tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-398979921006376882024-03-02T11:30:29.700+01:00Opvallend onopvallendMarleenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15594342591135194794noreply@blogger.comBlogger1867125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-39897992100637688.post-38182140502203070892019-01-13T13:24:00.000+01:002019-01-13T13:24:29.691+01:00Along the market square<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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The gift shop / candy store at the market square in Bourtange.Marleenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15594342591135194794noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-39897992100637688.post-50640786789208065932019-01-12T16:25:00.002+01:002019-01-12T16:25:57.696+01:00Bourtange street<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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The old village of Bourtange is an open-air museum and has a population of less than 500 people.Marleenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15594342591135194794noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-39897992100637688.post-9217125915341744992019-01-09T12:33:00.000+01:002019-01-09T12:33:09.202+01:00Neon art<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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"<i>Neon 206</i> is a continuation of Chihuly's explorarations in neon. The coloured tubes seem to float, multiplying in number. The installation consists of factory-made glass tubes that have been heated and bent into angular forms which are filled with neon and argon gasses and charged with electricity." (museum info)<br />
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Neon 206 is part of the current exhibition "Chihuly" in the <a href="https://www.groningermuseum.nl/en/" target="_blank">Groninger Museum</a>.Marleenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15594342591135194794noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-39897992100637688.post-1016961461814977292019-01-07T19:19:00.000+01:002019-01-07T19:19:03.728+01:00Monday mural<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Mural around a building site in Leeuwarden city. I'm linking to Sami's <a href="https://sami-colourfulworld.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Colourful World</a>.Marleenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15594342591135194794noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-39897992100637688.post-50661176057969557172019-01-06T15:30:00.000+01:002019-01-06T15:30:37.313+01:00Tea, dear?<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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From the collection of the Princessehof Museum of Ceramics.Marleenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15594342591135194794noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-39897992100637688.post-27151957969900374342019-01-05T10:11:00.000+01:002019-01-05T10:11:19.541+01:00The waiting dog..<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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..in front of the restaurant at the market square in Bourtange.Marleenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15594342591135194794noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-39897992100637688.post-78372453212755004442019-01-04T14:52:00.003+01:002019-01-04T14:54:06.054+01:00Rainy day<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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View from inside the Groninger Museum across the city canal towards the <i>Stationsstraat</i> and bus station, on a rainy day last December.Marleenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15594342591135194794noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-39897992100637688.post-62568030857174764392019-01-03T19:36:00.000+01:002019-01-03T19:36:09.548+01:00Chinaware Piano<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Dutch artist <a href="https://www.jellemastenbroek.nl/site/index2.php" target="_blank">Jelle Mastenbroek</a> combined a porcelain cabinet and a piano, and so created an object for both the eyes and ears. After pushing the button (there in the bottom left corner of the photo) the piano started playing automatically, producing a sound resembling a happy (though maybe somewhat primitive) carillon. It was pretty loud as well so I expected one of the plates to break any minute. But obviously that didn't happen haha :)<br />
Mastenbroek graduated in 2012 from the Design Academy Eindhoven in the discipline Man and Well-Being. This installation was made especially for this exhibition in <a href="https://www.princessehof.nl/en/see-and-do/exhibitions/design-4-jelle-mastenbroek/" target="_blank">The Princessehof Nat. Museum of Ceramics</a>.Marleenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15594342591135194794noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-39897992100637688.post-33115743405911722492019-01-02T11:23:00.001+01:002019-01-02T11:23:26.903+01:00Blue, red and black..<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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..on the Prins Hendrik bridge in Leeuwarden.Marleenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15594342591135194794noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-39897992100637688.post-12951418854839122082019-01-01T09:58:00.000+01:002019-01-01T09:58:57.874+01:00Happy New Year<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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The <i>Kleine Kerkstraat</i> in Leeuwarden.Marleenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15594342591135194794noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-39897992100637688.post-87700399201643226422018-12-30T15:10:00.000+01:002018-12-30T15:10:51.080+01:00Roof tops<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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View from the top floor of The Princessehof National Museum of Ceramics in Leeuwarden.Marleenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15594342591135194794noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-39897992100637688.post-59991258075368022012018-12-29T16:10:00.001+01:002018-12-29T16:10:55.135+01:00KLM houses<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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For a long time, KLM has been giving every passenger flying business class a miniature earthenware Delft Blue house filled with gin. Each house is the likeness of an existing Dutch house. Every year, KLM releases a new miniature around 7 October, on the occasion of its founding date in 1919. Meanwhile, the Delftware houses have become true collectors' items. There are 93 different types, if you'd like to read more click <a href="https://www.klm-huisjes.nl/" target="_blank">HERE</a>.<br />
