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Close-up of a chrysanthemum flower in sepia tone, showing detailed petals and textured center against a blurred background.

Close-up of a vintage Volkswagen Beetle's front bumper and license plate, with reflections visible on the chrome surface.

A woman kisses a smiling man on the cheek while he looks at the camera.

A man wearing glasses and a winter jacket smiles while standing on a beach with the ocean behind him.

A woman looks at a framed black-and-white wedding photo on the wall. — Taken one month before Karlijn and I got married.

Bright graffiti with bold purple, blue, and yellow shapes painted on a brick wall.

A vending machine displays laundry detergent and fabric softener packets for purchase.

A laundromat with rows of stainless steel washing machines and dryers, one machine door open in the center. — While shopping in Antwerp this afternoon, we bumped into this old *wasserette* (laundromat). Very fifties, I might add.

Three men in suits stand outside, laughing together during a bachelor party.

A blindfolded man in a red sequined outfit raises one arm and smiles during his bachelor party.

A person wearing dark socks stands on a digital scale showing a weight of 85. — Picture taken 24 hours before our wedding! In order to successfully debunk marital myths and common beliefs (read: weight gain after marriage) one needs to accurately register the past. Like that, we can fall back on traditional science and math in future.

A rusty rake lies on the dirt, its metal tines caught in roots and debris.

A close-up of a dirty, rough-skinned hand with a silver ring on one finger.

A small white beach hut named 'Kiki' with closed doors and windows, facing the sandy shore.

A black T-shirt with a white star inside a circle and the word "Flockstar" printed below.

Black stencil graffiti of a woman's face and upper body on a weathered green metal surface with peeling paint.

A woman with short blonde hair smiles gently while looking downward in an outdoor setting.

A pregnant woman sits with her hands on her belly, wearing a sleeveless dress, bracelets, and a watch.

A young man with short dark hair and a backpack smiles while looking slightly off-camera.

A young child with blue eyes looks up while holding an orange object with both hands.

A newborn baby sleeps, wrapped in a soft green blanket and wearing a white hat.

A close-up of a camera lens.

A woman with glasses makes a playful face, crossing her eyes and sticking out her tongue slightly. — The first picture taken with my Sigma 30mm f/1.4 EX DC HSM. Is that Karlijn being weird, or excessive chromatic abberation? ;-)

An open Coca-Cola can sits on the grass, surrounded by green blades in bright sunlight.

A yellow "Union Match" box is captured mid-air, appearing to be falling outdoors. — Matches in free fall at the Camping des Hazalles in Barvaux-sur-Ourthe.

Close-up of red patterned tiles next to a mirror reflecting a person holding a camera. — Interesting tiles at the Camping des Hazalles in Barvaux-sur-Ourthe.

A young boy in a blue shirt looks out from a camper window, holding the frame with both hands.

Close-up of a Belgian trailer door featuring a "De Reu" emblem, metal handle, and a lace-curtained window.

A person is upside down in mid-air with arms extended and legs bent against a clear blue sky.

A man in a brown shirt smiles while sitting on a small red pocket bike on a rural road. — Toys for boys ...

A person jumps in mid-air with arms and legs extended against a blue sky with scattered clouds.

A woman with sunglasses on her head looks at the camera in an elevator, with her reflection visible.

A hedgehog walks on a paved surface, seen from behind at ground level. — I was in Italy last week to attend the International Summer School on Advanced Computer Architecture and Compilation for Embedded Systems when I bumped into this Italian hedgehog on my way to breakfast. (HiPEAC, the organization behind the summer school is using Drupal for their website.)

A woman lifts her sunglasses slightly and looks at the camera with a subtle smile. — Good friend and extraordinary girl.

A man with messy hair, stubble, and sunglasses smiles at the camera against a plain background. — After taking Nele's picture, she took one of me wearing her shades.

Low-angle view of a pregnant person standing outside, wearing a t-shirt and loose pants, with the sky above.

A pregnant woman sits while hands, likely hers and her partner's, gently cradle her belly.

Close-up of a blue-green human eye with a reflection of a person taking a photo in the pupil.

A newborn baby sleeps peacefully, wrapped in a soft blanket, with his hands resting near his face. — Last night, Joke gave birth to Anders Bals. Klaas and Joke are now the happy parents of a beautiful boy, and I'm honored to be his godfather. This picture was taken at 1:00am this morning when Anders was two hours old.

Close-up of a metallic fork with a blurred background, captured in high contrast and blue-toned lighting.

Two hands with fingers spread press against a wet, foggy glass surface, partially obscured by condensation and water droplets.

People using the historic wooden escalators in the Sint-Annatunnel, a pedestrian tunnel in Antwerp, Belgium. — A famous pedestrian tunnel in Antwerp that connects the banks of the river Scheldt.

Graffiti of a cartoonish face with sharp teeth next to stenciled text reading, "I will not draw as I am told.

A person sits on an escalator step, facing away, wearing a white shirt and carrying a brown shoulder bag.

A digital clock displays 6:33 AM in red numbers in a dark room. — Watching the Japanese Grand Prix (Formula 1) ...

An elderly couple sits together, smiling at each other while celebrating their 55th wedding anniversary outdoors. — Yesterday, my grand parents threw a party to celebrate their 55th wedding anniversary. Opa (85) was an electrical engineer and a great researcher. Oma (78) used to work in her parents' bakery and raised their two children. They are still happily married after all these years. It really shows.

Close-up of an old, damaged tractor with a bent hood and broken front grille, parked outdoors.

A close-up of an aged hand with wrinkles and rough skin, resting on a dark surface. — Years and years of hard work went into the making of this hand.

A woman with blonde hair lies on autumn leaves, wearing a dark jacket and looking directly at the camera.

An old electrical box with an open door, a disconnected plug, and fallen leaves covering its surface.

Water flows down multiple rock ledges, with fallen branches and leaves scattered across the surface.

A worn teddy bear with a scarf and cross necklace sits on a gravestone with the name "Paula. — A teddy bear sitting on a grave of a women called "Paula". I don't know her but based on her year of birth, I'm guessing that the teddy bear was a gift from a grandchild.

A person taking a photo is reflected in a shiny gold Christmas ornament hanging on a decorated tree.

A young child with light hair and a pink outfit looks up with a curious expression.

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