About this shoot

North of Amsterdam, taken on 27th of March 2010.

Uploaded on: 2010-03-27. Updated on: 2026-01-02.

Ducks

Ducks
Ducks and coots are easy to spot in the Netherlands. According to the New Scientist magazine, an experiment called LaughLab revealed that ducks are world's funniest animals.

Windmills

Windmills
Windmills are an integral part of the Dutch landscape (and townscape). Their long sails make it possible for them to operate even in weak wind. They are not only used for grinding though - but also for controlling water to protect Holland from floods.
Note the motor road crossing on the right.

Windmills #2

Windmills #2
They are said to have existed in Holland since around 1200.

A house

A house
A Dutch countryside house.

The municipality of Beemster

The municipality of Beemster
Beemster is a municipality in the Netherlands and it consists of a few towns and villages.

Beemster

Beemster
Beemster was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage Site.

The municipality of Beemster

The municipality of Beemster
Beemster is a municipality in the Netherlands and it consists of a few towns and villages.

Middenbeemster

Middenbeemster
The church in Middenbeemster.