Sunday 27 January 2013

The Amazing Oostvaardersplassen


As usual, in January, we went  to Oostvaardersplassen, a nature reserve located between the cities of Almere and Lelystad. The outstanding  Markermeer lake Winter views - a mix of water, ice and snow - never stop to amazing me. I love Oostvaardersplassen!

From Neve 2013

Each year, the landscape offers breathtaking views and incredible snapshots opportunities.

From Neve 2013

In spite of the cold - and yesterday was freezing because of the wind -, here and there, photography lovers try to take their best snapshots. Not always easy. Yesterday, I felt my hands burning with the cold - I had forgotten my gloves without tips in another jacket.

From Neve 2013

I had to stop shooting once in a while, to put on my fleece gloves to warm up a bit and then, again, take them off, so I could try another shot. Looking at the peer, I took my chance - in spite of the wind - and went there for a walk. For some moments, when I was trying to shoot, I felt like if I was in a shaking boat.

From Neve 2013

We really needed to warm up by then and we drove afterwards to Almere Poort, looking for a cafe. We spotted the Cafetaria De Heerlijkeid and we stopped there to enjoy a coffee and a toast. Delicious! It felt so good!

From Neve 2013

I would have liked to take more pictures yesterday,

From Neve 2013
but I decided to warm my hands up, instead, as you may understand ;-)

From Neve 2013

I hope you have enjoyed this visit and I wish you all a wonderful week ahead!

From Neve 2013

Stay well and warm!

8 comments:

Jacoba said...

The wind made it so cold! I can imagine you wore torn between two worlds: challenging the cold and getting back to the warmth.
The Oostvaardersplassen are so fascinating, did you see any animals?

Presépio no Canal said...

Not this time, Jacoba. Only in the Summer, and it was so cute!! :-)
Kusjes! :-)

Margarida Elias said...

Que espectáculo lindo! Espero que depois te tenhas aquecido bem. Bjns!

Presépio no Canal said...

Assim que chegámos a casa, enviei-me literalmente debaixo das mantas no sofá. ;-))
Beijinhos!

ana said...

Que beleza, Sandra! :)
Amanhã sai uma surpresa no (IN)Cultura.
Beijinho.

Presépio no Canal said...

Lá estarei. :-) Gosto de surpresas. ;-) Beijinhos! :-) :-)

Teresa said...

As fotos estão realmente bonitas. Valeu bem a pena o frio e os dedos congelados :)
Beijinhos

Presépio no Canal said...

Obrigada, Teresa. :-)
Beijinhos!