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Welcome! Thank you for visiting my weblog. I am Irene, Elisabeth Pouw, a Dutch blogger. As blogger I am connecting my readers with beauty, style, quality and craftsmanship in various subjects like interiordesign, architecture, haute couture, photography, art etc. I created this blog to share my passion for decorating as well as the many other things which inspire me. From time to time I am also highlighting certain interior designers, decorators, architects, stylists, photographers etc. I hope you enjoy your visit. Feel free to give a comment on my blogs. I will react back as soon as possible. Best regards, Irene Pouw from Holland.
Posts tonen met het label Photo Love. Alle posts tonen
Posts tonen met het label Photo Love. Alle posts tonen

02 september 2026

VINTAGE FASHION - PHOTO LOVE - JEAN PATOU (10)

While surfing this afternoon on internet I found this lovely vintage photo from Jean Patou, haute couture vintage gown, 1957. Earlier I wrote more blogs about Vintage Fashion, SEE HERE Be Inspired ........  
Thank you for reading this blogpost.
Photo via Pinterest/Vintage Fashion

01 augustus 2024

Sony World Photography Awards: Inspiring photo from Wolfgang Weinhardt

Would like to share with you today this inspiring photo from Wolfgang Weinhardt, chosen by the Sony World Photography Awards (Travel, 2014). What a beautiful photo to see! Earlier I wrote more blogs about Photography, SEE HERE


Sony World Photography Awards elevate the careers of photographers to the next level. Since the beginning, the Awards have championed inclusivity and access by being free to enter. Acting as an insight into photography today in all its diversity, the Awards spotlights photographers telling the stories of our time.

Thank you for reading this blogpost.
Sources: Sony World Photography Awards and Huffington Post
For more Inspiration, see also my PINTEREST account

03 juli 2024

Sony World Photography Awards: Inspiring photo from Wilfred Berthelsen

Would like to share with you today this inspiring photo from photographer Wilfred Berthelsen, chosen by the Sony World Photography Awards (Travel, 2014). What a beautiful photo to see! Earlier I wrote more blogs about Photography, SEE HERE


Sony World Photography Awards elevate the careers of photographers to the next level. Since the beginning, the Awards have championed inclusivity and access by being free to enter. Acting as an insight into photography today in all its diversity, the Awards spotlights photographers telling the stories of our time.

Thank you for reading this blogpost.
Sources: Sony World Photography Awards and Wilfred Berthelsen
Photos via Huffington Post

06 juni 2024

Photography by Irene: A Gentleman at the Event Living Statues Alkmaar (NL)

Today I would like to share with you this photo shot by me. Long-time readers know how passionated I am about photography. A few years ago I started with a study in photography to develop my self more in this field (still learning .....). Love to take photos of all kind of subjects like cityscape and landscape photography, particularly at sunset and blue hour. But also gardens, flowers, architecture etc. Sometimes shot with my smartphone and sometimes with my camera. Now and then I will share some photos with you. Be Inspired ......

This is another photo from me made at the Dutch event Living Statues Alkmaar.
Have an enjoyable day and greetings from Irene from Holland!

Thank you for reading this blogpost.
Ph. by Irene Pouw

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My Crevado profile, SEE HEREMy weblog profile, SEE HERE
My Instagram profile 'Click I Got You', SEE HERE

31 mei 2024

Photography by Irene: Soldier at the event Living Statues Alkmaar (NL)

Today I would like to share with you this photo shot by me. Long-time readers know how passionated I am about photography. A few years ago I started with a study in photography to develop my self more in this field (still learning .....). Love to take photos of all kind of subjects like cityscape and landscape photography, particularly at sunset and blue hour. But also gardens, flowers, architecture etc. Sometimes shot with my smartphone and sometimes with my camera. Now and then I will share some photos with you. Be Inspired ......


This photo was made of a soldier at the Dutch event 'Living Statues' in the city Alkmaar.  
Have an enjoyable day and greetings from Irene from Holland!

