Photography of Den Talalá

Amsterdam in Winter

I come from a place where winters in the city are gloomy and grey. Amsterdam in the winter season is unlike my hometown: it's bright, full of life, and always have something to offer to a curious eye.

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A red traffic signal is centered in the frame. The signal has a white border and the number 511 is visible beneath the red light. It is mounted on a pole against a dark background.
A round building illuminated in purple light reflects on still water. A boat sits on the bank, with a red structure and dark trees visible in the background.
A red food cart displaying pastries under warm lights. People walk by on a wet pavement at night, with string lights overhead. The cart has Appelflappen and Oliebollen signs.
Snow clings to the branches, transforming the trees into delicate, intricate sculptures. A path cuts through the white, a suggestion of passage through a hushed, winter landscape. Its a scene of serene simplicity, a moment captured in frozen time.
Modern building with wood-paneled facade and large windows. Dark roofline and surrounding vegetation. Street lamp visible. Black fences and other buildings in background.
Tall, modern office building with a spire and "Rabobank" signage. Reflects in a calm river, with trees and other buildings in the background. Sky is overcast.
A concrete barrier runs alongside a calm waterway. Reeds and a modern apartment building are visible, reflected in the water. Sky is overcast. A bridge is faintly seen in the distance.
A modern building with a grid window reflecting light on a calm body of water. Bare branches are in the foreground. The sky is a gradient of gray and orange.
Three people in a boat on calm water, facing away from a building with large windows, framed by a wooden structure and bare branches. The sky is overcast.
A shopping cart and a stack of red crates rest on a wooden platform near a body of water. A dark metal grate and reeds are in the foreground. A building is visible across the water.
A modern building with dark vertical slats, a scooter, and a person in a puffer jacket stand on a gray concrete walkway. A glass door is visible. Yellow light emanates from within.
A canal with a graffiti-covered bridge overhead. The water reflects the vibrant colors of the street art. A building is visible in the background.
A canal scene with a houseboat, a narrowboat, and a partially constructed building in the background. Water reflects the sky and boats. Branches frame the left side. A mast is visible.
A wooden houseboat with outdoor seating and potted plants floats on a calm waterway. City buildings are visible in the hazy distance. A blurred flag is visible on the boat.
Two people sit on a wooden platform overlooking a canal. Several boats are docked alongside the water. Trees and buildings are visible in the background. The sky is blue.
A path runs alongside a dense ivy-covered bank. Bare trees stand against a partly cloudy blue sky. A body of water reflects light on the right.
A leafless tree stands in a grassy area with fallen leaves. A body of water and more trees are visible in the background under a partly cloudy sky. Strong sunlight and shadows are present.
Bare tree branches extend over a still, dark lake. Reflections of trees and sky are visible in the water. A grassy bank is visible on the right side. A cloudy sky is present.
A canal with a boat docked. Red and green flags reflect in the water. Behind the canal is a tall brick building and bare trees. The sky is grey.

Den Talalá is a photo­grapher captu­ring the beauty of everyday life through the genres of archi­tecture, street, travel, landscape, and wildlife.

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