Polder mill of the octagonal top cross type called De Oude Doorn in the Dutch village of Amkerk (municipality of Altena) among yellow flowering rapeseed plants at the end of a sunny spring day. The mill, presumably built around 1720 and now restored, is no longer in use as a polder mill but still grinding; in fact, the scoop wheel now grinds the water around in a small circuit. The mill is owned by Molenstichting 'Het land van Heusden en Altena'.
For over 50 years working on photography, but only really got the taste after my retirement. Now I only have the time and the peace to really look around and discover and record beautiful things. On this site you can see some of my most beautiful photos, but.. Read more…