https://www.ipernity.com/tag/294067/keyword/14297 https://cdn.ipernity.com/p/103/B3/7C/294067.buddy.jpg https://www.ipernity.com/tag/294067/keyword/14297 Wed, 16 Sep 2026 23:53:45 +0000 Wed, 16 Sep 2026 23:53:45 +0000 https://www.ipernity.com https://www.ipernity.com/doc/294067/53423234 tag:ipernity.com,2026-08-28,doc-53423234 Fri, 28 Aug 2026 07:04:03 +0000 2026-08-16T14:32:48+02:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Jaap van &#039;t Veen) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/294067">Jaap van &#039;t Veen</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/294067/53423234"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/32/34/53423234.4479085e.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="161" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">Mid August 2026, severe drought - heavily impacted by an ongoing dry summer in Europe - and critically low Rhine discharge led to historic low water levels in the IJssel river. These extremely low water levels forced harbor closures, lock restrictions, and temporary pumping interventions along the river. <br /> <br /> <i> I took the main photo at the “IJssel Crossing Memorial”, which honours the Canadian soldiers who crossed the IJssel on 11 and 12 April 1945 during Operation Cannonshot.</i></div> Nederland - Wilp, Ijssel river <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/294067">Jaap van &#039;t Veen</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/294067/53423234"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/32/34/53423234.4479085e.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="161" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">Mid August 2026, severe drought - heavily impacted by an ongoing dry summer in Europe - and critically low Rhine discharge led to historic low water levels in the IJssel river. These extremely low water levels forced harbor closures, lock restrictions, and temporary pumping interventions along the river. <br /> <br /> <i> I took the main photo at the “IJssel Crossing Memorial”, which honours the Canadian soldiers who crossed the IJssel on 11 and 12 April 1945 during Operation Cannonshot.</i></div> Jaap van &#039;t Veen https://www.ipernity.com/doc/294067/53421686 tag:ipernity.com,2026-08-26,doc-53421686 Wed, 26 Aug 2026 07:26:41 +0000 2026-08-12T13:54:38+02:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Jaap van &#039;t Veen) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/294067">Jaap van &#039;t Veen</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/294067/53421686"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/16/86/53421686.07a4f157.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="161" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description"><i>Renderklippen</i> is a nature reserve, which is characterised by vast stretches of moorland that lie on moraines. These moraines were created during the last ice age. Archaeological excavations have shown that the area was already inhabited as early as 700 BC. <br /> <br /> There are several vantage points ranging in height from 25 to 30 metres throughout the undulating landscape, where one can enjoy breathtaking vistas. Because the <i>Renderklippen</i> nature reserve is located far from major cities, it is one of the few places in the Netherlands where it can still be really dark at night.</div> Nederland - Heerde, Renderklippen <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/294067">Jaap van &#039;t Veen</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/294067/53421686"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/16/86/53421686.07a4f157.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="161" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description"><i>Renderklippen</i> is a nature reserve, which is characterised by vast stretches of moorland that lie on moraines. These moraines were created during the last ice age. Archaeological excavations have shown that the area was already inhabited as early as 700 BC. <br /> <br /> There are several vantage points ranging in height from 25 to 30 metres throughout the undulating landscape, where one can enjoy breathtaking vistas. Because the <i>Renderklippen</i> nature reserve is located far from major cities, it is one of the few places in the Netherlands where it can still be really dark at night.</div> Jaap van &#039;t Veen https://www.ipernity.com/doc/294067/53373880 tag:ipernity.com,2026-07-10,doc-53373880 Fri, 10 Jul 2026 06:55:56 +0000 2026-04-20T13:16:04+02:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Jaap van &#039;t Veen) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/294067">Jaap van &#039;t Veen</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/294067/53373880"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/38/80/53373880.14dc7c66.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="161" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description"><i>Het Twiske</i> is a recreational area north of Amsterdam, nearby the village of Oostzaan. Originally, it was an area of moorland where peat was extracted. In the 1960s, sand was extracted from beneath the moorland to build a motorway. Afterwards, the sand extraction lakes and the surrounding land were developed into a recreational area covering 650 hectares. The largest lake - Stooterplas (main image) - is up to 35 metres deep. <br /> <br /> One third of <i>Het Twiske</i> consists of water and offers plenty of opportunities for swimming, diving, surfing and sailing. For nature lovers, it is a place for cycling, hiking and horse riding and in a varied landscape.