Early birds is a literal translation of the Dutch :"vroege vogels". I'm not sure if it has the same meaning Read more
A blog full of "monkey" babies. They are always so sweet. Some species look a bit like wrinkly old men. Read more
Old photos, new edits. Editing photos on a black or at least dark background remains fun. I took most of Read more
Not photographed for almost 3 months. The last time was in Amersfoort Zoo. Lockdown and for now there is no Read more
Lockdown, so no new photos. Time to go through my photos from 2020. From every visit, there are photos that Read more
Meerkats are among the most perky animals you will encounter in a zoo. They are photographed a lot and also Read more
Lockdown, so no new photos. Time to go through my photos from 2020. From every visit, there are photos that Read more
A post with bears. Lots of different bears that I have photographed in the past 5 years. When there are Read more
The website has the subtitle: "My creative explorations". This post fits that perfectly. In my previous post I wrote about Read more
Chimpanzees are my favorite primates. Mike in Amersfoort Zoo was my favorite chimpanzee. Mike is gone. When he was shot Read more
Today a day at Amersfoort Zoo. Two weeks ago I thought, I will not go there for the time being. Read more
This Saturday I went to the Apenheul for the last time this year. I was lucky with the weather. An Read more
When you make portraits of animals, the most important thing is that the eyes are sharp. A photo can be Read more
Finally I have photographed again. Except for some family photos, my camera hadn't been out of the bag for a Read more
The nice thing about a subscription to a zoo is that you simply go there. Especially when it is not Read more
Today was the last day of a wonderful long weekend. Time to visit zoos and edit photos. In September I Read more
Yesterday I was in Naturzoo Rheine. It was wonderfully quiet, the weather was good and I had fun taking photographs. Read more
Yesterday I went to Zoo Osnabrück. I had big plans to shoot, but I was on my way home after Read more
Just a series of photos that show togetherness. Caring, loving, being there for each other. And that in black and Read more
The title of this blog is "Gorilla gorilla gorilla". No, that is no mistake. It is the scientific name for Read more
Last Thursday I should be working for a day (in the middle of my vacation). That was canceled, so it Read more
Summer break, so I have time for photo editing. Returned to a technique that I often used a while ago. Read more
Friday, nice zoo, nice animals, but they were all sleep. Now I must say that the weather was also very Read more
Yesterday I went to Safaripark de Beekse Bergen for the first time. I photographed there with my photography girlfriend Evi. Read more
For everyone who did not yet know meerkats, the most famous meerkat Timon came into the world. Together with friend Read more
Since 1971 there has been a group of Chimpanzees in Burgers Zoo. At that time, it was a revolutionary idea Read more
Had little time to shoot. Busy busy busy! Therefore some colorful flower photos that I have taken in recent years. Read more
A series of photos taken during a day at Apenheul. The weather was fantastic and luckily it was very quiet Read more
The white-lipped tamarin is a small monkey with white lips, red belly and a very long tail. Furthermore, it is Read more
Every visit to the Orchid Farm produces many photos. This time again there was a lot to see. So many Read more
“We delight in the beauty of the butterfly, but rarely admit the changes it has gone through to Read more
Today my first visit to the Orchids farm in corona time. I had reserved the first time possible to enter. Read more
Yesterday was the day, for the first time this year I went to the Apenheul. I have a subscription every Read more
Dandelions, they are seen as weeds. Too bad, because they are nice yellow flowers that brighten up nature early in Read more
A new blog with old photos. These are from 2018 and 2019. Birds I photographed in various zoos. Below each Read more
Spanish daisies come in many different colors. I have them in the garden in white, pink and purple. They are Read more
Primates, birds of prey and big cats are my favorite subjects to photograph. In addition, I actually love all nature Read more
More old photos, made from 2014 to 2020. Photos showing animals with a smile, that might bring a smile on Read more
Sharing a selection of photos of monkeys I took in February this year in Allwetterzoo. I would love to go Read more
In August 2018 I made this photo of a beautiful Asian elephant with her baby in ZOO Planckendael in Mechelen. Read more
