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Bikes Watching A Lonely Windmill

Kinderdijk, Netherlands
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About This PhotoThe Story Behind

I took this photo in Kinderdijk, a small village in the Netherlands that's famous for its historic windmills. They were built in the 18th century to help manage the water and are now a UNESCO World Heritage site. On this particular day, I was enjoying a bike ride through the beautiful landscape. My Canon EOS 7D and EF24-105mm lens were perfect for capturing the scene. I loved how the bikes seemed to be 'watching' the old windmill, as if they were taking in the scenery just like I was. The wind was gently rustling through the grass, and the clouds created a soft texture in the sky, adding to the peaceful vibes. Using a wide-angle approach, I managed to fit the bikes and the windmill into a single composition, which really tells the story of this serene place.

EXIF Details

Photographed in Kinderdijk, Netherlands in October 2014 with a Canon Canon EOS 7D and a EF24-105mm f/4L IS USM at 56 mm, f/9, 1/100, ISO 100.

Camera
Canon Canon EOS 7D
Lens
EF24-105mm f/4L IS USM
Camera Mode
Aperture Priority
Shutter Speed
1/100
Aperture
f/9
ISO Speed
100
Focal Length
56 mm
Time of Shot
5 Oct 2014

LocationKinderdijk, Netherlands

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