Marken Harbour in Black and White Acrylic Print

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The small fishing hamlet of Marken in Holland was separated from the mainland after a storm surge in the 13th century. A centuries-long period of isolation followed, during which time the inhabitants made their living from fishing.
For centuries the village would be flooded on a regular basis, and for this reason the houses were built on stilts and on mounds. Over the years the fishing industry declined, and earlier in the 20th century Marken had become a virtual ghost town.
However, in 1957 a causeway was constructed re-joining Marken to the mainland, when it's appeal as a tourist attraction became apparent. The village is only 16km (10 miles) from the bustling city of Amsterdam, and despite it's appeal as a tourist spot it has largely retained it's period charm, and is largely untouched by commercialism, and the tiny village does retain it's time-warp feeling. This view shows the characteristic wooden houses on the harbour.
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Originally from Manchester in England, but now live near the foot of the Pennines, regarded as one of the most scenic areas of outstanding natural beauty in Great Britain. It's a great place to live for a photographer, but as you can see from my galleries I like to venture further afield occasionally. I have been a photographer for over 30 years, and always remember the best piece of photographic advice I was given. Some years ago I worked with a very elderley and wise photographer and he said to me on one occasion "you are looking but not seeing". That has always stuck with me, and I try and remember it each time I look through the viewfinder. Thank you for visiting, and I hope you find something here you like. Please enjoy your...