunk Nebula in the constellation Cepheus. The photograph with the longest exposure time I ever used: two hours.
650 mm • f/5 • 7200 sec. • 200 ISO • 24.5mm sensor • tripod • 0 lux • EV -9.2
Diffraction
Masks for optics to focus with diffraction patterns.
4.2 mm • f/2.2 • 1/17 sec. • 125 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 180 lux • EV 6
Cassiopeia
Cassiopeia and its surroundings with the Antromeda nebula, the Double Cluster and the Open Cluster (NGC 752) upper left.
35 mm • f/1.4 • 600 sec. • 200 ISO • 24x36mm sensor • tripod • 0 lux • EV -9.3
Coffee
Spilled coffee, while grading exams. Interesting branch of forensic trace research and also looking like a Mandelbrot set.
4.2 mm • f/2.2 • 1/17 sec. • 125 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 180 lux • EV 6
Violence
Violence in the heavens during the formation of new stars in the North America Nebula in the constellation Cygnus.
650 mm • f/5 • 1800 sec. • 800 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • tripod • 0 lux • EV -9.2
Wheel
A wheel turn filters in front of the camera: R, G, B, L, Halfa, OIII and SII.
4.2 mm • f/2.2 • 1/17 sec. • 80 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 280 lux • EV 6.7
Pinwheel
Again the Pinwheel galaxy but now with a monochrome camera and RGB filters. Note the tiny pointy galaxy in the bottom right corner: NGC 5422
650 mm • f/5 • 1800 sec. • 800 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • tripod • 0 lux • EV -9.2
Layers
Wasps build their nest layer for layer from different plants that they chew to a paper pulp mixed with their saliva. Let's wait until they are developed far enough that they can actually write something on that paper.
50 mm • f/2.8 • 1/50 sec. • 800 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 130 lux • EV 5.6
Dark
The dark season
4.2 mm • f/2.2 • 1/128 sec. • 25 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 6800 lux • EV 11.3
Mild
Winter weather with a frozen ground, but mild when sun rises higher.
4.2 mm • f/2.2 • 1/506 sec. • 25 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 27000 lux • EV 13.3
Escaping
Behind that small window, she has been working for years on a plan te escape.
85 mm • f/1.8 • 1/4 sec. • 400 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 8.8 lux • EV 1.7
Tipping Point
Rico Verhoeven indicates what he saw when he encountered Badr Hari in a fight.
28 mm • f/2 • 1/30 sec. • 125 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 260 lux • EV 6.6
Heat
A car fire appears to make a lot of noise, as I could tell last night at 2:00. This is what was left of it.
28 mm • f/2.8 • 1/20 sec. • 100 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 430 lux • EV 7.3
October 2018
Gownroom
The gown room of the university of Eindhoven is simpel and efficient.
4.2 mm • f/2.2 • 1/10 sec. • 80 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 170 lux • EV 5.9
Einstürzende Neubauten
Deep in the night, it is being guarded, the new building from a long time ago.
85 mm • f/1.8 • 1/30 sec. • 3200 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 8.3 lux • EV 1.6
Oxygen and Hydrogen
Oxygen (blue) and hydrogen (red) give color to the Veil Nebula in the constellation Swan. Remnants of a supernova.
300 mm • f/2.8 • 1800 sec. • 800 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • tripod • 0 lux • EV -10.8
pinwheel in Town
The pinwheel galaxy above the town of Groningen.
300 mm • f/2.8 • 1800 sec. • 800 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • tripod • 0 lux • EV -10.8
To Say
According to me this windowsill will open her mouth within a while to talk to us. Let's listen.....
560 mm • f/8 • 1/400 sec. • 800 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 8700 lux • EV 11.6
Gait
To recognize a gait pattern when it's dark requires a lot of training.
85 mm • f/5.6 • 1/8 sec. • 1600 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 43 lux • EV 4
Years
She has been wondering for years, every time the moon is full, what she exactly is doing there.
