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Thanks for dropping by!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Here is a little bit about me.
I’m a dutchy, born and raised in Amsterdam.
My occupation is Medical annalist and I’m working at a hospital in the center of Amsterdam.

I've always been interested in photography but it realy started when i got my first digital camera.
This was a very simple camera and it didn't quence my thirst for photograpy.
since then i've gone through a few evolutionary steps to end up with my Canon EO 5D MarkII.
however i've realized that "You don't need a professional camera to make fantastic photos, but it does help".

I also love to travel.
I've lived in Australia for one year in 2001 and fell in love with it. since then i've visited Australia twice and i still haven't had enough of this beautiful country. The landscape is amazing and the people are unbelievebly friendly. I just love it.

My camaras are:

- Canon PowerShot S60
- Canon EOS 30D
- Canon EOS 5D MARK II

My lenzes are:
- 17-40 mm f/4L USM
- 24-105 mm f/4L IS USM
- 50 mm f/1.8
- 70-300 mm f/4.5-5.6 DO IS USM
- 100 mm f/2.8 Macro USM
- 100-400 mm f/4.5-5.6L IS USM

Canon Speedlite 430EX II

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Testimonials (4)

Johan_Leiden says:

"It is a great pleasure to follow Kees' photostream. You will find great cityscapes of Sydney and Amsterdam, as well as marvelous landscapes of Peru and other places. His stream is also full of fun experiments with photographic techniques and inventive ideas, like his little Crystal ball project or his interesting macros. If you want hints and tips, he's always ready to share his secrets with you. He always has some nice stories to tell that accompany his pictures. As is clear from some of these, as well as from his faithful commenting on his contact's pictures, he is also a warm and sharing person with a great sense of humour. It's fun and rewarding to be among his contacts! Carry on, Kees, we are watching!"

3rd June, 2008
~Anke~ says:

"Kees is a young but very talented photographer. He isn't affraid to experiment and he comes up with the most brilliant things!

His work is amazing, his photostream has so much variety, and that is very inspiring!
He is creative, has a great instinct for composition and it seems to come natural for him.

He goes to places where I don't go, but he makes me feel like I'm there... And I always enjoy visiting his stream.

So Kees, that's how I think about you ;0)
I know you will keep up this great work of yours..."

26th May, 2008
Arjenfoto says:

"When I get on flickr, I always check kees his photostream.
I like the way he makes his photo's; nice, good quality, good point of view etc! Also I like his look on life; this is what he explains in his photo's.
Kees has an great eye for photographing, so I will continue to check your photostream always=)
Keep up the good working kees, you can do it!!

Arjen"

8th March, 2008
Little Thoughts says:

"Basically, I love everything Kees photographs. From places near my own house to locations far far away, Kees never turns down an photograph moment. His macro's are perfect! Keep it up, Kees!"

20th February, 2008