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Amsterdam Photo Gallery
Photographs by Sisse Brimberg and Cotton Coulson

Photo: View of Prisengracht from Westerkirk

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hen on assignment, I'm always searching for places that overlook the city," says photographer Sisse Brimberg. "We naturally went to Westerkirk, an historic church with a tall spire. The tower was closed for renovation, but the entrance door was ajar. I yelled, 'Anyone there?' A muffled response came from above. Ascending many steps, we encountered a couple of craftsmen at work. Catching my breath, I stuttered, 'I'm a photographer working on assignment for National Geographic Traveler.' They kindly escorted me and Cotton up to the balcony that offered this expansive view of the city."

Read more about the Netherlands' capital city in "Insiders Amsterdam" in National Geographic Traveler's September 2006 issue.

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