Tuesday 30 November 2010

The...


The..., originally uploaded by AmsterS@m - The Wicked Reflectah.

Unedited shot of a dude reflected in a puddle in Amsterdam.Taken with my Panasonic DMC-FZ8. No editing, no magic tricks, no Photoshop :)

I've mentioned it already a couple of times, people usually give me weird looks when they see me doing my wicked puddle thing, sometimes risking to crash into other bikes, cars or people, so I try to look as inconspicuous as possible, trying to emulate a Bum just sitting by the side of the road instead of a Madman taking pictures of reflections that nobody but me seems to be able to see until I point them out, something I do frequently when the ballsy bystanders ask me what I'm doing. They then usually go 'Aaahhh, wow, I've never noticed', which makes me wonder, what the hell is wrong with me that I see something that nobody else can see?! Am I retarded? Do I have too much time? Am I a freakin' Genius?! I sure don't know the answer to that, it's probably a healthy mix of all of those factors, lol ;-P

Anyway, almost weekend now, have a good one :))

I've made a wicked reflection movie of this puddle too, check it out on my YouTube page, thank you :)

Movie


Amsterdam photos

Wicked reflections

www.amstersam.com

...Puddle...

Unedited shot of a girl on her bike, reflected in a puddle in Amsterdam.Taken with my Panasonic DMC-FZ8. No editing, no magic tricks, no Photoshop :)

I've mentioned it already a couple of times, people usually give me weird looks when they see me doing my wicked puddle thing, sometimes risking to crash into other bikes, cars or people, so I try to look as inconspicuous as possible, trying to emulate a Bum just sitting by the side of the road instead of a Madman taking pictures of reflections that nobody but me seems to be able to see until I point them out, something I do frequently when the ballsy bystanders ask me what I'm doing. They then usually go 'Aaahhh, wow, I've never noticed', which makes me wonder, what the hell is wrong with me that I see something that nobody else can see?! Am I retarded? Do I have too much time? Am I a freakin' Genius?! I sure don't know the answer to that, it's probably a healthy mix of all of those factors, lol ;-P

Anyway, almost weekend now, have a good one :))

I've made a wicked reflection movie of this puddle too, check it out on my YouTube page, thank you :)

Movie


Amsterdam photos

Wicked reflections

www.amstersam.com

...Travellers

Unedited shot of girls on their bikes, reflected in a puddle in Amsterdam.Taken with my Panasonic DMC-FZ8. No editing, no magic tricks, no Photoshop :)

I've mentioned it already a couple of times, people usually give me weird looks when they see me doing my wicked puddle thing, sometimes risking to crash into other bikes, cars or people, so I try to look as inconspicuous as possible, trying to emulate a Bum just sitting by the side of the road instead of a Madman taking pictures of reflections that nobody but me seems to be able to see until I point them out, something I do frequently when the ballsy bystanders ask me what I'm doing. They then usually go 'Aaahhh, wow, I've never noticed', which makes me wonder, what the hell is wrong with me that I see something that nobody else can see?! Am I retarded? Do I have too much time? Am I a freakin' Genius?! I sure don't know the answer to that, it's probably a healthy mix of all of those factors, lol ;-P

Anyway, almost weekend now, have a good one :))

I've made a wicked reflection movie of this puddle too, check it out on my YouTube page, thank you :)

Movie


Amsterdam photos

Wicked reflections

www.amstersam.com

Monday 29 November 2010

Happy...

Unedited shot of the lovely Miss J, reflected in a puddle in Amsterdam. Taken with my Panasonic DMC-FZ8. No editing, no magic tricks, no Photoshop :)

I'm not sure if it's my egg-shaped head or how weird and stoopid it looks when I'm hunching over puddles to shoot my wicked reflections, but usually the people witnessing it end up laughing at/with me and are happy and excited when I ask them to pose for my puddle pictures. I have a nice large collection already of happy puddle people and today I'd like to share these shots of the lovely Miss J with you...doesn't she look just fine inside my wicked wet world?! Yes, she does :))

Have a wonderful day, take it easy!


Amsterdam photos

Wicked reflections

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...Puddle...

Unedited shot of the lovely Miss J, reflected in a puddle in Amsterdam. Taken with my Panasonic DMC-FZ8. No editing, no magic tricks, no Photoshop :)

I'm not sure if it's my egg-shaped head or how weird and stoopid it looks when I'm hunching over puddles to shoot my wicked reflections, but usually the people witnessing it end up laughing at/with me and are happy and excited when I ask them to pose for my puddle pictures. I have a nice large collection already of happy puddle people and today I'd like to share these shots of the lovely Miss J with you...doesn't she look just fine inside my wicked wet world?! Yes, she does :))

Have a wonderful day, take it easy!


Amsterdam photos

Wicked reflections

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...People

Unedited shot of the lovely Miss J, reflected in a puddle in Amsterdam. Taken with my Panasonic DMC-FZ8. No editing, no magic tricks, no Photoshop :)

I'm not sure if it's my egg-shaped head or how weird and stoopid it looks when I'm hunching over puddles to shoot my wicked reflections, but usually the people witnessing it end up laughing at/with me and are happy and excited when I ask them to pose for my puddle pictures. I have a nice large collection already of happy puddle people and today I'd like to share these shots of the lovely Miss J with you...doesn't she look just fine inside my wicked wet world?! Yes, she does :))

Have a wonderful day, take it easy!


Amsterdam photos

Wicked reflections

www.amstersam.com

Sunday 28 November 2010

Greetings...

