Landscape Photography in The Netherlands - Tulips and Windmills, Zaanse Schans, Kinderdijk

[@JaypeaFoto]

Love the yellow tulips with the windmills and sun shot. Some beautiful windmill shots.

[@watervlo4771]

Beautiful video! Dutch words are not always easy to pronounce but for someone I do not understand the language (Danish) you did a good job. If you come again to our country below the waterline, there is so much more to see than just this world's famous places. With a 10 to 30 km drive you are in the Netherlands completely in a different place ....... The caves in Limburg, castles in Gelderland, Oostvaardersplassen nature reserve, Giethoorn. One of the smallest 11 cities in Friesland, Hindeloopen (world heritage), various palaces such as Palace Soestdijk, Palace 't Loo at Apeldoorn. Do not forget about nature park Hoge Veluwe or Radio Kootwijk. The government seat in The Hague, Peace Palace (International Court of Justice) but also the industrial Botlek near Rotterdam, a beautiful place for night photography etc etc ........

[@MadsPeterIversen]

Thanks a lot for all the suggestions! Yeah I know there had to be more :) I really liked it down there so I'll definitely visit again :)

[@bradzaruba9686]

Too many gems on this video to pick a favorite. I kept saying wow!

[@MadsPeterIversen]

Thanks again Brad :)

[@edwardlee1815]

Yes, we do have beautiful locations to photograph in the USA, as you so beautifully captured on your visit. But, living in Europe has the benefit of touring and photographing so many location in some many places. Great video as always.

[@SethPay]

Man those aerial shots of the colored rows near sunset 🤤

[@joseantoniogomez6364]

Precioso documental, fotografías genial.

[@denniskuh1896]

I live in less than an hour drive from here and come here several times a year. Great, photogenic place .... I have been waiting for a while now for some light snow, frozen canals and a colorfull sunrise

[@JB-ym2yy]

The aerial video of the tulip fields is a majestic abstract in itself. Very nice.

[@MadsPeterIversen]

Thanks a bunch John! And thanks for the continued support :)

[@HarryMartinPhotography]

Yet another sensational post - great job as usual.

[@MadsPeterIversen]

Thank you so much Harry! :)

[@michaelhegemeyer2827]

Thanks for taking us along!

[@MadsPeterIversen]

You're welcome Michael! :)

[@aritz_atela]

Another great video with very useful tips and awesome pictures.

[@MadsPeterIversen]

Thanks a bunch Aritz ^_^

[@harrywick5834]

Wow - shots of the windmills were excellent - some of the best I've seen - always enjoy your videos and look forward to the next one ! Thanks

[@MadsPeterIversen]

Thanks a lot Harry :)

[@mirec684]

the tulips field is beautiful in bird perspective.is amazing

[@MadsPeterIversen]

Thank you Miroslav, yeah it's pretty amazing :)

[@johnsmit1806]

Love your video! I'm from the Netherlands and love your dutch! I live 30 minutes from Kinderdijk but I've never been there so I plan to go there in 2 weeks!

[@SethPay]

Love the dramatic windmill long expo.

[@johnm3413]

Fabulous as ever Mads. I visited Amsterdam last Autumn and managed to the bus and train up to Zanse Schans for sunrise. Top tip. Use google maps transit directions for train times to get you there well before sunrise. I found one of the small jettys to shoot the windmills with the dawn light behind them. Across the river would give a better perspective but that seems to be private property along the waterfront. I also found the lovely spot at 6:42. Managed to get a 30sec LE off just before 2 bus loads of tourists walked over the foot bridge. Highly recommend getting there at sunrise to cut down on tourists. Keep up the great work Mads.

[@MadsPeterIversen]

Thanks a lot, yeah I would have loved to be there for sunrise/sunset but that sadly wasn't possible. I went to Kinderdijk the same day for sunset and sunrise the next morning and I'm pretty happy I prioritized that location :)

[@reempie]

Fantastic video and photo's

[@MadsPeterIversen]

Thanks a lot, Raymond :)

[@GaryBoal]

Absolutely beautiful images. And another awesome video.

