Thursday, April 28, 2011

The ever-changing skies of Amsterdam




Our European holiday started with a 10-day cruise on the Viking Pride, above, left, on the rivers and canals of The Netherlands and Belgium. We started in Amsterdam, first landing in Schiphol Airport and taking a train from there to the port where our ship awaited us.



The sky was several different shades of blue, with clouds coming and going the whole time we were there. As you may have heard elsewhere, there's never a dull moment in Amsterdam!


Photos by Richard Schear and Kay Davies




Posted for
Skywatch Friday,
the meme for people like me, who have their heads in the clouds. Skywatch is hosted each week by a team of dedicated photographers with an eye on the sky.

To see what skies have attracted the cameras of people in other parts of the world, please click HERE!
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24 comments:

  1. Quiet PathsApril 28, 2011 at 1:29 PM

    What a trip that must have been. I really enjoyed the photos.

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  2. cieldequimperApril 28, 2011 at 1:40 PM

    Isn't Amsterdam just fantastic?!

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  3. Carola BartzApril 28, 2011 at 1:43 PM

    Very beautiful pictures - I just love the houses in Amsterdam!

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  4. This is BelgiumApril 28, 2011 at 1:48 PM

    Look forward to see more of that trip !

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  5. Gemma Wiseman aka Pamela AdamsApril 28, 2011 at 2:11 PM

    O what wonderful sights on your cruise! Intriguing glimpses of Amsterdam!

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  6. Sylvia KApril 28, 2011 at 2:45 PM

    Looks like a marvelous cruise and you got some really terrific captures, Kay, as always! I love Amsterdam! Looking forward to more! Happy SWF! Hope you have a great weekend!

    Sylvia

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  7. UnknownApril 28, 2011 at 2:49 PM

    Great tour!! Keep it up Boom & gary of the Vermilon River, Canada.

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  8. My name is RietApril 28, 2011 at 2:53 PM

    I am lad you like my counry and city. Lovely photo's.

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  9. EG CameraGirlApril 28, 2011 at 4:57 PM

    Wonderful, Kaye. I'm so glad you had such a wonderful time.

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  10. LeslieApril 28, 2011 at 5:04 PM

    I love those red roofs in the last photo.

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  11. jocoApril 28, 2011 at 5:42 PM

    Those pictures brought back memories...
    Such brilliant images.

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  12. N. R. WilliamsApril 28, 2011 at 5:57 PM

    Beautiful. It always amazed this land locked lady when I see pictures of streets and buildings right up against rivers or lakes.
    Nancy
    N. R. Williams, The Treasures of Carmelidrium.

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  13. Kim, USAApril 28, 2011 at 7:13 PM

    Just by looking at the photos I do believe that one camera is not enough. ^_^ The landscape are so beautiful!

    Sky Watch

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  14. LinneaApril 28, 2011 at 7:43 PM

    Looks like you really lucked out and had some nice clear blue skies...wonderful!

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  15. HildredApril 28, 2011 at 10:35 PM

    Beautiful photos Kay, - what a wonderful holiday you must have had.

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  16. EbieApril 28, 2011 at 11:28 PM

    Nice to be on a cruise visiting places and doing some Sky Watching!

    The last photo is just so pretty. Nice composition, and I have a real feel of Spring!

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  17. JoyfulApril 29, 2011 at 12:48 AM

    You have a beautiful series of photos here. Thanks for sharing this beautiful city and your recent travels.

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  18. IngridApril 29, 2011 at 2:12 AM

    Yes, that's about like here in Brussels, last time I saw Amsterdam was at Christmas and it was quiet slippery ! But for once we had a wonderful blue sky !

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  19. AnonymousApril 29, 2011 at 4:46 AM

    What wonderful shots - it looks like a great place to visit.

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  20. DimpleApril 29, 2011 at 9:28 AM

    Wonderful skies, Kay! My favorite shot by far is the one from the bridge, with the willow; it's gorgeous!

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  21. Sallie (FullTime-Life)April 29, 2011 at 10:56 AM

    A Paris dream! Just lovely.

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  22. KayApril 29, 2011 at 8:27 PM

    Fabulous photos, Kay!

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  23. forgetmenotApril 30, 2011 at 3:05 PM

    What an exciting time you must be having--such fun! Beautiful shots.Mickie :)

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  24. FranciscaApril 30, 2011 at 7:04 PM

    Terrific to see one of my favorite cities through your and Dick's lens, Kay.

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