85 mm • f/5.6 • 1.6 sec. • 1600 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 3.3 lux • EV 0.3
Made for it
Sometimes you see what a dog like this is made for and where he came from.
400 mm • f/5.6 • 1/400 sec. • 500 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 6800 lux • EV 11.3
4.5 minutes
4.5 minutes is needed for the to draw this trajectory over the heavenly sphere: every 10 seconds a step.
300 mm • f/2.8 • 1/1000 sec. • 100 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • tripod • 21000 lux • EV 12.9
Chinees
Between those dark large dutch bicycles, there is this small colorful bicycle belonging to our chinese coworker.
35 mm • f/1.4 • 1/80 sec. • 200 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 210 lux • EV 6.3
Least Resistance
People often look for the way with the least resistance.
4.2 mm • f/2.2 • 1/100 sec. • 32 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 4100 lux • EV 10.6
Bode's in Town
Bode's Galaxy early in the evening, before the clouds closed off the heavens over town..
1450 mm • f/7 • 900 sec. • 400 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • tripod • 0 lux • EV -6.2
Andromeda in Town
Andromeda photographed in town with the setup of yesterday.
300 mm • f/2.8 • 1800 sec. • 200 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • tripod • 0 lux • EV -8.8
Eye of Sauron
This lens earns that name. A 30 year old 300/2.8 lens for the old Canon FD system without autofocus or image stabilization here applied as astrograph with a cooled colour camera. Nextr to it a guide scope with black and white camera used to follow a star up the pixel for long exposures.
35 mm • f/2.5 • 1/125 sec. • 100 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 2100 lux • EV 9.6
Random
A picture accidentally taken, waiting at the check out cash register.
4.2 mm • f/2.2 • 1/17 sec. • 50 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 450 lux • EV 7.4
Rescue dog
A rescue dog in training near a building that is demolished.
400 mm • f/5.6 • 1/400 sec. • 100 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 34000 lux • EV 13.6
Highest
The highest clouds are torne apart by shear winds high above the tax buidling. A bit lower a small airplane that found it's way to the north.
35 mm • f/3.2 • 1/2500 sec. • 100 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 70000 lux • EV 14.6
To Fly
These top athletes seem to be less burdened by gravity: they cover the course of the 4 miles almost completely flying. Davis Kiplangat would win in the end, which you can already tell from his face, here with two kilometers to go.
166 mm • f/5.6 • 1/2000 sec. • 400 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 43000 lux • EV 13.9
Victory
That's how it looks like and feels like to have a victory.
333 mm • f/5.6 • 1/2500 sec. • 400 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 54000 lux • EV 14.3
Cigar and Bode
The Cigar Galaxy and Bode's galaxy near the Big Dipper
300 mm • f/2.8 • 900 sec. • 800 ISO • 13x8 mm sensor • tripod • 0 lux • EV -9.8
Horizon
The sun is rushing towards the horizon.
4.2 mm • f/2.2 • 1/100 sec. • 32 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 4100 lux • EV 10.6
Rattleback
This rattleback wants to turn only counterclockwise and that has nothing to do with magnetism, but everything with tensors.
4.2 mm • f/2.2 • 1/4 sec. • 100 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 53 lux • EV 4.3
Cross
Somebody put a large cross next to the Big Dipper.
12 mm • f/8 • 15 sec. • 800 ISO • 24x36mm sensor • handheld • 1.5 lux • EV -0.9
Box
When I looked in the box it was obvious: Two hearts were stolen.
4.2 mm • f/2.2 • 1/100 sec. • 32 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 4100 lux • EV 10.6
North America Nebula
This nebula looks a bit like North America, hence the name. Here photographed straight over the city of Groningen. The bright star on the right border is Deneb.
85 mm • f/2.0 • 900 sec. • 1600 ISO • 13x10 mm sensor • tripod • 0 lux • EV -11.8
Andromeda
Deep on the night, near Schaaphok, in a dark part of the province of Groningen, the Andromeda nebular was captured.
