On my bucket list of things to shoot whilst in Holland was a nice looking windmill. Actually, come to think of it, that was probably the only thing I really wanted to come back with. Ironically, it wasn’t until about 24 hours before I had to get on a plane home that I finally was in position to snap a few photographs of these beautiful structures.
Even more lucky is that we just turned off the freeway to look for a place to eat in a small town and ended up next to a place with about 30 windmills scattered over miles. If we hadn’t of turned, I never would have gotten a shot.
You may ask, “Why didn’t you just make an effort to find some?” I dunno really…sometimes I like things to happen more organically. Like I’ve said before…most of the shots that end up being my favorites are those I don’t plan. They just happen.
This windmill was at the end of a long, skinny road that ran for about 1/4 mile. People still live here and operate the thing. The skies were great this day, lots of puffy, billowing clouds with rain falling in random places. You can see the grass blowing from left to right in the photo.
Yet another beautiful place in a very beautiful country.
(See more of my Holland photos: Holland Trip)
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Gorgeous! Very dramatic and moody.
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I really love this one, Mike. Very professional comp and processing.
This has a very classical old master painting feel to it. Wonderful color deail and comp.
99% Photoshop and Painter, 1% photo.
Not gonna fool my trained eye