A blog with a series of photos of one chimpanzee. These pictures are made in ZOOM Erlebniswelt in Gelsenkirchen, Germany. Read more
I took this photo at Burgers Zoo last Friday. I only photographed outside. The weather was pleasant and the expectation Read more
Yesterday I went to Osnabrück Zoo for the second time. The first time was in 2018. A large beautiful zoo, Read more
A post with photos of Orangutans taken at Allwetterzoo in Münster, Germany. A beautiful modern zoo, where animals are spacious Read more
During my visits to Burgers Zoo it is not always possible to take pictures of the Lions. Photos that are Read more
Wildebeest or Gnoes in Burgers Safari. When I was editing these photos, I realized that I had never photographed them Read more
If people go to a zoo, then of course they mainly go for animals. But what you should also really Read more
Last week I went to Burgers Zoo. While I was there I thought: I'm going to take a different approach Read more
Barbary macaques are macaques that you encounter on the rock of Gibraltar, but also in many zoos. When they are Read more
The Apenheul is now closed. Too bad we have to wait so long before it is open. Fortunately I still Read more
Adult golden cheek gibbons are 60-80 cm long, weigh around 7 kilos and have no tail. Gold cheek gibbons reach Read more
Then you finally have a beautiful zoom lens (yes!) And then some animals come very close. Too close, oops 😉 Read more
I have made a good start to the new year. At half past eight in the morning I was on Read more
Last week I visited Dierenpark Amersfoort. They have some of my favorite animals and birds. I love the huge cage Read more
Sharing a post with a lot of photos. Edits of photos I made in 2019. I'm sharing this many to Read more
The autumn holiday is over now. I have busy weeks ahead again. I still had time to edit photos in Read more
Been on the road for the third time with my new zoom lens, the Tamron SP 150-600mm. And now I Read more
Recently I didn't have much time to go out and make photos. Today I did have time to edit. So Read more
Finally I did it. I bought zoooooooooooooooom! First I wanted to wait till Christmas, but yesterday I went to Urk Read more
Gorilla photos I made in Burgers Zoo about 10 days ago. I love gorilla's and their beautiful expressions. This time Read more
Hi, I'm a cute little California sea lion living in ZOOM Erlebniswelt in Gelsenkirchen, Germany. I'm a happy little thing Read more
Last week I visited Naturzoo Rheine. A wonderful zoo. Not that big, but many beautiful animals that you can see Read more
After the heat wave it was finally cool today. Great weather to go to a zoo. At ten to nine Read more
On my walk I saw a lot of beautiful blanket flowers. Yellow and red buzzing with bees and bumble bees. Read more
Photography was a bit in the background in recent weeks. Not in the mood. No inspiration. Now a few photos Read more
Today the weather forecast gave me mixed feelings: temperature 31º C. I am not a fan of such temperatures and Read more
Last week I wrote: "Sharing proof that you don’t have to travel far to make photos … ". So some Read more
Today I was at Burgers Zoo. It was a nice day. In the bush I went looking specifically for these Read more
Sharing proof that you don't have to travel far to make photos ... Photos taken in my front garden. Columbine Read more
Today my first real visit this year to the Apenheul. I was there during a very short visit about 6 Read more
Play time again! And this time you can play too 🙂 I've been playing with a Photoshop action that can Read more
During the May school break I visited Groenrijk Raalte. In this time of the year they have many beautiful flowers, Read more
The May school break is almost over. I still had time to take pictures, but the weather was not so Read more
In a short time I have been to NaturZoo Rhiene 3 times and I have not been bored. There is Read more
If your follow my photography longer, you know I love primates. One of my absolute favorites are chimpanzees. My favourite Read more
Last week I went to NaturZoo Rheine for the first time. A colleague of mine always said, why don't you Read more
Birds, they come in to many colors. Some birds have many colors on their own. That is the kind of Read more
More photos from my visit to the Orchideeën Hoeve last Wednesday. In the past it was mainly a place to Read more
A new blog with photos taken at the Orchideeën Hoeve. This time there were a lot of butterflies and also Read more
Today I visited the Orchideeën Hoeve again. I wanted to do extensive photography again. There was too much wind outside Read more
