Jan Van Eyck XXII, a photo from West-Vlaanderen, Flanders

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Saturday very bad weather, during my stroll in Bruges.
I took this picture between two snow showers.
For a nice composition, I have cropped the picture, the traffic signs are disturbing, but I want posting the original picture if workshop.

History of the painter Jan van Eyck:
Jan van Eyck is between approximately 1420 and 1441 revolutionized the history of painting in the Netherlands. Presumably he is trained by his older brother Hubert, whose Ghent Altarpiece he completes in 1432 after the death of Hubert in 1426. Jan van Eyck's work makes an abrupt end to the sophisticated "international style" that dominates the art at that time. With his precise observation and naturalistic representation of reality, its radiant colours and oil painting technique, which he mastered perfectly but not invented, Van Eyck shows a virtuosity that will be equalled hardly. As a diplomat and court painter to the Dukes of Burgundy, he moves his entire life in the highest circles.

Canon EOS 5D
Shooting Date/Time
11/02/2017 13:50:59
Exposure
Tv(Shutter Speed)
1/1600
Av(Aperture Value)
2.2
ISO Speed
100
Lens
EF85mm f/1.8 USM
Focal Length
85.0mm
Image Size
4368x2912
Image Quality
RAW
Picture Style
Landscape

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Sergiom (117241) 2017-02-13 6:30

BOnjour John,

J,aime beaucoup cette belle ligne de maisons qui forment l'arrière plan tout en offrant une belle ligne de fuite dans le dos de cette statue qui trône sur la ville.

Amicalement

Serge

pajaran (115047) 2017-02-13 6:40

Dobar dan, gospodine.
Lep pogled i trenutak, interesantan tekst ...
dobar rad i kompozicija, lepo pokazano, dobar kontrast, perspektiva i ostrina, lepe boje, lepo uhvacen trenutak.
Lep spomenik i fasade. Lepo mesto sa klupom za odmor.
Lepo popodne i sve najbolje u novoj nedelji koja je pocela, srecno.
Paja.

Good day sir.
Beautiful view and the moment, interesting text ...
good work and composition, nice shown, good contrast, perspective and sharpness, beautiful colors, beautiful moment captured.
A beautiful memorial and facades. Nice place with benches for rest.
Nice afternoon and all the best for the new week, which began, good luck.

holmertz (102096) 2017-02-13 6:54

Hello John,
Jan van Eyck was one of the truly great masters. Few painters deserve a prominent statue more than he. You put it nicely to the side of this composition, giving us a good view of the buildings along the canal behind. I like the inclusion of the two persons sitting on the bench. They contribute to the balance of the photo. To my mind there is no need to explain that you have cropped a photo to make the presentation nicer. That is a natural part of the process. Either you point the camera in a slightly different direction when taking the photo, or you crop unwanted details on the side afterwards.
Kind regards,
Gert

Nicou (193806) 2017-02-13 6:55

Hello

fantastique statue de ce personnage tout en vert quelle compo et iamge quelle vue avec ces maisons en fond ces façade fantastique vue.
Bravo et amitié
Nicou

snunney (130967) 2017-02-13 7:05

Hello John,
The green toned statue of van Eyck makes an interesting focal point and effectively frames the image as a whole. I like very much the line of façades in the background, each one different but all beautiful in their own way. The couple sat on the bench enliven the scene. The snowy weather engenders a pleasant soft light and agreeable understated tones. Sharpness is excellent indeed.

papagolf21 (152605) 2017-02-13 7:08

Bonjour, cher ami John,
Très bien vu le cadrage comportant la sculpture au premier plan pour éclairer les maisons bordant le canal. Les personnages animent joliment la composition.
L'on sent bien que nous sommes en période hivernale. Comme quoi, de belles photos sont possibles en cette période.
Amitiés.
Philippe

Royaldevon (85678) 2017-02-13 7:49

Hello John,

This is a contrast to many of your other photographs just by its weather conditions. Usually your shots reveal a bright blue sky so this is quite a pleasing alternative. It shows us that Bruges still looks beautiful in the depths of winter.
Though the main focus is the statue, I just cannot help but be attracted by the couple on the bench. It looks to be portraying an act of kindness as a young person assists an older person.
Your crop has not affected the composition, which is very well considered. The statue is strongly placed and links nicely to the seated couple. The b/g, the eclectic mix of tall houses makes a natural guide into the distance. It's a charming scene even with the slate-grey sky.

