Westersingel canal in Rotterdam was part of city architect Willem Nicolaas Rose's Water Project in the nineteenth century. The main aim of that plan was to improve water quality in and around the city. But an important side effect was the creation of beautiful green routes through the city that we still enjoy today, in the twenty-first century.
Like all the canals in Rose's plan, Westersingel was outside the city at the time. That is hardly imaginable now: the canal runs straight to Central Station; you can hardly get more central.
This photo was taken on a nice quiet autumn evening during the blue hour, when daylight and artificial light both contribute to the atmosphere.
The water in the canal is ripple-free, reflecting the trees, the buildings, the lanterns and the works of art on the sculpture promenade, while the streaks of light from cars and a passing tram provide some special effects.
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