Hello and warm greetings! Our balmy, sunny autumn has flown with the leaves on strong winds – winds that cleared the skies for a magical view of a glorious, almost-full moon last night. Did you see it? At midnight, looking out from the upper windows, our property appeared as if in near daylight with deep shadows cast by the trees and all else silvered with gleaming light. And the day dawned with ice on the bird baths and a faint threat of snow.
Canals, marvelous architecture, autumn color, and a sweet pup napping in the sun.
When I’m not along on these trips, D always shoots for me the details I love – doors, windows and of course, hearts!
Part of the day was rainy and murky so he processed these images in an antique style which really suits this wonderful city.
In Bruges, two prominent features are chocolate and lace.
As well as beautiful views that haven’t changed in hundreds of years.
A few images of dramatic Antwerp in early morning light:
I love how he captured the light illuminating these golden statues so that they glow.
Tall ships and bicycles.
Thank you for coming along on the tour. Yes, I admit to bias, but I fell in love with D’s photographs before I ever met him. I hope you’ve enjoyed these as I have. More of his Belgium photos can be seen here and much more of his work can be seen on his website here.
I will return tomorrow with a little early holiday gift for you!
This was a walk down memory lane for me. We lived in Brussels for several years in the 90's, and we would often go to our favorite town of Bruges on day trips. Your husband's photos show off its beauty in a very special way. You'll have to be sure and go with him next time!
Debi
I love Bruge! It was many years ago that I was there but as you say, it hasn't changed in hundreds of years and these photographs show off it's beauty so well.
Oh my, thanks for sharing these wonderful photos of Belgium, you are both so talented!
What a beautiful place – the top pic is just so very delightful – it would look lovely on a calender. I can understand how painters love this area with the soft reflective light.
xx
Dianne
Gorgeous, phenomenal photos!
Brenda
Beautiful photos.
What beautiful photos of a beautiful place. Some historical and architectural.
Oh, these are glorious photos! I just want to hop on a plane and explore these wonderful cities.
xo
Claudia
G these are beautiful. It is so wonderful to be taken back to the history and quaintness of a European city. Your guest explores the city showing new images for the first time —-love love love….thank you
hi georgianna! aahhhh…. i adore your hubby's photos and have thoroughly enjoyed my virtual tour here…….i can't choose a favorite, but there is something about a dog sunning himself while hanging out of a window! too cute! more please……
ee
Outstanding images!! So this is why you fell in love with him, I understand….
Enjoy the snow..
hugs
Absolutely glorious G. What a treat that you would share them with us. You and your husband are amazing artists!!!
hugs to you…
How nice of him to take the shots that he knows you'll love. They are beautiful!
So beautiful and inspiring! I love how he shoots the details for you — they are so very special! :)
Oh how dreamy. I've always dreamed of visiting Bruge… and snow?! I wish :) Have a lovely week Georgianna, xo
these photos look great and really give a feeling about the place and the light there, love the ones by the canal and the heart door, i am planning to go to Belgium next year :)
Oh my word, these are so beautiful Georgianna! Love all the history, old buildings and the canals that your husband captured so perfectly. They make me want to go there right now! You are a talented pair!
ps thanks for your sweet comment!
Totally glorious, it is wonderful to see Bruges through D's eyes! LOVE the dog sleeping in the window and fabulous how he captured the golden statues in Antwerp. That is one of the parts I love about the city, especially when they glow in the light. I'll have to take some photos around Christmas time with all the lights to share with you too, planning to go to Bruges for a day trip when some family visit near Christmas. Have a good week, stay warm! Catherine x
Bonjour Georgianna, those photos are beautiful and you're right about the light and taking shots of parts of the scenery. There's a lovely and romantic feel to those pictures. Have a great week, Love from London xo
Sadly did not get to see the full moon last night as the skies are full of heavy rain clouds here.
It was lovely to see some of your husband's work, what a talented couple you make.
I really enjoyed the virtual tour of Bruges, a place we have been told is worth visiting more than once, but have yet to do so.
Thank you Georgianna for taking us on such a wondrous journey. To see the amazing beauty of a these places and to dream of walking down the paths. You husbands photos are ever so beautiful, you are both so creative capturing moments, and feelings.
I hope you enjoy the falling snow and have a week filled with beauty. xxxx
oh wow, these make me want to go back to Belgium, such beautiful photos!
what a talent! i adore that very first shot.
xo Alison
David took amazing photos G. #2 daughter married a fellow from Belgium (born there was raised here) and since his parents travel back home every year, I am no stranger to the decadent chocolate from that country.
I love old architecture and took in every detail in the pictures – the heart is cute.
Judith
Gorgeous photography! Thank you for sharing it with all of us, g!
Happy day to you,
Zuzu
Gorgeous photos – works of art! The dog in the window… now that was a shot in a million!
Thanks so much for sharing his photos… I really enjoyed this trip to this beautiful land!
Blessings!
Ann
These shots are just gorgeous! Amazing talent!
wow all of the architecture and colors are soo amazing!!
G (and D!) this is a gorgeous post. I have seen both Bruges & Antwerp and David has captured their spirt and beauty so well. It's nice to be reminded of the time we spent there :) That was back before I had my camera though! So all my shots were point & shoot or Holga. You would love Bruges for it's doorways, I think it's a place you should definitely see someday if you can! I, of course, loved it for it's chocolate lol.
Thank you for sharing such beautiful photographs from your husbands work. I couldn't pick a favorite because they are all so beautiful.
I hope you took some snow photos for us- I do love snow pics too!
Take care,
Carolyn
Oh, Georgianna, I wonder when I will come to these parts of the world! It has been so handsomely captured by your husband.Its amazing such different styles both of you have. There is an amazing brooding quality in some of the pictures, which is quite powerful. Thanx you so much for sharing this beautiful place and David's brilliant photography.
These images are, of course, stunning. I feel delighted. Satiated with beauty, actually. And that moon sign. Oh, that sign! I am in love. All the images are wonderful, but the first bicycle. Oh wow!
Gorgeous! David has captured it so beautifully and meaningfully. Thank you for sharing his images with us … :-)
Such divine images. To bad you couldn't have tagged along G. It does look rather cold though.
What talent you and your husband have!
By the way, do you recommend any particular company for Giclee images?
Thank you,
Sharon
Beautiful photos! I love that he looks out for the little details for you G.! :)