Photo Journal: Night Photography in Amsterdam
Capturing Winter’s Glow
Amsterdam’s cosy, cobblestone streets quiet down under the haze of late afternoon sunsets. Twinkling lights hang from above to mark the way for cyclists while canal-side homes warm-up, illuminated in soft, orange light. Surviving the frozen season is a mental struggle, with endless grey days and a severe drop in temperature so this time, I’m trying better to embrace the unique aspects of the winter season…
Seeking creative inspiration during my least favorite time of year, I headed out with my camera for a trek along the rounding canals and twisting streets of the Jordaan. Here, I found solstice in the blue, purple and orange lights that begin to blanket our city. When the cold and rain are somewhat at bay, it’s actually quite nice (or at least tolerable) to wander the little streets, inhale the fresh, crisp air and catch a glimpse of the canals reflecting like glass… before quickly heading inside to thaw my fingers around a warm glass of hot chocolate.
The scenery unfolded at dusk as we made our way through the Jordaan, heading to Cafe Thijssen, one of local favorites, for a round of zatte and bitterballen.
