A cold early morning walk reminded me why it’s worth putting my boots on and going out.
Libor
#129 Early Morning Walk – Kollenberg
Cold on the Kollenberg.
But the good kind of cold.
The kind that wakes you up properly.
I forgot my gloves, and my fingers were screaming “give us a break” the whole time.
Lesson learned… again.
Still worth it though.
I stayed longer than I planned. Grabbed a few images while my hands slowly went numb.
It’s different up there this time of year.
Quiet.
No rush.
No noise.
Just fresh air, clear head…
I’ll take cold fingers over a noisy day any time.
#128 Frozen Pond Near Born
I took this photo while cycling to work.
It’s a nice spot where you can walk or hike around the pond.
The water was frozen — not enough to walk on the ice yet, but getting there.
What stood out right away was the ice forming on the trees.
It looked beautiful.
#127 Church In Bloemenmarkt, Geleen
A photo of the church on Bloemenmarkt in Geleen at sunrise.
I don’t have much to say about this one, other than it’s a stacked panorama — 7 vertical shots stitched together to create a single image.
Hope you like it.
Enjoy your Sunday
#126 On The Way To Prasiva
This shot is from a hike to Prasivá.
One of those mountains you don’t really need to introduce if you’re from this area.
Nothing extreme.
Just a solid, good hike that works in every season.
We went up after fresh snow fell overnight.
The trail was quiet… not a single person in sight. Just me and my mate, walking and having good, old conversations.
What I like about Prasivá is the way it resets you. You don’t come here to conquer anything. You come here to hike, talk, think, and let the day unfold on its own.
And then there’s the reward at the top.
A proper Czech beer.
Cold.
Earned.
Perfect after a snowy climb.
#125 Morning In Karvina
What a morning in Karviná.
It snowed all night.
Proper fresh powder… such powder I haven’t seen in a long time. And then the sun finally came up…
Pure magic.
This shot is from the health resort in Karviná. They’ve got a park where you can just walk, sit, and chill.
A place I used to hang out with my mates about twenty years ago.
Walking around there in conditions like this…
Absolutely AMAZING!
#124 Kollenberg Sunrise Shot
A few weeks ago, the morning was just real nice.
Clear sky, frost on the ground, and that crisp air you only get early in the morning.
As I was walking around Kollenberg, looking for a good spot, I thought…
let’s take the photo from here.
Nothing fancy. Nothing special. Just me showing the landscape and the sun coming through the trees.
Mornings like this are the reason I enjoy walking around Kollenberg.
Felt really good coming home after that.
#123 Stadspark Pond Sittard At Sunset
I went to Stadspark for an evening walk and to take a few photos…
and then the sky did this.
Pure luck — because I’m usually not that lucky.
But sometimes you really do end up in the right place at the right time.
This was one of those evenings I’ll remember for a long time.
#122 Gull In Flight – Stadspark Sittard
A gull circling above the pond in Stadspark, Sittard.
Nothing special… just me playing around with my zoom lens trying to capture some action.
#121 Frozen
“The hill looked like it had been dipped in silence.”
Grass frozen.
Branches frozen.
Even the air felt frozen.
But honestly… it was the perfect morning to slow down.
To think.
To sort things out in my head.
To plan my next photos — and the whole year ahead.
And just… breathe.
Walks like this are gold.
Love them.
#120 Sunrise From Millenerweg
Beautiful morning light over the stream, the sun slowly poking through, and a layer of fog sitting right above the water.
It made everything look cinematic… almost unreal.
Perfect start to the day.
#119 A Little Moment…
The moment I surprised my kids by sneaking behind the car, popping my head up, and snapping this quick shot.
One of those simple little moments you’re glad you caught.
#118 Morning Walk Sittard, Kollenberg
Sometimes all it takes to recharge is a quick walk.
This time it was on the Kollenberg in Sittard.
Beautiful morning, with the sun lighting up the trees…
just a perfect moment to wander around and clear the head.
#117 Happy New Year
Happy New Year to all of you.
I hope you had a good year — and that this one brings the things you care about, the things you want to do, and the things you’ve been putting off for way too long.
So that by the end of 2026, you’re looking back at a year full of good memories.
Have a great one…
…and let’s make 2026 the best one yet.
#116 Getting Ready For The Night
A quick shot of Jeremy testing some fireworks before the night.
I’m not a big fan of New Year’s.
I don’t like the expectations.
Every year gets marketed like it’s going to be the most magical night ever… and then it’s the same cold, crowded, mediocre experience.
And don’t get me started on the social pressure — stay home and you’re “boring.” Go out and you spend a fortune.
The only New Year’s I really enjoyed were in Cape Town, South Africa… and the three wonderful years I had in New Zealand.
Not just because it was a warm summer night, swimming in a private pool overlooking downtown Auckland with probably the best view of fireworks I’ve ever seen…
…but because people actually wanted to celebrate.
Everyone was happy.
It’s a completely different feeling welcoming the new year in shorts, with a beer in your hand, barbecuing, and jumping into a pool.
You kind of wish the night would never end.
But anyway…
Gonna make the best of tonight.
And hopefully make a couple of good memories along the way.