Purple Light

Spring 2012 - Leiden

All of these photos from my trip to Leiden have this lovely glow of purple - not something that usually happens. 

Safely Above

Spring 2012 - Leiden

Rising above the flat landscape of Leiden, the Burcht van Leiden (Hill of Leiden) still stands at the top of the hill as a reminder of a time when the city just encircled it's walls. Today, it's a public park and a great vantage point to see the rest of the city. 

Quite well framed through the red doorway of the Burcht is the Hooglandse Kerk, a church I've tried to go into many times, only to find that it's never actually open. On the other side of that doorway are what I can only assume are the Coats of Armour of influential families in Leiden. And then, there's me. Sometimes I attempt to take self portraits. Sometimes, I even like them!

Free Love

Spring 2012 - Leiden

Ah Leiden. Since we've moved to The Hague this summer, we haven't been as much as usual. Leiden is a beautiful city - hands down. Actually it reminds me a lot of Edinburgh, in some ways.* I think for a photographer, Leiden is a perfect city. Lots of historical, picturesque buildings, while at the same time the city vibes off of the many students who call the town home. 

First shot is of the St. Pieterskerk, which can be seen in almost every post I've done about Leiden. We always walk by it on the way into town. Another regular on the blog are photos of Leiden's street poetry, but for some reason, I can't stop taking photos of it. Then there's the other, less determinant street art - the QR code for Free Love and the least happy green light I've ever seen. 

*I'm writing this on August 25th - yes, my posts are time delayed, but that's really the only way I can publish regularly, especially with my erratic schedule. In a week from today I will be flying to Edinburgh so one could certainly say I am excited.  

However,

when you read this, it will be September 9th, and I will have just moved into my housing in Edinburgh. Crazy, right?

 

New Growth

Spring 2012 - Keukenhof & Leiden

In the Spring there are flowers, sure, but at the same time leaves are growing, and everything green looks a little greener. 

First shot is from Keukenhof, which just happens to be the world's largest flower garden. It's mostly known for it's bulbs, but this shot is from the Classical Garden on the grounds. 

The second two are from Leiden. There was just something so arresting about the bright blue pin pushed into the purple-y bark of the tree, I had to take a photo. Then there are the bright green seed pods on this other tree. What a great colour. 

Back from the Film Archives - Spring in Holland

Spring 2012 - Wassenaar and Leiden

Sometimes small things catch our eye. 

The first photo is somewhat of a memory now, as it's the number on our garage in our house in Wassenaar. This summer, we moved to The Hague. The second shot is an art deco post box in Leiden. 

Wintry Mix

Winter (January) 2012 - Holland

Have you ever noticed that the weather sometimes says it's going to be a "Wintry Mix" today? Well, that's almost every day in Holland. Especially in the Winter. 

First photo of the lovely Clouseau, or Clousie as he's known to his closer friends.

Second photo is of Leiden. Usually I'm in Leiden for the street market, so I hardly see this view. Even in the summer, the canal is lined with cafe barges. It's hardly ever this deserted. 

 

Around Instagram - Creatures and Food

Summer 2012 - Holland 

Photos of the Kee-Tays hanging out, enjoying the sun when it decides to show up...

And food. My first attempt at making a macaroon (my second attempt did not look this good) and a coffee from Coffee Star in Leiden. 

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Thanksgiving In Holland - Friends

Some photos of the lovely people I spent Thanksgiving with:

Sarah & Monica

& Kato the Cat 

Thanksgiving In Holland

Fall 2010 - Holland

Whilst we were all abroad, my family invited my friends to come over to Holland for Thanksgiving. 

They were here for four days, and we hit as much of Holland as we possibly could.

Amsterdam

Leiden  -

Over one hundred poems are printed on the sides of buildings :

St. Pieter's Kerk in Leiden -

 The Pilgrims went to church here during their time in Holland

Walking in Leiden

So Now that I'm done with my week of exams...

A little grainy, but I still like it :)

Pieterskerk

The Pieterskerk, Leiden.

And my mother, also taking photos :) 

Polaroid

So I have a polaroid camera and some film, but it's so heavy I hardly bring it anywhere!

But, I did bring it to Leiden last summer..

This is using some of the Impossible Project's film,

though I think they don't sell the one I used anymore. Ah well. 

Photogenic Leiden

Leiden, so far, has been one of my favourite cities to photograph in Holland.

This is just something I randomly came across:

The city also, at some point, began painting poems on the walls of buildings all over

Which I absolutely love. The official website is here

Yesterday I walked around Leiden with all four of my cameras.

The digital is always with me, then I had the Diana Mini, Holga, and Polaroid.

Where did I get my film for the Polaroid? I was using the Impossible Projects TZ Artistic.

Photos when I develop.

Back In Holland

Got back from Edinburgh last night. Four days, fifteen shows, and some photos :)

These are some photos from Leiden last spring.

The door to the Sint Pieterskerk (Saint Peters Church) and a red Dutch bike.

Leaving Me in the USA

I am taking a short break from my digital Snow Day photos because today my mother flies back to Holland. I am still here in the USA for another six weeks, but I will be leaving Houston soon, though I really cannot wait to be back in Holland.

This is what I miss:

Both of these photos were taken in Leiden, which is only a short bus ride away from my village. 

Six weeks!