vanhulsenbeek Posted February 7, 2012 Share #1 Â Posted February 7, 2012 Advertisement (gone after registration) Since yesterday, skaters crowd the Amsterdam Canals. This has not happened in about 15 years, so I thought to include this picture in my album, started last Friday. More "picture-postcard" than really to my liking, but nice as a historical document. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Advertisement Posted February 7, 2012 Posted February 7, 2012 Hi vanhulsenbeek, Take a look here Snow in Amsterdam, Part II. I'm sure you'll find what you were looking for!
stuny Posted February 7, 2012 Share #2 Â Posted February 7, 2012 Sander - Â Lovely. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spo Posted February 7, 2012 Share #3 Â Posted February 7, 2012 Not picture postcard at all, I think it works. I bet you have more... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Hiles Posted February 8, 2012 Share #4 Â Posted February 8, 2012 Lovely scene, nicely done. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kaethe Posted February 8, 2012 Share #5 Â Posted February 8, 2012 Beautiful. Living in a climate of only two seasons, I am jealous. Just out of curiosity, are the boat owners concerned about damage from the ice? kaeth Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
leicamann Posted February 8, 2012 Share #6  Posted February 8, 2012 Definitely one to keep...nicely captured   Thanks for sharing  Cheers, JRM Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pauledell Posted February 8, 2012 Share #7 Â Posted February 8, 2012 Advertisement (gone after registration) Sander, Â A marvelous picture with the framing, the warm colors from the low sun, the clarity and the festive mood. Â Paul Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest suilvenman Posted February 8, 2012 Share #8 Â Posted February 8, 2012 Very nice - reminiscent of Pieter Brueghel. Â Â Ken. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
vanhulsenbeek Posted February 8, 2012 Author Share #9  Posted February 8, 2012 Beautiful. Living in a climate of only two seasons, I am jealous. Just out of curiosity, are the boat owners concerned about damage from the ice?kaeth  Absolutely. Talked about this with some people yesterday. Especially for those houseboats that are build on a concrete box, or are converted iron boats that go very deep and can not be lifted up through their shape. Ideally, owners should hack out an icefree zone around their home, but I have seen many boats where that has not been done. Problem is, nobody is used to this nor is really prepared anymore.  And sleeping on a houseboat is not possible now: the ice is moving and creaking: very noisy! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
allamande Posted February 8, 2012 Share #10 Â Posted February 8, 2012 Very nice work, again! This one is like an old master painting. It must be an amazing experience to see this scene up close. Thanks for posting. Â Ece Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NZDavid Posted February 9, 2012 Share #11 Â Posted February 9, 2012 Cool indeed! Great for colors, clarity, contrast. Is the elfstedentocht taking place? I once met a guy who competed, sounds awesome. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
vanhulsenbeek Posted February 9, 2012 Author Share #12 Â Posted February 9, 2012 Cool indeed! Great for colors, clarity, contrast. Is the Elfstedentocht taking place? I once met a guy who competed, sounds awesome. Unfortunately not. Thaw sets in on Sunday, and in some places in Friesland the ice is not thick enough. 15 cm's of good quality ice is needed. It just ain't there Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
roguewave Posted February 9, 2012 Share #13 Â Posted February 9, 2012 Wonderful sight & excellently processed. I have a friend from NY that is originally from Amsterdam and was living in NY for many years. He sold his home in NY, bought a 36' sailboat & sailed back to Amsterdam. I was scheduled to accompany him, but a patient of mine infected me with a second bout of measles & that ended that adventure. When Stig got to Amsterdam (using my sextant), he sold his sailboat & lived on the canal in a huge barge for many years. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Posted February 18, 2012 Share #14 Â Posted February 18, 2012 I can't stop looking at this great photograph. I agree with others, very much like a painting. Evokes a nice feeling. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
albert Posted February 18, 2012 Share #15 Â Posted February 18, 2012 Sander, Â How fun for the children. Adults too. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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