A green rustic style house with dark windows and sloping roof surrounded by greenery.

Historic buildings of the University of Amsterdam under a cloudy sky.

Boats float on canal lined with historic buildings and outdoor cafes with people walking by water and clock tower in distance at sunset.

Aerial view of a footbridge over a river swamp

Woman sits at the edge of the water holding a meal in a cardboard container.

A green house with wooden bench in front and open door.

A group of dogs of different breeds and colors wearing collars gather on a sidewalk, some sitting and others lying down in the sun.

A rustic house with roof tiles next to a lake surrounded by greenery.

the front of a small, orange boat on the right, with the sun's reflection sparkling on the dark water to the left.

Woman sits by airplane window with arms on lap gazing outside at sky and distant landscape.

A woman with her back turned and is observing two concrete windmills that are in front of a large lake

A shirtless man relaxing in a meadow, sitting in a foldable chair, with a person in a wheelchair in the distance

A person on a green bicycle with a black basket on the back is riding toward the right on a paved street next to a canal, with a row of tall buildings and a large tree visible behind them.

Corner building with a gray facade and white windows is bathed in golden afternoon light.

Person wearing a hat rides slowly on a bicycle while photographing the scenery on a flower-decorated bridge.

A woman casually sits in a chair in a garden area near a building where others are gathered.

a row of traditional Amsterdam canal houses with their distinct, narrow facades reflected in the calm water.

A woman standing on a small pier on one side of a body of water, with classic windmills and a boat on the other margin.

Historic buildings along a canal in Amsterdam reflected in the water.

A man with a camera stands and looks out at the row of buildings lining a canal in Amsterdam.

A woman laying next to a river

A single black and white goat stands alone in the middle of a vast, green pasture under a cloudy, overcast sky.

In a wide shot, a person sunbathes on a blanket in a grassy field next to a river, surrounded by lush trees and wildflowers.

Some houses along the water in a city

Shirtless man sitting in a chair on the grass.

Man sitting in a camping chair in a tree-lined environment.

A brown goat with curved horns stands on a stone path beside grass while a person’s hand pets its head.

A sheep grazing out in a field

A lone seagull stands on a wooden pier next to a body of water, casting a long shadow in the afternoon sun.

A woman with long hair is silhouetted as she sits in the window seat of a dark airplane cabin, looking down at her lap.

Female pedestrian wearing headphones and using a smartphone walks past the outdoor seating area of a cafe during the daytime.

A woman sitting by the window drinks coffee while enjoying the city view.

Seen from behind, a young man in an outdoor art class uses an easel to draw in a lush garden filled with colorful flowers.

Woman sits on window sill with one leg bent and other hanging down holding cup and looking outside with sunlight through large window with sheer curtains lighting bedroom with unmade bed in foreground.

A small wooden bridge connects two dark houses with red roofs.

A black house with a large windmill behind it next to a large lake surrounded by vegetation

A view of green fields and roads seen through an airplane window.

boats move down a river that is in a city

Boats line a canal at sunset with historic buildings and shops along the waterfront, while people walk near the water and gather by the lit sign as the sky glows softly with evening light.

At dusk, pedestrians stroll along a city canal where illuminated tour boats are moored, with historic buildings and a church steeple visible under a cloudy sky.

People riding a boat through a canal running through a city.

Narrow, colorful houses are reflected in the canal in Amsterdam with people walking by.

Historic brick buildings line up under a cloudy evening sky.

Boat sailing on the channel and people walking on the sidewalks in front of buildings and apartments

Some buildings in a city near a canal

A long row of historic European buildings with different facades stands on the far bank of a canal with many glass covered boats docked in the foreground.

A small boat is moored in a canal in front of a row of historic, tall buildings with a variety of facades and many large windows, with a person on a bicycle and another person walking in the distance and a bird flying across the top of the frame.

Bridge crossing the river downtown with buildings in the distance

Calm canal lined with trees and bicycles runs under a small bridge.

A canal with arch bridge among buildings and trees in Amsterdam.

A canal in Amsterdam is lined with rows of tall buildings and boat are docked nearby.

