Over the Thanksgiving holiday I traveled to Amsterdam and just realized again that, for inspiration, Amsterdam is a great place to go.
The clean simple architecture of buildings and the perfect symmetry of Dutch design, the large windows to allow the most amount of light in during the grey winter days… Brick with white plaster work in the façade gives sharp contrast to the city. Its delicate roof lines with their pulleys give the houses a touch of whimsy while the canal-facing house fronts allow the most amount of light to come in.
The repetition of bricks on the houses and on the walk-ways give the city a very calm quality. Window sills with blooming orchids everywhere serve as a reminder that Amsterdam is indeed the flower capital of the world.
I took many photos and will share some of these with you over the following days.
Crossing Boundaries
Learning to See
Lifting the Curtain on Design
God's Love We Deliver
Publicolor
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#1 by m elissa lee on December 3, 2009 - 12:33 pm
Dear Vicente,
I love your photography!!!
Will you publish a book with all your photo’s from all of you trips???
You have a great eye with photo’s!!!
Love to see more of this side of you as clearly it is where a great deal of your light shines thru!!!
xxoo
Melissa
#2 by Karena on December 3, 2009 - 12:55 pm
Vicente, a place I have always wanted to visit. I cannot wait to see the images!! I hope you will make a comment on my latest art!
#3 by Valerie Wills on December 3, 2009 - 2:06 pm
I love Amsterdam. Beautiful architecture, lovely people, fabulous cafe life and everyone riding around on their bikes. Great pics – thanks for sharing and I look forward to seeing more.
#4 by Gary Nelling on December 3, 2009 - 2:48 pm
I love Amsterdam. Our family went there in July 2008 for a graduation celebration trip for our children. I think Amsterdam is one of Europe’s most architecturally unique and photogenic cities. It also has a unique culture of toleration, compassion and fun! We enjoyed the span of classical to modern culture represented by the Rembrandtshuis, the Van Gogh museum and the photography museum Foam which had a special exhibit of the work of Dutch photographer Kors van Bennekom. I would recommend to any of the bloggers the minimalist Hotel Patou in the fashion district, named after fashion designer Jean Patou. I agree with Melissa that a book of travel photos as seen through your artistic eye would be fascinating indeed. I’ll look forward to more of your photos posted here.
#5 by Victoria on December 3, 2009 - 5:50 pm
My husband lived in Amsterdam when we dated and I can say I knew the city well. But that was 17 years ago and your photos bring back sweet memories.
Those doors are lovely and I always admire the Dutch for their open live style… large windows and beautiful chandeliers!
And their knack for an eclectic design!
#6 by Dane on December 3, 2009 - 6:04 pm
The architecture is truly inspiring! I’d give my right arm to live in one of those buildings. The history, detail and HUGE windows are incredible.
Thanks for posting your photos!
#7 by susie q on December 3, 2009 - 10:18 pm
Okay, I’m totally in love with you and have a gigantic design crush. I truly appreciate each post you write and cannot thank you enough for your generosity. I, too, love Amsterdam (I even dream about that fabulous city). Wonderful photos.