My warm regards,
Bev :-)

rychem (72187) 2017-02-13 8:24

Beautiful view of a part of Bruges, we can feel really the cold atosphere on this day and we can see the grey sky, excellent photo, very well composed with the statue of Jan van Eyck in the FG
regards Ryszard

macjake (98262) 2017-02-13 8:33

Hi John
this is certainly one of those wow photos for me.
this is just absolutely breath takingly beautiful.
love the winter atmosphere, the diffused lighting, the classic composition on the slight angle creating depth, the sculpture, the buildings, the two people on the bench..one of your best photos! cheers
Craig

cornejo (61504) 2017-02-13 9:53

Hi John, very good picture of this interesting public space with the monument and interesting buildings in the background, (I remember the place very well). Very well captured in this interesting image, with good clarity, depth, light, color and quality. Very good and interesting work perfectly done, my congratulations my friend. Thank you for sharing this beautiful work.

Good night and happy start to the week.
Affectionate greetings from the south of Spain.
Angel.

Fis2 (169877) 2017-02-13 10:06

Witaj John!
Beautiful fragment of town.
Interesting statue and houses.
Good POV and colors.
Well done.
Nice evening.
Krzysztof

GyurMaster (24682) 2017-02-13 12:10

Dear John,

Excellent composition with a nice human presence on the picture.

Best Wishes,
Gy

Silvio1953 (220759) 2017-02-13 12:10

Ciao John, great perspective on beautiful facades, lovely composition with statue in FG and sitting couple, fascinating misty atmosphere, wonderful mcolors and splendid light, very well done, my friend, ciao Silvio

PaulVDV (62810) 2017-02-13 12:20

Hallo John,
Ik vermoed dat dit je meest geliefde standbeeld in Brugge is. Uiteraard staat het op een plein dat je langs alle zijden kan fotograferen en daarbij steeds mooie resultaten oplevert.
Zaterdag was inderdaad koud en donker.
Doch deze twee op de bank storen zich daar niet aan.
Je hebt gelijk door storende elementen van het beeld weg te snijden. Toch vind ik de originele foto in de workshop ook heel geslaagd om op te laden.
Vele groeten, Paul

COSTANTINO (115645) 2017-02-13 12:29

Hello dear friend and have a nice time
and a happy new day
thanks for sharing with us this impressive postcard
I like the couple sitting on the bench and adding
life to the whole scenery
the green toned statue makes a dynamic focal point
regards
Costantino

ourania (51103) 2017-02-13 13:14

Hello John,
a compact composition with great perspective and a solid rhythm. I like how you placed the statue and how its glance met your lens. The repeating patterns are dense and the urban architecture neat and interesting. I like the harmonious colours and the mood as well as the scene added by the people at the bench. Congratulations and thank you!
All the best, have a great day,
Ourania

pierrefonds (113700) 2017-02-13 15:25

Hi John,

The monument is well placed in the frame. The point of view is showing the details of the monument and of the buildings. The grey sky does not hurt the output of the colours. Have a nice day.

Pierre

PiotrF (54246) 2017-02-13 16:19

Hello John,
Interesting and current picture of your walking around Bruges. Beautiful statue and nice architecture in background. Thank you for informative note.
Fine presentation.
Regards
Piotr

mcmtanyel (67789) 2017-02-13 20:10

Hello John,
Yes, the sky is a bit grey, but the colors of the buildings and of the statue are quite nice. I am trying to imagine how this scene would look during a snow squall. I think you did well to crop the original photo.
Regards,
MT

kordinator (8738) 2017-02-14 0:43

Hello John
A beautiful image of this square, the sculpture, the trees and the different buildings in the background.
Very effective colorful, highlighting details of the image.
Good management, both brightness and sharpness.
Best wishes
Saša

dkmurphys (79209) 2017-02-14 6:59

Hi John,
I remember this annoying weather during the winter time. Apart of that, the cities are very friendly to enjoy. Well taken scene.

