Maikel de BakkerKasteel de Haar – Grandeur and Greenery
Yesterday, my wife and I visited Kasteel de Haar in Utrecht — one of the most famous castles in the Netherlands. Honestly, I expected a polished tourist hotspot… but what I found was something truly special.
This place is jaw-dropping. From the detailed brickwork and turrets to the landscaped gardens and old trees, every corner seemed to carry a story. It’s not just the castle’s architecture — a mix of medieval inspiration and 19th-century opulence — but also the way it sits in its environment: surrounded by green, reflecting in calm waters, quietly blending power and beauty.
Despite the many visitors, I challenged myself to capture a more timeless perspective, using my Canon 7D Mark II with the 15–85mm lens and the 5D Mark III with the Sigma 100–400mm. By framing carefully, I could (mostly) keep the modern world out of the frame and focus on the castle’s presence.
Sometimes, popular places earn their fame. This one definitely did.
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Yesterday, my wife and I visited Kasteel de Haar in Utrecht — one of the most famous castles in the Netherlands. Honestly, I expected a polished tourist hotspot… but what I found was something truly special.
This place is jaw-dropping. From the detailed brickwork and turrets to the landscaped gardens and old trees, every corner seemed to carry a story. It’s not just the castle’s architecture — a mix of medieval inspiration and 19th-century opulence — but also the way it sits in its environment: surrounded by green, reflecting in calm waters, quietly blending power and beauty.
Despite the many visitors, I challenged myself to capture a more timeless perspective, using my Canon 7D Mark II with the 15–85mm lens and the 5D Mark III with the Sigma 100–400mm. By framing carefully, I could (mostly) keep the modern world out of the frame and focus on the castle’s presence.
Sometimes, popular places earn their fame. This one definitely did.
#kasteeldehaar #utrecht #canon7dmarkii #canon5dmarkiii #canon1585mm #sigma100400 #dutchcastles #architecturephotography #nederlandsefotografie #travelphotography #hiddenbeauty #castleandgarden #kasteleninnederland #historicalarchitecture #landschapsfotografie #kasteelwandeling #visitnetherlands #romantischnederland #cultuurhistorie #middeleeuws #timelessplaces #heritagesite #slowtravel #wandeleninnatuur #exploringtogether
