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Romantic Vorarlberg


Romantic Vorarlberg
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Copyright: George Rumpler (Budapestman) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 3701 W: 0 N: 6648] (23729)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2007-04-29
Categories: Daily Life, Nature, Architecture
Camera: Canon Digital EOS350D, Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG Macro
Photo Version: Original Version
Theme(s): Romantic Vorarlberg [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2007-07-13 0:59
Viewed: 495
Points: 52
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Vorarlberg is the westernmost state (Land) of Austria. Though it is the second smallest in terms of area (Vienna is the smallest), it borders three countries: Germany, Switzerland (Graubünden and St. Gallen), Liechtenstein, as well as the Austrian state of Tyrol. Due to their isolated location from the rest of Austria, the people in Vorarlberg speak a very distinct German dialect which other Austrians have a hard time understanding. It is in some way similar to the German dialects spoken in Switzerland, Liechtenstein, Baden-Württemberg and the Alsace region in France (they are all Alemannic dialects, whereas the dialects in the rest of Austria form part of the Bavarian-Austrian language group). In fact many towns or even villages in Voralberg have their own distinct sub-dialects.
In a referendum held in Vorarlberg on 11 May 1919 over 80% of those voting supported a proposal that the state should join the Swiss Confederation. However, this was prevented by the opposition of the Austrian Government, the Allies, Swiss liberals, the Swiss-Italians and the Swiss-French.[1] There are approximately 352,000 inhabitants in Vorarlberg's 96 municipalities.
The main rivers in Vorarlberg are the Ill (running through the Montafon and Walgau valleys into the Rhine), the Rhine (forming the border to Switzerland), the Bregenzer Ach and the Dornbirner Ach. Important lakes, other than the Lake of Constance are Lüner Lake, Silvretta Lake, Vermunt Lake, Spuller Lake, the Kops Basin and Formarin Lake; the first four were created for the production of hydroelectric energy. Even before the dam for the power plant was built, Lüner Lake was the largest mountain lake in the Alps. Most of this hydroelectric energy is exported to Germany at peak times. At night the surplus (and therefore cheap) energy from the caloric power plants in Germany is used to pump the water back into some of the lakes.
As there are several notable mountain ranges in Vorarlberg, such as the Silvretta, the Rätikon, the Verwall and the Arlberg, there are many famous skiing regions. The highest mountain is Piz Buin, whose rocky peak of 3,312 meters is surrounded by glaciers.
In addition to the flourishing textile, clothing, electronics, machinery, packing materials industries of the Rhine Valley, there is also a broad agricultural base, especially in the Bregenzerwald, which is noted for its dairy products ("Bregenzerwälder Cheese Route" and tourism. The tourist industry employs a considerable number of Vorarlbergers.
Paolo, Buin, bostankorkulugu, clnaef, John_F_Kennedy, asajernigan, Cretense, siolaw, leo61, salvator, dip, danos, Angelillo, atus, saylan-cb, delic, bakes888, emjleclercq has marked this note useful
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Hello George,
This a very nice view of this beautiful valley that well suits the vertical format. I like the change in lighting conditions as we move from bottom to top; very well managed exposure wise. The waterfall in the background brings a certain dynamism. Very good colours and clarity.

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  • Paolo Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 4700 W: 146 N: 8980] (39465)
  • [2007-07-13 1:19]

Hi George great image, with a brilliant composition using that "wall of tree" as a sky in the back of the small plateau and the barn.
excellent colours, great POV and good quality.
thanks, ciao

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  • Buin Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 3261 W: 0 N: 6353] (22231)
  • [2007-07-13 1:53]

Hallo George!
That's Montafon! The waterfall of Gortipol - I passed it last week! It was skillful - and somehow interesting - to place it at the edge of the photo. The tree in the foreground gives a good depth to your photo and the wonderful fresh green in front of the dark coniferous forest works very well a great build up! Thank you for these holiday memories ...
Greetings from warm but rainy Germany!
Frank

hi george,
i like this vertical composition showing the beauties of the alps in spring... the little cottage is well placed in the frame and the trees in pink blossom add life and charm to this nice shot... but the best of all is the waterfall behind, just great...

regards

korkut

Bonjour,
De belles teintes tout en finesse.
Bonne journée.
clnaef

Hi George,
What a stunning landscape.Great colours, light and compo.TFS.
Best regards.

hAyAti

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  • Gustaw Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2206 W: 680 N: 167] (18026)
  • [2007-07-13 3:45]

Hi, my friend!
Very interesting photo. Romantic photo. I like your composition and your warm colours. I think only little so dark. But very romantic.
Marek

Another beautiful view from the top of the mountains. Good quality and light control. Well done.
Best wishes,
Achim

George,
Beautiful landscape! The vertical format is great showing us the beauty of the Alps. The inclusion of the red barn and waterfall adds nice points of interest to the beautiful landscape. The lighting and colors are great with excellent sharpness and DOF.
TFS,
Asa

Hi George!

