February 1st, 2023, theme day “Virtue”

Candles for man and woman

Technically its not Rotterdam but a picture that I took when this (me) Rotterdammer stayed for a few days in the province of Limburg. There I visited the city of Maastricht. When walking I passed the Chapel of the Star of the Sea in the Basilica of Our Lady in Maastricht and inside I took this picture. I liked the light of the candles and the serene atmosphere. The place where you feel peace is always your home, Rotterdam or Maastricht…

I took this picture with a Praktica filmcamera, its a bit grainy because of the low light

Fresh start

Fresh start
Fresh start

A few days ago (and early in the morning at sunrise) I visited the beach at Hoek van Holland and took many pictures. Is this Rotterdam? Yes! Since 2014 Hoek van Holland is a part of Rotterdam although about 25 kilometers west of the city. Hoek van Holland borders the North Sea on the west side and the Nieuwe Waterweg on the south side. Worth a visit! Moreover, a metro line has been built from the center of Rotterdam all the way to the beach, get out and you’re on the beach!

And did I take a dive? What do you think?

Photographed at Hoek van Holland beach, Rotterdam

Sunny ringer

Sunny ringer
Sunny ringer

Even in the rain its a sunny ride with this yellow ringer! Enjoy your sunday!

Picture was taken in my neighbourhood Heliport.

A golden tree lights up my day!

Golden tree in Rotterdam
A golden tree lights up my day!

A new year, a new start. In june 2022 I posted my last picture on this blog. Many things happened, life happened. And now a new picture. Taken a few weeks back, autumn almost gone into winter. This tree is lighten up my day and just around the corner of where I live!

I hope to show you many more pictures in 2023, stay tuned!

Early shift done, nice light over Rotterdam is my reward

Early shift done, nice light over Rotterdam is my reward
Early shift done, nice light over Rotterdam is my reward

Walking home after my early shift, using the Luchtsingel in Rotterdam centre…

A tiger brings you the International Film Festival Rotterdam

A tiger brings you the International Film Festival Rotterdam
A tiger brings you the International Film Festival Rotterdam

It took a while but it seems that I can pick up my evening strolls! An short walk took me passing the Markthal with the neon tiger, the symbol of the International Film Festival Rotterdam. Don’t be afraid, just watch!

Link: The website of the festival >>