LIFE IN STILL MODE: August 2008

Sunday, August 31, 2008

Little Pub

A little pub stands on its own near the Amsterdam downtown district (Netherlands).

Saturday, August 30, 2008

Gazing at Jewels

Alison takes a closer look at some marvellous jewelry designed by Gassan Diamonds (Amsterdam, Netherlands).

Friday, August 29, 2008

Diamond

A close-up of a diamond from Gassan Diamonds (Amsterdam, Netherlands).

Thursday, August 28, 2008

The Diamond Cutter

A diamond cutter at work in Gassan Diamonds, Amsterdam, Netherlands.

Wednesday, August 27, 2008

Gassan Diamonds

The rear facade of Gassan Diamonds in Amsterdam, Netherlands.

NEMO

The NEMO Science Museum in Amsterdam, Netherlands.

Monday, August 25, 2008

Muziekgebouw

The Muziekgebouw aan 't IJ, a concert hall for contemporary classical music in Amsterdam, Netherlands

Sunday, August 24, 2008

Canal Buildings 2

Buildings facing the canals in Amsterdam, Netherlands.

Saturday, August 23, 2008

Canal Buildings 1

Buildings facing the canals in Amsterdam, Netherlands.

Friday, August 22, 2008

Boathouse 2

A modern boathouse in Amsterdam, Netherlands.

Thursday, August 21, 2008

Wednesday, August 20, 2008

Cyclists on Vijzelstraat

Cyclists riding down Vijzelstraat, Amsterdam.

Location: Amsterdam, Netherlands.

Tuesday, August 19, 2008

Cycling to work

A man dressed in office attire cycles to work.

Location: Amsterdam, Netherlands.

Monday, August 18, 2008

Bike and the Tram

A bicyclist pedals down Vijzelstraat while a tram glides past.

Location: Amsterdam, Netherlands.

Sunday, August 17, 2008

Bike Taxi (Quad)

A quad version of a bike taxi near Muntplein, Amsterdam.

Location: Amsterdam, Netherlands.

Saturday, August 16, 2008

Bike Taxi

A bike taxi waiting for customers near Muntplein.

Location: Amsterdam, Netherlands.

Friday, August 15, 2008

Kalverstraat

Shoppers moving up and down Kalverstraat shopping district near Muntplein.

Location: Amsterdam, Netherlands.

Thursday, August 14, 2008

Hotel De L'Europe

Hotel De L'Europe, facing Muntplein.

Location: Amsterdam, Netherlands.

Wednesday, August 13, 2008

The Munttorren (Munt Tower) stands on the busy Muntplein square, near the flower market and the start of the Kalverstraat shopping street, where the Amstel river and the Singel canal meet.

The tower was originally part of the Regulierspoort, one of the main gates in Amsterdam's medieval city wall. The gate, built in the years 1480-1487, consisted of two towers and a guard house.

After the gate went up in flames in a 1618 fire, only the guard house and part of the western tower remained standing. The tower was then rebuilt in Amsterdam Renaissance style in 1619-1620, with an eight-sided top half and elegant open spire designed by Hendrick de Keyser, featuring a clockwork with four clockfaces and a carillon of bells.

Location: Amsterdam, Netherlands.