Bicycles on the edge of a maritime canal in an urban neighborhood.

Bicycles lined up along a canal in front of brick buildings with a boat docked.

boats move down a tree lined canal in a city

Buildings along the channel with a boat on the water and people on the street

On a sunny afternoon in Amsterdam, people walk along streets and ride in tour boats on a scenic canal lined with historic buildings and lush, green trees toward a distant bridge.

A large, yellow bumblebee with black stripes is resting on a purple flower in a field of green plants, with a faint sunlit reflection on the wings of the bee.

The exterior of a house in a rural area

Dark wooden house with white windows is framed by windmills in the background.

Docked boats reflect the golden sunlight on the rippling surface of the canal.

Boats in a canal in a city.

Looking through a glass door from the outside at night, a bouquet of flowers in a white vase is visible sitting on a red table in a warmly lit room.

A narrow cobblestone street with a large, dark lamp post leads to a bridge over a canal, with a line of bicycles parked against a railing and a row of classic European buildings visible beneath a cloudy sunset sky.

A canal surrounded by trees and houses in a European city.

Some buildings along a canal in a city

A series of bikes are parked on the sidewalk just outside a building with brick walls and climbing plants on the walls at midday.

Signs outside of downtown buildings with upstairs apartments

A multi-story brick building with ivy growing on its facade features two arched wooden doors and numerous bicycles parked on the street in front.

Two dogs with gray and brown fur are in front of a black bicycle in an outdoor setting

Dogs in the back of a three wheel bike parked outside of downtown buildings

Brick facade with arched windows displays red shutters opened in various positions.

an older apartment building has large windows and a lot of potted plants in front

A vase filled with yellow  flowers sits on a small red table inside a room, seen through a window partially covered by a bamboo blind in warm light.

Some windmills outdoors

Modern façade combines multiple colorful blocks in traditional Dutch style.

Modern building displays a facade inspired by traditional Dutch houses.

Retreat in a wooded lake.

Some buildings and houses outdoors

A person holds a cardboard tray of loaded french fries over a river, with boats and buildings visible in the blurry background.

Swan on a lake at the edge of the grass.

A windmill stands beside a lake on farmland under a cloudy midday sky.

A close view of a large, green wooden windmill shows its sails with white and orange fabric and a person standing in the tall grass in front of a body of water in the distance under a cloudy blue sky.

Traditional green wooden houses with red-tiled roofs stand behind a small canal and garden, with a few people visible near the entrance under a cloudy sky.

A group of dogs are gathered around a cargo bike on a city street, with some sitting inside the wooden box and others standing nearby, while bicycles and a tram are visible in the background.

Many dogs next to a three wheel bike parked on the street as their leashes are hooked to the handlebars

Historic building on the canal bank with a bustling restaurant at dusk.

the corner of a room shows an unmade bed with white linens in front of a window, which is flanked by a burnt orange curtain on one side and sheer white curtains on the other.

Traditional house in an environment surrounded by trees.

Restaurant table with empty soda bottle and leftover food.

a body of water covered in water lilies and other aquatic plants

Some lillypads outdoors

Clusters of green lily pads with small white flowers float on the surface of a calm pond, surrounded by reeds at the water’s edge.

Floating lily pads with round green leaves cover water surface with a few open white water lilies in bloom.

An overhead view of a body of water shows many circular green lily pads, with some small white flowers and patches of brown on them, floating on the dark surface.

A traditional Dutch windmill by the water.

Narrow and colorful houses reflect on the canal in Amsterdam.

Residential buildings along the channel with a boat on the water

An outdoor seating area at a cafe.

French fries topped with grated cheese and mayonnaise are served in a paper tray.

Aslin Castañeda

This photoshoot captures the essence of the Netherlands, blending the vibrant energy of Amsterdam with the serenity of a picturesque village on the outskirts. In the city, the images reflect urban life along the canals, traditional architecture, and the unique atmosphere that combines history and modernity. Outside Amsterdam, the focus shifts to peaceful landscapes: windmills, green fields, and charming corners that convey the tranquility of the Dutch countryside

The Netherlands