</div> Nederland - Oostzaan, Het Twiske <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/294067">Jaap van &#039;t Veen</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/294067/53373880"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/38/80/53373880.14dc7c66.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="161" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description"><i>Het Twiske</i> is a recreational area north of Amsterdam, nearby the village of Oostzaan. Originally, it was an area of moorland where peat was extracted. In the 1960s, sand was extracted from beneath the moorland to build a motorway. Afterwards, the sand extraction lakes and the surrounding land were developed into a recreational area covering 650 hectares. The largest lake - Stooterplas (main image) - is up to 35 metres deep. <br /> <br /> One third of <i>Het Twiske</i> consists of water and offers plenty of opportunities for swimming, diving, surfing and sailing. For nature lovers, it is a place for cycling, hiking and horse riding and in a varied landscape.</div> Jaap van &#039;t Veen https://www.ipernity.com/doc/294067/53335764 tag:ipernity.com,2026-05-29,doc-53335764 Fri, 29 May 2026 07:17:56 +0000 2026-02-24T12:53:36+02:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Jaap van &#039;t Veen) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/294067">Jaap van &#039;t Veen</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/294067/53335764"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/57/64/53335764.ae1e5da8.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="161" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">The <i>Triberger Wasserfälle</i> with a total drop of 163 meters above sea level - are among the highest and most well known waterfalls in Germany. The waters of the River Gutach plunge from 872 meters to 711 meters above sea level.<br /> <br /> The Gutach plunges from a gently sloping plateau over more than seven large granite steps into the rocky, V-shaped valley of Triberg. The steep waterfalls were formed by two faults in the granite and by glaciers.</div> Germany - Triberg, Triberger Wasserfälle <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/294067">Jaap van &#039;t Veen</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/294067/53335764"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/57/64/53335764.ae1e5da8.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="161" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">The <i>Triberger Wasserfälle</i> with a total drop of 163 meters above sea level - are among the highest and most well known waterfalls in Germany. The waters of the River Gutach plunge from 872 meters to 711 meters above sea level.<br /> <br /> The Gutach plunges from a gently sloping plateau over more than seven large granite steps into the rocky, V-shaped valley of Triberg. The steep waterfalls were formed by two faults in the granite and by glaciers.</div> Jaap van &#039;t Veen https://www.ipernity.com/doc/294067/53330508 tag:ipernity.com,2026-05-22,doc-53330508 Fri, 22 May 2026 07:02:27 +0000 2026-02-23T16:27:19+02:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Jaap van &#039;t Veen) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/294067">Jaap van &#039;t Veen</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/294067/53330508"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/05/08/53330508.38b94ba5.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="160" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">Around 15.000 years ago - during the last Ice Age - the course of the Rhine River changed dramatically. The Rhine Falls came into being at the transition point where hard chalk turned into soft gravel. <br /> <br /> The Rhine Falls - the most powerful waterfall of Europe - is 150 meters wide and has a height of 23 meters. The average water flow in winter is 250 m³/s, while in the summer the average water flow is 600 m³/s.</div> Switzerland - Neuhausen, Rhine Falls <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/294067">Jaap van &#039;t Veen</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/294067/53330508"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/05/08/53330508.38b94ba5.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="160" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">Around 15.000 years ago - during the last Ice Age - the course of the Rhine River changed dramatically. The Rhine Falls came into being at the transition point where hard chalk turned into soft gravel. <br /> <br /> The Rhine Falls - the most powerful waterfall of Europe - is 150 meters wide and has a height of 23 meters. The average water flow in winter is 250 m³/s, while in the summer the average water flow is 600 m³/s.</div> Jaap van &#039;t Veen https://www.ipernity.com/doc/294067/53329044 tag:ipernity.com,2026-05-20,doc-53329044 Wed, 20 May 2026 07:18:15 +0000 2026-03-08T14:47:10+02:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Jaap van &#039;t Veen) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/294067">Jaap van &#039;t Veen</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/294067/53329044"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/90/44/53329044.0d7ccafe.