A close community that has perseverance, is agile and fluid at Occupy Amsterdam. The full set is here.

Media are an integral part of Occupy to stimulate the discussion on the topics Occupy is addressing. The full set is here.

An advantage of a long term photography project is that I can take the time to document all aspects. The logistics at Occupy Amsterdam keep functioning despite worsening weather conditions. The full set is here.

Amazing to see how music brings people together at Occupy Amsterdam. The full set is here.

The landmark date of Christmas has been reached by Occupy Amsterdam. Now it is regular logistics with the infodesk at full swing informing passers by. The full set is here

Amazing experience the Mediamatic Schommelclub. Very special, the full set is here.

They did it. Occupy Amsterdam Beursplein has reached their target of Christmas. The full set is here.

The new tent has not arrived yet at Occupy Amsterdam. Much of the interaction and discussion also takes place around the infodesk. The full set is here.

Despite logistical changes, new tent coming, still plenty of activity and debate going on at Occupy Amsterdam. The full set is here.

A quick drop by in between appointment to the media tent of Occupy Amsterdam. The full set is here.

After yesterday's dramatic events, things have returned to normal again at Occupy Amsterdam. All the arrested are free again. The atmosphere is good, but it is cold with the generator down and only a small electric heater to warm the media tent. The full set is here.

New activities today at my long term project on Occupy Amsterdam. Some banks were occupied and cleared by the police. Many arrests were made. The full set is here.

A surprise pie tonight for Occupy Amsterdam by broadcaster Powned. To celebrate the personality of the year election of Occupy. Also my first attended Occupy College. The full set is here.

The developments at Occupy Beursplein are moving forward at slow pace. More and more is being cleaned up and new activities are created. The full set is here.

Amazing stories at Occupy Amsterdam. Many of the veterans and newcomers on Beursplein have stories to share to offer a better insight into their drive. The full set is here.

Getting much colder quickly at Occupy Amsterdam on Beursplein. Also much less people around and talks about taking the new tent away for logistical purposes. On the other hand people find the Beursplein a convenient location to share their ideas. Today full set is here.

First Saturday a the more limited set up of Occupy Amterdam on the Beursplein. Different vibe and interesting to see how things might develop. The full set is here.

My first visit at 25% Beursplein for Occupy Amsterdam. Quite a radical change indeed. The full set is here.

Phase two of today, removal of tents and debris. The full set is here

Following the directions of Mayor Eberhard van der Laan, the Beursplein is being reshaped for Occupy. Transformation or moving towards the end of the demonstration? The full set is here.

Important day today for Occupy Amsterdam as Mayor Eberhard van der Laan visits the camp as first Mayor in the world. The full set is here.

The weather is getting grittier and so is Beursplein with Occupy. There will be radical changes in the set up and many tents already have disappeared. The full set is here.

Glad to see Roderick happy with his friends in these difficult times.

With the Beehive (Bijenkorf) luxury department store on the background nicely lit, OccupyAmsterdam prepares for the holiday season. The full set is here.

Passing by OccupyAmsterdam in the evening. The full set is here.

Meeting up with the  innovation media consulting team in Oxford where they shared the latest insights from the media and news sector. The full set is here.

Worked on my long term project Occupy Amsterdam today. The full set is here.

An interesting day by co-creation specialists Fronteer Strategy. The full set is here.

Finals of the Accenture innovation awards today at RAI Amsterdam. Enjoyed being in the jury again. The full set is here.

Another demonstration at Museumsquare today 'American' Style with retail unions demonstrating in front of the Albert Heijn,

The second group of occupyamsterdam on the museumsquare has more hardship to endure as they have to break up between 23:00 and 07:00 everyday and are not allowed to sleep during the break up hours. The full set is here.

Occupy Amsterdam becomes a more and more  structured movement. Working closely with the authorities and expanding their geographical (Museumplein) and activity range...with a full podium in use now. The full set is here.

The Occupy movement is spreading over Amsterdam, coming to the Museumsquare today. Follow them on Occupymuseum020. The full set is here.

Lots of colorful people on a Sunday at OccupyAmsterdam. The full set is here.

Beautiful day to demonstrate for OccupyAmsterdam. The full set is here.

The worldwide movement of individuals occupy has camped down in Amsterdam too. The full set is here.

Great weather for the Amsterdam marathon. The full set is here.

Returned from the World Newspaper Congress/World Editors Forum in Vienna. The media industry and especially the newspaper side, is going through an immense change. Very exciting editorial and technological developments combined with grim financial outlooks make this an interesting time for all involved. Media appear like the old aristocracy with noble ambitions and limited budgets to innovate where technology companies being the 'new money' that can experiment as much as they like in the move to digital. The combination of the two in a balanced way should create something great to inform and educate people. The full set is here.

A room full of energy for Oscar Kneppers latest venture Rockstart. The full set is here.

Amazing to meet up again with the familiar faces of before the bubble....the full set is here.

Engaging discourse today at Kom je ook 10 #kjo10 where cultural and creatives shared their failures and ideas for how to over come those. The full set is here

A very interesting read: Page One: Inside the New York Times.  First time the book is available digitally on Kindle before the movie is on DVD? Normally a movie is based on a book....

Second round of the Accenture Innovation Awards 2011. The full set is here.

My second day at Picnic11 was truly great again, not only interesting presentations to follow, but also great people to meet at the rough new location.Well done to the team! The full set is here.

A special day in Amsterdam visiting the new venue for Picnic11 the NDSM wharf. Rougher, more grass roots and ideal for discourses. The full set is here.

Back from an amazing couple of days in Greece again for Stream11, the fifth edition of the unconference organized by WPP. Discourse as intended by the Greek philosophers in a superb setting. The full set is here.

Back from a great holiday in Greece. Next to enjoying the sun and the sea, attending a very interesting program at Academia Epidauros with professors Francesco Fronterotta, Francisco Lisi and Thomas Szlezák. A good way to enjoy some rest, sports and reflection. The full set is here

Meeting up with Amsterdam innovators.... the full set is here.

 

Amazing artisan at work at  Denham. Working with the finest quality Japanese denim Stacy makes the best jeans in town. The full set is here.

Enjoyed my second over datum eetclub tonight at Mediamatic with master chef Pascal Jalhay. Amazing menu created from over the due date materials, prepared by the group and the chef and his team. The full set is here.