It was for my 34th birthday that I got this present from my girlfriend. She had booked me a helicopter flight over Amsterdam. A gift I thought was so awesome and amazing that I hugged her for at least half an hour. Nobody had ever given me anything like this before. I was super thrilled.

The entire flight took about an hour, but the part over Amsterdam was over in 20 minutes. I must have taken at least 2000 photos in that timeframe. A new personal record for me in such a short time.

I have always been pulled to this area because of its location and architecture. What I find especially intriguing is the sheer size and form factor of the roofs over the station. From the ground it's not that obvious, but from the air it's apparent how massive they are.

How a different angle can change perspective.

Funny how that works.

I thought it was only fitting that as I received this gift, I too gift something and so I want to thank you all from the bottom of my heart for collecting from me and supporting me during the Slices of Amsterdam project.

It means the world to me.

Sincerely,

Nick van Eijk