The Koppelpoort in Amersfoort is one of the highlights of this historic city and is a true hotspot for tourists and photographers. The Koppelpoort is already a beautiful sight during the day, but the real magic starts at night. As soon as it starts to get dark, the lights switch on and the Koppelpoort is beautifully put in the spotlight.
The photo was taken during the blue hour. The blue hour takes place right after sunset and, despite the name, lasts just about fifteen minutes. The sky turns a beautiful blue. The blue color of the sky contrasts nicely with the Koppelpoort.
If you shoot during the blue hour, you should use a slow shutter speed (long exposure). This means that your camera takes a photo for up to 90 seconds. The associated effect is that water seems to turn into ice and that you see light from cyclists and scooters as magical light streaks. This makes this photo unique, because you cannot see this effect with your own eyes.
All in all, this photo of the Koppelpoort is extremely dynamic! That suits Amersfoort, a city that is always on the move.
The Koppelpoort is a city gate in historic Amersfoort. The city gate was built between 1380 and 1425 as part of the second city wall. The entire wall was completed around 1450. The gate was opened and closed every day by at least 12 ringleaders.
                                
 
                                
                                        Renzo Gerritsen is a young and ambitious photographer,  always looking for a new perspective. With his project Nachtelijk Amsterdam (Nocturnal Amsterdam) he photographs Amsterdam in a unique way,  unlike any other with a fresh perspective.
In addition,  Renzo made a reportage about dilapidation in Amsterdam with beautiful urbex..
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