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Have now got this booked for Feb. I heard a rumour that there's a photography museum there, can anyone confirm this as can't find it in guide book.

Also, apart form architecture, can anyone give some hints of what to see (photograph)

Thanks
 
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I went to Amsterdam last year. Plenty of things to photograph, and most museums don't mind photography providing its without flash.

The buildings tend to have a narrow frontage but are deep and tall - eg 4 stories - this is mainly due to Amsterdams tradition of a merchants port. You need a fairly wide angle lens.

The red light area disapproves of photography, shoot from the hip with a cable release.
 
andrewc said:
I went to Amsterdam last year. Plenty of things to photograph, and most museums don't mind photography providing its without flash.

The buildings tend to have a narrow frontage but are deep and tall - eg 4 stories - this is mainly due to Amsterdams tradition of a merchants port. You need a fairly wide angle lens.

The red light area disapproves of photography, shoot from the hip with a cable release.
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Thanks Andrew

rwotton said:
aren't there rules about that in public :rules:;)
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:lol:

One of our friends said don't even bother taking your camera there as they may take offence and you could find your camera on the floor in bits so we'll give that one a miss


W.Smith said:
Correct.
Here's the link: FOAM (FOtography museum AMsterdam).

Have a look: www.visitamsterdam.
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Thanks W Smith, will save that those links to my favourites
 
I had a friend who went into the red light district with his camera and was held by a dread locked guy with a gun. BE CAREFUL!!!!!
 
I don't recommend cameras in the red light district, which is a shame as there are some lovely squares and churches surrounded by those windows with lights in them... :| which would make great night shots.

you will mainly be shooting canals, bridges, houses, boats and ducks :) I recommend just wandering aimlessly, stopping occasionally for a beer and enjoying life there.
 
We walked through the red light area with my camera round my neck. Didn't get hasselled at all, although some people who were obviously taking photos by holding the compact up to eye level did. Casually shooting with a cable release in your pocket would work.
 
kelack said:
Also, apart form architecture, can anyone give some hints of what to see (photograph)

Thanks
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Ive been quite a few times, and I agree with neilyb, just walk around, as everything in the city is beautiful and photogenic. Everywhere u go you will find something worth taking a picture of. I cant think of anything specific, as its all great! I would advise against even trying to take a pic in the red light zone. They mean business. Its VERY likely you will walk away with a busted camera and slap.

There arent many tall buildings in Amsterdam, as they tend to sink into the soft ground. There are a couple of new hotels that might offer a vantage point ( I stayed on the top floor of one of them) and the views from up there are amazing, try sneaking into one and heading for the top floor for a crafty pic.

February! are you mad? Take very warm clothes, Ive been in the winter, you will freeze your norks off. Early morning parks and canals make great picture opportunities in the winter though.

Also, take a touristy boat trip, the perspectives from down in the canals will be worth a few photos.

The bike storage area by the Train station is hilarious, especially in the off season. tens of thousands of bikes might be worth taking a look at for a pic.

Dont go to the minature village just outside Amsterdam. Its whack.

Have fun :D

:woot:
 
I will be there on the 22nd Feb for my 50th.... lookout for someone wearing the TP beanie :)
 
neilyb said:
I recommend just wandering aimlessly, stopping occasionally for a beer and enjoying life there.
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Sounds good :lol:

Shorn said:
I will be there on the 22nd Feb for my 50th.... lookout for someone wearing the TP beanie :)
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Going 8th-12th :(

andrewc said:
We walked through the red light area with my camera round my neck. Didn't get hasselled at all, although some people who were obviously taking photos by holding the compact up to eye level did. Casually shooting with a cable release in your pocket would work.
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Not sure I'm going to risk it, shame cos when we went to Pigalle a couple of years back, I got some good photos (albeit with my point and shoot) of the street scene without any hassle. Oh well
 
full auto said:
Ive been quite a few times, and I agree with neilyb, just walk around, as everything in the city is beautiful and photogenic. Everywhere u go you will find something worth taking a picture of. I cant think of anything specific, as its all great! I would advise against even trying to take a pic in the red light zone. They mean business. Its VERY likely you will walk away with a busted camera and slap.
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Mmmmm not going to risk it