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="161" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">Tiengemeten used to be about five hectares in size. But due to siltation and reclamation this sandbank in the Haringvliet grew into a real island. In 2006 the island was returned to nature. A hole was made in the dike in the south, so that a large part of the island is now under the daily influence of the river. Similarly, the island offers grasslands, mud flats, swamp and forest. <br /> <br /> Tiengemeten gets its name from the “gemet,” an old surface measure, about half a hectare. This island originated around 1600 as a small sandbar of about 10 “gemet” (= Tiengemeten in Dutch).<br /> <br /> Since 1997 Tiengemeten is owned and managed by Natuurmonumenten (a Dutch society for preservation of nature monuments).</div> Nederland - Tiengemeten <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/294067">Jaap van &#039;t Veen</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/294067/53329044"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/90/44/53329044.0d7ccafe.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="161" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">Tiengemeten used to be about five hectares in size. But due to siltation and reclamation this sandbank in the Haringvliet grew into a real island. In 2006 the island was returned to nature. A hole was made in the dike in the south, so that a large part of the island is now under the daily influence of the river. Similarly, the island offers grasslands, mud flats, swamp and forest. <br /> <br /> Tiengemeten gets its name from the “gemet,” an old surface measure, about half a hectare. This island originated around 1600 as a small sandbar of about 10 “gemet” (= Tiengemeten in Dutch).<br /> <br /> Since 1997 Tiengemeten is owned and managed by Natuurmonumenten (a Dutch society for preservation of nature monuments).</div> Jaap van &#039;t Veen https://www.ipernity.com/doc/294067/53286332 tag:ipernity.com,2026-04-01,doc-53286332 Wed, 01 Apr 2026 07:37:51 +0000 2026-02-20T13:00:00+02:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Jaap van &#039;t Veen) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/294067">Jaap van &#039;t Veen</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/294067/53286332"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/63/32/53286332.f72b88c8.240.jpg?r2" width="170" height="240" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">During our winter holiday (February 2026), unlike in previous years, we had a lot of snowfall. This resulted in some truly fairytale-like images. <br /> <br /> The pictures were taken during a walk from the valley station of the Söllereck lift to the Freibergsee.</div> Germany - Oberstdorf, winter <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/294067">Jaap van &#039;t Veen</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/294067/53286332"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/63/32/53286332.f72b88c8.240.jpg?r2" width="170" height="240" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">During our winter holiday (February 2026), unlike in previous years, we had a lot of snowfall. This resulted in some truly fairytale-like images. <br /> <br /> The pictures were taken during a walk from the valley station of the Söllereck lift to the Freibergsee.</div> Jaap van &#039;t Veen https://www.ipernity.com/doc/294067/53284946 tag:ipernity.com,2026-03-30,doc-53284946 Mon, 30 Mar 2026 07:16:34 +0000 2026-02-17T14:17:35+02:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Jaap van &#039;t Veen) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/294067">Jaap van &#039;t Veen</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/294067/53284946"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/49/46/53284946.cb2c4aab.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="161" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description"><i>Trettachtal</i> (Trettach Valley) is one of Oberstdorf’s valleys, which are characterised by glacial drift from the latest ice age. The valley glaciers from the large side valleys gradually crept south, forming the scenery that is visible today. As the glaciers receded, watercourses formed the current valleys, among them the beautiful <i>Trettachtal</i>. <br /> <br /> The Trettach stream originates south of Oberstdorf near the Trettachspitze and is about 14 km long. North of Oberstdorf, the Trettach merges with the Breitach to form the river Iller.</div> Germany - Oberstdorf, Trettachtal <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/294067">Jaap van &#039;t Veen</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/294067/53284946"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/49/46/53284946.cb2c4aab.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="161" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description"><i>Trettachtal</i> (Trettach Valley) is one of Oberstdorf’s valleys, which are characterised by glacial drift from the latest ice age. The valley glaciers from the large side valleys gradually crept south, forming the scenery that is visible today. As the glaciers receded, watercourses formed the current valleys, among them the beautiful <i>Trettachtal</i>. <br /> <br /> The Trettach stream originates south of Oberstdorf near the Trettachspitze and is about 14 km long. North of Oberstdorf, the Trettach merges with the Breitach to form the river Iller.</div> Jaap van &#039;t Veen https://www.ipernity.com/doc/294067/53279310 tag:ipernity.com,2026-03-23,doc-53279310 Mon, 23 Mar 2026 08:12:37 +0000 2026-02-17T14:05:54+01:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Jaap van &#039;t Veen) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/294067">Jaap van &#039;t Veen</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/294067/53279310"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/93/10/53279310.7e7b666c.