Great morning mountain bike ride around the Maas river.
And perfect Sunday morning.
Paradise for taking photos… the fog difused the light perfectly. Everything looked like I was in a movie.
Sigma 19mm f/2.8 art
#144 Bridge Over To Sanderbout, Sittard
Morning shot from Sanderbout, Sittard
A bridge crossing over the railway tracks.
#140 Kasteel Limbricht
I know nothing is ever perfect. There’s always something that could be better. But this morning was an exception.
I just loved the light.
Cold, crisp air filled with soft golden tones, creating beautiful reflections on the frozen pond around Kasteel Limbricht.
Everything worked.
The light.
The colours.
The stillness.
It felt really good to be there… just standing around, taking photos, and soaking it all in.
#139 When Light Does the Work
I took this shot just as the sky started to change. Simple composition, minimal elements, and clean lines.
What really made it work was the colour palette.
Soft oranges in the sky against the light purple and blues in the shadows.
These colours doing all the heavy lifting.
No distractions.
No chaos.
Sometimes that’s exactly what I need
#136 After Sunset By The Dominicanenwal In Sittard
The reflections on the water got me.
So peaceful.
So quiet.
It was one of those really beautiful sunsets.
I was happy just being in Sittard, walking around and taking photos without any rush. Later I made my way into the city centre as well.
Slow walk.
Good light.
All in all…
…a fantastic evening.
#135 Views From Kollenberg
I’ve found riding MTB to be one of the best wake-me-up exercises there is.
I hate going to the gym.
Never liked the atmosphere.
Always felt like I was missing something big… and yeah — fresh air. You just can’t beat it.
You’re outside.
You’re moving.
You’re focused on the trail.
For a while, nothing matters except the next turn, the next climb, the next descent. Your legs burn, your lungs work, and somehow your mind goes quiet.
That’s why I keep coming back to it.
In the gym, on the other hand…
I feel like a monkey in a zoo — constantly being watched.
But anyway…
This photo from Kollenberg is as peaceful as it gets.
No one around.
Just how I like it.
#134 Lost In Beskydy Mountains
The Beskydy Mountains should be a top priority if you ever visit the Czech Republic.
Most people go to Prague, Český Krumlov… maybe Brno.
Very few make it to the northeast corner of the country — and that’s a shame.
Up here, hiking is part of everyday life.
So is eating great food and drinking what’s probably the best beer in the world.
It’s just normal for the locals.
And the second best thing?
It’s cheap.
Good trails, good food, good beer — without the crowds or the tourist prices.
You’re welcome.
#133 Frozen MTB Ride
Out mountain biking in Geleen. Perfect time to hit the trails. I’ve been neglecting it for a while, so it felt good to finally grab the bike and go for a ride.
#130 Sunrise Over The Field
A cold early morning walk reminded me why it’s worth putting my boots on and going out.
#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
#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!