2007 Damme Northside, a photo from West-Vlaanderen, Flanders

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Archive 2007

Walking around Damme to the Northside.

The double enclosure is still clearly visible, but has suffered a lot under the test of time. A large part of the walls is now owned by the vzw "Natuurpunt". The target is to completely revalue the ramparts around Damme. In 2001, part of the outer walls was already restored, and the remains of an old construction were found. This could be the Bruges gate. The city vests have become nature reserves where a number of (even very rare) animal species have found an ideal biotope.
In 2008, a second restored piece was opened to the public (north side). This restoration was part of the European Interreg project "State-Spanish lines" in which various defense works on both the Dutch and Flemish side were revalued. This piece of the ramparts was completely restored to its original state, but fauna and flora have also been given a prominent place; an example of beautiful interaction between cultural-historical heritage and nature. This beauty is not denied the visitor because a walking path shows you the way.
I hope that you enjoy it

Camera Model
Canon EOS 5D
Shooting Date/Time
27/11/2007 16:08:01
Shooting Mode
Tv(Shutter Speed)
1/20
Av(Aperture Value)
18
ISO Speed 400
Lens
EF16-35mm f/2.8L USM
Focal Length
35.0mm
Image Size
4368x2912
Image Quality
RAW
Picture Style
Landscape

snunney, Cricri, holmertz, Fis2, pajaran, ikeharel, pierrefonds, mcmtanyel, papagolf21, PaulVDV, alvaraalto, ChrisJ, COSTANTINO, cornejo ha contrassegnato questa nota come utile

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snunney (130967) 2018-12-08 7:29

Hello John,
The evening light is quite beguiling and has a particular effect on the colours. You offer us a pleasant perspective over the gently rippling waters of the canal, looking toward the bridge and the windmill. Perfectly exposed to capture the mood. Delightful!

mesutilgim (0) 2018-12-08 7:38

Hello dear John,
Ten years old but a topclass capture.
Taken with very good pov and layout. Perfect sharpness and many interesting and usefull notes.
TFS and best regards
MESUT ILGIM

Cricri (176) 2018-12-08 7:58

Bonjour John
Un instant bien capturer de la lumière matinale et les reflets, c'est une très belle composition avec de jolies couleurs
Bonne soirée
cricri

Beaucoup de vent, ciel gris, 9°D a 17h

rychem (72179) 2018-12-08 8:11

Great view of a rural scenery, beautiful photo taken at sunset, very well composed, fantastic colors and reflections
regards Ryszard

holmertz (92842) 2018-12-08 8:13

Hello John,
This photo has a fantastic light, especially behind the windmill, but generally in the entire view. The water has created very nice and slightly distorted reflections. As for the view as such it is very attractive and the reeds are well placed in the foreground.
Kind regards,
Gert

Fis2 (155599) 2018-12-08 8:18

Witaj John!
Beautiful place, view makes impression.
Excellent composition and framing.
I like reflection.
Well done.
Nice weekend.
Krzysztof

cargus (13363) 2018-12-08 8:38

Wonderful composition of colors you framed, superb reflections in water The clarity and lights very well managed. Well done.!!
Regards.
Adrian

claudeD (47754) 2018-12-08 8:58

Hello John,

wonderful postcard view from Damme with an excellent composition, fine colors and light management. I like this picture very much.TFS.

With regards from Luxembourg

JC

pajaran (102612) 2018-12-08 9:13

Dobro vece, gospodine.
Interesantan i lep pogled, dobar tekst ...
lepo pokazano, dobra perspektiva i kontrast, lepe boje, lepo uhvacen trenutak.
Lep refleksd na vodi i most, lepo drvece i oblaci lepih boja.
Dobar tekst o koriscenoj tehnici i elementima snimka.
Zelim vam lepu i mirnu noc, sve najbolje za avikend, srecno.
Paja.

Silvio1953 (205685) 2018-12-08 11:05

Ciao John, fascinating landscape with fantastic reflections, excellent exposure, superb sky, splendid light and wonderful colors very well done, my friend, ciao Silvio

carlo62 (81265) 2018-12-08 11:20

Ciao John
la tranquillità del luogo è intaccata dalla forte luce del sole che lancia con violenza il suo ultimo attacco.
Bel paesaggio e bello il dettaglio del mulino riflesso.
Buona domenica
Carlo

pierrefonds (103519) 2018-12-08 11:45

Hi John,

The reflections on the water are assets to the composition. The point of view is showing the details of the houses and of the bridge. The sunset is giving nice colours to the sky. Have a nice day.

