---
url: 'https://dri.es/photos/archive/2006/09'
title: 'Photos from September 2006'
author:
  name: 'Dries Buytaert'
  url: 'https://dri.es/about'
date: '2026-07-24T02:51:45+00:00'
license: 'https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/'
type: photo-stream
count: 52
---

# Photos from September 2006

![Pie chart showing the distribution of DrupalCon Brussels attendees by country, with Belgium having the highest percentage at 20%.](https://dri.es/files/cache/drupal/drupalcon-brussels-2006-attendees-640w.jpg)

![Close-up of an iron with a blurred motion effect, showing its reflective surface and temperature settings.](https://dri.es/files/cache/queue/iron-640w.jpg)

![Two hands with fingers spread press against a wet, foggy glass surface, partially obscured by condensation and water droplets.](https://dri.es/files/cache/miscellaneous-2006/help-640w.jpg)

![A statue of Betty Boop in a red dress sits on a bench, holding a mirror and applying lipstick.](https://dri.es/files/cache/queue/antwerp-1-640w.jpg)

![A collection of vintage metal signs with various advertisements and images displayed on a cobblestone surface.](https://dri.es/files/cache/queue/antwerp-2-640w.jpg)

![Outdoor café table with a white tablecloth, red candle holder, and utensils, set against a blurred historic building.](https://dri.es/files/cache/queue/antwerp-7-640w.jpg)

![People walk up and down a long wooden escalator in an underground passage, carrying bags and backpacks.](https://dri.es/files/cache/queue/antwerp-11-640w.jpg)

![People walk up and down a long wooden escalator in an underground passage with framed pictures on the walls.](https://dri.es/files/cache/queue/antwerp-13-640w.jpg)

![People using the historic wooden escalators in the Sint-Annatunnel, a pedestrian tunnel in Antwerp, Belgium.](https://dri.es/files/cache/miscellaneous-2006/sint-annatunnel-1-640w.jpg)
*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.](https://dri.es/files/cache/miscellaneous-2006/i-will-not-draw-as-i-am-told-640w.jpg)

![People walk down the central aisle of a large church toward the ornate altar, surrounded by tall arches and pews.](https://dri.es/files/cache/queue/antwerp-3-640w.jpg)

![A woman and two children stand near rows of lit candles, appearing to light or observe them.](https://dri.es/files/cache/queue/antwerp-4-640w.jpg)

![A woman and two children stand near rows of lit candles, appearing to observe or participate in a ritual.](https://dri.es/files/cache/queue/antwerp-5-640w.jpg)

![A woman and two children stand near a display of lit candles in a dimly lit space.](https://dri.es/files/cache/queue/antwerp-6-640w.jpg)

![A person sits on an escalator step, facing away, wearing a white shirt and carrying a brown shoulder bag.](https://dri.es/files/cache/miscellaneous-2006/sint-annatunnel-2-640w.jpg)

![Boxes filled with Drupal-themed t-shirts and lanyards are open and displayed on a wooden floor.](https://dri.es/files/cache/drupalcon-brussels-2006/swag-1-640w.jpg)

![Pink T-shirt with a "Hello Drupal" design featuring a stylized cat face inspired by the Drupal logo.](https://dri.es/files/cache/drupalcon-brussels-2006/swag-3-640w.jpg)

![A pile of black Drupal-branded lanyards with clips, likely event swag from DrupalCon Brussels 2006.](https://dri.es/files/cache/drupalcon-brussels-2006/swag-2-640w.jpg)

![A person in a blue shirt holds out a black Drupal-branded lanyard toward the camera.](https://dri.es/files/cache/queue/drupalcon-brussels-2006-swag-1-640w.jpg)

![Rows of empty brown plastic chairs with numbered labels, arranged in a structured pattern.](https://dri.es/files/cache/queue/charis-2-640w.jpg)

![Rows of empty brown plastic chairs with numbered labels, neatly arranged in a structured seating area.](https://dri.es/files/cache/drupalcon-brussels-2006/chairs-640w.jpg)

![A canal in Bruges with a stone bridge, surrounded by green trees, and people walking across.](https://dri.es/files/cache/drupalcon-brussels-2006/cannals-in-bruges-640w.jpg)

![A person in a red shirt takes a photo of Michelangelo's Madonna and Child statue inside a church.](https://dri.es/files/cache/drupalcon-brussels-2006/ted-and-madonna-640w.jpg)
*<a href="http://tedserbinski.com/">Ted Serbinski</a> taking a picture of the famous <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Madonna\_of\_Bruges">Madonna and Child</a> by <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michelangelo">Michelangelo</a>. He confessed his Drupal sins and then we went for ice cream.*

![A Kwak beer in its signature glass with a wooden stand, surrounded by bottles and hands holding drinks.](https://dri.es/files/cache/drupalcon-brussels-2006/kwak-640w.jpg)
*Kwak, kwak, <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pauwel\_Kwak">Kwak</a>.*

![Two presenters discuss Jabber messaging on stage at EuroOSCON, with a large presentation slide behind them.](https://dri.es/files/cache/drupalcon-brussels-2006/jabber-tutorial-640w.jpg)
*<a href="http://ralphm.net/">Ralph Meijer</a> and <a href="http://www.saint-andre.com/blog/">Peter Saint-Andre</a> talking about <a href="http://jabber.org/">Jabber</a> at EuroOSCON.*

![A woman wearing a microphone headset stands at a table, looking down while holding a presentation remote.](https://dri.es/files/cache/drupalcon-brussels-2006/kathy-sierra-640w.jpg)