Unedited mobile phone cam shot of myself, reflected in my sunglasses in Amsterdam. Taken with my C905 mobile phone. No editing, no magic tricks, no Photoshop :)

I miss the Summer...it's only gone for a little while and soon it'll be back, but for now I miss it. I miss wearing my shorts&shirts, I miss not looking like the Michelin-man in my winter jacket, I miss chilling out in the park with my friends, I miss sitting outside a bar with a cold drink, I miss looking at all the hot Amsterdam girls in their light dresses, I miss riding my bike without having to worry about slipping on some ice layer in the streets, I miss the bees, the flowers, the warm breeze and all that...luckily it's almost Spring now and soon I won't have to miss all these things anymore :)

Have a nice Winter!


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...From...

Unedited mobile phone cam shot of myself, reflected on the front of a scooter in Amsterdam. Taken with my C905 mobile phone. No editing, no magic tricks, no Photoshop :)

I miss the Summer...it's only gone for a little while and soon it'll be back, but for now I miss it. I miss wearing my shorts&shirts, I miss not looking like the Michelin-man in my winter jacket, I miss chilling out in the park with my friends, I miss sitting outside a bar with a cold drink, I miss looking at all the hot Amsterdam girls in their light dresses, I miss riding my bike without having to worry about slipping on some ice layer in the streets, I miss the bees, the flowers, the warm breeze and all that...luckily it's almost Spring now and soon I won't have to miss all these things anymore :)

Have a nice Winter!


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More wicked reflections

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SummerS@m!

Unedited mobile phone cam shot of myself, reflected in my sunglasses in Amsterdam. Taken with my Panasonic DMC-FZ8. No editing, no magic tricks, no Photoshop :)

I miss the Summer...it's only gone for a little while and soon it'll be back, but for now I miss it. I miss wearing my shorts&shirts, I miss not looking like the Michelin-man in my winter jacket, I miss chilling out in the park with my friends, I miss sitting outside a bar with a cold drink, I miss looking at all the hot Amsterdam girls in their light dresses, I miss riding my bike without having to worry about slipping on some ice layer in the streets, I miss the bees, the flowers, the warm breeze and all that...luckily it's almost Spring now and soon I won't have to miss all these things anymore :)

Have a nice Winter!


Amsterdam photos

More wicked reflections

www.amstersam.com

Saturday 27 November 2010

Amsterdam...

Unedited shot of people at a Tram-stop at the Rembrandtplein in Amsterdam, reflected in a puddle. Taken with my Panasonic DMC-FZ8. No editing, no magic tricks, no Photoshop :)

I'm still busybusybusy taking care of interesting, annoying issues that keep popping up lately, and some of these things required me to take the Tram, something I do maybe once a year and try to avoid whenever I can, I usually travel everywhere on my trustworthy bike Lord Bikenheimer, not just because I prefer to decide which way to go, how fast to go and all that, but also because the public transportation system in Amsterdam is slow, expensive (2,60 euro for 1 hour!) and often overcrowded. Unfortunately this weekend I had to make use of it repeatedly and realized once again that the best city in the world is a whole different place when experienced from the inside of a Tram or Metro. I really don't know how people can do this every day, it's just such a nerve-wrecking, smelly, overpriced way to travel and the only upside is that you get to look at people and watch them trying to waste their time reading the paper, staring at the information-screens or watching others trying to waste their time reading the paper, staring at the information-screens, etc, a bit of a vicious cycle, hahaha :-D

Enjoy your Sunday, take it easy :)


I've made a wicked reflection movie of this puddle too, check it out on my YouTube channel, thanks :)

Movie

Amsterdam photos

Wicked reflections

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...Public...

Unedited shot of people at a Tram-stop at the Rembrandtplein in Amsterdam, reflected in a puddle. Taken with my Panasonic DMC-FZ8. No editing, no magic tricks, no Photoshop :)

I'm still busybusybusy taking care of interesting, annoying issues that keep popping up lately, and some of these things required me to take the Tram, something I do maybe once a year and try to avoid whenever I can, I usually travel everywhere on my trustworthy bike Lord Bikenheimer, not just because I prefer to decide which way to go, how fast to go and all that, but also because the public transportation system in Amsterdam is slow, expensive (2,60 euro for 1 hour!) and often overcrowded. Unfortunately this weekend I had to make use of it repeatedly and realized once again that the best city in the world is a whole different place when experienced from the inside of a Tram or Metro. I really don't know how people can do this every day, it's just such a nerve-wrecking, smelly, overpriced way to travel and the only upside is that you get to look at people and watch them trying to waste their time reading the paper, staring at the information-screens or watching others trying to waste their time reading the paper, staring at the information-screens, etc, a bit of a vicious cycle, hahaha :-D

Enjoy your Sunday, take it easy :)


I've made a wicked reflection movie of this puddle too, check it out on my YouTube channel, thanks :)

Movie

Amsterdam photos

Wicked reflections

www.amstersam.com

...Transportation

Unedited shot of people at a Tram-stop at the Rembrandtplein in Amsterdam, reflected in a puddle. Taken with my Panasonic DMC-FZ8. No editing, no magic tricks, no Photoshop :)

