Winter is almost over in #Amsterdam, it’s good to think back the best moments before spring takes over and we all forget about the cold days. This one is still from the Amsterdam Lights Festival, the art piece is called #Effervescence. It’s also a #HDR shot, a beautiful technique that I rarely use but should do it more often.
| Camera | Nikon D90 |
| Aperture | f/16 |
| Exposure Bias | HDR |
| Focal Length | 18mm (27mm) |
| Lens | Nikkor AF-S DX 18-200 f/3.5-5.6 |
| ISO | 200 |
| Shutter Speed | 5s, 25s |
| Post Processing | ACDSee Pro |
Northern countries value good weather much more than southern ones, where is it more common. At Amsterdam’s Artis Zoo, the restaurant leaves furniture outside even in the worst winter weather, in case there are some sunny hours in the coming days. #amsterdam #artis #longexposure #nightshot
| Camera | Nikon D90 |
| Aperture | f/10 |
| Exposure Bias | -0.33 eV |
| Focal Length | 62mm (93mm) |
| Lens | Nikkor AF-S DX 18-200 f/3.5-5.6 |
| ISO | 200 |
| Shutter Speed | 10s |
| Post Processing | ACDSee Pro |
The Amsterdam Lights Festival was organised 2 years ago the 1st time and it seems it became a regular event for the cold, windy and humid Amsterdam winter nights. This year the weather is exceptionally windy with gusts over 50 km/h, making the photographer's job tougher when walking, as well as when shooting. I usually only carry a travel tripod that is relatively light and durable, but of course it is more prone to be blown away by the wind. This was a good excuse to try HDR, a digital technology that blends several shots of the same subject into one, hopefully taking the best out of all.
| Camera | Nikon D90 |
| Aperture | f/16 |
| Exposure Bias | -1.33 eV, +1.33 eV (HDR) |
| Focal Length | 18mm (27mm) |
| Lens | Nikkor 18-200 mm f/3.5-5.6 |
| ISO | 200 |
| Shutter Speed | 2s, 25 s |
| Post Processing | ACDSee Pro 6.3 |
I've always wanted to try long exposure under daylight, to capture the clouds moving above a static landscape. For this you need overcast weather with relatively strong wind (otherwise the bastard clouds don't move...), as well as a neutral density (ND) filter, to darken the pupil of the lens, thus make you capable of shooting long exposure. At this shot at the Nieuwe Meer I had to hold the tripod with my hands to keep it steady, as the wind was so strong. I was in the south west of Amsterdam, close to Schiphol (the Airport) in a pretty remote area that is not visited in winter times other than locals and runners. Beautiful but harsh surroundings.
| Camera | Nikon D90 |
| Aperture | f/22 |
| Exposure Bias | -0.33 eV |
| Focal Length | 28mm (42mm) |
| Lens | Nikkor 18-200 mm f/3.5-5.6 |
| ISO | 200 |
| Shutter Speed | 25 s (with ND filter) |
| Post Processing | ACDSee Pro 6.3 |
This is how Christmas is approaching Amsterdam in 2013. Yes, I've shot this last year in the 9 streets but never have published it before. It was, just like now the time of the Light Festival and however there is nothing in relation to the festival on this photo, i was roaming around town in gloves to capture the pieces of the festival, so it still has some relation to it. I was always amazed by nature photographers being able to spend entire nights in the wilderness only to capture animals, with these walks i pay tribute to all the serious photographers who are willing to freeze their butts for the profession. :) Merry Christmas everyone, check out the blog during the break, I will have new stuff! #Amsterdamwinter #9straatjes #christmas #longexposure
| Camera | Nikon D90 |
| Aperture | f/13 |
| Exposure Bias | -0.33 eV |
| Focal Length | 14mm (21mm) |
| Lens | Sigma 10-20 mm f/4.0-5.6 |
| ISO | 200 |
| Shutter Speed | 10 s |
| Post Processing | ACDSee Pro 6.3 |
Nothing is comparable to Amsterdam in the summer, when the weather is good. Beyond the dense downtown areas it takes only a few minutes to get to the native part of town with its hidden treasures. Walking down the narrow streets of the Jordaan gives you the feeling that there is no better place to live.
| Camera | Nikon D90 |
| Aperture | f/22 |
| Exposure Bias | -0.33 eV |
| Focal Length | 42mm (63mm) |
| Lens | Nikkor AF-S DX 18-200 |
| ISO | 200 |
| Shutter Speed | 20s |
| Post Processing | ACDSee Pro 6.3 |
| Camera | Nikon D90 |
| Aperture | f/5.3 |
| Exposure Bias | 0.00 eV |
| Focal Length | 18mm (27mm) |
| Lens | Sigma 10-20 mm f/4.0-5.6 |
| ISO | 200 |
| Shutter Speed | 30s |
| Post Processing | ACDSee Pro 6 |
As you walk along the Boulvard of Light on a winter evening, you tend to forget about the cold and windy Amsterdam weather for a few hours. Amsterdam is just as lively during the winter season as it is in summer, however the activities are different. Instead of sipping beer on a sunny terrace, you have to get your skates on and go to Museumplein or do a long walk along the Amstel to feel the unique atmosphere of the city, either way, the seduction never fades.
| Camera | Nikon D90 |
| Aperture | f/22 |
| Exposure Bias | -0.67 eV |
| Focal Length | 18mm (27mm) |
| Lens | Nikkor 18-200 mm f/3.5-5.6 |
| ISO | 100 |
| Shutter Speed | 20 s |
| Post Processing | ACDSee Pro 6 |
Nearly all of Amsterdam's 1,500 bridges are photogenic but the most beautiful are the ones which open for boat traffic. When the night falls, the lit up bridges always give you a point of reference in the city, in which, some might say is easy to get lost.
| Camera | Nikon D90 |
| Aperture | f/11 |
| Exposure Bias | -0.67 eV |
| Focal Length | 30mm (45mm) |
| Lens | Nikkor 18-200 mm f/3.5-5.6 |
| ISO | 100 |
| Shutter Speed | 15 s |
| Post Processing | ACDSee Pro 5 |
| Camera | Nikon D90 |
| Aperture | f/25 |
| Exposure Bias | -0.67 |
| Focal Length | 22mm (33mm) |
| ISO | 100 |
| Shutter Speed | 8 s |
| Post Processing | ACDSee Pro 6 |