400 mm • f/5.6 • 250 sec. • 6400 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • tripod • 0 lux • EV -9
ISS
Photographed the International Space Station in an Indian Summer.
2035 mm • f/10 • 1/2000 sec. • 1250 ISO • 24x36mm sensor • tripod • 44000 lux • EV 14
Chestnut
Chestnuts you can find everywhere now, jumped out of their hard shell and ready for the fire.
50 mm • f/3.5 • 1/1000 sec. • 100 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 33000 lux • EV 13.6
Humor
Sometimes humor can be caught under a tiny hat.
4.2 mm • f/2.2 • 1/100 sec. • 32 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 4100 lux • EV 10.6
Shape
The shape of an old hooter on a firetruck is not there by coincidence: it amplifies exactly the right frequencies to make the sound audible over a large distance.
50 mm • f/13 • 1/80 sec. • 800 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 4600 lux • EV 10.7
Kangaroo
A kangaroo that has quit at an early stage.
50 mm • f/2.8 • 1/30 sec. • 800 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 80 lux • EV 4.9
September 2018
Inspiration
The little girl got inspired.
85 mm • f/1.8 • 1/4000 sec. • 320 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 11000 lux • EV 12
Open Day
Open day at city control. You can go up in the air with the men who take care of the trees.
50 mm • f/13 • 1/800 sec. • 800 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 46000 lux • EV 14
ISS
The International Space Station passed by. Now I aimed my telescope at a predefined point and photographed at the highest magnification. That is harder than photograhing the Martinitoren (which is 100m high, just the size of the ISS) in Groningen, sitting in the Eiffeltower in Paris. It's the same distance, but the Martinitoren it is not moving.
2035 mm • f/10 • 1/1000 sec. • 400 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • tripod • 68000 lux • EV 14.6
Power
Power for a night in the field under the stars, for the telescope, the cooled camera and the laptop.
4.2 mm • f/2.2 • 1/17 sec. • 80 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 280 lux • EV 6.7
Choice
To be able to choose is nice, but sometimes the collection is huge.
4.2 mm • f/2.2 • 1/33 sec. • 32 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 1400 lux • EV 9
ISS
The brightest white curve is made by the International Space Station, still illuminated by the sun. The interrupted paths are from airplanes, the almost vertical trail by another satellite (JASON-2 for measuring the oceans). The lowest short trail has been drawn by the planet Mars. (the picture is composed from 3800 images and covers a little over 2 minutes)
35 mm • f/1.4 • 1/30 sec. • 6400 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • tripod • 2.5 lux • EV -0.1
History
This old cupboard has a long history. The wood tries to tell us something in contour lines.
4.2 mm • f/2.2 • 1/17 sec. • 50 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 450 lux • EV 7.4
Autumn
Today autumn starts: the sun is exactly over the equator on her way to the south and here it will be colder.
85 mm • f/1.8 • 1/100 sec. • 200 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 440 lux • EV 7.3
Plus Cat
This cat often waits at the entrance of the Plus store for attention and perhaps something to eat.
85 mm • f/1.8 • 1/200 sec. • 100 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 1800 lux • EV 9.3
Noise
Noise of a sensor of an astro camera at -20 °C (left) and +20 °C (right). These are the lowest 3 bins of the 256 at 30 seconds exposure.
2035 mm • f/10 • 30 sec. • 50 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 18 lux • EV 2.7
The Universe
Only a small part of the universe can be observed and photographed. But that is suffiicient for me.
85 mm • f/1.8 • 1/100 sec. • 800 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 110 lux • EV 5.3
Whirlpool Galaxy
The Whirlpool Galaxy again, but now from a stack of 10 images. You can see some more already in the spiral arms
2035 mm • f/10 • 20 sec. • 2000 ISO • 24x36mm sensor • tripod • 0.7 lux • EV -2
Whirlpool Galaxy
The Whirlpool Galaxy near the Big Dipper can not be seen with the naked eye: it is about 50 times too weak. Here photographed from the city of Groningen with light pollution and no stacking. So it should be possible to do better. But for the first time I was able to capture it.