I'm still busybusybusy taking care of interesting, annoying issues that keep popping up lately, and some of these things required me to take the Tram, something I do maybe once a year and try to avoid whenever I can, I usually travel everywhere on my trustworthy bike Lord Bikenheimer, not just because I prefer to decide which way to go, how fast to go and all that, but also because the public transportation system in Amsterdam is slow, expensive (2,60 euro for 1 hour!) and often overcrowded. Unfortunately this weekend I had to make use of it repeatedly and realized once again that the best city in the world is a whole different place when experienced from the inside of a Tram or Metro. I really don't know how people can do this every day, it's just such a nerve-wrecking, smelly, overpriced way to travel and the only upside is that you get to look at people and watch them trying to waste their time reading the paper, staring at the information-screens or watching others trying to waste their time reading the paper, staring at the information-screens, etc, a bit of a vicious cycle, hahaha :-D

Enjoy your Sunday, take it easy :)


I've made a wicked reflection movie of this puddle too, check it out on my YouTube channel, thanks :)

Movie

Amsterdam photos

Wicked reflections

www.amstersam.com

Busy...


Busy..., originally uploaded by AmsterS@m - The Wicked Reflectah.

Unedited shot of people at the Rembrandtplein in Amsterdam, reflected in a puddle. Taken with my Panasonic DMC-FZ8. No editing, no magic tricks, no Photoshop :)

It's finally weekend now, but instead of being able to sit back and relax, I have to take care of plenty of urgent issues that need to be addressed in a swift, dedicated manner, not exactly my idea of a good time, but this is a valuable reminder again of two universal truths about life:

1. If you want sh*t done right, you'll have to do it yourself!
2. Being a grown-up means having to take care of things that can be unpleasant, time-consuming and the exact opposite of fun!

I guess realizing these things once again is almost worth going through some trouble, if you know what you're up against, you can properly prepare yourself and do your best to get it over with as efficiently, effective and unharmed as possible :)

This probably sounds a lot more dramatic than it is, and I'll share more details with you in the not-too-distant future, you'll very likely laugh at me and call me a freakin' Drama-King, but that's just how I roll, I like to enjoy my miserable times as much as the easy-going times, lol ;-P

Have a wicked weekend, think about me every now and then, thank you :)

P.s. I keep hearing the song 'Runnin' by the Pharcyde in my head as I am trying to figure out how to best handle all the things that require my attention :)

"There comes a time in every mans life when he's gotta
handle up on his own Can't depend on friends to
help you in a sqeeze, please they got problems of their own"



I've made a wicked movie of this puddle as well, check it out on my YouTube channel, thank you :)

Movie


Amsterdam photos

Wicked reflections

www.amstersam.com

...Busy...

Unedited shot of people at the Rembrandtplein in Amsterdam, reflected in a puddle. Taken with my Panasonic DMC-FZ8. No editing, no magic tricks, no Photoshop :)

It's finally weekend now, but instead of being able to sit back and relax, I have to take care of plenty of urgent issues that need to be addressed in a swift, dedicated manner, not exactly my idea of a good time, but this is a valuable reminder again of two universal truths about life:

1. If you want sh*t done right, you'll have to do it yourself!
2. Being a grown-up means having to take care of things that can be unpleasant, time-consuming and the exact opposite of fun!

I guess realizing these things once again is almost worth going through some trouble, if you know what you're up against, you can properly prepare yourself and do your best to get it over with as efficiently, effective and unharmed as possible :)

This probably sounds a lot more dramatic than it is, and I'll share more details with you in the not-too-distant future, you'll very likely laugh at me and call me a freakin' Drama-King, but that's just how I roll, I like to enjoy my miserable times as much as the easy-going times, lol ;-P

Have a wicked weekend, think about me every now and then, thank you :)

P.s. I keep hearing the song 'Runnin' by the Pharcyde in my head as I am trying to figure out how to best handle all the things that require my attention :)

"There comes a time in every mans life when he's gotta
handle up on his own Can't depend on friends to
help you in a sqeeze, please they got problems of their own"



I've made a wicked movie of this puddle as well, check it out on my YouTube channel, thank you :)

Movie


Amsterdam photos

Wicked reflections

www.amstersam.com

...Busy!

Unedited shot of people at the Rembrandtplein in Amsterdam, reflected in a puddle. Taken with my Panasonic DMC-FZ8. No editing, no magic tricks, no Photoshop :)

It's finally weekend now, but instead of being able to sit back and relax, I have to take care of plenty of urgent issues that need to be addressed in a swift, dedicated manner, not exactly my idea of a good time, but this is a valuable reminder again of two universal truths about life:

1. If you want sh*t done right, you'll have to do it yourself!
2. Being a grown-up means having to take care of things that can be unpleasant, time-consuming and the exact opposite of fun!

I guess realizing these things once again is almost worth going through some trouble, if you know what you're up against, you can properly prepare yourself and do your best to get it over with as efficiently, effective and unharmed as possible :)

This probably sounds a lot more dramatic than it is, and I'll share more details with you in the not-too-distant future, you'll very likely laugh at me and call me a freakin' Drama-King, but that's just how I roll, I like to enjoy my miserable times as much as the easy-going times, lol ;-P

Have a wicked weekend, think about me every now and then, thank you :)

P.s. I keep hearing the song 'Runnin' by the Pharcyde in my head as I am trying to figure out how to best handle all the things that require my attention :)

"There comes a time in every mans life when he's gotta
handle up on his own Can't depend on friends to
help you in a sqeeze, please they got problems of their own"



I've made a wicked movie of this puddle as well, check it out on my YouTube channel, thank you :)

Movie


Amsterdam photos

Wicked reflections

www.amstersam.com

Reflections of Amsterdam - Busy Busy Busy

Thursday 25 November 2010

Thank...

