Classic red boat with the Doeshof mill in the background. A beautiful Dutch picture in the polder near Leiderdorp, Netherlands. When the nearby 'Munnikkenmolen' burnt down in 1899 in high winds, the Doeshofmolen and the Achthovensemolen were put into operation to prevent wind-blown sparks from falling on the mills by rapidly turning the sails. This is called 'spark grinding
I am Gijs Rijsdijk, born and raised in Ethiopia with a Dutch background. I have been passionate about photography from a young age. My portfolio includes various types of outdoor photography. I enjoy being outside, whether I am hiking, sightseeing, or traveling to beautiful places. The.. Read more…