[@MadsPeterIversen]

Thanks a lot Gary! :)

[@gordonmelrose57]

great videos & photos - thanks. Looking forward to the next one

[@MadsPeterIversen]

Thanks a lot Gordon! :) Next one will be really good! :)

[@tombriere6807]

Mads, thank you for a very informative video. I am about to leave mid April for Amsterdam for photography and your video helped me tremendously to choose the lenses I need to take without getting a heavy backpack. Always enjoy your videos.

[@savagefrieze4675]

You truly are an artist.

[@MadsPeterIversen]

Thank you very much! :)

[@RobynASDxxx]

I must confess, i am a new subscriber (6 weeks subbed?), and i have not watched all of your videos yet, i didnt even watch this one until now! Usually i would binge watch all videos in a single session, or split over a few days, but not your content, i prefer to watch just one video now and then and just take it all in, the cinematography, the photography, the ambience, and the soundtrack you use, it all adds up to a wonderful 10 minutes or so viewing pleasure. This video has to be the most beautiful i have seen for such a long time. The dutch landscape really seems familiar to me, it is so flat, just like where i live here in the fens of norfolk, and we have windmills but nothing on this scale! Before sea levels rose during the last ice age thaw, there was a land bridge from the netherlands to my part of the uk, and we have so many dutch people living in the fens that it often feels like the netherlands (that and the volume of weed smoked probably excels that of our dutch neighbours lol), and it makes me want to go back there again one day! Thank you for producing such gorgeous films Mads, and for sharing them with us, they are greatly appreciated!

[@iangorner]

Thank you Mads...great work.

[@thasitadeepat3667]

I should had seen this before my trip in Netherlands. It is truly useful.

[@MadsPeterIversen]

Thanks a lot, Thasita :)

[@Luigi13]

The aerial images you have with the drone are fantastic lovely row of colors what a nice palette. With good weather it is a great place for photographers. Love the video. Thank you.

[@pausejulien8566]

Awsome pictures and location ☺

[@MadsPeterIversen]

Thanks a lot :)

[@aliciatangotweety4815]

Mads, I really appreciate that you share the camera settings and filters used! I love all the shots but my favorites are the one with the blurred windmill blades and the one using conttrails!

[@fannyandersson3330]

Loved the photo at 5,15!

[@WalterVerburgt]

Wow Mads, great video! I'm from The Netherlands myself, but a lot of the time I feel out of inspiration because of how flat everything is here. You once again prove that there are compositions everywhere! Will get up in the middle of the night this week to visit Kinderdijk at sunrise. Thank you!

[@MadsPeterIversen]

You're very welcome Walter! I'm really happy you liked my video from the Netherlands when you're from it yourself! I hope you'll get some fantastic shots :)

[@samsargdong1135]

Hi Mads,what beautiful scenery.You're very lucky to visit those places and be able to photograph them. I'll see more of your videos later They look good!Bye.

[@MadsPeterIversen]

Sam Sarg Dong thanks a lot! Well it's just about travelling. I pay almost all expenses myself ;)

[@samsargdong1135]

Thank Mads for your quick answer.Bye!

[@jbairdexp]

Another inspiring video, beautifully told and full of great images. :-)

[@MadsPeterIversen]

Thanks a lot yet again ^_^

[@Caroda_band]

An artist and a educator.. A great combination and some incredible compositions. Your channel is definitely one of my favourites.

[@MadsPeterIversen]

Thank you very much! Very much appreciated :)

[@TravelingisFREEDOM]

This seems to be a very interesting place, I hope I can visit sometime in the future. Seeing and sharing places like this is why I love traveling and make videos so much! And please keep up the great job! Subscribed!!

[@koran371]

Thank you for sharing your work. Absolutely stunning photos with nice story.Cheers from Scotland ☺

[@MadsPeterIversen]

Thanks a lot Gosia! :)

[@alexdark4464]

Your videos are incredible...this channel is highly underrated!

[@MadsPeterIversen]

Thank you so much Alex! You're more than welcome to spread the word. I'd highly appreciate a bit of help :)

[@michaeljrgensen6350]

Your videos are getting better and better 😀👍👑

[@MadsPeterIversen]

Thanks a lot Michael :)

[@Brkothedog]

Hey man !!! You really have an excellent channel, so much detail about locations and equipment. Really great, I just wanted this kind of channel. Kudos for this. I will follow you on your future travels ... Good luck ...

