Today’s challenge being nature, I will share with you some photos from one of my bike rides from Amsterdam going up north through farmland and some villages, and returning along the lake side (Ijmeer). It wasn’t a sunny day but the heavy clouds provided enough “drama” and contrasting photos.
Nature is all around. The scenery is composed of the typical Dutch black and white cows, some horses, goats, and of course many race bikers like us, and leisure bikers.
Hope you enjoy the ride with me.
Broek in Waterland
Broek in Waterland
The famous cows
Bikers along the water
Bike path
Photos taken with an iPhone 6.
I am joining Lens and Pens by Sally, who hosts each Monday the Sally D’s Mobile Photography Challenge.
The schedule theme for this week’s challenge is: Nature
Sights & Insights 
Love the scenery. It reminds me of cycling at the cottage in rural Ontario.
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It is really a relaxing and entertaining scenery.
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Mesmerizing beauty!
Nature at its best:-)
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Thanks much for visiting and commenting.
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Those turned out really well. Looks like a beautiful place.
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Thank you so much!
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Thanks fro the virtual tour of your country’s natural landscapes. “Bikers Along the Water” gives us an idea of what you see from the path’s vantage point: layers of countryside. Happy Photo Challenge.
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You’re most welcome, Sally. I’m happy to introduce you to the Dutch country side.
Cheers!
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These are great! I particularly love the shot of the white horse. It kinda looks like he’s seen his reflection in the water and gone “hey, what’s that?” and it backing away. Fanciful I know! I also love the last shot; so much drama in the clouds. Have a great day. Cheers, Su.
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Thanks, Su. It is true! You’re so right. He seems to have been immersed in his image!
Have a great rest of your week!
Cheers,
Lucile
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🙂 Thanks Lucile; you too.
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Thanks Su! 🙂
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Gorgeous countryside. The panoramas really pop. And I love the dramatic clouds in that last shot x.
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Every time I shoot drama, guess who is the inspiration?
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LOL. Drama Queens Unite!!!
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And we got a King now! Lol
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Ha! Absolutely!! LOL
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Beautiful photos of a lovely countryside. My favorite shot is of the canal/river and the houses by it.
janet
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Thanks much, Janet! This shot is so idyllic!
Cheers!
Lucile
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Beautiful collection of pictures. So green, beautiful elements, reflections. Lovely place. Thank you for showing me such a beautiful place 🙂
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Thanks much! I am happy to have introduced you to the Dutch country side. You cross the whole country and see the same very flat landscape, greenery and mostly cows and goats.
Still in your list?
🙂
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Lovely photos. The clouds do add to the drama. I prefer cycling on overcast days as you don’t to worry about the sun shining in your eyes.
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Thanks Rachel. I too like cloudy days to cycle as long as there isn’t much wind, which is never the case!
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Lucile, what a gorgeous bike route you have! The green colors jumped from my phone screen and the cows and horses are such a serene sight…the clouds definitely add drama and depth but I hope the sun is out today: )
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Thanks for the encouragement my friend. The sun is said to arrive tomorrow! Yay
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Good, good! The sun shone through today here in NYC so hopefully it’s crossing the Atlantic now and will reach you soon; )
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I am very proud and happy to announce that your plan worked out perfectly eel, as it would do anything you plan!
I woke up to a sunny, warm day, with temps going up to 21C! and wait…tomorrow it reaches 30C! Just too much! LOL. Yes, I am complaining….because on Saturday it goes back to the 20’s!
Hoep NYC keeps being sunny and that you have a fabulous day!
Hugs from Amsterdam!
x
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Oh Lucile, I’m glad the people I called to bring you sunshine and warmth came through on their promise: ))))
Enjoy it!
Hugs to you on this Thursday and always!
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You couldn’t have a better idea to represent nature!
This Dutch corner makes me feel like cycling in the country..
Your photos are extraordinary!
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Thanks Anna. You’re always encouraging. Your country is so beautiful and I want to cycle there too. I can’t miss the giro de Italia, but on TV! Should go and watch one day.
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In case, tell me in advance!!
A big kiss, this time…
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I will for sure. Wouldn’t miss the opportunity to meet up. Big kiss.
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It looks so peaceful and serene! I am heading out for a ride in a few minutes–I’m inspired by you to get some good photos of my ride! How far did you ride?
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Please do and share! This was 60 km in total.
By the way, I had nominated you for the free writing style but I guess you didn’t get the pingback. And now I know you don’t like not correcting. So no worries!
Enjoy the ride! Have fun.
Xxx
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Oh, I did not see that! Maybe I’ll take part…
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Feel free! How’s the ride??
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Wonderful! I rode at 10:00 am so it was not hot yet! Thanks for asking! Got some photos for Jennifer Nichole Wells’ OWPC “dry” 🙂
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Yay! Good for you. Curious to see your photos. 🙂
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I love this post. I’d like to be there 🙂
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Come and visit! Thanks!
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You’re right. The clouds add another dimension that would be missing in a clear blue sky. I love clouds. Hate rain. Are those longer shots shot in panoramic, or what? I miss green stuff growing. Not much of that here. You may be right about the Samsung also!
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Yes, panoramic and you can do it from your phone too! I’d miss the greenery around me too. Do you have plants at home?
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I used to have 99 plants in my house–a jungle. But now only 8 or so big ones. You can see (part of ) one of the ferns in my latest post.
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Wow, that is a lot of plants! I have now 3 orchids inside the house and 9 outside in the terrace and it’s like caring for babies.
I just saw them and find them gorgeous!
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Orchids…I don’t know why I don’t have some of those. I LOVE orchids…they are so sensual. I had one, gone now??
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Oh my gosh! This is great! I need to be editing and writing, packing for a trip! How can ! I get anything done with posts like this? You’re just forcing me outdoors!
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LOL. Hope I didn’t make you lose any flight or get late somewhere!
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You almost did. I am still frantically typing!
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Hahaha! Let’s see what you come up with.
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Great photos. I particularly like the 1st and 2nd (boats) and the horse reflected in the water.
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the cows are great! i think cows make for great photo/painting subjects. i don’t know why but they’re interesting to look at, for a long period of time.
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