Vater-Müller organ, Oude Kerk Amsterdam
The Oude Kerk (“old church”) is the oldest building in Amsterdam, founded 1213 (>800 year old!) and consecrated in 1306. The wooden roof is the largest medieval wooden vault in Europe, and the Estonian planks (1390) claim some of the best acoustics in Europe. Rembrandt was a parishioner the Oude Kerk, his children were all baptized here, and his wife was buried here in 1642. It is the only building in Amsterdam that remains in its original state since Rembrandt walked its halls.
Above is the Vater-Müller organ, built in 1724 and regarded as one of the finest Baroque organs in Europe. It was acknowledged by the church Commissioners as “perfect.” Click here to see an interesting demonstration of the organ accompanied by a Taiko, a traditional Japanese drum.
March 4, 2016 | Categories: Photography, Travel | Tags: amsterdam, HDR, holland, netherlands, Nikon D90, photography, Photomatix, red light district, Travel and Tourism, World Heritage Site | 4 Comments
Built 1603-1611, the Zuiderkerk (Southern Church) is a 17th-century Dutch Renaissance design Protestant church in the Nieuwmarkt area of Amsterdam. The church bells date back to 1658, and are still rung once a week.
It was rumored that Rembrandt painted his famous Night Watch in the church because his nearby studio and home was too small (likely untrue), however three of his children are buried here.
February 8, 2016 | Categories: Photography, Street Photography, Travel | Tags: amsterdam, HDR, holland, netherlands, Nikon D90, photography, reflection, rembrandt, Street, Street Photography, Travel and Tourism, water, World Heritage Site | 2 Comments
Reguliersgracht Canal, 7 Bridges, Amsterdam
View from the intersection of the Reguliersgracht and Herengracht canals. The Reguliersgracht is considered to be one of the most beautiful canals in Amsterdam, and at this location it is possible to view the famous seven bridges of the Reguliersgracht. I used long exposures to accentuate the passing headlights of the night traffic. This is one of my favorite photos that I have taken.
February 1, 2016 | Categories: Photography, Street Photography, Travel | Tags: amsterdam, bridge, canal, holland, netherlands, Night, Nikon D90, photography, Street Photography, Travel and Tourism, water, World Heritage Site | 1 Comment
Last three posted small images on blog page are now linked to the larger image .
February 1, 2016 | Categories: Photography, Street Photography | Tags: amsterdam, canal, holland, photography, Street Photography, Travel and Tourism | 2 Comments
Magere Brug (“Skinny Bridge”) over Amstel River, Amsterdam.
The first bridge at this site was built in 1691, with various replacements over the years. Once too narrow for two pedestrians to pass, hence the name, it was eventually widened in 1871. Local legend says the bridge was named after the magere zussen (skinny sisters), who lived on opposite sides of the river and had it built to make it easier to visit one another.
January 31, 2016 | Categories: Photography, Street Photography, Travel | Tags: amsterdam, dutch, HDR, holland, netherlands, photography, Street Photography, Travel and Tourism, water, World Heritage Site | 2 Comments
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