christiaan van heijst Posts

This Flying Dutch Pilot Photographs the Stormiest Skies

These Are Celestial Visions 747 Pilots See Everyday

Here are 20+ incredible photographs from pilot Christiaan van Heijst that will simply stun you. It’s something we rarely consider when we meet a pilot - while in the air, they truly see the most beautiful and rare celestial visions.

This Van is Better Than Most Limos

Klassen is a German company whose expertise is turning plain vans into luxury mobile offices. They offer varying degrees of luxury, in accordance with the customer’s needs and wants.

Why Did Vincent van Gogh Consider This Work of His Ugly?

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Is Van Gogh’s ‘The Night Cafe’ a Misunderstood Gem?

Vincent van Gogh is regarded as one of the greatest painters of all time. But, did you know that the Dutch artist considered one painting of his – The Night Café – to be ugly? The painting shows a jarring image of an interior of a café and contains harsh tones of red and green.

Travel

This Man Transforms His Grandma's Van to Travel the World

This photographer, Travis Burke , decided to take the plunge, and live out his dream of traveling the word in a camper van with just a camera and a burning desire for adventure.

Joke: Introducing the van Gogh Family...

Did you know the painter Vincent van Gogh had a very large family?

The Classic Volkswagen Van Got a New Electric Version

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Electric, Agile, and Elegant: The Volkswagen Electric Van

Take a look at Volkswagen's electric version of the classic van we all know and love from way back in the flower days. It's slicker, it's electric, and it's surprisingly agile but other than that - nothing has changed! It's the same color-block beauty but electric.

The Story of the Woman Behind Vincent van Gogh

For years, I've been fascinated by the fact that Vincent van Gogh, who sold only one piece of artwork, became so renowned and yet there was almost no material on the topic.

12 Facts About Starry Night by Vincent Van Gogh

12 Fascinating Facts About Van Gogh's Famous Masterpiece

Vincent Van Gogh was the ultimate tortured artist. Although so very talented, he was never recognized in his own time, and indeed lived a poor, hard life. Even his, arguably, magnum opus depicts a scene from a mental institution.

Funny: It's Time For You To Meet Van Gogh's Family!

Hilarious: The Truth About Vincent Van Gogh's Family...

We all know Vincent van Gogh for his stellar artistry and the masterpieces he left the world, but I didn't know about his vast extended family until I came across this fascinating post.

You Have Never Seen Van Gogh's Paintings Like This Before...

Art student Serena Malyon decided to try applying a digital version of tilt-shifting on various artists’ works, and discovered that Vincent Van Gogh’s style worked perfectly, The resulting alterations make Van Gogh’s paintings sprint to life.

Have You Seen the Incredible New VW Camper?

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Have You Seen the Incredible New Volkswagen Camper Van?

When people think of the camper van design, they will inevitably think of Volkswagen. The classic VW vans of the 60s and 70s remain collector's favorites to this day and are a cultural icon.

30 Lesser Known Works of Art by Vincent van Gogh

30 Works of Art by Vincent van Gogh You May Not Have Seen

Women Mending Nets in the Dunes, 1882, now in the Collection of François Odermatt, Montreal (By Vincent van Gogh, Wikimedia Commons ) 4. Beach at Scheveningen in Stormy Weather, 1882, now in the Van Gogh Museum, Amsterdam (By Vincent van Gogh, Wikimedia Commons ) 5.

Have You Ever Heard of Vincent Van Gogh's Family? You Should

Have you met the family of Vincent van Gogh?

Celebrate the Art of Movement in These Award-Winning Pics

15 Photos That Capture the Magic and Beauty of Motion

"Moonlight over the Atlantic” by Christiaan van Heijst (Netherlands). Third Place, Technology/Machine 5. “Almost Free” by Patrizia Burra (Italy). Second Place, Fine Art 6. “Good Shepherd” by F. Dilek Uyar (Turkey). Third Place, People 7. “Wallace Flying Frog” by Chin Leong Teo (Singapore).

22 Thought Provoking Winners of Budapest Foto Awards

Planet Earth by Christiaan Van Heijst Image Source: Budapest International Foto Awards "Photo was taken at 42,000 ft over the Sahara desert, flying at the edge of space. Our beautiful little blue marble, floating through the vast void of infinity." 9.

Nature

We Have Never Seen Majestic Birds Shot From This Angle!

Short-Eared Owl Image Source: Ruurd Jelle van der Laij To see more of Van der Laij's work you can visit his website , Facebook , or Instagram page. 2. Red-Breasted Goose Image Source: Ruurd Jelle van der Laij 3. Black Stork Image Source: Ruurd Jelle van der Laij 4.

The Eerie Beauty of Abandoned European Buildings

To view more of Christophe Van De Walle’s photos, you can visit his Website and Instagram page. 1. A French castle in a state of complete disrepair Image Source: Christophe Van De Walle/ Instagram 2.

Joke: Will You Do Me a Favor?

A man is driving to the zoo in his van with a delivery of monkeys. When his van suddenly breakes down. He sees another man with a van so he flags him down and explains his situation; "Please help me" he says, "my van has broken down.

Nature Looks Even More Fascinating in X-Ray – 20 Pics

20 Magical X-Rays of Plants and Animals You Need to See

Stingray Image source: Arie Van ‘T Riet 2. Wise barn owl in an oak tree Image source: Arie Van ‘T Riet 3. Dragonfly Image source: Arie Van ‘T Riet 4. Field of tulips Image source: Arie Van ‘T Riet 5. Young hedgehog Image source: Arie Van ‘T Riet 6. Two crows Image source: Arie Van ‘T Riet 7.

Campervans Combine Vintage Style with Practicality

These Timeless Campervans Are Classics of Their Era

VW High Top Another classic model from Volkswagen, the van in the picture was previously used by a draper who needed the extra height to hang longer items of clothing for delivery.

25 Famous Paintings That Have Been Stolen in the Past

Few of These Famous Stolen Paintings Were Never Seen Again

View of the Sea at Scheveningen by Vincent van Gogh (By Vincent van Gogh, Wikimedia Commons ) Stolen In: 2002 Recovered in: 2016 Current Status: Returned to the Van Gogh Museum, Amsterdam, the Netherlands, after being stolen as part of a $30 million heist. 9.

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The Story of the Art Dealer who Tricked the Nazis

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The Art Dealer Who Had to Prove His Paintings Are...Fake?

Learn about one of the strangest trials in history, that of the Dutch art forger Han van Meegeren. Why did his life depend on proving that the art he sold was actually counterfeit?