2035 mm • f/10 • 30 sec. • 1600 ISO • 24x36mm sensor • tripod • 0 lux • EV -7.9
Apollo 16
This is the area where Apollo 16 landed (click here), photographed at half moon.
2850 mm • f/14 • 1/50 sec. • 800 ISO • 24x36mm sensor • tripod • 3300 lux • EV 10.3
Bahtinov
When you put a Bahtinov mask in front of your telescope, you can focus better on the stars, because the diffraction pattern shows any small error in focussing. Bahtinov was a Russian amateur astronomer who invented the mask.
2035 mm • f/10 • 1/160 sec. • 100 ISO • 24x36mm sensor • tripod • 44000 lux • EV 14
Walking
To be able to walk seems so self-evident.
28 mm • f/2 • 1/160 sec. • 100 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 1700 lux • EV 9.3
Smoke
The candle of the ninth year has been blown out and the smoke illuminated by a laser. The tenth year has started.
85 mm • f/4.5 • 1/10 sec. • 100 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 550 lux • EV 7.7
Andromeda Galaxy
Our direct neighbouring galaxy is visually larger than the full moon, but a lot less bright.
85 mm • f/1.2 • 5 sec. • 800 ISO • 24x36mm sensor • tripod • 0.1 lux • EV -4.8
New Moon
Again and again a new moon over the horizon.
2035 mm • f/10 • 1/320 sec • 100 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • tripod • 87000 lux • EV 15
Red
The sun sets in red but does not leave a clear night.
12 mm • f/11 • 1/30 sec. • 800 ISO • 24x36mm sensor • handheld • 1200 lux • EV 8.8
DB80
When you know the strength of the materials and you have a computer model of the car, it must be possible to reconstruct how this car got deformed.
35 mm • f/1.4 • 1/1000 sec. • 100 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 5400 lux • EV 10.9
Immersed
He was immersed in another world and forgot the ordinary existence.
35 mm • f/1.4 • 1/60 sec. • 100 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 320 lux • EV 6.9
Museum Night
The museums were open in the evening and night. In the Groninger Museum modern dance between the pieces of art.
85 mm • f/1.8 • 1/100 sec. • 1250 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 71 lux • EV 4.7
Clean
The sun is almost clean: we are at a minimum of solar activity. There are just four tiny sunspots almost exactly in the middle. In de right bottom corner a magnification. (the difference between sunspots and dust on the sensor is that sunspots move with the sun in the image, but dust does not)
2035 mm • f/10 • 1/350 sec. • 100 ISO • 24x36mm sensor • tripod • 96000 lux • EV 15.1
Radiometer
A radiometer in the morning sun. The black sides of the vanes absorb photone, while the reflecting sides reflect them. The heating up of the air at the black sides increases the air pressure, driving the radiometer. When you place the radiometer in the freezer for a short while, cooling it down quickly, the direction of rotation is reversed, due to the black body radiation at the black sides, which lowers the temperature at that side, reducing the air pressure.
50 mm • f/6.3 • 1/500 sec. • 500 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 11000 lux • EV 12
Vega Sushi
It takes some adaptation, but sushi can be enjoyed withhout meat or fish.
4.2 mm • f/2.2 • 1/17 sec. • 50 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 450 lux • EV 7.4
Recognition
Even with a computer of 35 Euro (Raspberry) you can recognize objects. But a broken match is not recongized.
4.2 mm • f/2.2 • 1/33 sec. • 40 ISO • 24x36 mm sensor • handheld • 1100 lux • EV 8.6
Loss of Face
In case of loss of face, you can get another one here.
28 mm • f/7.1 • 1/1000 sec. • 100 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 138000 lux • EV 15.6
International Space Station
The International Space Station moves in front of the moon. Here photographed at 10 frames/second somewhere in the landscape of Drenthe.