Daniel

BennyV (34746) 2017-02-14 9:26

Dag John

Ik kende alleen het standbeeld in Maaseik, dus dit is een mooie aanvulling. Slecht weer, toch sfeervolle foto. Het koppeltje op de bank is een mooi element.

Benny

jmdias (114384) 2017-02-14 14:43

john

lovely the row of façades whise roofs has a little amount of snow, adding an extra touch of beauty.
I liked the view with the sculpture in evidence.

hugs

jorge

claudeD (47754) 2017-02-15 4:08

Hello John,

very fine picture from Bruges showing this interesting statue.I remember the location from my last visit.Very good contribution to TE.TFS.

With regards from Luxembourg

JC

ikeharel (112549) 2017-02-15 4:51

Winter ambiance well renderred, though it was not raining as I see the two ladies sit on the bench, John.
Despite very low light condition the outlines of the surrounding architecture's shown with great clarity and interest.
Green (copper-rust)statue well in contrast to the mostly cold-tones facades, yet - a superb take.
My best regards,
Ike

lousat (138695) 2017-02-15 4:56

Salut John,un coup de queue de l'hiver chez toi comme je peu voir,l'atmosphere gelee' est magnifique,et la composition aussi,avec la statue sur la droite et les facades dans une longue perspective,magnifique! Belle journee' et merci,Luciano

batalay (41261) 2017-02-15 12:21

Dear John,

This is not the last photo you posted, but the name of the great Flemish Master immediately drew my attention. So in West Flanders is this monument to the great painter.

Warm regards,

Bulent

ricardomattos (17408) 2017-02-15 16:57

Hi dear friend

Lovely architectures despite the bad weather. Bruges is always beautiful. Very nice compositiom with the painter on FG.

All the best

Ricardo

clic (76) 2017-02-16 8:02

Dag John Jan van Eyck seems to suffer of psychologic depression, as well as the seated people, on this rainy day!
Nevetheless your picture and note in connection with the district remains very informative of the local history, especially when masterly captured. Groeten

humayun (3129) 2017-02-17 6:18

Hello dear very nice place you capture
very nice frame work and nice quality image.
weldon
Tfs.

emka (157280) 2017-02-17 14:54

Hello John, what a bad luck with the snowy weather in Bruges. But the young couple is sitting on the bench. Excellent composition with the view of the Van Eyck monument and nice houses along the canal. I know this place, I have been there too. I like Van Eyck's paintings very much. unfortunately, I haven't seen Het Lam Gods in Ghent, probably St. Bavo was closed for renovation.

Kind regrad s MAlgo

carper (96) 2017-02-19 6:44

mooie foto genomen,
met een beetje regen, goed sfeer uitstekend fotowerk, mooie verdeling ook John.
gr. jaal

carlo62 (81265) 2017-03-04 14:30

Ciao John
hai fatto molto bene a tagliare i cartelli, erano troppo invasivi. Ecco, questo è un angolo di Bruges che non ho visto, avrei ricordato sicuramente la statua del famoso pittore. Sono stato a Gent a farmi la foto con i due fratelli pittori.
Saluti
Carlo

GFSSD-1 (5888) 2017-03-18 14:41

This beautiful photo shows us europe culture and architecture..
harmony in colours and sape of buildings are very good..
tfs..
best regards..

notrap (7812) 2018-12-25 7:26

Goede dag, John,
Ik wens U en Uw gezin een prettige en wel rustige kerst en het allerbeste voor het nieuwe jaar. Uw foto met de kerstgroeten is niet meer beschikbaar, dus ik schrijf hier.
Ook deze foto is erg sfeervol, het hoeft niet altijd om het heldere, kleurrijke, knipperende licht te gaan.
Bedankt,
Elvira