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="161" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">The Christlessee is a mountain lake in the heart of the Trettach valley, at an altitude of more than 900 meters. There are several karst springs at the bottom of the lake, which ensure that it never freezes – even with minus 30 degrees - over in winter, as this spring water has a temperature of four to six degrees in both summer and winter. Just to the south of the lake are powerful springs, which feed clear water into the lake, giving it good drinking water quality.</div> Germany - Oberstdorf, Christlessee <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/294067">Jaap van &#039;t Veen</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/294067/53279310"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/93/10/53279310.7e7b666c.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="161" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">The Christlessee is a mountain lake in the heart of the Trettach valley, at an altitude of more than 900 meters. There are several karst springs at the bottom of the lake, which ensure that it never freezes – even with minus 30 degrees - over in winter, as this spring water has a temperature of four to six degrees in both summer and winter. Just to the south of the lake are powerful springs, which feed clear water into the lake, giving it good drinking water quality.</div> Jaap van &#039;t Veen https://www.ipernity.com/doc/294067/53178172 tag:ipernity.com,2025-12-17,doc-53178172 Wed, 17 Dec 2025 08:38:33 +0000 2025-10-22T12:42:38+01:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Jaap van &#039;t Veen) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/294067">Jaap van &#039;t Veen</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/294067/53178172"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/81/72/53178172.bf596250.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="161" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">The river <i>Kromme Rijn</i> (Crooked Rhine) flows from Wijk bij Duurstede to Utrecht and is 28 kilometres long. The river with its amny bends is the artery of Utrecht and supplies water to the Oudegracht and the canals. Normally, seven cubic metres of water per second pass through Amelisweerd estate (Bunnik). When it rains heavily, this can increase to as much as twelve cubic metres. Rainwater then flows from the <i>Utrechtse Heuvelrug</i> (Utrecht Hill Ridge) to the <i>Kromme Rijn</i> via various ditches. <br /> <br /> Until 1930, the <i>Kromme Rijn</i> was the main transport artery for goods and people between Wijk bij Duurstede and Utrecht. Where the provincial road now runs, there was previously only a muddy cart track. The boats were pulled by people. Until 1870, the journey between Wijk bij Duurstede and Utrecht took about six hours.</div> Nederland - Bunnik, Kromme Rijn <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/294067">Jaap van &#039;t Veen</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/294067/53178172"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/81/72/53178172.bf596250.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="161" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">The river <i>Kromme Rijn</i> (Crooked Rhine) flows from Wijk bij Duurstede to Utrecht and is 28 kilometres long. The river with its amny bends is the artery of Utrecht and supplies water to the Oudegracht and the canals. Normally, seven cubic metres of water per second pass through Amelisweerd estate (Bunnik). When it rains heavily, this can increase to as much as twelve cubic metres. Rainwater then flows from the <i>Utrechtse Heuvelrug</i> (Utrecht Hill Ridge) to the <i>Kromme Rijn</i> via various ditches. <br /> <br /> Until 1930, the <i>Kromme Rijn</i> was the main transport artery for goods and people between Wijk bij Duurstede and Utrecht. Where the provincial road now runs, there was previously only a muddy cart track. The boats were pulled by people. Until 1870, the journey between Wijk bij Duurstede and Utrecht took about six hours.</div> Jaap van &#039;t Veen https://www.ipernity.com/doc/294067/53144470 tag:ipernity.com,2025-11-10,doc-53144470 Mon, 10 Nov 2025 08:34:47 +0000 2025-09-21T14:08:47+01:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Jaap van &#039;t Veen) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/294067">Jaap van &#039;t Veen</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/294067/53144470"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/44/70/53144470.5355341d.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="161" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description"><i>Beekbergerwoud</i> was once the last primeval forest in the Netherlands. For more than 8,000 years, trees grew luxuriantly here in the wet, marshy landscape. Until 1871, when the last tree was felled and the area was transformed into agricultural land with meadows and fields. <br /> <br /> <i>Natuurmonumenten</i> - a Dutch society for Preservation of Nature Monuments - was able to purchase this area and has been working to restore nature since 2006. This has created a varied area with grasses, reeds, shrubs and trees. In recent years, the terrain has developed back into a marsh landscape. Due to the high water levels and the many pools and ponds, it is wet and marshy.