Unedited shot of buildings in the Westerpark in Amsterdam, reflected in a canal. Taken with my Panasonic DMC-FZ8. No editing, no magic tricks, no Photoshop :)

Yesterday I went to the ABC Bookstore to witness the first book ever being printed on the brand-new Espresso Book Machine, there were lots of important people, free bubbly drinks and free copies of the book for those that had their submissions included in it, my story 'The wicked wet world of AmsterSam' is also in there, sadly I did not win one of the 4 prices (vouchers for the ABC shop and up to 10 free copies of the book...strangely all 4 winners seemed to be kids between 10-15 years, wtf?!) but it was fun anyway. To top it off, I've met a friend I hadn't seen in years, and together we had a good time and some laughs, and now we're Facebook friends as well, so it was worth it :)

Thank God it's Friday!!! Have a wicked weekend :))



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Wicked reflections

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...God It's...

Unedited shot of buildings in the Westerpark in Amsterdam, reflected in a canal. Taken with my Panasonic DMC-FZ8. No editing, no magic tricks, no Photoshop :)

Yesterday I went to the ABC Bookstore to witness the first book ever being printed on the brand-new Espresso Book Machine, there were lots of important people, free bubbly drinks and free copies of the book for those that had their submissions included in it, my story 'The wicked wet world of AmsterSam' is also in there, sadly I did not win one of the 4 prices (vouchers for the ABC shop and up to 10 free copies of the book...strangely all 4 winners seemed to be kids between 10-15 years, wtf?!) but it was fun anyway. To top it off, I've met a friend I hadn't seen in years, and together we had a good time and some laughs, and now we're Facebook friends as well, so it was worth it :)

Thank God it's Friday!!! Have a wicked weekend :))



Amsterdam photos

Wicked reflections

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...Friday :D

Unedited shot of buildings in the Westerpark in Amsterdam, reflected in a canal. Taken with my Panasonic DMC-FZ8. No editing, no magic tricks, no Photoshop :)

Yesterday I went to the ABC Bookstore to witness the first book ever being printed on the brand-new Espresso Book Machine, there were lots of important people, free bubbly drinks and free copies of the book for those that had their submissions included in it, my story 'The wicked wet world of AmsterSam' is also in there, sadly I did not win one of the 4 prices (vouchers for the ABC shop and up to 10 free copies of the book...strangely all 4 winners seemed to be kids between 10-15 years, wtf?!) but it was fun anyway. To top it off, I've met a friend I hadn't seen in years, and together we had a good time and some laughs, and now we're Facebook friends as well, so it was worth it :)

Thank God it's Friday!!! Have a wicked weekend :))



Amsterdam photos

Wicked reflections

www.amstersam.com

Wednesday 24 November 2010

AmsterSam...

Unedited shot of people outside the ABC Bookstore in Amsterdam, reflected in a puddle. Taken with my Panasonic DMC-FZ8. No editing, no magic tricks, no Photoshop :)

Today I am invited to the White Room at the ABC Bookstore, to meet Jason Epstein, American publisher, co-founder of On Demand Books and The New York Review of Books, to receive my complimentary copy of the first book ever to be printed on the new Espresso Book Machine. My entry called 'The wicked wet world of AmsterSam' made it into the final selection and will be included in the book that will be available at the ABC for sale as of tomorrow, yay :D

A big 'Thank You' to those that voted for my submission, I very much appreciate your help with getting my wicked shizzle published in print :)))


I've also shot a movie of this puddle, check it out on my YouTube channel, thank you :)

Movie


Amsterdam photos

Wicked reflections

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...At The...

Unedited shot of people outside the ABC Bookstore in Amsterdam, reflected in a puddle. Taken with my Panasonic DMC-FZ8. No editing, no magic tricks, no Photoshop :)

Today I am invited to the White Room at the ABC Bookstore, to meet Jason Epstein, American publisher, co-founder of On Demand Books and The New York Review of Books, to receive my complimentary copy of the first book ever to be printed on the new Espresso Book Machine. My entry called 'The wicked wet world of AmsterSam' made it into the final selection and will be included in the book that will be available at the ABC for sale as of tomorrow, yay :D

A big 'Thank You' to those that voted for my submission, I very much appreciate your help with getting my wicked shizzle published in print :)))


I've also shot a movie of this puddle, check it out on my YouTube channel, thank you :)

Movie


Amsterdam photos

Wicked reflections

www.amstersam.com

...AnyBook Award

Unedited shot of people outside the ABC Bookstore in Amsterdam, reflected in a puddle. Taken with my Panasonic DMC-FZ8. No editing, no magic tricks, no Photoshop :)

Today I am invited to the White Room at the ABC Bookstore, to meet Jason Epstein, American publisher, co-founder of On Demand Books and The New York Review of Books, to receive my complimentary copy of the first book ever to be printed on the new Espresso Book Machine. My entry called 'The wicked wet world of AmsterSam' made it into the final selection and will be included in the book that will be available at the ABC for sale as of tomorrow, yay :D

A big 'Thank You' to those that voted for my submission, I very much appreciate your help with getting my wicked shizzle published in print :)))


I've also shot a movie of this puddle, check it out on my YouTube channel, thank you :)

Movie


Amsterdam photos

Wicked reflections

www.amstersam.com

Reflections of Amsterdam - The AnyBook Award

Tuesday 23 November 2010

Meet...


Meet..., originally uploaded by AmsterS@m - The Wicked Reflectah.

