Todays images are of the Fortress Beach challenge - Beach Run taken on 13 July 2012. The 'Beach Run' is an off road running event which follows the triathlon course and participants can run 5km (1 lap) or 10km (2 laps). The Beach Run event ran in the evening where conditions were good except for a stiff oncoming wind in the home stretch along the beach. The Beach … [Read more...]
BEACH CHALLENGE – TEAM RELAY TRIATHLON
Todays images are of the Team Relay Triathlon taken on 12 July 2012. The 'Team Relay Triathlon' is an exiting new short triathlon event, each of the teams four athletes swims 300m, cycles 4.5km and runs 1.6km. The Team Relay Triathlon is the second of the week's Fortress Beach Challenge events leading up to the ETU European Championships Cross Triathlon event on … [Read more...]
THE CUBE BEACH CRITERIUM 2012
Todays images are of the CUBE Beach Criterium Bike Race taken on 11 July 2012. The 'CUBE Beach Criterium' is a bike race run over the dunes and beaches of Kijkduin and is the first of the week's Fortress Beach Challenge events leading up to the ETU European Championships Cross Triathlon event on Saturday. The CUBE Beach Criterium is an open event with both … [Read more...]
THE NETHERLANDS VETERANS DAY 2012
Todays images are of the Netherlands Veterans Day taken on 30 June 2012. The Netherlands 'Veterans Day' (Veteranendag) is an annual celebration of its service men and women. The day starts with a ceremony in the Ridderzaal and the awarding of various medals in the Binnenhof. This is followed by the National Parade (Nationaal Defilé) and Fly past where the Prins van … [Read more...]
INTERNATIONAL SAND SCULPTURE FESTIVAL 2012
Todays images are of the 'International Sand Sculpture Festival' taken on 21 June 2012. The 'International Sand Sculpture Festival' is an annual event which in previous years would have featured a number of sculptures. This year's International Sand Sculpture Festival theme was the European Football Championships and featured dutch football. In previous years … [Read more...]
SAIL-BOARDING – SCHEVENINGEN
Todays images are of 'Sail-boarding' taken on 24 June 2012. With strong winds, in excess of 35km per hour, sail-boarders took to the sea at Scheveningen. With a stinging sand storm on shore, there was more activity on the water with almost perfect conditions for sail-boarding. The sail-boards provided a colourful spectacle for the few hardy spectators on an … [Read more...]
MERMAID PARADE – SCHEVENINGEN
Todays images are of the 'Mermaid Parade' taken on 21 June 2012. The 'Mermaid Parade' (zeemeerminnenparade) is an annual event which promotes clean seawater. Participants dress up as mermaids, mermen, crabs and pirates. With thunderstorms forecast, participation in the event was significantly reduced and as on cue the rain began to fall just as the parade finished. … [Read more...]
JAPANESE GARDEN – SPRING OPENING 2012
Todays images are of the 'Japanese Garden' taken during its Spring Opening 2012. The 'Japanese Garden' is located on the Clingendael Country Estate and was created by the estate's former owner 'Lady Daisy' in the early 1900's. This year the trees and shrubs started to blossom in late May creating a beautiful vista for the Japanese Garden's many visitors. The … [Read more...]
Ut Haags Notûh Festival – The Hague
Todays images are of the 'Ut Haags Notûh Festival' taken on 10 June 2012. The 'Ut Haags Notûh Festival' (The Hague Music Festival) provided a venue for 55 orchestras and bands to play on the various podium located in and around the Grote Kerk. And with a welcome break in the weather, it was the perfect time to enjoy the sun and listen to some great music. There was … [Read more...]
VLAGGETJESDAG 2012 – SCHEVENINGEN
Todays images are of Vlaggetjesdag taken at Scheveningen Harbour on 09 June 2012. The traditional 'Vlaggetjesdag' is an annual festival celebrating the arrival of the year's new herring. The forecasted rain did not deter the many visitors to this years Vlaggetjesdag and even though buffeted by strong winds were able to enjoy the many traditional Vlaggetjesdag … [Read more...]