The weather was fantastic today. Unfortunately I had to do a few chores at home. But I did find time Read more
More results of playing with Photoshop actions in combination with my animal photos. I always take a lot of photos Read more
One single pink rose was all that was left of a bouquet I bought to photograph. I did not find Read more
Today the Apeuheul opened its doors for the first day in 2019. It was only for people with season tickets. The weather was amazing. Read more
Last week I shared a post with tests that I did with a package with Photoshop actions. Dreaming - Twirl Read more
This afternoon I went to Groenrijk to buy some plants for my garden. Ofcourse I had to take the camera. Read more
Last week I bought a package full of Photoshop actions and templates. So time to play. But I had to Read more
It's been a while, but I bought flowers I actually made photos of. Lately I had a lot of flowers, Read more
My most recent zoo visits were to Burgers Zoo. I have taken out a subscription for this year. There will Read more
With regularity I get the question: How is it that animals look at you like that? How do you get Read more
When Mangrove had just opened, I went there for the first time. I was a bit disappointed at the time. Read more
It was beautiful weather today. A heat record was broken. Every spring numerous crocuses bloom in our village in a Read more
Burgers Bush is a fantastic place to photograph! A huge indoor rainforest with so many plants and animals. If you Read more
This week I went to Burgers Zoo twice. A beautiful zoo and nice and close. After a ride of 45 Read more
The last zoo I visited was Blijdorp. I was there in December and in January. Beautiful zoo! Here a number Read more
In previous blogs I have already written that I participate in challenges on Gurushots.com. I have now moved up to Read more
For Gurushots I once again went into my photography past. I share a number of macros of flowers here. Partly Read more
Since a while I am active on GuruShots.com. There are always different challenges where you are in competition with other Read more
Two weeks ago I was at the Orchideeënhoeve in Luttelgeest. As always a day full of colors, smells and lots Read more
Yep, I bought some flowers today. One of them is this gerbera. A gerbera with a wild hair day. Wonderful Read more
Flowers are one of my favorite subjects for photography. I always have flowers in my house. Either on a vase Read more
Last week I started a I started a GuruShots account. GuruShots.com is a photography game, they say. It's free, but if you want Read more
If you have been following me a bit longer, you know I love to edit my photos "On black". I Read more
Babies, what's more beautiful ...? It does not matter whether it is human or animal babies. It's all cute. I Read more
The title of the blog says it all. I edited 7 of my bird photos on a black background. Hope Read more
This Chrysanthemum I bought last week at De Plantage, a florist in our village. The intention was to take photos Read more
Again pictures taken in Blijdorp, the Zoo in Rotterdam. Animals that I have not photographed that often. But here it Read more
Last Wednesday I went to Blijdorp in Rotterdam for a day. As far as I am concerned, that is the Read more
Last August I went to Allwetterzoo in Munster, Germany. A beautiful zoo. I made one post about it, but forgot Read more
Today I made a number of promotional videos for my website. For me it was practice to see what is Read more
Photos I made in the past years and where I got really close-up! Read more
They bloom again! Late November and it is beautiful. I have three in three different colors. Red, white and salmon Read more
Alstroemeria A collection of flowers. I have not bought them for a while. Most of the photos are a few Read more
Barbary macaques, they start their lives as wrinkly old people. Cute, but not really the prettiest. After a while they Read more
Here it finally is, a blog about the Orchideeën Hoeve with orchid photos 🙂 Photos I made during my most Read more
Photos taken at the Orchideeën Hoeve. Birds this time. With the last expansion, a lot has of birds have been Read more
A whole series of photos from my visit to the Orchideeën Hoeve. This is my third post, and I have Read more
Yesterday I had a wonderful day with friends in Amsterdam. It was completely perfect. The journey by train and in Read more
Yesterday I visited the Orchideeënhoeve in Luttelgeest. A wonderful place that had a whole new fly cage with beautiful birds Read more
After reinstalling my laptop, NAS and reorganizing the storage of my photos, I finally have time to photograph. The flowers Read more