![A SpikeSource exhibitor table displaying promotional materials, a laptop, printed documents, and black t-shirts at a conference.](https://dri.es/files/cache/drupalcon-brussels-2006/spikesource-640w.jpg)
*It is both surreal and rewarding to stumble upon <a href="http://www.spikesource.com/solutions/contentmgmt.html">an exhibitor that sells "your stuff"</a> on a conference you are attending. Interesting <a href="http://www.spikesource.com/solutions/calculators/drupalwcm.html">TCO calculator</a> too ...*

![Two men stand at a booth with a "Daisy" banner, looking at a laptop screen during DrupalCon Brussels 2006.](https://dri.es/files/cache/drupalcon-brussels-2006/daisy-1-640w.jpg)

![A booth at DrupalCon Brussels 2006 promoting "Daisy" open-source content management, with two people discussing near a computer.](https://dri.es/files/cache/drupalcon-brussels-2006/daisy-2-640w.jpg)

![Two people in a dimly lit setting smile while holding cameras and taking photos.](https://dri.es/files/cache/drupalcon-brussels-2006/paparazzi-640w.jpg)
*Noel Hidalgo \(left\) and Jeff Robbins \(right\)*

![Two people in Drupal-themed shirts are sitting together, writing on papers and discussing their work.](https://dri.es/files/cache/drupalcon-brussels-2006/els-and-steven-640w.jpg)

![A man wearing a headset and Drupal lanyard sits on a couch using a laptop at a tech event.](https://dri.es/files/cache/drupalcon-brussels-2006/michael-meyers-640w.jpg)

![A presenter stands at the front of a room, speaking to an audience with a laptop and projector.](https://dri.es/files/cache/drupalcon-brussels-2006/adrian-rossouw-640w.jpg)

![Two people in matching Drupal shirts sit at a table, one gesturing while speaking and the other listening attentively.](https://dri.es/files/cache/drupalcon-brussels-2006/hagen-graf-640w.jpg)
*Me and Hagen Graf, author of the <a href="/german-addison-wesley-drupal-book">German Addison-Wesley Drupal book</a>.*

![A man in a plaid shirt speaks while seated at a table with drinks and a group of people.](https://dri.es/files/cache/drupalcon-brussels-2006/eric-gunderson-640w.jpg)
*Eric Gunderson of <a href="http://www.developmentseed.org/">Development Seed</a>.*

![A man wearing glasses and a Drupal lanyard stands outdoors, smiling slightly at the camera.](https://dri.es/files/cache/drupalcon-brussels-2006/malo-girod-de-lain-640w.jpg)
*<a href="http://mm2editions.com/">MM2 Editions</a>*

![A group of people sits at an outdoor restaurant table, with one person wearing a pink "Hello Drupal" shirt.](https://dri.es/files/cache/drupalcon-brussels-2006/termie-640w.jpg)

![Printed document about the Drupal Association with handwritten annotations in blue ink questioning and clarifying its purpose and responsibilities.](https://dri.es/files/cache/drupalcon-brussels-2006/drupal-association-640w.jpg)

![A large group of DrupalCon Brussels 2006 attendees gathers outside for a group photo, smiling and posing together.](https://dri.es/files/cache/drupalcon-brussels-2006/group-picture-640w.jpg)
*Thanks for being such a passionate community. You rock.*

![A row of red flowers in wall-mounted vases leads to three colorful refrigerators under a chandelier.](https://dri.es/files/cache/drupalcon-brussels-2006/sap-lounge-1-640w.jpg)

![A modern lounge with white furniture, low tables, and large black-and-white portraits on the wall.](https://dri.es/files/cache/drupalcon-brussels-2006/sap-lounge-2-640w.jpg)

![A train labeled "Airport Express" is stopped at a platform, with passengers waiting nearby.](https://dri.es/files/cache/drupalcon-budapest-2006/airport-express-640w.jpg)
*On my way to Budapest for <a href="https://dri.es/drupalcon-hungary">DrupalCon Hungary</a> ...*

![Empty train compartment with two brown seats and a window reflecting a person sitting outside.](https://dri.es/files/cache/drupalcon-budapest-2006/train-640w.jpg)

![A well-lit metro station with benches, framed pictures, and decorative columns, viewed from a low angle.](https://dri.es/files/cache/drupalcon-budapest-2006/metro-640w.jpg)

![A bride in a white gown stands beside a classic white car, preparing to enter as people watch nearby.](https://dri.es/files/cache/drupalcon-budapest-2006/bride-640w.jpg)

![A worn yellow bench with graffiti on the wooden slats, placed against a concrete wall with circular openings.](https://dri.es/files/cache/drupalcon-budapest-2006/seat-640w.jpg)

![Two people with backpacks stand close together, holding Hungarian flags, during a peaceful protest with a crowd behind them.](https://dri.es/files/cache/drupalcon-budapest-2006/peaceful-protests-640w.jpg)

![A full conference room with attendees seated, some taking notes, while one person in the front takes a photo.](https://dri.es/files/cache/drupalcon-budapest-2006/packed-room-640w.jpg)

![A man wearing glasses and a plaid shirt sits with hands clasped, attentively listening in a social setting.](https://dri.es/files/cache/drupalcon-budapest-2006/andras-640w.jpg)

![A plate of fried potato croquettes with sautéed onions and bacon, served with vegetables and drinks on a table.](https://dri.es/files/cache/drupalcon-budapest-2006/food-640w.jpg)

![Two men smiling at each other, one playfully raising a fist in a friendly gesture.](https://dri.es/files/cache/drupalcon-budapest-2006/karoly-and-gabor-640w.jpg)
*Some of our favorite Hungarian Drupal developers in their natural habitat.*

![A large group of DrupalCon Budapest 2006 attendees posing for a group photo outside the conference center.](https://dri.es/files/cache/drupalcon-budapest-2006/group-picture-640w.jpg)