<br /> <br /> <i> The changes in the landscape are clearly visible when you compare photos of the Beekbergerwoud today with those from 2010: <a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/294067/18593417" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">www.ipernity.com/doc/294067/18593417</a></i>.</div> Nederland - Klarenbeek, Beekbergerwoud <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/294067">Jaap van &#039;t Veen</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/294067/53144470"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/44/70/53144470.5355341d.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="161" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description"><i>Beekbergerwoud</i> was once the last primeval forest in the Netherlands. For more than 8,000 years, trees grew luxuriantly here in the wet, marshy landscape. Until 1871, when the last tree was felled and the area was transformed into agricultural land with meadows and fields. <br /> <br /> <i>Natuurmonumenten</i> - a Dutch society for Preservation of Nature Monuments - was able to purchase this area and has been working to restore nature since 2006. This has created a varied area with grasses, reeds, shrubs and trees. In recent years, the terrain has developed back into a marsh landscape. Due to the high water levels and the many pools and ponds, it is wet and marshy.<br /> <br /> <i> The changes in the landscape are clearly visible when you compare photos of the Beekbergerwoud today with those from 2010: <a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/294067/18593417" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">www.ipernity.com/doc/294067/18593417</a></i>.</div> Jaap van &#039;t Veen https://www.ipernity.com/doc/294067/53126502 tag:ipernity.com,2025-10-29,doc-53126502 Wed, 29 Oct 2025 08:35:40 +0000 2025-08-26T14:00:30+01:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Jaap van &#039;t Veen) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/294067">Jaap van &#039;t Veen</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/294067/53126502"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/65/02/53126502.c6d1e6e7.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="161" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description"><i>Het Leesten</i> - meaning “small valley” or “gully” - is located on the Veluwe on a height of about 50 meters. This region was pushed up during the Ice Age, and <i>Het Leesten</i> lies in a valley that was created after the ice melted. <br /> <br /> The landscape has a rich history. There are places where gravel and sand used to be extracted, and gullies can be seen that are reminiscent of iron mining in the Middle Ages. There are also traces of former human habitation, including a burial mound from Roman times. <br /> <br /> <i>Het Leesten</i> is nowadays a nature reserve - managed by <i>Staatsbosbeheer</i>, a Dutch government organization for forestry and the management of nature reserves - that is characteristic for the Veluwe. The landscape offers a unique combination of nature and history.</div> Nederland - Ugchelen, Het Leesten <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/294067">Jaap van &#039;t Veen</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/294067/53126502"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/65/02/53126502.c6d1e6e7.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="161" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description"><i>Het Leesten</i> - meaning “small valley” or “gully” - is located on the Veluwe on a height of about 50 meters. This region was pushed up during the Ice Age, and <i>Het Leesten</i> lies in a valley that was created after the ice melted. <br /> <br /> The landscape has a rich history. There are places where gravel and sand used to be extracted, and gullies can be seen that are reminiscent of iron mining in the Middle Ages. There are also traces of former human habitation, including a burial mound from Roman times. <br /> <br /> <i>Het Leesten</i> is nowadays a nature reserve - managed by <i>Staatsbosbeheer</i>, a Dutch government organization for forestry and the management of nature reserves - that is characteristic for the Veluwe. The landscape offers a unique combination of nature and history.</div> Jaap van &#039;t Veen https://www.ipernity.com/doc/294067/53117226 tag:ipernity.com,2025-10-24,doc-53117226 Fri, 24 Oct 2025 07:17:30 +0000 2025-09-07T14:13:27+02:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Jaap van &#039;t Veen) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/294067">Jaap van &#039;t Veen</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/294067/53117226"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/72/26/53117226.22567f72.240.jpg?r2" width="161" height="240" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description"><i>Landgoed Schovenhorst</i> (Schovenhorst Estate) was intended as an arboretum and laboratory for research into species of trees from all over the world. In 1848 its founder, J.H. Schober, bought a piece of heathland from the municipality of Putten. He imported seeds from every corner of the globe for researching whether or not they would grow in the Veluwe region. <br /> <br /> Nowadays Schovenhorst is well known for its five tree gardens. The estate consists of a small and large pinetium (a conifer garden), an arboretum and a three continents forest. Among the trees are giant redwoods, firs and cedars. <br /> <br /> The estate is open (free of charge) for walks.<br /> <br /> <i>The main image shows a giant sequoia (Sequoiadendron giganteum) from Californië. This tree was planted around the year 1900 and is approximately 40 metres tall.