The weather was beautiful again today. Wonderful weather for a walk. Today I went to Schoonheten hoping to photograph mushrooms. Read more
Today we visited Groenrijk Raalte again. As always, they had very many colorful flowers. Delicious! Of one I do not Read more
This afternoon I did a short walk in my the neighborhood. An "autumn walk" because I went for autumn colors. Read more
You do not always need to travel long distances to take pictures. Sometimes two steps from the front door is Read more
Today I went to Dierenpark Amersfoort. It was a lovely day. I went with the goal to test an extender. Read more
A selection of white flowers made in recent years. A some of them of newly edited Read more
A collection of photos of Bolivian squirrel monkeys, all taken in the Apenheul. They look very sweet and cute, but Read more
Today I did a test with photographing on a small bedroom upstairs. There is now a treatment table that is Read more
Celebrating the color purple, warm and beautiful. Read more
Selection of photos made in the Apenheul. I think wednesday was my last visit of 2018. Again I loved every Read more
Roses are my favorite flowers. I love all flowers, but roses...... And these are amazing. The colors are so soft Read more
Been busy with the camera today. I had already bought some flowers on Saturday. I thought: it does not happen Read more
Selection of gorilla photos I made in recent years in several zoos, all edited in monochrome and on a black Read more
Dahlias, I used to think they were old-fashioned flowers. Now I'm a photographer, I think they are beautiful. Photography makes Read more
The title is not quite right, because not one of the 8 roses is red. I'm sharing photos I have Read more
Last Wednesday I went to Allwetter Zoo in Munster for the first time. What a beautiful zoo. Very nicely laid Read more
A blog to watch. A collection of photos of butterflies in the butterfly garden of the Orchideeën Hoeve in Luttelgeest. Read more
Again a number of photos taken in Planckendael near Mechelen. This time pictures of emu's. Such funny animals ! I Read more
Planckendael is the zoo at Mechelen in Belgium. I was there this week and it was a wonderful day. It Read more
Yesterday I was in Planckendael with a photography friend, a zoo near Mechelen in Belgium. The weather was lovely and Read more
A collection of photos from my visit to Groenrijk yesterday. This time modified to a dark version. Lately all my Read more
Today I had to photograph my bad mood away :P. That is why I went to Groenrijk Raalte with the Read more
Like every Saturday morning I was with my mother for a cup of coffee this morning. After that I always Read more
Had to try something new with my photos and Photoshop. It was a time-consuming search. 3 photos in this blog. Read more
Playing with Photoshop and a picture of a brown bear taken in Dierenpark Amersfoort. This gray old bear looks very Read more
Summer break, so time to play! 🙂 Playing with photos and Photoshop. A while ago I bought a number of Read more
We have a heat wave in the Netherlands. I am not a fan of very high temperatures. It is vacation, Read more
This morning I got up early to go to Fortmond. One of my favorite places along the IJssel. A little Read more
Vacation time, so time for playing with Photoshop and and photos of my favorite animals. In addition to primates and Read more
This year I bought a subscription for the Apenheul. That is the third time now. I also skipped a year, Read more
About 10 days ago I was with my mother at Bloemenkwekerij Pot. A beautiful greenery with lots of flowers for Read more
Today I went to an zoo again. Amersfoort Zoo. The weather was perfect. A wonderful day. Just sharing some photos Read more
Cockchafer, I have not seen that many in my life. I always heard my mother tell me that there were Read more
Beautiful weather, but too hot for me. So I switch to a hot weather schedule. Rise early and a siesta Read more
Last week I saw during the break that there are lots of geese at the Drostenkamp ponds, with lots of Read more
Today and yesterday I walked at the Tichelgaten. This is an area in the flood plains of the IJssel. It Read more
The title of this blog is Flower play. I gave it that title because I play with flowers. Playing is Read more
Last year I went to a zoo on average once a month. In 2018 Artis was the first zoo I Read more
If I have some time and want to take pictures, I love going to Groenrijk Raalte, a local garden center. Read more
I could not wait for Spring to begin. Like everyone, I was really ready for sun and good weather. Every Read more
Photographing and experimenting with flowers is something Iove to do. It can be done indoors and therefore also in the Read more