[@Swelinde]

Thanks for the wonderful video Mads! I really enjoy watching your videos but this one was pretty special because I'm from the Netherlands myself. It was great to see the country from a different perspective. Your videos are an inspiration to go out and shoot more and I might even go visit some tulip fields myself next year, never been before. I also appreciate you adding the map overview and directions!

[@MadsPeterIversen]

You're most welcome Svea! I feel the same about Denmark. I need others to tell me where the amazing places are, since they to me are just normal :P

[@kurtvedelkristensen2904]

I think you did a great job in creating this video supported by outstanding stills of the windmills. Super work Mads.

[@MadsPeterIversen]

Thanks so much! :)

[@epronske]

Excellent video. We are planning to go there next spring. I think your pronunciation of Groningen is correct. We used to make day trips there from my grandparents house in Leer, Germany which is on the German-Dutch border when I was a kid. Cheers

[@MadsPeterIversen]

Thank you Erik, sounds really nice. This was my first time there, but not the last :)

[@dimgo5879]

Hi Mads, great video! I saw some of your images at Facebook. I'm currently in a non-motivated situation and love to see some great videos like this. Thanks! Starting to watch some of your videos now.

[@MadsPeterIversen]

You're very welcome. I hope I can motivate you, it's just about getting out there :)

[@fredericdemeus6163]

Awesome footage Mads ! I've been waiting for this one for a couple weeks, but it was surely worth it. I will be visiting Rotterdam & Kinderdijk in November, hoping that the Autumn light will cooperate. I see that you are making an European series, put Bruges (Belgium) on your list if it's not on it yet. It's a 15 minutes drive from my home, Unesco World Heritage aswell with a medevial centre, lots of canals with a " klokketårn " ;-) , it''s called the "Venice of the North". Looking forward to the next video ! Don't you have any video of Denmark ? 2 years ago we visited Vejle, Hvide Sande and Billund, we very liked that region.

[@MadsPeterIversen]

Thank you Frederic! I'll take Bruges into consideration, might actually make sense on my next tour! It looks very beautiful! The Denmark videos will actually come very soon. I have two scheduled within the next month ;)

[@tahirjutt9668]

Hi

[@BordoloijSamar]

You have been wonderful to watch. I do wait to watch your videos. Such an inspiring photographer. Would request if you can start also post processing videos too. And more about technical guidance to the world. Best wishes and looking for fresh videos..

[@MadsPeterIversen]

Bordoloi j. Samar hi, I've posted a couple of processing videos already :) What do you mean with technical guidence to the world?

[@MadsPeterIversen]

Bordoloi j. Samar it's the videos from Eibsee and Geroldsee :) I'm not getting too much into exif data because they're often the same ;)

[@BordoloijSamar]

Mads Peter Iversen yeah you are right I overlooked. Those were nice. Many thanks

[@finedecks]

Did a great job. Love the video about Holland. Had to crack up when I hear you say Groningen. Funny how it is so easy for one person and almost impossible to the next person.

[@MadsPeterIversen]

Haha yeah, actually danish and dutch are similar in so many ways, but dutch is using the throat way more, hard for me to pronounce :)

[@calebho1905]

great quality as always! loving it please do more :)

[@MadsPeterIversen]

Thank you Caleb! A lot more are coming :)

[@mohdfirdaus4035]

Great photo and video mads. like always.

[@MadsPeterIversen]

Thanks a lot Mohd :)

[@rajpassy4154]

Such a helpful video Mads! It's great that you share everything we might wonder about. Thank you for putting in all the effort :)

[@steveh1273]

very nice work Mads. I have been to the windmills north of Amsterdam via train, one day was spent and I realize how difficult it is to create the images you made.

[@MadsPeterIversen]

Steve H thanks. Yeah you have to fiddle a bit around :)

[@paultrunfull3324]

Great vid, love the B/W Windmill, and the colour one at 11 mins. (30mm) is the best for me.

[@MadsPeterIversen]

Thank you Paul, yeah it turned out really nice :)

[@kennethvanbiesen]

Nice pictures!!

