Without colour, the Brouwersgracht comes alive in its purest form. At the corner where Brouwersgracht and Prinsengracht meet, surely one of the most beautiful spots on Amsterdam's canals, this typical cityscape full of charm and history unfolds.  In black and white, the historic facades become more monumental, the water deeper, and the light more timeless. Every detail - from the stepped gables to the boat resting gently in the water - takes on new meaning.
This photo captures the soul of Amsterdam as it is often most beautiful: quiet, layered and honest. Where the colour version shows the warmth of the city, this monochrome image reveals its structure and rhythm. The Brouwersgracht, once home to brewers and boatmen, here breathes the atmosphere of centuries-old stories, captured in light and shadow.
A timeless print that not only shows a street, but evokes a feeling - the calm of the water, the history in the stones and the eternal play between past and present. An ode to Amsterdam in its most understated and poetic guise.
                                
I am a travel photographer based in Amsterdam, the Netherlands. I document my travels, both far and near by, as well as people, lovestories and more. Picked up my first camera in 2010 and fast forward 10 years later, photography has become a huge part.. Read more…