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Photo walk in Amsterdam – The houseboats at Marina Westerdok.

It’s the first weekend in January 2018 and I realized I have not yet shared any photos from Amsterdam.

Amsterdam has been my home base and favourite city for the last 8 years, and what better idea than to share my favourite places to get great photos of the unique sceneries that Amsterdam is known for through a series of photo walk articles throughout the year.

Today I decided to take a walk in Marina Westerdok and take some photos of the houseboats. The mixture of all the old and new buildings in Amsterdam makes it challenging to find the right composition. There are so many things going on in the image, so the goal was to stop and think a bit about the best compositions and focal points, then take photos in slightly different angles to be able to select the best one to edit.

Light reflecting on a houseboat at Westerdok in Amsterdam
Light reflecting on a houseboat at Westerdok in Amsterdam

The canal is home to some of the most characteristic houseboats in the city and two oldschool drawbridges connects the marina to the rest of the maze of canals.

Water reflection photo of the townhouses at Westerdok, Amsterdam.
Water reflection photo of the townhouses at Westerdok, Amsterdam.

The houseboats here are top notch, featuring a variety of colours and one of a kind setups, complete with the obligatory old bikes parked outside. This made a great opportunity for some water reflection photos to showcase the houseboats and the narrow townhouses in this area of Amsterdam.

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Since it was biting cold and quite windy there was not many tourists that had ventured out to Marina Westerdok, so at the end of my walk I almost had the place to myself for a few minutes. That is a luxury in this everchanging city with more than 180 different nationalities.

A yellow sailboat anchored at Westerdok in Amsterdam makes a nice subject featuring the Posthoornkerk the background.
A yellow sailboat, anchored at Westerdok in Amsterdam, makes a nice subject featuring the Posthoornkerk the background.

 

50 thoughts on “Photo walk in Amsterdam – The houseboats at Marina Westerdok.”

    1. (Post author)
      Marit 4 March, 2018 — 23:27

      Thanks! I’m glad you like them 😃

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  2. JohnM 1 March, 2018 — 08:54

    Looking at this photo, i realized that it is nice to shoot in the morning

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  3. vietnamtravelandculture 3 February, 2018 — 02:12

    Reblogged this on Vietnam Travel & Trade Portal.

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  4. Ali 1 February, 2018 — 06:20

    They are beautiful photos. I always wanted to live on a houseboat. You would own only the very necessary and smallest things in life.

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      Marit 1 February, 2018 — 09:35

      Thank you so much for your positive feedback 😊 Maybe you can test to live in a houseboat in Amsterdam someday!

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    2. vietnamtravelandculture 6 February, 2018 — 15:24

      I have been to Amsterdam many years ago, numerous times, I loved it!

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  5. thevintagegypsygirl 23 January, 2018 — 00:01

    Such vivid imagery. How lovely!

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      Marit 23 January, 2018 — 00:14

      Thank you so much! I’m glad you like the photos 😊😊

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  6. JoytotheWorld 20 January, 2018 — 06:38

    Wow!😊 thanks for sharing

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      Marit 21 January, 2018 — 17:55

      Thank you very much! 😊😊

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  7. corazon181 19 January, 2018 — 16:56

    Your photos tell an unheard story. Beautiful.

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  8. rezinate 18 January, 2018 — 18:10

    Nice shots – would be interesting to live on a houseboat.

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      Marit 19 January, 2018 — 13:18

      Thank you very much! Yes it is actually an option to live on the water when choosing hotels in Amsterdam 😊

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  9. Embla Sofie Bråthen 18 January, 2018 — 13:49

    Wow! Jeg og bestiss blei helt imponert her nå.😍 Du er jammen flink! Stolt av deg.😊Hun tar også en del bilder, så nå skulle hun få min tips her.👍😊

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      Marit 18 January, 2018 — 17:56

      Så morro å høre Embla! Tusen takk og kult at du fant nettsiden vår 🙂

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  10. Raazia Ali 15 January, 2018 — 08:39

    I have never been to Amsterdam, but your post is so beautiful that it’s on​ my bucket list now.

