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the door of Good Hope


the door of Good Hope
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Copyright: kris verswe (verswe) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 59 W: 0 N: 711] (3628)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2007-10-29
Categories: Architecture
Exposure: f/4, 1/250 seconds
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Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2008-02-08 13:34
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Points: 8
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
The Castle of Good Hope is the oldest building in South Africa and was built between 1666 and 1679 by the Dutch East India Company, better known as the VOC (Vereenigde Oost-Indische Compagnie).
The actual pentagonal fortification replaced a small clay and timber fort built in 1652 by Commander Jan van Riebeeck, founder of the maritime replenishment station at the Cape of Good Hope.
This shot is a close-up of the entrance gate.
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Interesting angle here Kris. I like the long shadows that cut across the frame. Excellent lighting here, and good composition putting the grate in the corner. I wouldn't mind seeing the whole door (or surroundings) as a workshop to let us appreciate the detail more.

Regards,
David

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  • jmdias Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1204 W: 181 N: 1539] (6559)
  • [2008-02-08 16:37]

kris

it is a good pattern of the shapes, good work using shadows and light. I think you wanted to break the monotony of these shapes when you put that hole inside the image. I think it is nice but only the other shapes it would be very interesting too

hugs

jorge

Hello Kris. Very nice green color. It a good POV of what seem to be a very nice place. Good composition.

Réjean

Hi Kris,
This is an excellent artistic image of this wonderful old door, which I have seen many times during my stay in Cape Town. You'have managed to create an interesting and well balanced image which is even better because of the lines of shadows which provide contrast in colour. I believe the inclusion of the peep-hole adds an important dimension and difference in the shot. Very well captured.
Cheers Grant

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