Thank you for reading this blogpost.
Ph. by Irene Pouw

More info: 
My Crevado profile, SEE HEREMy weblog profile, SEE HERE
My Instagram profile 'Click I Got You', SEE HERE

19 mei 2024

Photography by Irene: 'The Black Barn' in the place Bergen (NL)

Today I would like to share with you this photo shot by me. Long-time readers know how passionated I am about photography. A few years ago I started with a study in photography to develop my self more in this field (still learning .....). Love to take photos of all kind of subjects like cityscape and landscape photography, particularly at sunset and blue hour. But also gardens, flowers, architecture etc. Sometimes shot with my smartphone and sometimes with my camera. Now and then I will share some photos with you. Be Inspired ......

This photo was made with my smartphone while I was on my way by bike. Could not resist to make a photo while passing by this beautiful place. This is 'The Black Barn' in the Dutch place Bergen. In the previous century it was a sawmill and nowadays used as a cinema. 
Have an enjoyable day and greetings from Irene from Holland!

Thank you for reading this blogpost.
Ph. by Irene Pouw

More info: 
My Crevado profile, SEE HEREMy weblog profile, SEE HERE
My Instagram profile 'Click I Got You', SEE HERE

10 mei 2024

Photography by Irene: A beautiful Sunset in the Oudorperpolder (04)

 Today I would like to share with you this photo shot by me. Long-time readers know how passionated I am about photography. A few years ago I started with a study in photography to develop my self more in this field (still learning .....). Love to take photos of all kind of subjects like cityscape and landscape photography, particularly at sunset and blue hour. But also gardens, flowers, architecture etc. Sometimes shot with my smartphone and sometimes with my camera. Now and then I will share some photos with you. Be Inspired ......

This photo was made by me during a sunny sunset in late August in the Dutch Oudorperpolder (situated near the city Alkmaar). How beautiful with these warm orange hues ...... Have an enjoyable day and greetings from Irene from Holland!

Thank you for reading this blogpost.
Ph. by Irene Pouw

More info: 
My Crevado profile, SEE HEREMy weblog profile, SEE HERE
My Instagram profile 'Click I Got You', SEE HERE

05 mei 2024

Sony World Photography Awards: Inspiring photo from Simon Morris

Would like to share with you today this inspiring photo from travel photographer Simon Morris, chosen by the Sony World Photography Awards. What a beautiful photo to see! Earlier I wrote more blogs about Photography, SEE HERE

Sony World Photography Awards elevate the careers of photographers to the next level. Since the beginning, the Awards have championed inclusivity and access by being free to enter. Acting as an insight into photography today in all its diversity, the Awards spotlights photographers telling the stories of our time.

Thank you for reading this blogpost.
Sources: Sony World Photography Awards and Simon Morris
Photos via Huffington Post

02 mei 2024

Photography by Irene: A Sunny Day in the Forest .......

 Today I would like to share with you this photo shot by me. Long-time readers know how passionated I am about photography. A few years ago I started with a study in photography to develop my self more in this field (still learning .....). Love to take photos of all kind of subjects like cityscape and landscape photography, particularly at sunset and blue hour. But also gardens, flowers, architecture etc. Sometimes shot with my smartphone and sometimes with my camera. Now and then I will share some photos with you. Be Inspired ......

This photo was made with my smartphone while I was on my way by bike through the forest in the Dutch place Bergen. Our goal was to go to the beach for a relaxing day there. Could not resist to make a photo while passing by this beautiful forest.  
Have an enjoyable day and greetings from Irene from Holland!

