Dries Buytaert

Miscellaneous 2006

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.