There arent many tall buildings in Amsterdam, as they tend to sink into the soft ground. There are a couple of new hotels that might offer a vantage point ( I stayed on the top floor of one of them) and the views from up there are amazing, try sneaking into one and heading for the top floor for a crafty pic.
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I think we're staying at the Eden which is quite a tall one (for Amsterdam) so might be able to do that

February! are you mad? Take very warm clothes, Ive been in the winter, you will freeze your norks off. Early morning parks and canals make great picture opportunities in the winter though.
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It's my Mum's 60th and my cousin's 50th (and mine and Dan's 30th just gone) so the 6 of us are going for a big birthday holiday :D Hence February, but noted, will pack lots of woolies. Thanks

Also, take a touristy boat trip, the perspectives from down in the canals will be worth a few photos.
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We had the mad idea of one of the canal bikes/pedalo things but might be a wee bit nippy :lol::lol:

The bike storage area by the Train station is hilarious, especially in the off season. tens of thousands of bikes might be worth taking a look at for a pic.

Dont go to the minature village just outside Amsterdam. Its whack.

Have fun :D

:woot:
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The bike picture is a good idea, thanks and Ta for advice on Miniature village, will give it a miss


Thanks everyone for your replies. We'll have 3 slr's each couple so we were thinking of have a day of challenges. Should be a laugh. Can't wait now. Have the Eurostar booked then the train from Brussels booked - just the hotel to go. Oh and trying not to let cousin and mum know we're going to Amsterdam. They think we're staying in Brussels so :schtum::whistling::thumbs::lol:
 
andrewc said:
We walked through the red light area with my camera round my neck. Didn't get hasselled at all, although some people who were obviously taking photos by holding the compact up to eye level did. Casually shooting with a cable release in your pocket would work.
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That's right. As long as you're not seen shootin' the pimps won't hassle you.
Just the con men and the pickpockets...

I live there.
Keep your camera well out of sight.
 
john-oh said:
Yes, take something warm. The canals look good frozen though. When you want to thaw out in the evening try :
http://www.boomchicago.nl/en/

Last time I went it was a good night.
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Seems like mine and Dad's sort of thing, just not the rest of them. Thanks though, will pass it on

W.Smith said:
That's right. As long as you're not seen shootin' the pimps won't hassle you.
Just the con men and the pickpockets...

I live there.
Keep your camera well out of sight.
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Fills me with confidence!!!
 
Welcome to big city life!
No, really, that is just in the 'Red Light District'. Not in the rest of Amsterdam, or the Netherlands. Every big city has an area like that. An area where you best not draw too much attention with e.g. big expensive cameras dangling from your neck advertising "Nick me! Nick me! I'm loaded! I can afford to be jacked"...
 
Again, was fine in Pigalle in Paris but I will take your advice and stay out with my camera
 
kelack said:
Again, was fine in Pigalle in Paris but I will take your advice and stay out with my camera
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Pigalle is not a high-risk area in Paris (as you attest to). The 'banlieux' (hoods; no-go areas) are! Apparently you didn't visit those areas (there's nothing to visit; they're bleak). Same rule applies there: don't flaunt what they may covet! That's asking for trouble.
I guess it's not much different from Watts, the Bronx, or Rio's favelas.
 