Unedited shot of the lovely Miss Zelda Shiny in Amsterdam. Taken with a borrowed Sony HX1. No editing, no magic tricks, no Photoshop :)

In Amsterdam we have the prettiest girls in the world, and the lovely Miss Zelda Shiny is one of them. Luckily for me, she likes posing for the camera if you ask her nicely, so I was able to take some proper pictures of her in the mean streets of the best city in the world, even though I have to say that Amsterdam looks more like Paris 70 years ago in this picture. I guess that's a good thing and I won't complain, hehe :)

Have a great day, the weekend is near!


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Wicked reflections

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...Zelda...

Unedited shot of the lovely Miss Zelda Shiny in Amsterdam. Taken with a borrowed Sony HX1. No editing, no magic tricks, no Photoshop :)

In Amsterdam we have the prettiest girls in the world, and the lovely Miss Zelda Shiny is one of them. Luckily for me, she likes posing for the camera if you ask her nicely, so I was able to take some proper pictures of her in the mean streets of the best city in the world, even though I have to say that Amsterdam looks more like Paris 70 years ago in this picture. I guess that's a good thing and I won't complain, hehe :)

Have a great day, the weekend is near!


Amsterdam photos

Wicked reflections

www.amstersam.com

...Shiny

Unedited shot of the lovely Miss Zelda Shiny in Amsterdam. Taken with a borrowed Sony HX1. No editing, no magic tricks, no Photoshop :)

In Amsterdam we have the prettiest girls in the world, and the lovely Miss Zelda Shiny is one of them. Luckily for me, she likes posing for the camera if you ask her nicely, so I was able to take some proper pictures of her in the mean streets of the best city in the world, even though I have to say that Amsterdam looks more like Paris 70 years ago in this picture. I guess that's a good thing and I won't complain, hehe :)

Have a great day, the weekend is near!


Amsterdam photos

Wicked reflections

www.amstersam.com

Monday 22 November 2010

Welcome...

Unedited shot of a church on the Haarlemmerstraat in Amsterdam. Taken with my Panasonic DMC-FZ8. No editing, no magic tricks, no Photoshop :)

Amsterdam is such a beautiful city, wherever your eye wanders, there are so many old buildings that look the same they did hundreds of years ago, there are so many billions of boats, birds, bikes and babes floating, flying and riding around, that it's sometimes hard to keep your attention on the road ahead of you, often resulting in men flying over the handlebars of their own bikes while admiring some passing beauty :)

My personal favorite time is the early morning, when the streets aren't overcrowded yet (because all the tourist and the lazy people are still sleeping) and the few folks that are on the road already, often know each other from passing each other by each day on the way to work or wherever they're going...I think we should make it a habit to greet everybody we've seen before, and very soon we'd all be friends :)

Almost weekend ;-D


Amsterdam photos

Wicked reflections

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...To...

Unedited shot of a church on the Haarlemmerstraat in Amsterdam. Taken with my Panasonic DMC-FZ8. No editing, no magic tricks, no Photoshop :)

Amsterdam is such a beautiful city, wherever your eye wanders, there are so many old buildings that look the same they did hundreds of years ago, there are so many billions of boats, birds, bikes and babes floating, flying and riding around, that it's sometimes hard to keep your attention on the road ahead of you, often resulting in men flying over the handlebars of their own bikes while admiring some passing beauty :)

My personal favorite time is the early morning, when the streets aren't overcrowded yet (because all the tourist and the lazy people are still sleeping) and the few folks that are on the road already, often know each other from passing each other by each day on the way to work or wherever they're going...I think we should make it a habit to greet everybody we've seen before, and very soon we'd all be friends :)

Almost weekend ;-D


Amsterdam photos

Wicked reflections

www.amstersam.com

...Gothamsterdam

Unedited shot of a church on the Haarlemmerstraat in Amsterdam. Taken with my Panasonic DMC-FZ8. No editing, no magic tricks, no Photoshop :)

Amsterdam is such a beautiful city, wherever your eye wanders, there are so many old buildings that look the same they did hundreds of years ago, there are so many billions of boats, birds, bikes and babes floating, flying and riding around, that it's sometimes hard to keep your attention on the road ahead of you, often resulting in men flying over the handlebars of their own bikes while admiring some passing beauty :)

My personal favorite time is the early morning, when the streets aren't overcrowded yet (because all the tourist and the lazy people are still sleeping) and the few folks that are on the road already, often know each other from passing each other by each day on the way to work or wherever they're going...I think we should make it a habit to greet everybody we've seen before, and very soon we'd all be friends :)

Almost weekend ;-D


Amsterdam photos

Wicked reflections

www.amstersam.com

Sunday 21 November 2010

Santa Is...

Unedited shot of people at the Christmas market at the Rembrandtplein in Amsterdam, reflected in a puddle. Taken with my Panasonic DMC-FZ8. No editing, no magic tricks, no Photoshop :)

Here in good old Holland we have a bit of a different Christmas tradition than (most of) the rest of the world, we have Sinterklaas, a dude who comes on a steamboat from Spain each year, together with his horse and a bunch of little colored guys who are all called Zwarte Piet (Black Pete), and who are the subject of an annual heavy discussion if it's racism to have little black fellas help a tall white man to make the kids happy...personally I think they're so creepy that I don't even think as far as the racism point, so I'm not sure about that, but I gather that the kids love them, and don't mind being hit in the head with the Pepernootjes that they throw around, lol ;-)

Have a good start into the new week!