Thank you for reading this blogpost.
Ph. by Irene Pouw

More info: 
My Crevado profile, SEE HEREMy weblog profile, SEE HERE
My Instagram profile 'Click I Got You', SEE HERE

13 april 2024

Sony World Photography Awards: Inspiring photo from YongSheng Zheng

Would like to share with you today this inspiring photo from photographer YongSheng Zheng, chosen by the Sony World Photography Awards (as China finalist Sport 2014). What a beautiful photo to see! Earlier I wrote more blogs about Photography, SEE HERE


Sony World Photography Awards elevate the careers of photographers to the next level. Since the beginning, the Awards have championed inclusivity and access by being free to enter. Acting as an insight into photography today in all its diversity, the Awards spotlights photographers telling the stories of our time.

Thank you for reading this blogpost.
Sources: Sony World Photography Awards and Huffington Post

21 januari 2024

Dovima dressed in Cristobal Balenciaga & lensed by Richard Avedon, 1940

Would like to share with you today this beautiful vintage photo from fashion model Dovima, dressed in Cristobal Balenciaga and lensed by photographer Richard Avedon. Be Inspired ........ This is a repost of my blogpost of 25-10-2014
Photo found on Google+. 
Website: Avedon Foudation

02 oktober 2023

VINTAGE FASHION - PHOTO LOVE (13)

Long-time readers of my weblog know already how much I love vintage fashion photos. Would like to share with you today some lovely vintage photos from Dovima, Doris Day, Dior, Lanvin-Castillo, Schiaparelli, Georges Hobeika and Marlene Dietrich. This is a repost of my blogpost of 06-05-2016. Be Inspired ...... 
Dovima.
Vintage Dior dress, breathtaking.
Classy Lady. Source: Window to the World of Fashion.

1957 Model in elegant wool dress with bolero by Lanvin-Castillo.
Doris Day - so beautiful.
Elsa Schiaparelli dress, 1951. Photo by Regina Relang.
Georges Hobeika.

Marlene Dietrich.
Thank you for reading this blogpost
Photos via my PINTEREST moodboards 

03 mei 2022

Beautiful garden, Château de Chamarande, Chamarande, France

What a beautiful greeny garden, Château de Chamarande, Chamarande, France. Be Inspired ........ Earlier I wrote more blogs about garden designSEE HERE
Photo found on Google+, source unknown. 

24 augustus 2016

VINTAGE FASHION - PHOTO LOVE (07)

While surfing this afternoon on internet I found this lovely vintage photo: Christian Dior’s black silk faille cocktail dress with white fichu, Spring 1955.
Photos via Pinterest/Vintage Fashion/HC

12 juli 2016

VINTAGE FASHION - PHOTO LOVE (12)

While surfing on internet this afternoon I found some lovely vintage fashion photos. Be Inspired ......
1959 Nina Ricci
Checked fashions photographed by Nina Leen for LIFE magazine, 1958
Barbara Mullen by Lillian Bassman for Harper's Bazaar, 1950
Coat and Hat by Pierre Cardin, 1959.
Christy Turlington in Valentino by Herb Ritts
Thank you for reading this blogpost!
Photos via my ALL PINTEREST moodboards or Vintage Fashion/HC 

20 juni 2016

VINTAGE FASHION - PHOTO LOVE (08)

While surfing this afternoon on internet I found this lovely vintage photo: 
Fashion photographs Avtorsta Basmanny Lillian, made in the period 1940 - 1960.
Photos via Pinterest/Vintage Fashion/HC

06 juni 2016

VINTAGE FASHION - PHOTO LOVE (05)

While surfing this afternoon on internet I found this lovely vintage photo: "Modeling an evening dress by Carven at Taillevent, Paris, 1960". Photo Philippe Pottier.
Thank you for reading this blogpost!
Photos via Pinterest/Vintage Fashion/HC

12 mei 2016

02 februari 2016

VINTAGE FASHION - PHOTO LOVE - PHILIPPE POTTIER (11)

What a lovely vintage fashion photo from Myrtle Crawford by Manguin (1953). Photo by Philippe Pottier.
Selection by Irene Pouw, Fashion- and Interiorblogger. Thank you for reading this blogpost! More inspiration via my Pinterest moodboard and Pinterest/Philippe Pottier