2000 mm • f/10 • 1/1250 sec. • 400 ISO • 24x36mm sensor • tripod • 85000 lux • EV 14.9
Testchart
In order to measure the resolution of my 2000mm f/10 telescope, I had put up a test chart at a large distance, which was far enough for a cyclist to pass by in front of it.
2000 mm • f/10 • 1/800 sec. • 800 ISO • 24x36mm sensor • tripod • 27000 lux • EV 13.3
August 2018
Eveningflight
The weather was fine for balloon flights at sunset.
195 mm • f/7.1 • 1/200 sec. • 800 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 3400 lux • EV 10.3
Conversation
A conversation between two women at sunset.
85 mm • f/4.5 • 1/3200 sec. • 100 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 177000 lux • EV 16
Submerged
Submerged in the Noorderzon Festival
85 mm • f/4.5 • 1/100 sec. • 500 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 1100 lux • EV 8.7
Bommen Berend
The explosions of Bommen Berend could be heard and seen again over the Zuiderhaven.
35 mm • f/1.4 • 1/320 sec. • 400 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • tripod • 430 lux • EV 7.3
Climbing
This rose does not want to be climbed, that is obvious
50 mm • f/8 • 1/30 sec. • 800 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 660 lux • EV 7.9
Little Boat
The little boat fell on the ground, but still held enough love inside.
50 mm • f/8 • 1/30 sec. • 200 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 2600 lux • EV 9.9
Three Friends
Three friends are going to a party at sunset.
85 mm • f/1.8 • 1/8000 sec. • 100 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 71000 lux • EV 14.7
't Jagertje
To polish your bike, 't Jagertje brings polish oil.
50 mm • f/16 • 1/60 sec. • 800 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 5200 lux • EV 10.9
Heavenly Chain
A heavenly chain of 15 positions of the planet Saturn (every 2 seconds an image)
560 mm • f/8 • 1/50 sec. • 800 ISO • 24x36mm sensor • tripod • 1100 lux • EV 8.6
Stack
An image of the moon with less noise and more sharpness due to stacking.
560 mm • f/8 • 1/250 sec. • 800 ISO • 24x36mm sensor • tripod • 5500 lux • EV 11
Contrail
A contrail of an airplane runs like a zipper over the moon
213 mm • f/7.1 • 1/640 sec. • 800 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • tripod • 11000 lux • EV 12
Rope
Flexible and strong rope that you store like this to save time when you need dit.
28 mm • f/2 • 1/30 sec. • 250 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 130 lux • EV 5.6
Fastest Kid
Fastest Kid on the Block. But it takes a lot of space for the water cooling system. (i9-7980xe 18 core 4.5 GHz), Rendering animations and creating and running computer simulations of the human body is 8x faster than before.
28 mm • f/6.3 • 1/60 sec. • 100 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 6500 lux • EV 11.2
Sail
When you want to get more out of the wind, you have to apply a sail to the mill.
400 mm • f/5.6 • 1/400 sec. • 250 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 14000 lux • EV 12.3
Widde Meuln
A heavy shower behing the white mill of Ten Boer
28 mm • f/4.5 • 1/3200 sec. • 100 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 177000 lux • EV 16
Bark
The bark of a tree at the splitting of a stem, that did not succeed. Sometimes this happens when the distance grows slower than the stems themselves.
50 mm • f/7.1 • 1/15 sec. • 1600 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 130 lux • EV 5.6
Phaeolepiota aurea
Suddenly a Phaeolepiota aurea emerges between my plants. Indeed, it has been very moist the last few days.
50 mm • f/13 • 1/60 sec. • 200 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 14000 lux • EV 12.3
Introduction Week
The introduction week for the new students of our university. Hopefully they don't feel like a hamster in a wheel, but more like a sailor with own navigation.
28 mm • f/9 • 1/1600 sec. • 200 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 177000 lux • EV 16
Shark Teeth
When you cycle often en with power, you get shark teeth, that is a commonly known fact!