</i></div> Nederland - Putten, Schovenhorst <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/294067">Jaap van &#039;t Veen</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/294067/53117226"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/72/26/53117226.22567f72.240.jpg?r2" width="161" height="240" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description"><i>Landgoed Schovenhorst</i> (Schovenhorst Estate) was intended as an arboretum and laboratory for research into species of trees from all over the world. In 1848 its founder, J.H. Schober, bought a piece of heathland from the municipality of Putten. He imported seeds from every corner of the globe for researching whether or not they would grow in the Veluwe region. <br /> <br /> Nowadays Schovenhorst is well known for its five tree gardens. The estate consists of a small and large pinetium (a conifer garden), an arboretum and a three continents forest. Among the trees are giant redwoods, firs and cedars. <br /> <br /> The estate is open (free of charge) for walks.<br /> <br /> <i>The main image shows a giant sequoia (Sequoiadendron giganteum) from Californië. This tree was planted around the year 1900 and is approximately 40 metres tall.</i></div> Jaap van &#039;t Veen https://www.ipernity.com/doc/294067/53074000 tag:ipernity.com,2025-09-12,doc-53074000 Fri, 12 Sep 2025 07:15:26 +0000 2025-06-16T16:12:45+02:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Jaap van &#039;t Veen) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/294067">Jaap van &#039;t Veen</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/294067/53074000"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/40/00/53074000.520cd879.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="161" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">The Orne is a 158-kilometre-long river in Normandy, which flows through the departments of Orne and Calvados, passing through the villages of Pont d'Ouilly and Clécy, among others. The river's source is at Aunou-sur-Orne; its mouth is at Ouistreham in the English Channel. The most important city along the Orne is Caen.<br /> <br /> <i>The main image is taken from the bridge in Pont d’Ouilly.</i></div> France - Normandy, Orne <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/294067">Jaap van &#039;t Veen</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/294067/53074000"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/40/00/53074000.520cd879.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="161" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">The Orne is a 158-kilometre-long river in Normandy, which flows through the departments of Orne and Calvados, passing through the villages of Pont d'Ouilly and Clécy, among others. The river's source is at Aunou-sur-Orne; its mouth is at Ouistreham in the English Channel. The most important city along the Orne is Caen.<br /> <br /> <i>The main image is taken from the bridge in Pont d’Ouilly.</i></div> Jaap van &#039;t Veen https://www.ipernity.com/doc/294067/53072574 tag:ipernity.com,2025-09-10,doc-53072574 Wed, 10 Sep 2025 07:49:00 +0000 2025-06-16T12:48:29+02:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Jaap van &#039;t Veen) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/294067">Jaap van &#039;t Veen</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/294067/53072574"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/25/74/53072574.c3520d3d.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="161" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description"><i>Suisse Normande</i> (Norman Switzerland) is a vast area west of Falaise with winding river valleys, rock walls and sweeping views. The <i>Roche d'Oëtre</i> is considered the most mountainous part of the region and is regarded as one of the most beautiful places.<br /> <br /> No one knows for sure where this unusual name comes from. It probably dates back to ancient times and is related to the special geological features of this rock, which is part of a nature reserve belonging to one of the oldest mountain ranges in Europe.<br /> <br /> The <i>Roche d'Oëtre</i> is a free-standing rock point on the edge of a steep cliff that towers 118 metres above the Rouvre valley. The panorama from this point over the wooded slopes is phenomenal. This rock platform is one of the most impressive in western France. <br /> <br /> <i>Main image: Roche d'Oëtre<br /> PiPs are taken along the Sentier des meandres</i></div> France: Saint-Philbert-sur-Orne, Roche d&#039;Oëtre <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/294067">Jaap van &#039;t Veen</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/294067/53072574"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/25/74/53072574.c3520d3d.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="161" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description"><i>Suisse Normande</i> (Norman Switzerland) is a vast area west of Falaise with winding river valleys, rock walls and sweeping views. The <i>Roche d'Oëtre</i> is considered the most mountainous part of the region and is regarded as one of the most beautiful places.<br /> <br /> No one knows for sure where this unusual name comes from. It probably dates back to ancient times and is related to the special geological features of this rock, which is part of a nature reserve belonging to one of the oldest mountain ranges in Europe.