Sailing Along

Saint Mary of the Rosary is an 18th century Dominican church in the Dorsoduro district of Venice.

Leaving Venice

Photo by Steve Bohn

 Cruising through the Grand Canal past the San Giorgio Maggiore church and belltower on our way out of Venice.

The Quiet Before the Swarm

Excursion boats that will soon carry tourists though the canals of Bruges. This image was taken early in the morning while the streets were very quiet and the morning fog still filled the air.

Ghost Boat

A boat passes nearly unnoticed through the darkened canals of Venice in the quiet of evening.

Boats Along the Canal

A grouping of boats and houseboats that we passed during our canal cruise in Amsterdam.

Blue and Gray

Photo by Stephen Bohn

The bright blue covers of a row of Venetian gondolas line the Grand Canal near the Rialto bridge on an overcast day.

Open Bridge, Enkhuizen

A bridge in historic Enkhuizen, Holland opens so that a ship can pass through the canal.

The City Awakens

Another early morning photograph of an Amsterdam canal.

Amsterdam Sunrise

Photo by Stephen Bohn

A new morning dawns along the Singel canal in Amsterdam.

Old with the New

Amsterdam is a city of contrasts, a place where you can take in historic architecture and picturesque canal scenes punctuated by the occasional modern building or art installation. It all works together.

Dutch Swan

A lone swan swims peacefully during a lull in boat traffic in an Amsterdam canal.

From the Green

A view of a residential street in Alkmaar, Holland from across the nearby canal and walking path above it.

Venetian Vendors

Two young men push their cart along the Bacino Orseolo on their way to St. Mark's Square to sell their souvenirs to tourists.

The Grasshopper

With a view of the canal boats at Damrak and close to the red light district of Amsterdam, The Grasshopper restaurant and coffee shop is well situated and popular with tourists.

Secluded Spot

This secluded canal-side spot provided a quiet respite from the crowds of tourists who flock to Bruges to enjoy a sense of the Middle Ages.

Bruges

With a few easy tweaks my photos of Bruges end up appearing as though they were taken in another era. Some folks don't care for this "frozen in time" aspect of this historic city, but I found it absolutely charming. I added an old paper texture to this photo, taken across from the main canal.

Damrak Pier, Amsterdam

Canal boat tours depart from this colorful pier near Centraal Station in Amsterdam.

News in the Singel

Canal houses along the Singel canal in Amsterdam. This was our 'neighborhood' for several days during our first trip to Amsterdam.
Texture by Karen Burns

Across the Canal

A photo taken from across the main canal in Ghent, Belgium.
Texture by Shadowhouse Creations.

Afternoon in Ghent

This image was taken during a stroll along one of the canals in Ghent, Belgium.
Textures from Shadowhouse Creations and Batabidd.