Pierre

jean113 (22029) 2018-12-08 13:00

Hello John, taken 11 years ago, and my guess is that the view has not changed much.
The setting sun and the glorious colours make the perfect focal point. Plus an iconic windmill on the horizon.
Excellent sharp quality as ever.
Beautiful.
Regards Jean.

mcmtanyel (58830) 2018-12-08 18:58

Hello John,
The sky and its reflections are stupendous. Well seen and rendered.
Regards,
MT

ifege (32199) 2018-12-08 22:48

Hi John
A great photo here, especially in the large version, with excellent composition and making the most of the sunset and wind mill.
cheers
Ian

papagolf21 (152599) 2018-12-08 23:00

Bonjour, cher ami John,
Un moment de grâce qui ravit le regard. Une belle peinture à travers à la campagne;
Une réussite !
Amitiés.
Philippe

jemaflor (135404) 2018-12-08 23:44

Salut John,
Très belle photo avec cette luminosité dorée à l'horizon, bien géré le rendu de ces contrastes de lumières, belle étendue d'eau.

emka (152182) 2018-12-08 23:58

Hello John, I remember well this view from my short cruise to Damme. I see the boat behind the bridge and the windmill. There is the horse cab on the bridge. Delightful view in special sunset light. Beautiful reflections and I like the view of the willow trees. Have a nice Sunday

MAlgo

PaulVDV (54833) 2018-12-08 23:59

Hallo John,
De windmolen onderscheidt zich mooi tegenover de gele lucht aan de horizon. De weerspiegeling is subliem.
Goede diepte met beide oevers van het kanaal.
Een prachtige herfstfoto van Damme.
Prettige zondag, Paul

Nicou (193806) 2018-12-09 0:31

Hello

superbe vue et image uqel reflets sur le plan d'eau et ce pont blanc quei traverse ces roseaux à gauche cemoulin quei ressort avec ces pales et quel ciel coloré comme une lumière divines superbe
Bravo et beau dimanche
Nicou

abmdsudi (88537) 2018-12-09 2:09

Hi John
The sparkling warm light and its reflection on the horizon together with the tiny windmill draw the eye so effectively into the whole compo. You have brill clarity and abound of subtle detail to finish off superbly. A lovely mood as illustrated here ! Congrats
Best regards

alvaraalto (42272) 2018-12-09 2:24

Dag John,
Een mooie landelijke foto die extra wordt opgeluisterd door de ondergaande zon waardoor het accent van de foto prachtig op de dubbele afbeelding van de molen valt.
Weer een prachtige foto passend bij je bekwaamheid als landschapsfotograaf.
Groet uit Haarlem waar eindelijk de zon weer even doorbreekt,
Rob

Tue (82232) 2018-12-09 8:50

Hallo John,
Een prachtig gezicht op het kalme water en de gouden gloed van de zonsondergang die in de verte onder de grijze wolken vandaag komt. De compositie is uitstekend en mooi in balans. Vooral de molen en de grote boom ernaast vallen op tegen de achtergrond.
Lars

lousat (129945) 2018-12-09 11:31

Salut John,magnifiques lumieres et exposition parfaite,une capture de haut niveau depuis ton archive,qualite' super. Belle soiree' et merci,Luciano

ChrisJ (160008) 2018-12-10 4:00

Hello John,

The splashes of yellow from the sunset augment the reflected blue skylight to give a wonderful warm cold color contrast. Good sharpness and framing too. Tfs!

jmdias (102878) 2018-12-10 11:29

john

I liked a lot the central strip with nude trees and wind mill and that amber hues. marvelous visual effect.

take care

jorge

COSTANTINO (104143) 2018-12-11 22:27

Hello dear John and have a nice time
and a happy new day
I love this peacefu andscape
I love the whole atmosphere
ten years old but a topclass capture
excellent chosen point of view showing
all the details of the Nature
first shot quality photo with
great sharpness and lightness
regards
Costantino

macjake (96157) 2018-12-12 3:56

Hi John
sweet glare and shimmer on the waters surface, I like this one. and I like how the main subjects are placed into the back of your scene as well, giving your shot lots of depth. Fine clarity and lighting given the fact its darkened a bit, I like that as well. cheers
Craig

GyurMaster (21341) 2018-12-13 11:07

Dear John,

As I see, you are digging up your archives. It is worth to do it sometimes. In this case the lights and the colurs are selling the picture.

Best Wishes,
Gy

Best Wishes
Gy.

Periko (8387) 2018-12-13 16:51

Hello John
Lovely scene with nice reflections and sunset in background. Good work, as usual.

Regards

cornejo (61504) 2018-12-28 11:40

Hello John, very good photograph of this pretty postcard of the charming place, very well captured in this interesting image, with good sharpness, depth, light, color and quality. Great and interesting work perfectly done, my congratulations my friend. Thanks for sharing this beautiful work.

Good night and happy weekend.
Best wishes from the south of Spain.
Angel.

Miguel82 (47106) 2020-03-20 13:15

Hallo John, the reeds growing on the canal bank are well included in the fg. The blue of the water and the yellow sky at the sunset go well together. A wind mill, a symbol of Flanders can be spotted in the far bg. Fine colors, good sharpness, interesting photo note, regards.

Photo Information

Copyright: John Maenhout (jhm) (202989)
Genre: Luoghi
Medium: Colore
Date Taken: 2007-11-27
Categories: Natura
Camera: Cannon EOS 5D, Canon 16-35mm f2.8 L USM, Sandisk EXT.III4GB, hama HR UV 77 IV
Esposizione: f/1.6, 30 secondi
Versione Foto: Versione Originale
Date Submitted: 2018-12-08 7:17