I've made a movie of that puddle as well, watch it on my YouTube channel, thank you :)

Movie


Amsterdam photos

Wicked reflections

www.amstersam.com

...Coming...

Unedited shot of people at the Christmas market at the Rembrandtplein in Amsterdam, reflected in a puddle. Taken with my Panasonic DMC-FZ8. No editing, no magic tricks, no Photoshop :)

Here in good old Holland we have a bit of a different Christmas tradition than (most of) the rest of the world, we have Sinterklaas, a dude who comes on a steamboat from Spain each year, together with his horse and a bunch of little colored guys who are all called Zwarte Piet (Black Pete), and who are the subject of an annual heavy discussion if it's racism to have little black fellas help a tall white man to make the kids happy...personally I think they're so creepy that I don't even think as far as the racism point, so I'm not sure about that, but I gather that the kids love them, and don't mind being hit in the head with the Pepernootjes that they throw around, lol ;-)

Have a good start into the new week!


I've made a movie of that puddle as well, watch it on my YouTube channel, thank you :)

Movie


Amsterdam photos

Wicked reflections

www.amstersam.com

...To Town

Unedited shot of people at the Christmas market at the Rembrandtplein in Amsterdam, reflected in a puddle. Taken with my Panasonic DMC-FZ8. No editing, no magic tricks, no Photoshop :)

Here in good old Holland we have a bit of a different Christmas tradition than (most of) the rest of the world, we have Sinterklaas, a dude who comes on a steamboat from Spain each year, together with his horse and a bunch of little colored guys who are all called Zwarte Piet (Black Pete), and who are the subject of an annual heavy discussion if it's racism to have little black fellas help a tall white man to make the kids happy...personally I think they're so creepy that I don't even think as far as the racism point, so I'm not sure about that, but I gather that the kids love them, and don't mind being hit in the head with the Pepernootjes that they throw around, lol ;-)

Have a good start into the new week!


I've made a movie of that puddle as well, watch it on my YouTube channel, thank you :)

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Unedited shot of people at the Rembrandtplein in Amsterdam, reflected in a puddle. Taken with my Panasonic DMC-FZ8. No editing, no magic tricks, no Photoshop :)

The Rembrandtplein is one of my favorite places in the best city in the world, it has beautiful buildings, billions of bars, clubs and cafes, and it's always overcrowded with pretty people. It is also one of the main tourist areas of Amsterdam and it is build in a way that visitors spend hours circling the square in shock&awe while we drain their hard earned money from their wallets by luring them into sitting down on one of the terraces, consuming coffee, alcohol and various mind-altering substances, giving them a false feeling of peace and tranquility. Or maybe that feeling is real and we totally deserve having their Euros injected into the local economy, making Amsterdam an even richer, better place to live in, who knows ;-))

Have a relaxed Sunday, take it easy :)


I've made a wicked reflection movie of this puddle too, check it out on my YouTube channel, thanks :)

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...Tourist...

Unedited shot of people at the Rembrandtplein in Amsterdam, reflected in a puddle. Taken with my Panasonic DMC-FZ8. No editing, no magic tricks, no Photoshop :)

The Rembrandtplein is one of my favorite places in the best city in the world, it has beautiful buildings, billions of bars, clubs and cafes, and it's always overcrowded with pretty people. It is also one of the main tourist areas of Amsterdam and it is build in a way that visitors spend hours circling the square in shock&awe while we drain their hard earned money from their wallets by luring them into sitting down on one of the terraces, consuming coffee, alcohol and various mind-altering substances, giving them a false feeling of peace and tranquility. Or maybe that feeling is real and we totally deserve having their Euros injected into the local economy, making Amsterdam an even richer, better place to live in, who knows ;-))

Have a relaxed Sunday, take it easy :)


I've made a wicked reflection movie of this puddle too, check it out on my YouTube channel, thanks :)

Movie

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...Trap


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Unedited shot of people at the Rembrandtplein in Amsterdam, reflected in a puddle. Taken with my Panasonic DMC-FZ8. No editing, no magic tricks, no Photoshop :)

The Rembrandtplein is one of my favorite places in the best city in the world, it has beautiful buildings, billions of bars, clubs and cafes, and it's always overcrowded with pretty people. It is also one of the main tourist areas of Amsterdam and it is build in a way that visitors spend hours circling the square in shock&awe while we drain their hard earned money from their wallets by luring them into sitting down on one of the terraces, consuming coffee, alcohol and various mind-altering substances, giving them a false feeling of peace and tranquility. Or maybe that feeling is real and we totally deserve having their Euros injected into the local economy, making Amsterdam an even richer, better place to live in, who knows ;-))

Have a relaxed Sunday, take it easy :)


I've made a wicked reflection movie of this puddle too, check it out on my YouTube channel, thanks :)

Movie

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Reflections of Amsterdam - The Tourist Trap

Saturday 20 November 2010

Friday Night In Amsterdam - Smile :)

Unedited shot of the lovely Miss Kinakat and Miss Monyart at the 'Duivel' in Amsterdam Friday night. Taken with my Panasonic DMC-FZ8. No editing, no magic tricks, no Photoshop :)

Last night I went to the 'Duivel', a wickedcool HipHop bar close to the Rembrandtplein and it was another awesome, most excellent Friday night...I've met lots of nice people, got plenty of Brother-shakes, and on the side managed to shoot some pictures, even though I was already highly intoxicated by the time I arrived there, as I've had manymany drinks with a group of fun-loving folks before I biked to the Duivel in a drunken haze. This Friday night confirmed again my deep-seated Belief that Amsterdam is the best city in the world, and that we have the best people in the world hanging around all those cool places to visit...thank you all for all the fun, the laughter and yes, the drinks too, an extra shout-out and 'Big Up' goes to Mr.MJ for charming all the bar ladies into supplying us with a continuous stream of alcohol, you rock dude :D

P.s.: Please don't forget to vote for my entry "The wicked wet world of AmsterSam" in the AnyBook Award, thank you very much :))

Have a wonderful weekend!


