Streets of Den Haag (21-12-2010) by efron_241
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What a magical month we have..
It is still freezing cold and more snow is on it's way..
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On top left.. enormous icecles ("ijspegels") above a canal that is frozen (in fact it is "De Beek", what the Seine is for Paris, The Thames for London, The Amstel for Amsterdam and the Rotte for Rotterdam.. grin.. but we like it small scale in this city)
A row lower, on the left of the christmastree (at the beach !) is a castle like building. The old prison, now used by the United Nations for international suspects on trail in The Hague).
On the right of the Christmas tree a Father Christmas who is not going to make it.. grin
Below it, the Roman Cathlic Graveyard, chapel.
And to the right of that The Huygensgate (1665)
Constantijn Huygens was the famous father of the even more famous Christiaan Huygens (remember the Cassini-Huygens mission at the planet Saturn/Titan)
Christiaan discovered the rings of Saturn, or recognized them as they were, and the moon Titan.
People had to pay tax if they wanted to go from the old town The Hague to the beach, over a road designed by father Huygens. The second paved road between two different places in Europe SINCE the Romans (the first was between The Hague and Rijswijk, on the other side of town).
The gate has moved to another location because of travic.... Cars and trams still use Huygens road today ! (newer bricks and rails of course)
On the right below and on top the Watertower of the city.. in the dunes
Comments (35)
VERY VERY NICE
That must look nice in summertime! Some of it reminds me of a few spots here that aren't converted over to more brutalist architecture.
Too bad you've collected too many photos to my taste. The number and size of photos from previous bonding were more enjoyable. sorry.
Indeed, it's looking magical & it is still snowing in the Netherlands I know! Season greetings from Ute
Really wonderful!
excellent and the one sees that you love your city.5++.favorite.
Beautiful collage ! Nice city in winter costume ! :~)
Great photos. Merry Christmas to you and yours!
Very beautiful!!
A very nice collage of the city where I lived my first two decades! Photo's like this bring back a lot of memories, despite the fact that I 'm still frequently in The Hague and Scheveningen!! When I was 15 years old I came along the Schevingen Prison by bike, late in the evening. Belief it or not, those huge walls can swing!!! after a party (1st of March 1964)at the home of one of the schoolteachers. He lived alongside the "Seinpost" harbor, which has disappeared in the mean time, nevertheless alcohol was involved!! LOL ....... Uh... just a story which came up looking at the Scheveningen Prison photo!! Have a nice white cool day!!! Henk
Fantastic work !
wonderful, so great to see these
So great to see some places (memories) back for me. Al je collages zijn verrassend mooi!
Wow Chris, this is such a wonderful collage my friend. Just finished zooming in for a closer look, and try and take in all the details here. Each scene here is breathtaking, and it was enjoyable to read the comments of everyone who was also taken in by how beautiful it is there in winter. Thanks also for providing the background info, as that really adds to the experience.
Wonderful photos and great descriptions
thanks for the peek at your world it is beautiful!
I can almost see you bundled up and someone watching you from the windows of the homes saying what is this person doing out there lol but I sure would be also: beautiful we have winds like hurricane coming ou way this morning and who was out on the porch having her morning coffee yes! your truly ::
Als oud Hagenaar (41 jaar geleden) vind ik het fantastisch om je collages te zien. Kijk nu toch met heel andere ogen naar die gebouwen en omgeving. Mooie foto's en heel knap samengesteld!
another excellent collage
Beautiful sights, outstanding captures!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Cool shots and collage
Beautiful collage!!!
A really wonderful set of images. Merry Christmas.
Very beautiful composition!!!
EXCELLENT COLLAGE :)
Your city looks absolutely gorgeous this winter. It is great to see snow on classic Euro buildings as opposed to the boxes North Americans call architecture.
wonderful collage! gorgeous!
More excellent pictures but looks too cold for me !!
Beautiful city! Very good captures! Merry Christmas!