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A blog where Florian tries to post one photo per day.
At the Stadtgarten playground with the kids. There is this one 'tandem' swing that they love, and we always come back here for it. Right next to the swing is where I took the above photo. I shot the tower from a very similar perspective a couple of years ago during winter.
Kirmes visit. Not sure whether I am getting older or if the different attractions are competing with their (shitty) music even louder than in previous years. It is very exhausting, tbh. The whole experience could be so much better if they all just played the same music at the same time – and at a level where a normal conversation is still possible. 🤷♂️ Anyway, the bumper cars and the small roller coaster were fun, as was the cotton candy.
Backyard harvest. Being turned into fries by Anneanne as we speak. 🙂
Oh, almost forgot: This marks 200 days of daily posting, once again.
Yet another mirror selfie.
We went to the beach this morning. At this time of day, the parking is still free (it gets crazy expensive starting at 10), and the only people there are taking their dogs for a walk. Oh – and the sun is not yet burning everything to a crisp. So, win-win!
Supermarket mirror selfie.
It is crazy hot here in the Netherlands, so we opted to visit the (very well air-conditioned) Sea Aquarium today – instead of subjecting ourselves to the unforgiving sun at the beach again.
Vacation home vibes.
We spent the whole day at the beach even before getting to our vacation home yesterday. Today, we had a chill morning with our friends and will probably head back to the beach later.
👋 Hallo Nederland!
Coincidentally, the last time we went to the Netherlands as a family, the previous post had an image of the airship. (Although I didn't post daily back then, so there were two weeks between the shots.)
Spent some time in the backyard today.
Bags are packed. (A hopefully short) travel day tomorrow.
Attic window.
Weekly ritual.
Spent the day at Irrland. It was pretty packed, which was to be expected due to the nice weather and the fact that it is summer vacation time. It was our first time there, and the thing that struck me as very well thought out was the amount of seating options (benches and tables) available all over the park. Waiting times for food were alright, and prices were quite decent also. The kids had a lovely time, which is the most important thing! I am sure we'll be back.
Impressions from a backyard garden. I don't know why my eyes are always drawn to the abandoned, weathered, decrepit details. You probably wouldn't feel that at all when entering this particular garden. But I inevitably point my camera in the direction of the worn-out tools, the broken table, or the cracks in the wall. Not sure what that says about me. 🙂
Back home after spending a couple of relaxing days with my parents.
Balcony photo op.
Whenever I at my parents' I am taking my old X100F (which is now owned by my dad) out of the cupboard and take a couple of images, just like the one above. Such a lovely little camera.
Town square photo op.
Selfie with her cousin.
Empty lot.
No playgrounds today, because it was raining all day. Getting ready for a trip to my parents. It's so funny watching the small one pack her backpack: Among other things, she packed: Her real (working) camera, but also her wooden toy camera and a seashell. 🤷♂️ I am sure there are small stones in there as well. She collects them everywhere.
Another day, another playground. I think at some point we need to start reviewing/rating all the playgrounds we visit on the regular.
Window cleaners at the toy store.
The kids' grandma found a couple bills yesterday. (As there was no way to trace the money back to the owner, she gave some of it to her grandchildren.) Thus, a trip to the toy store earlier today. 😅
I often think about how photography shapes my life in various ways. One strategy that has been quite effective for me: When there is an event or a commitment I am not looking forward to, I can shift my perspective by telling myself, 'I might at least get a couple of decent photos out of this!' This has been working remarkably well.
No mental tricks needed for this photo, though, as I love hanging out at the park with the kids. 🙂
Finally, time for some intentional photography! Headed out to the Sechs-Seen-Platte in Duisburg with Daniel for a nice, long photowalk. I'll share a couple more images tomorrow.
Remember my Project 366 photo zine? I sent out Part I in October 2024. All but one recipient got their copy shortly after. Then, a couple of weeks ago one of the packages came back, after months in limbo! Turns out it made its way all the way to Canada – and then back to me. We are not sure what happened exactly (apparently there was a postal strike during that time in Canada). I'll ship it again next week and keep my fingers crossed that it'll reach its destination this time around. 🤞
Scooter taxi.
Last day of work today. I'd call that a precision landing: Finished up all remaining client projects and now… now, what? 🙂 I am actually happy I don't have everything planned out for the next couple of weeks. We'll visit my parents for a while and then we will travel to the Netherlands to dip our toes into the ocean in early August. I hope to spend a lot of time outside with the girls. And I hopefully will find some intentional photography time. (Photo from yesterday, when Lumi came to the office with me.)
Airship.
Empty flat. (Not ours.)
Worked a lot today. It's always getting a bit stressful right before a vacation. 🤷♂️
Saw this dude when I went to get lunch. I assume he was doing some time-lapse photography with the cars passing by. Took another photo on my way back to the office. Not sure if that was a political statement or performance art. Anyway, when I took his picture, he gave me a thumbs up. 😅