[@joeyphotographyjoey752]

Nice video im from the netherlands

[@patricksnitjer]

Haha lol didn't expect my hometown Groningen to be in the video!

[@MadsPeterIversen]

patrick snitjer Those houses are just great ;)

[@johnd746]

Would like to see more of the photographs and a little less video. Love the photos!!!

[@MadsPeterIversen]

Can only take so many photos of that quality. Only showing what I want to "release" ;)

[@johnd746]

@@MadsPeterIversen thanks for your reply so quickly. I understand. I guess I just love the photos so much I want to see more. I wish I had your eye, creativity, and patience for taking such beautiful photos.

[@maicopresente]

love your videos! great job!

[@MadsPeterIversen]

Thank you Maico :)

[@BrenacT]

great video and photos, bravo NL on my todo list, ah nice music / jingle on your video, make me think of Elia Locardi / F Stopper videos :)

[@MadsPeterIversen]

Thanks Thomas, happy you got inspired! Yeah I really like that music too ;)

[@nickswisher6759]

The locations looked fantastic, I like the style of your photography videos!

[@MadsPeterIversen]

Thanks a lot Nick! :)

[@flolindley]

Fantastic images again. I'm thinking of buying my first filter as I'm interested in trying out some long exposures to get misty seas or silky waterfalls etc, which ND filter would be best? Any recommendations, not too pricey?

[@MadsPeterIversen]

Hi Flo, in regard to filters you get what you pay for for the most part. I can recommend to watch the fstoppers video on the subject. They've made a video where they compare 6 different brands :)

[@flolindley]

Mads Peter Iversen what stop nd filter would be most useful? Which do you use most?

[@abhibabai]

Wonderful Photography ..... kindly share the link if you have anything for northern lights ....

[@MadsPeterIversen]

Thank you very much. I'm not sure what you mean? Check out my newest video. It shows the auroras.

[@alextsogias9219]

Wonderful Photos!

[@MadsPeterIversen]

Thank you Alex :)

[@dhweedinosaursarenotdead2228]

Fantastic video, Mads! At 9:43 seconds, about Kinderdijk: Is driving/car allowed or do we have to walk along the canals?

[@MrFrankie1311]

Great video, like always!

[@MadsPeterIversen]

Thanks a lot Mr. Frankie :)

[@j.kimfrost9543]

Is it okay to fly a drone in Zaanse Schans? I am going to there in three days. I am travelling in Faroe islands and have been many good spots. Your faroe islands videos are really helpful for me. Thank you.

[@MadsPeterIversen]

J.Kim Frost you're very welcome and thanks a lot. I honestly don't know about Zaanse. I didn't since there were a lot of people there. You should probably check the fly map for the Netherlands :)

[@darrenbooker9438]

Great stuff Mads.

[@MadsPeterIversen]

Thanks Darren! :)

[@majestyofnature2965]

Kinderdijk photo's are very, very nice! As a Duchtman I love your pronunciation haha. ;)

[@MadsPeterIversen]

Hehe I know I didn't get it right xD

[@rebbel67]

Brave attempt at pronouncing the locations' names; you did a pretty good job 😀 Beautiful shots, especially, for me, from Kinderdijk (Kinder as in Kindle, dijk as in Mike)!

[@criostoirocuinn]

Quay as in Key and Sublime as in Sub - Lime or Time....

[@bobincdas]

great video Mads !

[@MadsPeterIversen]

Thanks a lot Bobin and for the continued support :)

[@LocaSexyGirls]

I just want to say that I love your voice and accent. You're giving me ideas on places to visit. Questions what program do you use for your pictures? And when you visit a place or come across something interesting do you write about it as well? For instance some journalists are photographers as well. Just like some photographers are journalists or writers.

[@MadsPeterIversen]

Thanks a lot. I use Adobe Photoshop and no not really. I script my videos but that's it :)

[@ellyelzinga01]

Nice to watch this video, I live in Holland and I've been taking pictures of the tulips in Flevoland last year :) Did you by any chance find a field of tulips with an old windmill anywhere? I didn't last year, and I was really hoping to find that.. Still had a great time though :)

[@tonyturner7676]

Stunning images. Especially liked the yellow tulips composition and the images of the windmills at the end. I notice you used several ND filters for the long exposures, did you have to use any ND Grads to balance the exposure of some of them?

