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By mach3 on May 9, 2011

Oft when I make a photo, I don’t think much of it. Over the years, I have learnt never to delete ANY photo that I have made at ANY point in time. I don’t. If I had, I would have lost out on one of my favourite photos of all time:

People in Amsterdam are chilled out. Tourists even. In spite of all the drinking and marijuana at every street corner 24×7, I did not come upon any unruly behaviour in the three months that I spent there.

A lot of Amsterdam’s residents own boats of different shapes and sizes. And throughout the day, boats make their way through the narrow canals and along the Amstel River. Friends and family pack beer etc. and enjoy their time together negotiating the labyrinth.

I feel refreshed every time I look at the texture of the disturbed waters, tonality, colour balance and the relaxed body language of the four men. I fondly remember that evening.

FIN

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  1. nursemyra May 9, 2011 at 1:56 pm | | Reply

    It looks rather cold though…..

    1. mach3 May 9, 2011 at 2:07 pm | | Reply

      I like days like this. It wasn’t exactly warm and sunny. Just perfect.
      Thanks, nursemyra!

  2. Jillsy Girl May 9, 2011 at 5:31 pm | | Reply

    I can’t even begin to imagine your photo library, then!! Mine is bad enough and I do delete.

    1. mach3 May 9, 2011 at 7:14 pm | | Reply

      Don’t :)
      Thanks, Jillsy Girl!

  3. Kay Dennison May 9, 2011 at 9:20 pm | | Reply

    There is a sailor in my soul that delights in boats and being on or near the water so I really enjoyed this photo immensely.

    1. mach3 May 9, 2011 at 9:30 pm | | Reply

      I love the waters too.
      Thanks, Kay Dennison!

  4. Rolf May 10, 2011 at 2:15 pm | | Reply

    Your blog is informative and always worth seeing and worth reading.

    1. mach3 May 10, 2011 at 2:27 pm | | Reply

      Thanks, Rolf!
      Come back again soon.

  5. Bearman May 11, 2011 at 6:05 am | | Reply

    I don’t see them drinking…what kind of boat party is that?

    1. mach3 May 14, 2011 at 8:02 pm | | Reply

      It’s Amsterdam!

  6. Tammy May 16, 2011 at 12:29 am | | Reply

    I love that photo – it speaks “weekend” right at me. I’m sure they were having a relaxing good time.

    1. mach3 May 16, 2011 at 9:33 am | | Reply

      This was on a weekday! Welcome to Amsterdam!
      Thanks, Tammy!

  7. .Riddler June 2, 2011 at 1:42 pm | | Reply

    Ha! To an Indian all this seems like a dream–A boat with four old school friends and a pack of some good quality beer (not kingfisher), blue sky above and the reflection of it on the waters below. Lush green trees overlooking the narrow water path.

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