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Friday Night In Amsterdam - Leggy

Unedited shot of people at the 'Duivel' in Amsterdam Friday night. Taken with my Panasonic DMC-FZ8. No editing, no magic tricks, no Photoshop :)

Last night I went to the 'Duivel', a wickedcool HipHop bar close to the Rembrandtplein and it was another awesome, most excellent Friday night...I've met lots of nice people, got plenty of Brother-shakes, and on the side managed to shoot some pictures, even though I was already highly intoxicated by the time I arrived there, as I've had manymany drinks with a group of fun-loving folks before I biked to the Duivel in a drunken haze. This Friday night confirmed again my deep-seated Belief that Amsterdam is the best city in the world, and that we have the best people in the world hanging around all those cool places to visit...thank you all for all the fun, the laughter and yes, the drinks too, an extra shout-out and 'Big Up' goes to Mr.MJ for charming all the bar ladies into supplying us with a continuous stream of alcohol, you rock dude :D

P.s.: Please don't forget to vote for my entry "The wicked wet world of AmsterSam" in the AnyBook Award, thank you very much :))

Have a wonderful weekend!


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Friday Night In Amsterdam - Kawaii!

Unedited shot of a cool cat and his wicked tape-cam at the 'Duivel' in Amsterdam Friday night. Taken with my Panasonic DMC-FZ8. No editing, no magic tricks, no Photoshop :)

Last night I went to the 'Duivel', a wickedcool HipHop bar close to the Rembrandtplein and it was another awesome, most excellent Friday night...I've met lots of nice people, got plenty of Brother-shakes, and on the side managed to shoot some pictures, even though I was already highly intoxicated by the time I arrived there, as I've had manymany drinks with a group of fun-loving folks before I biked to the Duivel in a drunken haze. This Friday night confirmed again my deep-seated Belief that Amsterdam is the best city in the world, and that we have the best people in the world hanging around all those cool places to visit...thank you all for all the fun, the laughter and yes, the drinks too, an extra shout-out and 'Big Up' goes to Mr.MJ for charming all the bar ladies into supplying us with a continuous stream of alcohol, you rock dude :D

P.s.: Please don't forget to vote for my entry "The wicked wet world of AmsterSam" in the AnyBook Award, thank you very much :))

Have a wonderful weekend!


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Friday Night In Amsterdam - We Don't Need No Water...

Unedited shot of the lights at the 'Duivel' in Amsterdam Friday night. Taken with my Panasonic DMC-FZ8. No editing, no magic tricks, no Photoshop :)

Last night I went to the 'Duivel', a wickedcool HipHop bar close to the Rembrandtplein and it was another awesome, most excellent Friday night...I've met lots of nice people, got plenty of Brother-shakes, and on the side managed to shoot some pictures, even though I was already highly intoxicated by the time I arrived there, as I've had manymany drinks with a group of fun-loving folks before I biked to the Duivel in a drunken haze. This Friday night confirmed again my deep-seated Belief that Amsterdam is the best city in the world, and that we have the best people in the world hanging around all those cool places to visit...thank you all for all the fun, the laughter and yes, the drinks too, an extra shout-out and 'Big Up' goes to Mr.MJ for charming all the bar ladies into supplying us with a continuous stream of alcohol, you rock dude :D

P.s.: Please don't forget to vote for my entry "The wicked wet world of AmsterSam" in the AnyBook Award, thank you very much :))

Have a wonderful weekend!


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Friday Night In Amsterdam - Hey DJ

Unedited shot of the DJ's at the 'Duivel' in Amsterdam Friday night. Taken with my Panasonic DMC-FZ8. No editing, no magic tricks, no Photoshop :)

Last night I went to the 'Duivel', a wickedcool HipHop bar close to the Rembrandtplein and it was another awesome, most excellent Friday night...I've met lots of nice people, got plenty of Brother-shakes, and on the side managed to shoot some pictures, even though I was already highly intoxicated by the time I arrived there, as I've had manymany drinks with a group of fun-loving folks before I biked to the Duivel in a drunken haze. This Friday night confirmed again my deep-seated Belief that Amsterdam is the best city in the world, and that we have the best people in the world hanging around all those cool places to visit...thank you all for all the fun, the laughter and yes, the drinks too, an extra shout-out and 'Big Up' goes to Mr.MJ for charming all the bar ladies into supplying us with a continuous stream of alcohol, you rock dude :D

P.s.: Please don't forget to vote for my entry "The wicked wet world of AmsterSam" in the AnyBook Award, thank you very much :))

Have a wonderful weekend!


