I wanted to photograph a performance by an old colleague, Mario, who would perform on the Afrikaanderplein in Rotterdam. But apparently, I was too late (he had already left the stage when I arrived), so I decided to make a few “street photos” at Afrikaanderplein.
painted wallvertical gardenbasketball in the streetold and new in the heart of Rotterdam“streetdance” battlea lot of fans in the audiencealways “easy going” in the parkit was a fair “battle”Rotterdam is always busy with everything …Rotterdam skylineThis man was playing his bass-guitar with passion …When there is a feeling that you can share … you can often become the best friendsRight next to Afrikaanderplein is a beautiful botanical gardena beautiful piece of garden with various trees and plants in the middle of a metropolisAs a countryman who lives in Vlissingen, I’m amazed that all the different cultures can live together on the Afrikaanderplein peacefully.Probably it is sports, music, dance, food, art, gardening and general club life that helps to live together peacefully.
And Mario, ….. Well, maybe I can make photos of his reggae-performance next time. I’m sure that through his music, he is trying to give us all a feeling that we can share ! (and become best friends)
Wim Harwig 