Todays images are of the Japanese Garden at the Clingendael estate taken during the last weekend of the Autumn opening of the garden. Having observed the Japanese garden during this years autumn opening, the seasonal change to the foliage, to the vibrant red and gold colours of autumn has been slow to develop for the gardens Japanese trees and shrubs, with most of … [Read more...]
A Reflection of History – The Hague
Todays image is of the 'Gemeentemuseum’ Den Haag (Municipal Museum, The Hague) taken on the 2nd October 2011 on the last day of a mini heat-wave. The 'Gemeentemuseum’ Den Haag was designed by the famous Dutch architect H.P. Berlage. The museum displays historical as well as contemporary items and is renowned for its Mondrian collection, the largest in the … [Read more...]
Scheveningen Harbour Open Day
Todays images are of the 'Open dag Scheveningse Haven’ (Scheveningen Harbour Open Day) on the 1st October 2011. The 'Open dag Scheveningse Haven’ is an invitation to the public to come and see the various harbour businesses, commercial fishing as well pleasure activities such as tour boats, sailing, tall ships, diving and speed boats. And what a fantastic day to … [Read more...]
Prinsjesdag 2011
Todays images are of 'Prinsjesdag 2011’ Procession on the 20th September 2011 at the Binnenhof and The Hague Centre. 'Prinsjesdag’ is when the dutch queen makes a speech on behalf the government to the dutch Parliament indicating the policies for upcoming parliamentary year. Todays photographs were taken on the 20th September … [Read more...]
Kite Festival (Vliegerfestival) Scheveningen
Todays images are of 'The Mascotte vliegerfestival’ ('The Mascotte Kite Festival') on the 17 - 18 September 2011 at Scheveningen Beach. During 'The Mascotte vliegerfestival’ there were displays of kite flying expertise from both national and international teams. Todays photographs were taken on the 18th September 2011. All … [Read more...]
The Hague under the Heavens
Todays images are of 'The Hague under the Heavens’ ('Den Haag onder de hemel') Chinese Sculpture exhibition at the Lange Voorhout. This exhibition is on display from the 6th June to 7th September 2011. As part of the 'The Hague under the Heavens’ exhibition Chinese sculpture is also being displayed at the Museum Beelden aan Zee. Todays … [Read more...]
Biennale Kijkduin – ‘Chemistry–Creating new Worlds’
Todays images are of the Biennale Kijkduin - ‘Chemistry – Creating new Worlds’ exhibition at Kijkduin beach. This exhibition was on display from the 2nd June to 26th June 2011. The images were taken at various times of the day and under different weather conditions, some in fact just after a storm had blown by. Each year Kijkduin hosts a 'Biennale Kijkduin' … [Read more...]
Netherlands Veterans Day (Veteranendag) The Hague
Todays images are of the 'Veteranendag' (Veterans day) event on the 25th June 2011 in The Hague. Each year 'Veteranendag' commemorates, celebrates and remembers the dutch military service men and women, past and present. Veterans day comprises of a number of events including a medal presentation in the Ridder Zaal (Knights Hall) in the Buitenhof, a military … [Read more...]
Vlaggetjesdag – New Herring – Scheveningen
Todays images are of the 'Vlaggetjesdag' event at Scheveningen Harbour. Each year 'Vlaggetjesdag' celebrates the 'Nieuw Haring', the seasons first herring. The tradition of eating raw herring in the Netherlands goes back several hundred years when salted herring was originally developed. The familiar tradition of the fishing boats raising their flags and pennants … [Read more...]
Tribute to the Veterans – Sand Sculpture – The Buitenhof – The Hague
Todays images are of the Sand Sculpture in the Buitenhof. Each year is a different theme, this year the theme is a tribute to the Netherlands Veterans. The sand sculpture or mural shows the Veterans in service and then their transition to civilian life. The sand sculpture was created by the World Sand Sculpting Academy / Zandacademie The sand sculpture plinth … [Read more...]
