Access to WiFi has proven to be more of a challenge during my vacation in the Netherlands than I had expected. Also, my T-mobile data speed is insufficient to run my laptop network over it and write a blog post.
Therefore, my apologies for not having a post this week, which will restart next Tuesday when I return home. There will be lots of new photos!
Author: jansenphoto
A Fresh Perspective Photography is more than just a vehicle for capturing the world around me; it provides me with a palette and a set of brushes, with which I paint not only what I see, but also look to express the emotions that are evoked by the scene in front of me in that moment. Growing up in the Netherlands exposed me to a wide cross-section of visual arts that laid the foundation of my photographic view of all that surrounds me. Early influences were the Dutch Masters of the 17th century, to whom I was introduced by my grandfather during museum explorations; favorites among them are the scenes of quotidian life depicted by Jan Steen and Frans Hals and the vivid landscapes of Jacob van Ruisdael. My classical high school education was supplemented by the Boijmans Van Beuningen museum, where I spent many a lunch hour exploring its great collection. Here I was introduced to surrealism with a particular love for the approach taken by Salvador Dali; Dali also rekindled my appreciation for the work of Hieronymus Bosch, who often showed the folly of us mortals. Universal Connections My approach to any photographic subject is to look for understanding first; in this I look to establish either a connection between the viewer and the subject or capture the connection of the subject with its surroundings. The captured image then aims to portray this connection from a perspective that is part of my personal interpretation. This interpretation is often a form of externalized introspection, which may alternately display the connection of isolated beings and items with their environment or highlight the whimsy of the profound world, in which we find ourselves. The universe is full of connections, many of which are waiting to be discovered; part of my journey as a photographer is to document these connections. Any assignment, be it an event, a product shoot or a portrait session is always approached through communication with the client; this is where the first connection is established. Ideas are exchanged and a collaborative plan of action forms, ultimately resulting in a set of images that aim to exceed the expectations of each client. And, lest we forget, it is important to have fun while practicing the serious business of photography! View all posts by jansenphoto
Dutch goes the Photo! 
Enjoy the rest of your holiday and safe travels!
Thank you very much!
Geen probleem Frank en veel plezier in Nederland! 🙂🙋♀️
Hartelijk bedankt, Xenia
Peace walks amidst a bustling crowd. Beauty.
Thank you kindly!
See you next week!
Have a wonderful vacation, Frank. 🌍 Many blessings to you and your wife! Debbie ps I found a place to live. It was a big surprise and very good for me.
Thank you, Debbie! Look forward to hearing about your new place to live.
Enjoy your vacation!! Look forward to your photos! Prayers for safe travels!
Thank you very much!
If only that pigeon could be of any help, just like old times, it would’ve been so great 😀
Unfortunately not a carrier pigeon 🙂
nice post
Thank you!
Enjoy your travels and we’ll be looking forward to hearing all about it — and resuming the lovely challenge — when you’re back. Hiatus is a good thing. xo Na’ama
Thank you very kindly! I’m enjoying it.
Have a wonderful vacation. See you next week!
Thank you!
so do i still get the time to write on Backyard ?
Definitely!
Enjoy your Netherlands trip and vacation – lucky you! 🙂
Oh, can we continue with the backyard theme? I didn’t have the time to write a new post… 🙂
Absolutely!
Thank you! I will enjoy it.
I just saw the reply to Monika, so I’ll do it – great!
Enjoy the rest and vacation.
Thank you!
Why did this remind me of a certain song about pigeons by Tom Lehrer: https://www.lyricsfreak.com/t/tom+lehrer/poisoning+pigeons+in+the+park_20138386.html?
Great song!
Have a wonderful rest of your trip!