50 mm • f/9 • 1/80 sec. • 200 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 8800 lux • EV 11.7
Falling Stars
The falling stars (Perseïds) kept hiding behind the clouds this year.
28 mm • f/3.5 • 1/1.25 sec. • 200 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 21 lux • EV 2.9
Nieuwe Kerk
The heavy moist air around the large trees of the Nieuwe Kerk, while the evening falls.
8 mm • f/6.3 • 1/60 sec. • 320 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 2000 lux • EV 9.5
Flushed Out
More rain fell in one hour than in the last 6 weeks and so a part of the new beltway of Groningen flushed down.
35 mm • f/1.4 • 1/160 sec. • 100 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 860 lux • EV 8.3
Before dark
Getting home before dark is still possible.
560 mm • f/8 • 1/1600 sec. • 800 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 35000 lux • EV 13.6
Drought
Unknown drought in the Netherlands, the passed month. Last night, the rain fell down.
85 mm • f/11 • 1.6 sec. • 100 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • tripod • 210 lux • EV 6.2
Social
The social intelligence of some students appears to be quite low. Or is this the expression of something else?
35 mm • f/2 • 1/2500 sec. • 100 ISO • 24x36mm sensor • handheld • 27000 lux • EV 13.3
Old
His bike was twice as old as he was, but was a good ride.
28 mm • f/2 • 1/50 sec. • 100 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 550 lux • EV 7.6
Bicycles
A unique bicycle shop in a remarkable house in Amsterdam.
28 mm • f/7.1 • 1/40 sec. • 100 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 5500 lux • EV 11
Irritating
She thought it was irritating, shopping with her daughter, who was constantly on the phone.
85 mm • f/1.8 • 1/2000 sec. • 100 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 18000 lux • EV 12.7
Booklovers
Today I spotted remarkable book lovers in Amsterdam, the day before Canal Parade.
85 mm • f/1.8 • 1/4000 sec. • 100 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 35000 lux • EV 13.7
Suffering
Many suffering bicycles in the Netherlands.
28 mm • f/7.1 • 1/30 sec. • 200 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 2100 lux • EV 9.6
Third Eye
In the cultural evolution we acquired a third eye and sometimes that is the only one looking at you.
100 mm • f/5 • 1/320 sec. • 400 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 5500 lux • EV 11
July 2018
Tom Dumoulin
Tom Dumoulin in the pro race of Surhuisterveen, riding ahead of Geraint Thomas, the winner of the Tour de France.
35 mm • f/2 • 1/8000 sec. • 800 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 11000 lux • EV 12
No Wind
There was no wind at the galvenized mill.
50 mm • f/8 • 1/400 sec. • 1600 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 4400 lux • EV 10.6
Common Clubtail
The Common Clubtail (Gomphus vulgatissimus) is a large dragonfly with beautiful eyes.
50 mm • f/4 • 1/160 sec. • 100 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • tripod • 7000 lux • EV 11.3
Common Clubtail
The Common Clubtail (Gomphus vulgatissimus) is a large dragonfly with beautiful eyes.
50 mm • f/8 • 1/160 sec. • 200 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 14000 lux • EV 12.3
Moon and Mars
A complete lunar eclipse after moon rise, followed by Mars in her path.
140 mm • f/6.3 • 1.3 sec. • 6400 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • tripod • 1.3 lux • EV -1.1
Hot
It was a very hot day (36°C) and people did all kinds of things to cool down.
28 mm • f/5.6 • 1/400 sec. • 1600 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 2100 lux • EV 9.6
Relaxed
When a heron flies, it looks pretty relaxed. Here three frames of the same bird.
400 mm • f/5.6 • 1/640 sec. • 800 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 6800 lux • EV 11.3
Signals
The young great crested grebes in their pyjama's try giving signals.
400 mm • f/5.6 • 1/400 sec. • 200 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 17000 lux • EV 12.6
Layers
Three ecological layers emerge when bulls look for coolness in the water.
