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Ron Steenvoorden Photography

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Berlin
Street photography and Architecture from Germany’s fascinating capital of Berlin
Chemnitz

The city of the Moderns, interesting architecture and details of GDR Art in public spaces.

Erfurt
The colourful Old Town of Erfurt, Citadel and the Dom Platz invites to long walks and endless discoveries. A Gem.
Forest and Trees
Nothing more fascinating than trees and forests including everything that it gives life to.
Islay & Scotland
From rugged hills and white sandy beaches to majestic sunsets and sunrises. Scotland is Magic.
Various
Everything that doesn’t fit in the other categories but is good enough to present here .

Black and White is my thing

Chemnitz by Ron Steenvoorden Photography

Hi, great that you’ve found my Ron Steenvoorden Photography website. After 45 years of taking photos I’ve finally arrived at the point where I realise that I don’t need the latest gear, best lenses and other heavy equipment to take great photos. I just use what I carry with me, and that is my latest model iPhone. Taking photos gives me tremendous pleasure, when I’m in nature or when I’m in the city. The process of transferring my ideas of a “nice photo” into a digital file is what I love and with my iPhone I can realise just that. Thanks.

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Landscape in Black and White Ron Steenvoorden Photography

Most liked photos

Sunrise at Loch Indaal Islay from Port Charlotte

Isle of Islay

Sunrise over Loch Indaal. View from Port Charlotte over Loch Indaal towards Port Ellen with Laggan Point as a black outcrop on the left.

Scottish Power Building in Glasgow

Scottish Power

Iconic building of Scottish Power in Glasgow, with the right light conditions a giant barcode.
Sunset Collieston Scottish Highlands Ron Steenvoorden

Scottish Highlands

Sunset over the dunes of the Collieston Nature Reserve in Aberdeeenshire after a beautiful Autumn day.
Ron Steenvoorden Photography Chemnitz Theaterplatz

Chemnitz

The statue in front of the Theater on Theaterplatz in Chemnitz city centre. In the background the iconic hotel.

My Fav Cities

Berlin (East), Dresden, Erfurt and Chemnitz are my favourite cities to wander in and to take lots of photos of. These cities share the same history: being part of the German Democratic Republic (GDR). All four suffered more or less damages during World War II and as a result you’ll get a nice mix of various architectural periods, often next to each other. Food for the hungry photographer. 😊

Water and Wood

As a former resident of the Scottish Isle of Islay I took thousands of photos of this beautiful island and in other parts of Scotland. Living on an island, surrounded by the Atlantic Ocean, and easy access to many beaches keeps the camera and the photographer busy. But I equally love the trees and the forests in the area where I live now.

Latest Blog Posts

Alexanderplatz and Berlin TV Tower

by | June 16, 2026 | City | 0 Comments

Berlin Alexanderplatz and TV Tower Just being on the Alexanderplatz in Berlin is a wonderful experience. Seems like every visitor and local somehow ends up on, and around, this square, either for shopping, sightseeing, taking pictures, meeting up with friends, drink a...
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Fairy Tale Castle Moritzburg

by | May 29, 2026 | Castle, Saxony | 0 Comments

Moritzburg Castle Moritzburg, the Fairy Tale of Cinderella in the East of Germany If you're ever visiting the beautiful city of Dresden I can highly recommend a stunning detour. 10 miles north of Dresden is a baroque fairy taile castle called "Castle Moritzburg". The...
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Saxony Germany

by | May 29, 2026 | City, Germany | 0 Comments

Saxony Germany A short Intro to Saxony in Germany with the most important Cities and Regions. Saxony is a "Bundesland" located in the East of Germany, and was a former member of the GDR. It's a region known for its rich history, cultural heritage, and scenic...
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About Ron

Happily retired EU citizen, originates from the Dutch west coast and moved to Scotland to try my luck there until Brexit happened, the Corona Pandemic arrived and the world, and with it our Outlook, changed in a matter of weeks. So now I call Germany my home and I love it here.

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