Walking the canal

I enjoyed my visit to Amsterdam, though it was pretty brief.  I would like to go back when I have a bit more time, because there really is a lot to see and shoot there.  One evening I was back at the hotel and decided that since darkness was near, I had better step out for a few minutes and grab some shots.  I left the tripod in the room and just went handheld since I only had a few minutes.  The nice thing about Amsterdam is that the canals are literally everywhere, so you can barely turn around without seeing one.  I love that.  This scene caught my eye because of the lights twinkling in the water.  I grabbed some quick brackets and kept walking.

I went a little moody on the processing here, because that's how I remember the scene.  It was on the edge of darkness - not light, but not dark - and it was quiet since this was a small canal off of a small side street.  But then I walked a couple of blocks, and found all the partiers. ;)

Comments

[Len Saltiel]

Terrific composition with great light and color Jim. I sometimes wonder if I should be paying you to be my advance scout for my vacations ;-)

[Jim Nix]

sounds good Len, where do you want me to go next? ;) thanks!!

[Edith Levy]

That's what I really love about European cities. It seems all you have to do is step outside you door and there's a picture perfect scene waiting to be shot. Wonderful image Jim.

[Marc Collins]

When I saw this I immediately thought Amsterdam without reading it was!
Beautiful colourful scene.

[Toad Hollow Photography]

Love this shot, my friend! Absolutely top drawer colors and details here, the architecture in Amsterdam is really so full of character and I love how you've brought this to life for everyone to enjoy!

[Jim Nix]

thanks Edith, Marc and Toad I really do appreciate the visits and comments today my friends!

[Saloni Kesarwani]

Mind blowing photographs, my hobby is to collect photos, wall papers...n found few of the beautiful pics :)
Thanks

[Jim Nix]

thanks Saloni!