327 mm • f/11 • 1/320 sec. • 200 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 53000 lux • EV 14.2
Carborundum
With french garden herbs, you can cook, but you can not grind glass. With both you can leave an impression.
50 mm • f/11 • 1/1.25 sec. • 100 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 410 lux • EV 7.2
Tourists
That's how you are a tourst together in Amsterdam
28 mm • f/2 • 1/2500 sec. • 100 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 27000 lux • EV 13.3
Two Lions
Two lions in Amsterdam.
28 mm • f/2 • 1/8000 sec. • 100 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 87000 lux • EV 15
Eurasian Spoonbills
Eurasian Spoonbills are symbol of the dutch bird conservation: in 1970 only 170 pair in the Netherlands, now about 2500.
560 mm • f/8 • 1/1250 sec. • 800 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 27000 lux • EV 13.3
Match
A match head contains potassium chloride and phosphorus and some iron oxide for the red color.
20 mm • f/13 • 1/160 sec. • 200 ISO • 24x36mm sensor • tripod • 37000 lux • EV 13.7
Shots
The train to Groningen passes signal lights that have been shot at.
560 mm • f/8 • 1/640 sec. • 3200 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 3500 lux • EV 10.3
Bumblebee
Bumblebees don;t dance like honey bees do for communication, but pass pollen to each other.
50 mm • f/4 • 1/160 sec. • 200 ISO • 24x36mm sensor • tripod • 3500 lux • EV 10.3
Back
Back to nature. A dog has to find some way.
35 mm • f/1.4 • 1/13 sec. • 12800 ISO • 24x36mm sensor • handheld • 0.5 lux • EV -2.3
Looking
When a housefly looks at you, it does not see you in great detail, but it is very sensitive to movement. Between the facet eyes you can see an extra small eye that is functional in that respect. Also the hairs are very sensitive to air movements. So you catch a fly with a large glass that you slowly place over the fly and you slide a card onder the glass.
20 mm • f/3 • 1/160 sec. • 200 ISO • 24x36mm sensor • tripod • 37000 lux • EV 13.7
Night
The flowers slowly disappear in the night.
336 mm • f/5.6 • 1/15 sec. • 800 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 160 lux • EV 5.9
Sun
The sun is up high. You can feel her burning on your back.
12 mm • f/11 • 1/2000 sec. • 100 ISO • 24x36mm sensor • handheld • 661000 lux • EV 17.9
Art
Art in the street: in this case a painting by Jan Altink, "Het witte paard", 1925
35 mm • f/2.8 • 1/6400 sec. • 100 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 137000 lux • EV 15.6
Eye
Through the eye of the needle.
20 mm • f/8 • 1/250 sec. • 100 ISO • 36x24mm sensor • tripod • 44000 lux • EV 14
Bilingual
Old watches are bilingual in indicating adjustment of speed.
50 mm • f/4 • 1/100 sec. • 100 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 4400 lux • EV 10.6
Groans
The old city groans under the force of the development of the Forum.
50 mm • f/2 • 1/60 sec. • 100 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 660 lux • EV 7.9
Biter
The skull of this musk rat is built for biting. The orange color of the teeth comes from iron minerals and so you could say that they are rusted.
50 mm • f/5.6 • 1/500 sec. • 100 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 43000 lux • EV 13.9
Market Vendor
With the relfection of the Martinitoren in his spectacles, he posed after having tidied his moustache.
85 mm • f/4 • 1/400 sec. • 100 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 17000 lux • EV 12.6
Smiley
If you look carefully, you see a smiley in the cap of a bottle of Doggerland cider.
25 mm • f/11 • 1/60 sec. • 100 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • tripod • 20000 lux • EV 12.8
Return
The bumblebee offers a favor in return to the flower when drinking the nectar: he spreads the pollen.
50 mm • f/16 • 1/60 sec. • 100 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 42000 lux • EV 13.9
Ribbons
The council of Groningen decided to decorate ribbons over this narrowstreet. When you walk over a straight line, they can keep your head cool on a hot day.