<br /> <br /> The <i>Roche d'Oëtre</i> is a free-standing rock point on the edge of a steep cliff that towers 118 metres above the Rouvre valley. The panorama from this point over the wooded slopes is phenomenal. This rock platform is one of the most impressive in western France. <br /> <br /> <i>Main image: Roche d'Oëtre<br /> PiPs are taken along the Sentier des meandres</i></div> Jaap van &#039;t Veen https://www.ipernity.com/doc/294067/53028186 tag:ipernity.com,2025-07-25,doc-53028186 Fri, 25 Jul 2025 07:13:34 +0000 2025-06-11T15:52:42+02:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Jaap van &#039;t Veen) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/294067">Jaap van &#039;t Veen</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/294067/53028186"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/81/86/53028186.2c99b1ef.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="160" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">Étretat is a village on the Alabaster Coast. Once a real fishing village, today Étretat relies mainly on tourism. The old centre has winding streets with pretty buildings and a few half-timbered houses. An old covered wooden market hall stands on the central square.<br /> <br /> Étretat is embedded between tall white chalk cliffs (with three natural arches). Until the 19th century, this place was difficult to access and remained untouched for a long time. The landscape was so special and authentic that many artists flocked to it.</div> France - Étretat <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/294067">Jaap van &#039;t Veen</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/294067/53028186"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/81/86/53028186.2c99b1ef.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="160" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">Étretat is a village on the Alabaster Coast. Once a real fishing village, today Étretat relies mainly on tourism. The old centre has winding streets with pretty buildings and a few half-timbered houses. An old covered wooden market hall stands on the central square.<br /> <br /> Étretat is embedded between tall white chalk cliffs (with three natural arches). Until the 19th century, this place was difficult to access and remained untouched for a long time. The landscape was so special and authentic that many artists flocked to it.</div> Jaap van &#039;t Veen https://www.ipernity.com/doc/294067/53025562 tag:ipernity.com,2025-07-23,doc-53025562 Wed, 23 Jul 2025 07:26:14 +0000 2025-06-11T14:49:35+02:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Jaap van &#039;t Veen) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/294067">Jaap van &#039;t Veen</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/294067/53025562"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/55/62/53025562.4e3bbaae.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="160" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">Étretat's chalk cliffs were formed in the Cretaceous period, millions of years ago, when the region was covered by the sea. The cliffs consist of deposits of light-coloured calcareous marine organisms and skeletons of siliceous organisms. Subsequent movements of the Earth's crust pushed these deposits up and brought them to the surface. Erosion by sea, wind and frost formed the characteristic rock arches and needles in the sea.<br /> <br /> The cliffs around Étretat seem perennial, yet are fragile and constantly changing: wind, tides, infiltration of rainwater, freezing and then thawing weaken them. As a result, landslides occur regularly and the cliffs crumble.<br /> <br /> They have become the impressive rock formations that can be seen today, such as the Falaise d'Amont/Cliff of Amont (main image, PiP 1and 2), Falaise d'Aval/Cliff of Aval (PiP 3 and 4), Falaise la Manne Porte/Manne Porte Cliff (PiP 5) and the Aiguille Creuse/Hollow Needle (PiP 6 and 7).</div> France - Étretat, chalk cliffs <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/294067">Jaap van &#039;t Veen</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/294067/53025562"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/55/62/53025562.4e3bbaae.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="160" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">Étretat's chalk cliffs were formed in the Cretaceous period, millions of years ago, when the region was covered by the sea. The cliffs consist of deposits of light-coloured calcareous marine organisms and skeletons of siliceous organisms. Subsequent movements of the Earth's crust pushed these deposits up and brought them to the surface. Erosion by sea, wind and frost formed the characteristic rock arches and needles in the sea.<br /> <br /> The cliffs around Étretat seem perennial, yet are fragile and constantly changing: wind, tides, infiltration of rainwater, freezing and then thawing weaken them. As a result, landslides occur regularly and the cliffs crumble.<br /> <br /> They have become the impressive rock formations that can be seen today, such as the Falaise d'Amont/Cliff of Amont (main image, PiP 1and 2), Falaise d'Aval/Cliff of Aval (PiP 3 and 4), Falaise la Manne Porte/Manne Porte Cliff (PiP 5) and the Aiguille Creuse/Hollow Needle (PiP 6 and 7).</div> Jaap van &#039;t Veen https://www.ipernity.com/doc/294067/52973384 tag:ipernity.com,2025-06-22,doc-52973384 Sun, 22 Jun 2025 09:30:11 +0000 2025-04-20T15:55:08+02:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Jaap van &#039;t Veen) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/294067">Jaap van &#039;t Veen</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/294067/52973384"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/33/84/52973384.8cc67221.