Jaap van 't Veen's photos

Apeldoorn: 'Man met Twee Hoeden' / 'Man With Two Hats'. This monument marks the 55th anniversary of the liberation of the Netherlands and serves as a lasting reminder of the role of Canadian soldiers in securing that freedom. The statue was unveiled in the year 2000 by Her Royal Highness Princess Margriet, who lives in Apeldoorn. The monument symbolizes the historic bonds between Canada and the Netherlands. It is a mysterious figure, which seems to be waving both hands with a hat in each one.

Flowering tulips between Schagerbrug and Callantsoog (nearby De Stolpen).

A (former) ticket box of the Palau de la Música Catalana, a concert hall designed by Lluís Domènech i Montaner. It is built in 'modernisma' style between 1905 and 1908.

Fall along the Helenawaterway.

Palace Het Loo, garden seen from the roof of the palace.

Windmill Oranjemolen ('t Haasje) in Wenum (north of Apeldoorn), after the restoration.

Apeldoorn, Castle Het Oude Loo.

Apeldoorn, Loenen - Kasteel ter Horst/Castle ter Horst.

Apeldoorn, Oranjepark - spring is in the air.

‘Paleis Het Loo’ (Palace Het Loo) was built in 1686 by Stadtholder William III and used for almost 300 years as a (summer) palace by members of the Dutch Royal family. Queen Wilhelmina lived here till the year of 1972. After a huge restoration palace and gardens are back in their original state. Since the year of 1984 ‘Paleis Het Loo’ is a national museum and open for public.

Oranjepark: hoarfrost with low sun and backlight.

Red and yellow tulips in the Noordoostpolder between Emmeloord and Espel.

Rapeseed and poppies between Santa Pau and Banyoles.

Castle of the three Dragons, nowadays housing the Zoological Museum, was built in 1887

Arc de Triomf (Arco de Triunfo) was built as the main access for the 'Barcelona International Exposition' in 1888.

The Plaza Monumental de Barcelona (or La Monumental) was the last bullring in Catalonia.

The Agbar Tower (Torre Agbar) is a skyscraper, housing a Spanish watercompany.

Güell Palace, designed by Antoni Gaudi.