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Holland
and the
Hollanders
Nature & Nostalgia
Dirk M. de Boer
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Holland and the Hollanders
A Gripping Book about Holland
Photographer Dirk M. de Boer is a fervent nature lover who
follows nature’s path in his photography; in other words, no
filters and no artistic trickery. He photographs his subject as
it presents itself, and this sublime book proves that he is a
master of that art. His skills are manifest in these exquisite nature
photographs that reveal the stunning landscapes
and cultural variety of the Netherlands. Moreover, it
proves that there still are a few quiet and unspoiled spots in
Holland. De Boer’s photography is impressive, but he also has a
story to tell. He is clearly fascinated by the culture and history
of the Netherlands; which greatly adds to the fascination of the
content. This is the story of Holland; it’s past, and it’s present,
expressed in illuminating photographs and entertaining text. He
talks about the busy history of the Netherlands, about the fisheries,
thegloriousmaritimehistory,theoriginofknightsandcastles,trades
and craftsman’s guilds; about mills, clogs, costumes, agriculture,
flower cultivation and, of course, the tulip, the mysterious origin of
Santa Claus and Christmas. In short, anyone interested in getting to
know the Netherlands from close up, can do so with this book!
PHOTOGRAPHY IMAGEBANK PUBLISHING