Amsterdam architecture mirrored in water | Limited Edition of 10
Mirrored Architecture Fine Art Print from the Netherlands
I’ve walked through Amsterdam countless times, but every now and then the city just stops you. This scene—so quiet, so perfectly aligned—was one of those moments. A still canal, just before twilight turned to night, with the centuries-old houses standing like sentinels, their reflections as crisp as the buildings themselves. No wind, no ripples—just perfect symmetry and the kind of silence that hums with its own energy.
I made this photograph in black and white to emphasize form over colour. The real drama here is in the composition: the staggered rooftops, the angles of the windows, the play between light and shadow. Amsterdam’s charm has always been its ability to balance elegance with a bit of quirk, and you can see that clearly in the slight lean of the houses and their mirrored doubles in the water below. This isn’t geometry—it’s poetry.
What struck me most was the feeling of stillness. You don’t often get water this calm in a city that moves so much. The reflection becomes a second city—a softer echo of the real one, almost like a memory or a dream. I wanted that duality to anchor the image. Real and reflected. Sharp and soft. Built and mirrored.
There’s also a strong architectural story here. These homes, with their narrow frames and ornate gables, have stood for generations, weathering time and tide. Their reflection gives them a kind of eternity—an endless continuation, like they’re holding hands with their past. That timeless quality is why I keep coming back to Amsterdam—it rewards patience with subtle beauty.
This fine art print is ideal for collectors who appreciate clean lines, historical architecture, and a quiet mood. It’s a perfect piece for interiors that lean toward minimalism but still want soul. It invites the viewer to pause, to breathe, to find balance.
If you’re captivated by still moments and mirrored realities, explore more of what I’ve captured in my Amsterdam Wall Art Collection and discover similar visual meditations in the Reflections Photography Collection.
© Dan Kosmayer, 2024
Edition Information
This photograph is released as a signed and numbered edition of 10 prints across all available sizes. Each print is individually signed and numbered by the artist on the reverse and accompanied by a certificate of authenticity.
Once all 10 prints have been sold, this work will be permanently retired, and no further numbered editions will be produced in any size or format. A small number of Artist Proofs may be retained by the artist for archival or exhibition purposes.
Museum Quality Fine Art Prints
All prints are produced by the artist using archival pigment inks on professional photographic paper with a subtle luster finish.
This paper offers a balanced surface that enhances tonal depth, preserves fine detail, and reduces glare under typical indoor lighting conditions.
Each print is carefully inspected prior to dispatch to ensure consistency of finish and presentation.
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Each print is personally produced, signed, and packaged by me at my studio in Haliburton, Ontario, Canada.
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