12 mm • f/8 • 1/800 sec. • 100 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 140000 lux • EV 15.6
Lilac
The sky opposite the setting sun turns lilac.
140 mm • f/7.1 • 1/160 sec. • 400 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 5500 lux • EV 11
Urban Culture
At Urban Culture in Groningen I was curious what she would write on that paper.
12 mm • f/8 • 1/800 sec. • 100 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 140000 lux • EV 15.6
June 2018
Small China-mark
Small China-marks fly low over the duckweed, leaving their eggs hanging from the floating leaves.
560 mm • f/8 • 1/250 sec. • 400 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 11000 lux • EV 12
Hercules
This Hercules beetle can carry up to 1000 times his own weight.
50 mm • f/3.5 • 1/250 sec. • 100 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • tripod • 8400 lux • EV 11.6
Summer Evening
On a summer evening you play volleyball on the square.
400 mm • f/5.6 • 1/640 sec. • 400 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 14000 lux • EV 12.3
Houston
"Houston we have a problem" was what he must have thought when something hit him from the left.
35 mm • f/10 • 1/1000 sec. • 1250 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 22000 lux • EV 13
Papilio Paris
Papilio Paris, a butterfly from India, has scales that seem toe radiate light.
20 mm • f/11 • 1/60 sec. • 1250 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • tripod • 1600 lux • EV 9.2
Camera
This camera, made in the year 2000, is not being used anymore, with the exception of the lens. To load films, develop them and print them is romantic, but costs more much more time and gives lower quality.
35 mm • f/1.4 • 1/60 sec. • 400 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 80 lux • EV 4.9
Eyelets
Between the two large facet eyes of a wasp are located three small eyelets, or ocelli. They do not give a clear image of the surroundings, but help to detect movements in all directions.
15 mm • f/11 • 1/60 sec. • 400 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 5000 lux • EV 10.8
102 years
In 1916 my great grandfather received this wath on Rottumeroog. Detail of the balance wheel.
35 mm • f/4 • 1/60 sec. • 100 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • tripod • 2600 lux • EV 9.9
HSS
A first attempt at high speed sync photography. The flash unit gives a series of light pulses only when the slit between first and second shutter curtain slides over the sensor. In this way you can expose for a very short time (in this case 1/8000 of a sec), so that the environment remains dark, even in broad daylight.
50 mm • f/2.8 • 1/8000 sec. • 100 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 171000 lux • EV 15.9
Love
It starts with nesting material that the great crested grebe finds and then the game of love starts.
560 mm • f/8 • 1/320 sec. • 800 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 7000 lux • EV 11.3
Clematis
A Clematis Voluceau looks like the landscape on a far planet.
50 mm • f/13 • 1/60 sec. • 100 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 28000 lux • EV 13.3
Focus
She eats an apple, checks her smartphone, listens to music and looks at the time on the Martinitoren. A multi-balance task for her brain. In the mean time, it is nice that walking is completely automatic, but at a shorter steplength.
400 mm • f/5.6 • 1/800 sec. • 5000 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 1400 lux • EV 9
Landscape
A plastic bag between two crossed polarization fiters provide a colourful landscape as seen through a spyglass.
24 mm • f/11 • 1/5 sec. • 100 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 1700 lux • EV 9.2
Heading
Heading a ball requires some preparation. When the hands are drawn back and downward, the head acquires a higher velocity in the direction of the ball. The teeth are protected by co-contracting the muscles attached to the lower jaw.
85 mm • f/2 • 1/5000 sec. • 800 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 6800 lux • EV 11.3
Again
Again the hollyhocks are flowering, close together along the stem, leaking pollen
50 mm • f/13 • 1/125 sec. • 100 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • handheld • 58000 lux • EV 14.4
Toothbrush
A toothbrush is quite a contstruction when you look at it from close by.
50 mm • f/2.8 • 1/320 sec. • 200 ISO • 25.4mm sensor • tripod • 3400 lux • EV 10.3
