July 1, 2019
Amsterdam bans mobile phones
Today is the end of an era as Amsterdam bans the use of mobile phones…
December 18, 2018
First snowfall in Amsterdam
Amsterdam received its first snowfall this winter.
December 9, 2017
Bicycle Street Photography Autumn 2017
This is the late autumn edition of my Bicycle Street Photography in Amsterdam series. (more…)
August 19, 2017
Bicycle Street Photography Summer 2017
This is the summer installment of Bicycle Street Photography in Amsterdam. (more…)
March 11, 2017
Bicycle Street Photography Spring 2017
When shooting street photography in famous places, it's easy to end up with clichéd pictures,…
January 7, 2017
Days of Fog
Nature sent me a New Year's gift. Amsterdam was wrapped up in several days of…
December 22, 2016
Bicycle Street Photography winter 2016
Street photography is an exercise in observing with the intent to capture moments that tell…
October 3, 2016
How to take a Panning Shot
The answer to create a sense of movement and excitement is to take a panning…
February 27, 2016
Europe By People
Riding along the Kattenburgerstraat stretch, I was met with faces. The 450 meter long brick…
July 20, 2015
Bicycle Limbo
I’m not one to gripe about street infractions or obstructions. But this particular morning I…
April 1, 2015
Dam Winds
In the past few days, bicycles were scattered about the city. Wind gusts of up…
March 25, 2015
Bike Thieves
Riding a bike while holding another. Everyday in Amsterdam there is someone performing this skillful…
January 19, 2015
Fog Day in Amsterdam
This morning, an ominous fog rolled into Amsterdam. The city was devoured in obscurity the entire day. But what was concealed, only helps to reveal the minimalist grandeur of an…
November 24, 2014
The Canvas Tote
The canvas tote bag is woven into the fabric of Amsterdam life. It has become…
October 6, 2014
Lords of Leather
Thanks to James Dean and Indiana Jones, there is no substitute for leather as the…
September 15, 2014
Spectrum of Style
The late summer edition of Pedal Mode covers a spectrum of style from the streets…