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      Marit 15 January, 2018 — 10:03

      That is great! Amsterdam is definitely worth a visit ☺️🤗😊

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  11. Life...One Big Adventure 14 January, 2018 — 00:09

    So beautiful. There is something about cities that are located on water or are broken up by waterways. It softens them somehow I think and makes the buildings softer and more fluid. Not that I know anything about cities or architecture! 😉 Thanks for sharing your beautiful home. Mel

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      Marit 14 January, 2018 — 00:32

      Thank you very much for your positive feedback 😊😊 Yes it definitely amplifies the atmosphere in the city!

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  12. dbp49 13 January, 2018 — 21:08

    Your work is absolutely beautiful, and Amsterdam is certainly a majestic city, obviously a photographer’s paradise. I live in Vancouver and can appreciate the benefits of living in a naturally scenic city, although I would imagine anyone with your expertise could find suitable subject matter at whatever locale they found themselves in. Have a great day.

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      Marit 13 January, 2018 — 21:34

      Hi there! Thank you very much for your positive feedback, I really appreciate it 😊 Amsterdam is always exiting to photograph, because of the dynamic way everything changes so quickly. Enjoy your day! ☺️☺️

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    2. dbp49 13 January, 2018 — 21:47

      You are very welcome.

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  13. baumbachlife 12 January, 2018 — 18:30

    These photos are beautiful! I have been lucky enough to visit Amseterdam twice and I think its an incredible city! I hope to go back again some day and spend more time there!!

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      Marit 13 January, 2018 — 12:46

      Thank you so much! Yes if you get the opportunity to be in the city for a while it is definitely recommended! ☺️🤗

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  14. Uncle Tree 12 January, 2018 — 01:42

    These are fantastic! 🙂 Nice to meet you!

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      Marit 12 January, 2018 — 13:24

      Thank you and nice to meet you as well ! I’m glad you like the photos! 😊

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    2. Julia Douthwaite Viglione 15 January, 2018 — 23:21

      Love your work! The colors remind me of Baudelaire’s Invitation au voyage but so much more vivid in person.
      Thank you.

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      Marit 15 January, 2018 — 23:41

      Thank you Julia! I really appreciate your positive feedback 😊😊

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    1. Kenneth 12 January, 2018 — 01:24

      Thanks a lot Lis, really appresiate it.

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  16. Iris@poetsmith 11 January, 2018 — 17:50

    A lovely post. Great photos and interesting compositions. Thank you for stopping by my blog. Best wishes and Happy New Year! 🙂

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      Marit 11 January, 2018 — 18:41

      Thank you for your positive feedback! I really appreciate it 😊 Happy New Year to you as well! 😃

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    2. Iris@poetsmith 11 January, 2018 — 18:43

      You’re very welcome! Happy photography! 📷 😃

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  17. floatinggold 9 January, 2018 — 18:19

    <Great pictures. I like the atmosphere they created. The sky was stunning. However, I wish the colors popped a bit more. I'm not sure if it's because of your filter or time of day, but it might be cool to add some pictures that'd be full of light, showcasing the amazing colorings of the area.

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  18. kytwright 8 January, 2018 — 20:30

    I’ve never been to Amsterdam but what you have captured looks great. I especially like the depth in some of your pictures.

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      Marit 8 January, 2018 — 20:45

      Thank you very much for your positive feedback! 😊 Amsterdam is a great city. You should definitely check it out sometime 😃

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      Marit 8 January, 2018 — 20:46

      Thank you so much for the compliment! 😊

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  20. Hope found in M.E. 8 January, 2018 — 20:24

    Beautiful images. I remember Amsterdam as such a vibrant & friendly place.

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      Marit 8 January, 2018 — 20:47

      Thank you so much! 😊 Amsterdam is special like that. It’s always something new happening 😃

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  21. Suze 8 January, 2018 — 20:14

    What kind of camera do you use? Those are some incredible pictures. Love the one of the waterfront houses

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      Marit 8 January, 2018 — 20:49

      Thank you for your compliment! 😊 I used a Nikon D5600 for these photos 😃

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      Marit 8 January, 2018 — 00:13

      Thank you! 😊😊

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      Marit 7 January, 2018 — 11:00

      Thank you very much! 😃😃

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  24. John 6 January, 2018 — 19:33

    Beautiful photos, love the little yellow sailboat and the townhouses. 💕👍🏻

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      Marit 6 January, 2018 — 19:41

      Thank you so much John! Amsterdam is a great city 😃

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