Dwell the Moods

I love roaming with my camera, capturing the world through my lens.

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The bright colors of summer

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A small presentation from a visit to Cimitero di Malvaglia. I had forgotten about this beautiful cemetery, and also forgotten to add it to my portfolio graveyards heritage.

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I often have a preference, but in this case I think both versions have something of their own. So beautiful how color, or the lack of color, gives nuance and depth.

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We wander through different worlds without seeing them as they merge.

A surreal photograph, no edit.

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How to present my huge collection of photos taken during various vintages of Glow? That question has been keeping me busy for a while, I don’t want to stick to the chronological order because then I limit myself in my creative flow. Then sharing it will feel more like production work. So I started browsing my archive to see which pictures appeal to me in the now and those are these versions of what I call light castles. The bulb form is from 2011 and the castle from 2015.

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There are some scary places. These were holograms I managed to catch in the right moment.

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Well, the angels left this nation

And salvation caught the last train out tonight

He lost a hell of a fight

~ Bon Jovi

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Piece by piece,

I slowly fade away,

I slowly drift apart

~ Five Finger Death Punch

― Five Finger Death Punch

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Last year we ended up with our family holiday in the village of Barr. A surprising discovery, slightly less that it was 32 degrees but that did not detract from the charm of the village.

This region in France is reminiscent of half-timbered houses along the Moselle, with the difference that in France the houses are made more colorful and unfortunately are in a poor state of maintenance. It is without a doubt a nice place to stroll through. About Barr Barr is a charming village in the Alsace region of northeastern France, located in the department of Bas-Rhin. The old town of Barr is known for its half-timbered houses, carved stone portals and lively squares, and houses a museum of decorative arts.

In summer, the village comes to life with flowers and a weekly wine market, ideal for walks and discovering the local history dating back to Roman times.

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That moment you find items from your childhood in a museum…..the very first time this happened to me at the open-air museum and I had not even passed the fifty (now I am on my way to 54). I sent my little brother a picture and he knew that some items are still in the closet with our mother.

It is special to experience what comes to the surface of memories when you suddenly walk into your childhood. Images, feelings, smells. Especially the latter is strange to me because from the age of 16 I smell nothing. You get used to that, and I don’t feel like missing it either. But if my memory conjures up a smell, it is almost overwhelming. Special, how we as a human being can store so much, forget and then suddenly remember. And special to occasionally encounter those few crumbs of past.

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Some places have a connection that runs through my life as a common thread. Like the town of Limone on Lake Garda. As a child I got there for the first time, I took my children there when they were 5 and 7, I came there myself with partner to stroll with camera (2017) and I came there again a few years ago with partner and daughter (then 24).

It is a lovely village with beautiful views and lovely streets. It is a pity that nowadays it is really overflowing with tourists in the summer months. Those who really want to enjoy the village I think should go in early spring or autumn.

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A moody story. The end of summer, autumn treats us with a last glance of rich colors before the cold months start.

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A beautiful rain of colors. Captured at a local light festival (Glow in Eindhoven).

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On a beautiful afternoon we drove to Oudenbosch. I had read that there was a special Basilica there. Special is a brief description for the imposing building and the rich paintings and decorations. You really don´t know where to look since there are so many details to see that you can barely process it. For people who are physically able to climb the 140 steps to visit the dome. Not only the dome itself is great to see but also the view from above gives a completely different picture.

About the Basilica

The Basilica of Saints Agatha and Barbara is a special church in Oudenbosch.

In 1425, 4 years after the Elizabeth flood, a new church, the St. Agatha Church, built that would dominate the horizon until the end of the 19th century. At that moment the Basilica of Oudenbosch takes over the horizon and the old church is demolished.

The young priest Willem Hellemons ends up in Oudenbosch after his studies in Rome. When he becomes a pastor, he is only 32 years old and full of ambition. During his studies in Rome, he was inspired by the imposing Catholic Basilicas such as Saint Peter and Saint John of Laterans. When he took office as a pastor, he quickly concludes that the Agatha Church is too small for the rapidly growing number of Catholics in the parish.

In 1865 the first spade went into the ground, but years of preparation preceded this. Willem Hellemons asked the Dutch greatest architect of his time, Petrus (Pierre) Cuypers to design and build the new church of Oudenbosch. Cuypers, a man of neo-Gothics, preferred not to build a neoclassical church, but Willem Hellemons managed to convince Cuypers. After Cuypers made a study trip to Rome and Willem Hellemons received permission from the bishop, construction began in 1865.

The completion of the construction of the ship was still two major projects on the schedule. The facade following the example of the Saint John of Laterans and the complete decoration of the Basilica had yet to be completed. It was not until 1892, when G.J. van Swaay completed the facade. The application of decoration took even longer. Oudenbosschenaar Kiske Raaijmakers was the responsible decorator. He was still busy with decorating and painting until the 30’s media. The church was an art piece in development. Every week, residents saw the church change inside and out. As soon as the façade was finished, the church was consecrated. Only twenty years later when the decoration is also nearing completion, the church is elevated to Basilica.

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Although I like driving, and I can appreciate certain car brands, it is not a subject that challenges me very much to photograph. On the other hand, that can give an extra challenge, so a visit to Classic Park was therefore more fun than I initially expected.

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These graves were covered with so much love. Over time the colors fade, and often the sharp edge of the pain and the longing softens as well. With my edits, I wanted to make the color tones glow again, because color is the strength of our love.

To see more of my cemetery photography, I invite you to explore my Funerary Portfolio. Via the menu you can browse by country, and within the Netherlands by province, through the cemeteries I have visited and whose collections I have captured.

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A few years ago, we enjoyed a holiday close to home. I never expected to enjoy it that much. No tiring journey, just at our holiday destination within an hour. Far enough away to do other outings. We also visited Wessem, with lovely little streets to wander through. Lots of details to admire on the different houses. A relaxed atmosphere and cozy terraces.

About Wessem

Wessem has a long and rich history dating back to the 10th century. Its historic center, with its monumental buildings and nostalgic streets paved with Maas pebbles, is a protected townscape.

Wessem is located on the River Meuse in Limburg and already had special rights in 1118 in the areas of fishing, mills, harbors, and tolls. These rights were comparable to city rights, which makes Wessem the oldest town in both Belgian and Dutch Limburg. Thanks to its favorable location on the Meuse, Wessem was an important trading center in the Middle Ages. The market square, with its originally medieval design, still serves as a reminder of this.