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="160" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">The <i>Empese en Tondense Heide</i> is a nature reserve of about 260 hectare that – contrary to what the name “heide” (= heathland) suggests - consists of pools, marshes, flowery grassland and just a few smaller patches of heath and pine trees. <br /> <br /> In the year if 1929 <i>Natuurmonumenten</i> (a Dutch society for preservation of nature monuments) bought two heathland sites to save them from reclamation. Later on they restored this relatively new nature reserve i to it’s natural state. The restoration was done in the last couple of years where ditches were cut off and water was redirected. This meant that an agricultural land was transformed from grasslands to a more wetlands type of soil.</div> Nederland - Empe, Empese en Tondense Heide <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/294067">Jaap van &#039;t Veen</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/294067/52973384"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/33/84/52973384.8cc67221.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="160" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">The <i>Empese en Tondense Heide</i> is a nature reserve of about 260 hectare that – contrary to what the name “heide” (= heathland) suggests - consists of pools, marshes, flowery grassland and just a few smaller patches of heath and pine trees. <br /> <br /> In the year if 1929 <i>Natuurmonumenten</i> (a Dutch society for preservation of nature monuments) bought two heathland sites to save them from reclamation. Later on they restored this relatively new nature reserve i to it’s natural state. The restoration was done in the last couple of years where ditches were cut off and water was redirected. This meant that an agricultural land was transformed from grasslands to a more wetlands type of soil.</div> Jaap van &#039;t Veen https://www.ipernity.com/doc/294067/52833600 tag:ipernity.com,2025-04-02,doc-52833600 Wed, 02 Apr 2025 06:34:09 +0000 2025-02-06T16:51:04+02:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Jaap van &#039;t Veen) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/294067">Jaap van &#039;t Veen</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/294067/52833600"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/36/00/52833600.c8bedc79.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="161" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">The <i>Hinanger wasserfall</i> (Hinanger Waterfall) is a series of small cascades with one large drop of 17 meters from a limestone rockwall. The waterfall is located east of the village of Hinang (not very well signposted) between Oberstdorf and Sonthofen.<br /> <br /> <i>We visted there in winter, reaching the waterfall after a walk from the road of about 15 minutes. It is not only the water that thunders down, but also the moss that covers the bizarre shapes of the rocks, the water that drips down everywhere and the countless icicles.</i></div> Germany - Sonthofen, Hinanger Wasserfall <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/294067">Jaap van &#039;t Veen</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/294067/52833600"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/36/00/52833600.c8bedc79.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="161" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">The <i>Hinanger wasserfall</i> (Hinanger Waterfall) is a series of small cascades with one large drop of 17 meters from a limestone rockwall. The waterfall is located east of the village of Hinang (not very well signposted) between Oberstdorf and Sonthofen.<br /> <br /> <i>We visted there in winter, reaching the waterfall after a walk from the road of about 15 minutes. It is not only the water that thunders down, but also the moss that covers the bizarre shapes of the rocks, the water that drips down everywhere and the countless icicles.</i></div> Jaap van &#039;t Veen https://www.ipernity.com/doc/294067/52828430 tag:ipernity.com,2025-03-28,doc-52828430 Fri, 28 Mar 2025 07:40:52 +0000 2025-02-07T16:12:08+01:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Jaap van &#039;t Veen) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/294067">Jaap van &#039;t Veen</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/294067/52828430"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/84/30/52828430.952bd27c.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="161" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">Hofmannsruh is a moraine hill just south of Oberstdorf. From the top, one enjoys a beautiful view of Oberstdorf, the ski jump ramp and the Allgäu mountains. <br /> <br /> Hofmannsruh has an avenue of maple trees, planted in 1885.</div> Germany - Oberstdorf, Hofmannsruh <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/294067">Jaap van &#039;t Veen</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/294067/52828430"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/84/30/52828430.952bd27c.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="161" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">Hofmannsruh is a moraine hill just south of Oberstdorf. From the top, one enjoys a beautiful view of Oberstdorf, the ski jump ramp and the Allgäu mountains. <br /> <br /> Hofmannsruh has an avenue of maple trees, planted in 1885.</div> Jaap van &#039;t Veen