The collection above belongs to <a href="https://www.princessehof.nl/en/" target="_blank">The Princessehof National Museum of Ceramics</a> in Leeuwarden, that I visited today. I have never travelled business class so I haven't got any myself :)Marleenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15594342591135194794noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-39897992100637688.post-19590571814946222102018-12-28T10:38:00.002+01:002018-12-28T10:38:47.264+01:00Chihuly Icicle Tower<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<i>'Chandeliers </i>(like the one on the photo in a previous post)<i> and Towers are perhaps the best example of Chihuly's desire to mass and control color on a grand scale. Unlike traditional chandeliers, they reflect light instead of emitting it.'</i> (Museum info)<br />
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Go see the exhibition in the <a href="https://www.groningermuseum.nl/en/" target="_blank">Groninger Museum</a> if you have the chance. Happy Friday! :)Marleenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15594342591135194794noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-39897992100637688.post-35195101063534548022018-12-27T11:17:00.000+01:002018-12-27T11:17:58.083+01:00Foggy countryside<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Two more photos from yesterday. Here we are on foot on our way to Bronneger, a hamlet near Borger.<br />
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The weather still allows cattle to be outside.Marleenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15594342591135194794noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-39897992100637688.post-21255069666425774542018-12-26T14:33:00.001+01:002018-12-26T15:12:08.133+01:00Foggy day<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Fine conditions for a hike or (as for the gentleman coming towards us) a bicycle ride and get some fresh air! Photo taken earlier today on a quiet country road just outside the village of Borger.Marleenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15594342591135194794noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-39897992100637688.post-66399952081670301532018-12-24T15:20:00.000+01:002018-12-24T15:20:50.724+01:00Merry Christmas<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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The current major exhibition in the Groninger Museum exists of 16 installations of sensational glass creations by Americal artist <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dale_Chihuly" target="_blank">Dale Chihuly</a> (1941). His series of Chandeliers and Towers are assembled with multiple hand-blown glass forms mounted to a steel armature.<br />
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More to follow in the coming days. Check the link to the museum's website <a href="https://www.groningermuseum.nl/en/art/exhibitions/chihuly" target="_blank">HERE</a>.Marleenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15594342591135194794noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-39897992100637688.post-51536399710729175832018-12-22T11:59:00.002+01:002018-12-22T11:59:55.683+01:00Piano<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Next to the Christmas tree in the hall of Groningen Central Station -see yesterday's photo- was a piano. This girl played for about 15 minutes, while her friend encouraged her and sang along. It was very sweet.Marleenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15594342591135194794noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-39897992100637688.post-49224409862200548542018-12-21T17:42:00.001+01:002018-12-21T17:42:28.845+01:00Lights<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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At Groningen Central Station.</div>
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Bicycle path along the <i>Zuiderdiep</i> in Nieuw Buinen, the final photo from last Sunday.Marleenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15594342591135194794noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-39897992100637688.post-30919758544677799522018-12-18T19:20:00.000+01:002018-12-18T19:20:01.204+01:00Noorderdiep<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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On foot, following the bicycle path along the <i>Noorderdiep</i> in Nieuw Buinen.Marleenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15594342591135194794noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-39897992100637688.post-63872237534037105852018-12-17T19:16:00.000+01:002018-12-17T19:18:39.845+01:00Westerdiep view<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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The homes at the <i>Westerdiep</i> (see yesterday's post) in Nieuw Buinen have a wide view.<br />
PS. Yesterday's snow is gone already.Marleenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15594342591135194794noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-39897992100637688.post-27219474511452044872018-12-16T13:49:00.001+01:002018-12-16T13:49:28.783+01:00FIrst snow of the season<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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The <i>Westerdiep</i> at the edge of the village of Nieuw Buinen, earlier today.Marleenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15594342591135194794noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-39897992100637688.post-12096210913972276922018-12-15T09:35:00.001+01:002018-12-15T09:35:10.340+01:00Vulcanic grill<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Lanzarote restaurant 'El Diablo' was built next to a vulcano and is located in the heart of Timanfaya National Park. With a large grill put over a vulcanic opening, they use heat coming directly from the earth. When we were there, potatoes and chicken were being prepared.<br />
The most recent vulcanic eruption on the island took place in 1824.<br />
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