"Romantic" is the right word to describe this beautiful place. Great vertical framing, great composition with that lonely hut, catching the attention and beautiful "soft" colours. congratulations!

Have a great day (although Friday the 13th),
Hercules

Ola George bonita foto de natureza selvagem , gostei da cascata , e do verde da floresta , parabens!!!
Um abraço Gonçalo

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  • siolaw Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3727 W: 388 N: 6088] (20826)
  • [2007-07-13 6:18]

Hi George
A well chosen vertical framing with a dark trees BG, the house in a brighter and colorful environment stands out nicely. Good POV and framing
Greetings
Laurent

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  • Graal Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 4560 W: 115 N: 405] (40017)
  • [2007-07-13 10:17]

Jó estet George,
very nice landscape from mountains. Pleasant view with lonely hut and waterfall in BG. Interesting informations. Good work.
Have a nice weekend.
Gr., Aleksander

merhaba dear george
wonderful landscape and composition.well done.
best regards.
gürkan akçakır.

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  • leo61 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3515 W: 316 N: 6854] (29228)
  • [2007-07-13 22:31]

Hi George!
The vertical format works well here.The forest is a good background for the nice scenery in the foreground.Warm light,a good diagonal and a good placement of this little hut.
Have a nice weekend,
regards,Leo

Hi George,
Very nice composition with a very nice peaceful atmosphere. The colors, and sense of height are very nice.
Best regards. Salvator.

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  • dip Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1653 W: 0 N: 758] (7731)
  • [2007-07-14 2:43]

Hi George,
beautiful view,
I like the pov,and the colors compination.
Well done!
Greetings.
Dimitris.

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  • danos Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3040 W: 82 N: 4385] (16355)
  • [2007-07-14 6:03]

Hello George,
Really a romantic and idyllic Vorarlberg landscape view of your shot.A nice composition with the 'little house in the meadow'.The
waterfall in the right end of your frame adds a nice stroke in the photo.Wonderful light and brilliant colours, a very well crafted shot,

kind regards Danos.

Hi George,

This one is really beautiful. I like the lonely cabane, the colored trees (thery are fantastic). I like too how we can see the light over the trees at the slope. The contrasted colors let us to see this marvellous light! Fantastic. Merci.

Regards,
Angel.

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  • atus Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2273 W: 175 N: 4300] (14406)
  • [2007-07-14 13:31]

Szia Gyuri,
nagyon szèp kèp, kìvàlòan vàlasztott portrè formàtumban. A kunyhòt tokèletesen helyezted el a kèp aljàra, aminek eredmènyekèppen a hegyoldalbòl sokat tudtàl megmutatni ès mègis az embernek az az èrzèse, hogy egy magassàgban vèget nem èro hegyrol van szò. A jobboldalon levo kis vìzesès pedig egy csodàlatos ràadàs a kèp szèpsègèt tekintve. Gratulàlok ès kellemes vasàrnapot kìvànok!
Attila

Hi George
Romantic photo...
Great colours...
Nice POV...
Well done.
TFS/Regards

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  • danyy Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 7105 W: 431 N: 9573] (48916)
  • [2007-07-15 14:38]

Bonjour George,
la petite chute d'eau de droite apporte beaucoup à la beauté de ce paysage que tu as photgraphié avec feeling. Feeling pour le cadrage, le POV mais aussi pour le choix du format vertical.
Le cadrage qui laisse bien apparaitre cette forte pense recouverte de sapins.
Best regards.
Daniel.

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  • delic Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1350 W: 63 N: 1732] (6015)
  • [2007-07-16 7:25]

Hello George,
Quintessential Austrian landscape from an exceptional pov. The hut in the extreme corner is well-placed. I also like the colors and the contrast between the shadowy woods and the bright green of the meadow. Regards,
Hakan

Hi George. Great photo. The shack makes a great focal point and the setting we find it in is truly beautiful. Well composed with good diagonals and depth. Thanks for sharing.
Cheers, Paul.

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  • berek Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3816 W: 172 N: 4827] (21751)
  • [2007-07-20 1:13]

Hi George,
like a paradise. lovely place beautiful landscape with small cute hut. I want to live here my friend. greetings.
Burak

Very nice vertical framing to show the heigth of the mountain. Nice positionning of the small "chalet" on the left and waterfall on the right, and very nice colors.

All the best,

Emmanuel

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