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Tuesday, January 20, 2026
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Keukenhof Photography – Gear & Light

A practical photography plan for Keukenhof: gear checklist, fast settings, and light reading.

1/19/2026
16 min read
Macro close-up of tulip petal with texture

Fast Settings

  • Aperture f/4–f/5.6 for portraits; f/8–f/11 for landscapes.
  • Shutter 1/250+ for breeze; stabilize with elbows.
  • ISO 100–400; raise at dusk.
Gear Shortlist

Wide zoom (24–70), macro, light tripod, polarizer.

Texture study

🔆 Light: Seek backlight + shade edges for contrast control.

About the Author

Lisse Tulips Expert

Lisse Tulips Expert

I wrote this guide to help you move through Keukenhof in a calm, thoughtful way — with practical tips that reduce stress and small suggestions that invite you to linger, notice details, and enjoy the simple luxury of a slow spring day among flowers.

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Photography
Gear
Settings
Light

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