Rabu, 19 Oktober 2011

Holland – A Wonderful Attraction

Flower Park Keukenhof ( Keukenhof ) Holland – A Wonderful Attraction



There is nobody who has not heard about the most photographic place of the world; Taj Mahal located in Agra, India. Well, the second most photographic place in the world after this is found in Holland known as Keukenhof. This was said by the Eastman Kodak Co. and when they can claim something like this I am sure that is not wrong. The famous Keukenhof Dutch Gardens are simply breathtaking and the most colorful place you can ever go to. The same can be said about the history of this place as well; too colorful.





The gardens of and flower parks of Keukenhof are full of concrete water fountains and attractive bulbs. Turnips got replaced by tulips and hyacinths have taken the place of the herbs in the garden. Millions of people come to Keukenhof Flower Park and garden every single year and most of them love visiting in the spring season. Today, Keukenhof Flower Garden gets counted as the world’s largest flower garden and another amazing fact about this place is that the concrete water fountains located here are the most photographed things ever. The dazzling colors surrounding these fountains are simply astonishing.





It was the year of 1949 when Butch Bulb growers took advantage of Keukenhof flower garden and used it show the greatness of Holland’s bulb industry; they sure did an amazing job. Every year in autumn, there are around seven million bulbs planted in the gardens and the job is carried out by only around thirty gardeners. When the spring show finally arrives; these bulbs are simply fantastic and people cannot take their eyes off them. The old bulbs are then dug back up every year and get tossed away. Those beautiful concrete water fountains put the accent on these bulbs in every spring’s show. I would say that this is the main feature of the Keukenhof flower gardens.






You can also get a hold of theme gardens in Keukenhof flower gardens that include meadow, historical, musical, and Japanese gardens. There are around 30 sculptured objects that simply blow your mind; art at its best I say. Similarly, all the various concrete water gardens around highly add up to the grace of this entire place. Visiting Holland would not be complete for any tourist if the signature windmill is missing; that’s right, you can even enjoy a maze in Keukenhof flower gardens and get lost in it for a while.














The concept was created as a celebration of the Marque’s 200th anniversary. The EX1’s architecture reminds previous charismatic concept cars from Peugeot such as the Asphalte and 20Cup. Shaped like a “water droplet”, with a rear section built around two closely set rear wheels, the EX1 is far from being a “classic” roadster. A particular feature of this concept is the reverse-opening door that gives access to the two sports bucket seats. The EX1 uses two electric motors, one on each axle, each with a peak output of 125 kW (250 kW/340 bhp in total), and an immediately available constant maximum torque of 240 Nm at the front and rear. Aside from optimizing weight distribution, this setup also allows for four wheel drive.


































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Unbelievable Futuristic Yacht Design


These creative designs show us that a yacht doesn’t always have to be dull: they can also be inspirationally beautiful. We can speak a lot about their beauty and unique designs, but it’s better to see them right now!







Strand Craft 122(concept). This super yacht comes with supercar and in-boat garage to hold it. The luxury Strand Craft 122 has four double state rooms, a reception area, and salon with 52″ LED TVs. Yacht will be a fast little piece of boating awesomeness, with its twin Rolls-Royce engines producing an impressive 14,000 horsepower and it can reach top speeds of about 43 knots.









Oculus(concept). This 250-foot vessel was designed by E. Kevin Schöpfer, founder and owner of his namesake company. Oculus is a long distance cruising yacht capable of speeds upwards of 25 knots..The exterior design of the Oculus is characterized by smooth curves and a sleek profile. And the opulent interior features a 12 foot high ceiling in the main salon, a double height cylindrical dining room, central staircase and elevator. The Oculus is just a concept, but it’s the flagship design for Schöpfer’s new yacht line.









118 WallyPower. 118 WallyPower is a luxury high performance superyacht which brings technology and fashionable design together in perfect harmony. So much so that the 118 WallyPower won the MYDA (Millennium Yacht Design Award). It is 118 feet long and is capable of reaching speeds as fast as 60 knots. The deck superstructure has an aero-dynamic, stealth-bomber design with a vertical bow and air inlets encasing an innovative interior layout based on zen-like simplicity to mask a surprising amount of comfort.






Infinitas(concept). Another beauty from Schöpfer Yachts. The design of the Infinitas was inspired by the symbol for infinity which has been abstractly expressed within the yacht’s elevation. At the heart of this masterpiece of nautical engineering and minimalist design is a swimming pool with a clear walkway through the middle, allowing travelers to ‘walk on water.’ There is a helipad on the bow deck and the yacht can house 12 guests and crew.











Code X Yacht. This extremely cool yacht was designed by Code X AG, a swiss company based in Meggan on Lake Lucerne. The yacht is powered by two Ilmor Marine 710 horsepower V10 Formula 1 engines, along with a bank of solar cells that store power in on-board lithium ion batteries. In addition, this awesome yacht is packed with the latest in LED touchscreen control panels that delivers complete automated control over such things like the GPS-controlled ‘virtual anchor’ system that utilises the electric motors to maintain a stationary position regardless of wind or currents.





Eden(concept). The Eden is a luxury motoryacht concept by Daniel Hahn, a German design professional who studied product design. The 21-meter speed yacht features a unique blend of materials, with the lower hull section developed from lightweight carbon fiber and the main body sculpted from wood, finished with the smooth glass windshield.











Adastra. This unique superyacht Adastra was designed by John Shuttleworth Yacht Design, Ltd. and is being built by McConaghy Boats in Zhu Hai, China. The luxury boat boasts of a new outrigger shape to give it greater stability as it powers across choppy waters. The boat will be powered by a single 1000 HP inboard diesel giving a top speed of 24 knots. Range will be 3000+ miles for long distance ocean voyaging, and around the world capability. On board is a master cabin and two guest cabins. You can easily accommodate nine guests and six crew members.











The Orcageno(concept). Egypt-based design studio Pharos Marine has unveiled plans for a new low-emission concept yacht, dubbed the Orcageno, that is powered by a hydrogen diesel-electric system for low emissions.  The interior features are just as stunning, with a spa and health centre positioned within the curved glass superstructure. A sun deck with Jacuzzi is surrounded by a leather-covered lounging area. The dining room is positioned forward with a fabulous view of the dual-level swimming pool and its hydraulically-operated glass sunroof.







Lamborghini power-yacht(concept). Italian designer mauro lecchi created this conceptual luxury yacht using design cues and styling from the sports car maker lamborghini. The interior layout includes a full beam owner room with bath and separate shower, guest bedroom with bathroom in the bow. With giant twin engines and body made of wood and Kevlar, the Lambo boat “combines high performance and low power consumption,” according to its makers.







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U-010 Undersea Yacht(concept). Designed by Vida Marina and Sebastiano Colombo. It is the ultimate vessel to explore the depths of the ocean in style. With an overall length of 220 feet (67 meters), the U-010 unit can travel on the surface as well as underwater by simply passing from diesel to electric propulsion. Think of this as the modern day Nautilus from Jules Verne’s “20,000 Leagues Under the Sea”.