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Friday Night In Amsterdam - The Wasted Reflectah

Unedited shot of a drunken wicked Reflectah at the 'Duivel' in Amsterdam Friday night. Taken with my Panasonic DMC-FZ8. No editing, no magic tricks, no Photoshop :)

Last night I went to the 'Duivel', a wickedcool HipHop bar close to the Rembrandtplein and it was another awesome, most excellent Friday night...I've met lots of nice people, got plenty of Brother-shakes, and on the side managed to shoot some pictures, even though I was already highly intoxicated by the time I arrived there, as I've had manymany drinks with a group of fun-loving folks before I biked to the Duivel in a drunken haze. This Friday night confirmed again my deep-seated Belief that Amsterdam is the best city in the world, and that we have the best people in the world hanging around all those cool places to visit...thank you all for all the fun, the laughter and yes, the drinks too, an extra shout-out and 'Big Up' goes to Mr.MJ for charming all the bar ladies into supplying us with a continuous stream of alcohol, you rock dude :D

P.s.: Please don't forget to vote for my entry "The wicked wet world of AmsterSam" in the AnyBook Award, thank you very much :))

Have a wonderful weekend!


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Friday Night In Amsterdam - The Fun People

Unedited shot of the lovely Miss Kinakat, Miss Monyart and Mr A at the 'Duivel' in Amsterdam Friday night. Taken with my Panasonic DMC-FZ8. No editing, no magic tricks, no Photoshop :)

Last night I went to the 'Duivel', a wickedcool HipHop bar close to the Rembrandtplein and it was another awesome, most excellent Friday night...I've met lots of nice people, got plenty of Brother-shakes, and on the side managed to shoot some pictures, even though I was already highly intoxicated by the time I arrived there, as I've had manymany drinks with a group of fun-loving folks before I biked to the Duivel in a drunken haze. This Friday night confirmed again my deep-seated Belief that Amsterdam is the best city in the world, and that we have the best people in the world hanging around all those cool places to visit...thank you all for all the fun, the laughter and yes, the drinks too, an extra shout-out and 'Big Up' goes to Mr.MJ for charming all the bar ladies into supplying us with a continuous stream of alcohol, you rock dude :D

P.s.: Please don't forget to vote for my entry "The wicked wet world of AmsterSam" in the AnyBook Award, thank you very much :))

Have a wonderful weekend!


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Friday Night In Amsterdam - The Crowd

Unedited shot of people at the 'Duivel' in Amsterdam Friday night. Taken with my Panasonic DMC-FZ8. No editing, no magic tricks, no Photoshop :)

Last night I went to the 'Duivel', a wickedcool HipHop bar close to the Rembrandtplein and it was another awesome, most excellent Friday night...I've met lots of nice people, got plenty of Brother-shakes, and on the side managed to shoot some pictures, even though I was already highly intoxicated by the time I arrived there, as I've had manymany drinks with a group of fun-loving folks before I biked to the Duivel in a drunken haze. This Friday night confirmed again my deep-seated Belief that Amsterdam is the best city in the world, and that we have the best people in the world hanging around all those cool places to visit...thank you all for all the fun, the laughter and yes, the drinks too, an extra shout-out and 'Big Up' goes to Mr.MJ for charming all the bar ladies into supplying us with a continuous stream of alcohol, you rock dude :D

P.s.: Please don't forget to vote for my entry "The wicked wet world of AmsterSam" in the AnyBook Award, thank you very much :))

Have a wonderful weekend!


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Friday Night In Amsterdam - Tag It

Unedited shot of myself reflected in the mirror in the bathroom at the 'Duivel' in Amsterdam Friday night. Taken with my C905 mobile phone. No editing besides some added lightness, no magic tricks, no Photoshop :)

Last night I went to the 'Duivel', a wickedcool HipHop bar close to the Rembrandtplein and it was another awesome, most excellent Friday night...I've met lots of nice people, got plenty of Brother-shakes, and on the side managed to shoot some pictures, even though I was already highly intoxicated by the time I arrived there, as I've had manymany drinks with a group of fun-loving folks already before I biked to the Duivel in a drunken haze. This Friday night confirmed again my deep-seated Belief that Amsterdam is the best city in the world, and that we have the best people in the world hanging around all those cool places to visit...thank you all for all the fun, the laughter and yes, the drinks too, an extra shout-out and 'Big Up' goes to Mr.MJ for charming all the bar ladies into supplying us with a continuous stream of alcohol, you rock dude :D

P.s.: Please don't forget to vote for my entry "The wicked wet world of AmsterSam" in the AnyBook Award, thank you very much :))

Have a wonderful weekend!




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Friday Night In Amsterdam - The New Toy

Unedited shot of the lovely Miss Kinakat and Miss Monyart with her new phone at the 'Duivel' in Amsterdam Friday night. Taken with my Panasonic DMC-FZ8. No editing, no magic tricks, no Photoshop :)

Last night I went to the 'Duivel', a wickedcool HipHop bar close to the Rembrandtplein and it was another awesome, most excellent Friday night...I've met lots of nice people, got plenty of Brother-shakes, and on the side managed to shoot some pictures, even though I was already highly intoxicated by the time I arrived there, as I've had manymany drinks with a group of fun-loving folks before I biked to the Duivel in a drunken haze. This Friday night confirmed again my deep-seated Belief that Amsterdam is the best city in the world, and that we have the best people in the world hanging around all those cool places to visit...thank you all for all the fun, the laughter and yes, the drinks too, an extra shout-out and 'Big Up' goes to Mr.MJ for charming all the bar ladies into supplying us with a continuous stream of alcohol, you rock dude :D

P.s.: Please don't forget to vote for my entry "The wicked wet world of AmsterSam" in the AnyBook Award, thank you very much :))

Have a wonderful weekend!


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