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Alkmaar is a charming city located in the province of North Holland in the Netherlands. Known for its picturesque canals, historic buildings, and vibrant cheese market, Alkmaar is a popular destination for tourists and photographers alike. The city offers a plethora of photography locations, including the iconic Waagplein square, the stunning Grote Kerk church, and the scenic Molen van Piet windmill. The narrow streets and alleys of the old town are also perfect for capturing the city's unique atmosphere and charm.

Windmill Reflection
Windmills
by Mario Calma

Dutch Windmills I Schermer

Sunset Panorama
Alkmaar Bierkade
by Mario Calma

Bierkade Alkmaar

Dutch Square
Dutch Square
by Mario Calma

The Waag I Alkmaar Netherlands

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Soccer Stadium Alkmaar
Soccer Stadium Alkmaar
by Mario Calma

AZ / Afas Stadion Alkmaar

Summer Evenings Are The Best
Waagplein

Blue hour in my hometown Alkmaar, Netherlands.

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Sunday Afternoon
Alkmaar

Did an (unplanned) daytime long exposure last sunday using the famous B+W 110ND filter. I was driving through Alkmaar all geared up and thought this...

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Frozen Dutch Canal
Alkmaar

Verdronkenoord, Alkmaar, Netherlands.

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Roots
Roots

Oldskool Fiat 500 from 1972, captured @ Alkmaar, North-Holland, Netherlands.

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Kick
Kick

It was a nice day in Alkmaar today, cold but sunny. So I grabbed my gear and headed for this boat called "Kick" which I had my eye on for quite some...

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Autumn Fall Herfst Herbst Automne Otoño
Autumn Fall Herfst Herbst Automne Otoño

Kennemersingel, Alkmaar, North-Holland, Netherlands.

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Refuse Incineration, Alkmaar
Refuse Incineration, Alkmaar

Refuse Incineration, Alkmaar, North-Holland, Netherlands.

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The Four Tops
The Four Tops

Old Dutch Façades at De Rijp, North-Holland, Netherlands.

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Enjoy The Simple Things
Enjoy The Simple Things

Captured @ Van Der Meij College, Alkmaar, North-Holland, Netherlands.

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This is De Rijp
This is De Rijp

De Rijp is a village in the Dutch province of North Holland. It is a part of the municipality of Graft-De Rijp, and lies about 10 km northwest of...

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Do Re Me
Do Re Me

Large And On Black

Explore Highest #55 on April 3, 2010.

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Alkmaar Classic
Waagplein
by Mario Calma

Sunset towards the Waagplein, Alkmaar I Netherlands

Alkmaar Sunset II
Alkmaar Sunset II
by Mario Calma

Waagplein Alkmaar I The Netherlands

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Medieval Alkmaar in Winter
Ice Cold Night in Alkmaar

Luttik Oudorp, Alkmaar, Netherlands.

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Fresh for 2016
Schermerhorn fields

Schermerhorn, Netherlands on May 1st 2016.

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Alkmaar
Alkmaar

Scanned image from July 2004. Shot during a 1 day stopover between Cape Town and San Francisco.

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Or Coffee, Rather?
Or Coffee, Rather?
  • Captured @ Alkmaar, North-Holland, Netherlands.*

It was not until I got home that I saw the reflection of the St. Laurens church in the sign. Nice...

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Autumn's Golden Glow
Autumn's Golden Glow

Geestersingel, Alkmaar, North-Holland, Netherlands enjoying the late afternoon fall sunshine.

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The Heart of Alkmaar
The Heart of Alkmaar

View on the Waagtoren (Waag Tower) and the Waagplein (Waag Square). Every fridaymorning from April to October the Waagplein hosts Alkmaar's...

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Water Tower, Alkmaar
Water Tower, Alkmaar

Watertoren/ Water Tower, Alkmaar, NL

Build in the year 1900 to provide the necessary pressure to pump up water. In the top of the building is a...

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Casual Acquaintance
Casual Acquaintance

Wittenburg City Hall, Stompetoren, North-Holland, Netherlands.

Explore Highest #148 on Jan 20, 2009.

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In an Alkmaar minute
In an Alkmaar minute

Ringersbrug, Alkmaar, North-Holland, Netherlands.

Explore Highest #233 on Feb 16, 2009.

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A trainstation less ordinary
A trainstation less ordinary

Early december I was approached by ProRail, a government task organisation that takes care of maintenance and extensions of the national railway...

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Are we sittin' in reverse?
Are we sittin' in reverse?

Driveway to spankin' new parking garage "De Kazerne", Alkmaar, North-Holland, Netherlands.

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Windmills
Windmills
by Mario Calma

Schermer I Netherlands

The Stadium
Soccer Stadium Alkmaar II
by Mario Calma

AFAS Stadium Alkmaar

Soccer Stadium Alkmaar II
Soccer Stadium Alkmaar II
by Mario Calma

AZ/ Afas Stadion Alkmaar

Alkmaar IX The Netherlands
Alkmaar
by Mario Calma

Moonlit Black and White

"And Here Is Today's Weather Forecast: Sunny, Misty And An Occasional Poldermill"
Windmills

Captured @ Schermerhorn, North-Holland, Netherlands.

Explore Highest #445 on Oct 29, 2008.

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Class of 2016
Schermerhorn fields

Schermerhorn, Netherlands on May 1st 2016.

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Ice Cold Night in Alkmaar
Ice Cold Night in Alkmaar

Minus 11 degrees Celsius when I took this shot. Must be mad!

*Luttik Oudorp, Alkmaar, Netherlands. Weighing House (Dutch: Waagtoren) in the...

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Under The Bridge
Under The Bridge

Trijn Rembrandstunnel @ Alkmaar, North-Holland, Netherlands.

Explore Highest #12 + Frontpage on July 4, 2009.

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Nothing is what it seems
Nothing is what it seems

Lined up balconies, captured @ De Mare, Alkmaar, North-Holland, Netherlands.

Explore Highest #119 on March 21, 2009.

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Loud and Proud
Loud and Proud

Leaving Bruges for my hometown Alkmaar....View on the Waag (Weighing house) as seen from the top floor of a nearby parking garage. Colours were...

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Verdronkenoord, Alkmaar
Verdronkenoord, Alkmaar

Greetings from my hometown.

Have a great sunday!

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It's Lonely At The Top
It's Lonely At The Top

Top floor of Parking Garage "Karperton", Alkmaar, North-Holland, Netherlands.

22 sec. exposure.

Explore #438 on Oct 22, 2008.

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Daybreak in Alkmaar
Daybreak in Alkmaar

Verdronkenoord & Accijnstoren @ Alkmaar, North-Holland, Netherlands.

Explore Highest #231 on Feb 08, 2009.

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On Top of Things
On Top of Things

Captured @ De Rijp, North-Holland, Netherlands.

Explore Highest #388 on Feb 17, 2009.

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Goodnight, Alkmaar
Goodnight, Alkmaar

Scheteldoekshaven, Alkmaar, North-Holland, Netherlands.

10mm | f/10 | 48s | ISO 250

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Use your Illusion
Use your Illusion

Water Tower of Alkmaar, Netherlands, revisited.

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Thanks to all Phoide contributors to Alkmaar!
Most notably Mario Calma.