The port of Amsterdam is always on the move
In the bustle of Amsterdam's harbour, a coaster sets sail on a gloomy winter day. The propeller water churns vigorously behind the ship, showing that the pilot has the momentum. Empty and light, the coaster needs that speed to steer sharply into the wind. In the background, large cranes with grabs tower above the quays, while barges sail to and fro. The wind chases across the water, small waves crash against the shore - the harbour is always moving.
Port photography is a fascinating form of photography that focuses on capturing the activity in ports. Port cities are often bustling centres of trade and industry, with ships, trucks and trains moving back and forth to load and unload goods. This offers photographers the opportunity to capture beautiful images of large ships docked at the quayside, crane machines loading and unloading containers from and onto the ships, and workers busy at work. Port photography can be challenging, as there is often a lot of movement and activity, and the light is constantly changing. But when the right moments are captured, port photo's can produce impressive and inspiring images.
My photos are often taken around the water. Ports Rivers and Channels.
I find ships and people very fascinating as well as buildings and street photography.
and I have two instagram accounts. One is Scheepskijker and the name probably already refers to ships and the people in the harbours. The other account..
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