Erm... there's a rather interesting sex museum (yes, really!) which is good for photographs ;)
 
W.Smith said:
Pigalle is not a high-risk area in Paris (as you attest to). The 'banlieux' (hoods; no-go areas) are! Apparently you didn't visit those areas (there's nothing to visit; they're bleak). Same rule applies there: don't flaunt what they may covet! That's asking for trouble.
I guess it's not much different from Watts, the Bronx, or Rio's favelas.
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True, but we do visit the banlieues, albeit the ones to the South of Paris as that's where my family live, they're not all bleak, there's some lovely chruches and markets. Some of them are no different from Brixton but yes, as you say, wouldn't like to go to some with my camera. I see your point
 
minimeeze said:
Erm... there's a rather interesting sex museum (yes, really!) which is good for photographs ;)
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Different! Not sure my Mum would go for that idea though :lol:
 
I went to a photography museum in Lausanne once. I was bored to death and couldn't wait to get out :(

But Amsterdam is a different matter and I'm sure you will enjoy it. One thing that stood out for me, looking back, was the lack of traffic congestion in the city. The motorways around the city are a different matter.

And whatever you think about various 'freedoms' in Amsterdam, don't think that it applies to the rest of the country. The Netherlands is a very conservative country - apart from Amsterdam.
 
2blue4u said:
I went to a photography museum in Lausanne once. I was bored to death and couldn't wait to get out :(

But Amsterdam is a different matter and I'm sure you will enjoy it. One thing that stood out for me, looking back, was the lack of traffic congestion in the city. The motorways around the city are a different matter.

And whatever you think about various 'freedoms' in Amsterdam, don't think that it applies to the rest of the country. The Netherlands is a very conservative country - apart from Amsterdam.
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Luckily, we're travelling by train so won't have to contend with the motorways but I'm sure nothing can be as bad as the M25 in rush hour :lol::lol::lol:
 
Don't forget to take some shots at Schiphol airport, Some of the best vantage spots in the world for getting aircraft shots..:thumbs:

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Can you still do that then? I thought you get arrested for terrorism for taking airport pictures or is that just in our overly pc country?
 
kelack said:
Can you still do that then? I thought you get arrested for terrorism for taking airport pictures or is that just in our overly pc country?
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Well I was there all day along with dozens of other photogs and never got arrested..:lol:

The pilots are friendly too..:D

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Yup, but they are indeed gonna close that viewpoint to the public. Mainly consisting of spotters and photographers. So probably per January 1st, I would imagine.
All part of "the war on terror".
Thank you, George Bush.
 
rent a bike and cycle to the countryside if you're sick of the city. the windmills are charming.

(don't forget to try the pancakes! there's a lovely cafe near the anne frank museum - which is also a must see!)
 
Thanks Ocheria, but we're only there for 5 days. I would have liked to be able to venture out of the city but I don't think we're going to have a lot of time, more's the pity

Pancakes yum, made me hungry now :lol:
 
kelack said:
Thanks Ocheria, but we're only there for 5 days. I would have liked to be able to venture out of the city but I don't think we're going to have a lot of time, more's the pity

Pancakes yum, made me hungry now :lol:
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I think Ocheria is referring to "poffertjes". A dozen or so small 'pancakes', about 2" diameter each, liberally covered in castor sugar. It's incredibly sweet.
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One eats "poffertjes" in a "poffertjeskraam", a colorful, wooden semi-permanent restaurant that usually moves to another location twice a year. They're very photogenic. This is my 'local' poffertjeskraam (until it moves again, of course):
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i spent only 3 days in amsterdam and one day is enough for the countryside. its about 40km away, and you can easily get the train back to the city centre after that - bikes are allowed on trains. that's another thing about amsterdam, people cycle everywhere!

and no i didn't specifically mean poffertjes. i meant the huuuuge pancake/crepe like things (thin ones that can either be sweet or savoury) like these!

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ocheria said:
i didn't specifically mean poffertjes. i meant the huuuuge pancake/crepe like things (thin ones that can either be sweet or savoury) like these!
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Aaahh! Those! Yes, those are great too. Especially the savoury ones (imo). It's the Dutch 'pizza': pannekoek (pancake).
 
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