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Exploring fourteen photography spots in the northern and western Netherlands for your next adventure! With @larissavanhooren / “If you never visited my home country, shaped by centuries of resilience against the sea, with endless horizons and painterly light, I hope this guide inspires you to explore its various corners! Below, I share with you some of my favorite vistas in the northern and western regions. With a base in Alkmaar or Amsterdam, nearly all of these spots are within easy reach for inspiring day trips! 1) Schoorl - see pic. 1 Great for sweeping landscapes, minimalist compositions, and golden hour light on the sand ridges. 2) Aartswoud - see pics 2, 3, and 4 Quiet countryside charm, perfect for pastoral scenes with old farms and misty mornings. 3) Schermerhorn - see pic. 5 Classic polder windmills - excellent for iconic Dutch imagery and reflections on still waters. 4) De Kaagmolen - see pic. 6 A unique mill surrounded by waterways. 5) Egmond ann den Hoef - see pic. 7 Coastal village with atmospheric dunes and castle ruins; a blend of history and seascape opportunities, but also for iconic windmill shots. 6) Zaanse Schans - see pics 8 and 9 For classic windmill shots, especially at sunrise before the crowds. 7) Durgerdam - see pic. 10 Colorful wooden houses by the water; ideal for quaint village scenes. 8) Alkmaar - see pics 11, 12, and 13 A lively city with canals and historic architecture. 9) Zeeland - see pics 14 and 15 Dramatic sea defenses, beaches, and stormy skies. 10) Afsluitdijk - see pic. 16 An engineering marvel, ideal for minimalist compositions. 11) Paard van Marken - see pic. 17 An iconic lighthouse, perfect for dramatic seascapes and leading lines. 12) Het Woud - see pic. 18 Ideal for atmospheric woodland photography with mist and wildlife. 13) Koehool - see pic. 19 Known for its old sea dike and wooden fishing fences in Friesland. 14) Petten aan Zee - see pic. 20 Wide beaches with modern sand reinforcements; stunning for empty beachscapes with dramatic skies.” @nomadict: Which other spots would you recommend visiting in the region? 📸
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✨️✨️✨️✨️💙🤍🧡💚
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Netherlands is one beautiful country
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Stunning 😮😍
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For those dreaming of seeing the Dutch tulip fields in full bloom, make sure to plan your visit between mid April and early May. That’s when the colors are at their peak and the fields are at their most magical! 🌷🇳🇱 — Curious where a photo was taken exactly? Just ask, happy to share the location!
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Vetttt @larissavanhooren 🔥
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So beautiful 😍
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Congrats Larissa 🔥
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Love it 😍
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Absolutely amazing collection of shots 😍 I close by and should definitely schedule a few trips to these amazing places 🙌
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