Photo book Buitenbaden out now

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Photobook De Mooiste 50 meter Buitenbaden van Nederland – 50 meter Outdoor Pools in the Netherlands is out now!

During summer of 2024 author Jim Jansen, Gijs Barends and me crossed the Netherlands to document 50 meter outdoor pools. Characteristic Dutch swimming pools with a rich culture of die hard swimmers, outdoor fans and sun bathers, clubs and associations and volunteers.

Vereniging Openluchtbad Zwolle, Zwolle, Overijssel
Part of the photo project 50 meter outdoor swimming pools in The Netherlands by Jim Jansen and Bram Belloni

We had two strict rules: 1. outdoor pools, 2. of 50 meter lenght (Olympic pools). And covered almost all twelve provinces. Execpt for Flevoland which does not have a 50 meter outside pool.

Zwembad Het Knopenbad, Montfoort, Utrecht
Part of project 50 meter outdoor swimming pools in The Netherlands by Jim Jansen and Bram Belloni

And now the series is bundled in a book, and that book is here!

Title: De Mooiste 50 meter Buitenbaden van Nederland
Author: Jim Jansen, idea by Gijs Barends
Photography: Bram Belloni
ISBN: 9789083396323
Type: Hardcover, full color
Year: 2025
Size: 308 x 247 x 26 mm
Pages: 196
Publisher: Kochxbos Publishers
Pictured: The Limited Edition with single “Ik wil alleen maar zwemmen” by Spinvis

With design by, and published by Hans Bos and Esther Koch of KockXBos. And we are very gratefull of contributions by Erik de Jong (Spinvis) and Dutch author Niña Weijers.

  • You can get your copy here: www.kochxbos.com
  • Or at the local (dutch) book store

New site www.belloni.nl

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After 10 years of service, the old site is now updated to a new one.

screen image of the new website Bram Belloni photography and visual content, featuring the portfolio page

Beside some changes under the hood – in general to give a better impression for visitors on mobile and tablet devices, the portfolio section has been renewed.

In the new portfolio there are now more possibilities to showcase film and multi media projects. Since I’m gradually moving more to film and visual storytelling.

Please feel welcome to see new work (photo and film) on the portfolio, in the work section. Or read the latest news, projects, publications in the news section!

This new site is running on, and with many thanks to:

Marokkaanse Boot in Amsterdam Museum

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The Amsterdam Museum (Amsterdam Historic Museum) recently put the Marokkaanse Boot, a Moroccan themed boat at Amsterdam Gay Pride, on display in the museums recent history section.

Shown are the costumes of the Boot participants by Dutch designer Corné Gabriëls. The museum went to me for images, since I documented the Marokkaanse Boot during Amsterdam Gay Pride 2014 fairly well.

I think it is great that the museum recognizes this topic -gay rights- and is proud of it’s role in Amsterdam history.

Marokkaanse Boot in Amsterdam Museum, costumes by Corné Gabriëls
Marokkaanse Boot in Amsterdam Museum, costumes by Corné Gabriëls
Marokkaanse Boot and spectators at Amsterdam Gay Pride 2014
2014, Bram Belloni
Marokkaanse Boot in Amsterdam history; next to AFC Ajax and the Provos

They choose this image, showing the Marokkaanse boot during Amsterdam Pride 2014 canal parade.

The Maroccan Boat at the Canal Parade at Amsterdam Gay Pride 2014. - (c) Bram Belloni
Marokkaanse Boot and spectators at Amsterdam Gay Pride 2014
2014, Bram Belloni

> read more: Amsterdam Museum
> read more: Marokkaanse Boot
> read more: Corné Gabriëls