[@MadsPeterIversen]

Thanks a lot Tony, nope I only use normal ones and bracket my shots if necessary :)

[@tonyturner7676]

Mads Peter Iversen many thanks for your quick reply, Mad. I'll have to learn how to do bracketing as, because of my lack of Photoshop/Lightroom knowledge, I tend to use ND grads! Looking forward to your next video and love your presentation style.

[@MadsPeterIversen]

You are very welcome, thanks again :)

[@2stopimages776]

Beautiful Mate. Some of that drone footage of the windmills was epic :) Have you thought about a trip down here to Australia?

[@MadsPeterIversen]

Thanks a lot, I have thought about Australia, but flight tickets and just getting around is so expensive! Would love to visit though :)

[@jorgecanelas5984]

Fantastic Vlog´s , truly inspiring, I think it is the first time that I comment one video from you but I´m a FAN for sometime and it is always a pleasure to watch , you must come and visit Portugal, this is one great Country , I will pay you one beer !!! Just one question, what Drone do you use? All the best , keep up your amazing work , greetings from Portugal.

[@MadsPeterIversen]

Thanks a bunch Jorge! :) I'm happy you commented. I'm using the DJI phantom 3 standard :) I'd love to visit Portugal one day!

[@jorgecanelas5984]

WOW!!!!! Now that is fast!!!! Thank you a lot for your response , I´m using the 3 4k and I'm loving the perspective ( I still have afraid of losing it!!!! ....ahahahahahahah ) that you have up in the air, this things are amazing!!!!!! I started one vlog too here in Portugal but by far isn't the fantastic quality that you have ... ahahahahahah ... but beside that I'm loving the experience and seeing yours Vlogs and some others Vloguers / landscape photographers it is one inspiration for me , well, thank you again and think about it to come and visit Portugal, all the best!!!!!!!

[@MadsPeterIversen]

I'm considering the mavic, but for now I'm fine with the standard. Kinda afraid too of it falling down. Did happen to me once in Iceland. Luckily DJI gave me a new :)

[@jorgecanelas5984]

Ahahahahahaahah...good for you receiving another from DJi , but, between us it is one "cheap" publicity for them, yours videos are fantastic!!!!! But I know that, if it is in warranty and if you can prove to them that it was not your responsibility the problem with the Drone they repair it or send a new one , well, I must be "brave" and fly with mine without scare of losing it, " stay focus, stay focus!!!!!! " , thank you , I'm very pleased with this conversation , consider to visit Portugal and if you wish it will be my honor to show you the "sites" !!!!

[@RoyzNL]

Well done!

[@MadsPeterIversen]

Thank you :)

[@ArjanFFP]

I love how you pronounce the names haha. Not a bad job tho. and awesome video plus photographs!

[@MadsPeterIversen]

Hehe thanks a lot, yeah trying, but I know I'd probably fail ;)

[@dedicationofficial646]

Its not that bad! Its just very clear you have that Danish accent haha... Planning on coming to The Netherlands again someday soon?

[@MadsPeterIversen]

Haha thanks ;) I'm to drive through very soon. But I haven't anything planned for The Netherlands.

[@JordanHauserGbg]

Wow, you motivate me to make better content!

[@davesusko3517]

I think “Tourist Elimination Skills” just became my new favorite phrase.

[@sigomannaart6779]

verry funny, l live 15 km from De Zaanse Schans and i cicle almost every day to it :) and i should give Kinderdijk a try in the morning!

[@GertjaNL]

Nice kanaal op mijn kanaal heb ik ook een video van de molens_(gefilmd met drone)

[@kiboxgmz]

A tip from a dutch person, first ask the farmers if you wanna go in to the tullip fields because you can destroy the tullips by walking in the fields

[@nicolausisco]

Something is going on with this video. I can play only the intro for few seconds

[@BrenacT]

thank you for the inspiration !, i went there a few weeks ago and did flic.kr/p/XpD1Vf and flic.kr/p/WJXeL7 . Merci :)

[@thasitadeepat3667]

I should had seen this before my trip in Netherlands. It is truly useful.