Coudenberg BXL XII, a photo from Brussels, Brussels

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These picture has been taken during a visit to Brussels.
The picture is taken in the centre of Brussels "Coudenberg" an area with fantastic lovely architecture of old houses, with a height differ of 15 meter.
You can see the slope of the street, all the houses are out of the 17th century, a splendid stroll through the city for photographers.

History:
"The hill of the "Coudenberg" formed since the Middle Ages, the residence of the ruling princes and the central administration of the Netherlands. The palace developed over 800 years around the medieval living area by the construction of a large stateroom, the Aula Magna, the ducal chapel and Baliënplein. The history of the former palace, place of intense political and cultural life, coincides with the history of Europe.
In 1731, this palatial residence that led to the most brilliant of his time belonged destroyed by fire. Archaeological excavations have numerous relics brought to light that testify to the life at court during the Bourgondian and Habsburg period. The archaeological site is today a museum .. under the Place Royale. "

CCanon EOS 5D Mark II
Shooting Date/Time
25/08/2012 12:41:49
Manual Exposure
Tv( Shutter Speed )
1/250
Av( Aperture Value )
10.0
ISO Speed
200
Lens
EF16-35mm f/2.8L II USM
Focal Length
27.0mm
Image Size
5616x3744
Image Quality
RAW
Picture Style
Landscape

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jjcordier (62328) 2012-10-08 23:10

John
Ces façades bruxelloises sont vraiment magnifiques, particulièrement celle à gauche. Tu en as réalisé une très belle photo, parfaitement cadrée et exposée, qui permet d'en apprécier toute la richesse des détails.
Amicalement
JJ

besnard (48787) 2012-10-08 23:10

Bonjour John
Une belle présentation de cette très belle architecture colorée. L'arc en arrondi de la fontaine est du plus bel effet.
Amitiés et bonne journée.
Nicole

pajaran (36224) 2012-10-08 23:13

Dobro jutro, gospodine.
Dobar tekst o starog gradu, i istorja ...
Lep pogled na fontanu i zgrade.
Dobra ostrina i kontrast, lepe boje.
Dobra kompozicija i trenutak bez ljudi.
Lep trg sa fontanom i arhitektura.
Dobar tekst sa datim podacima o upotrebljenoj tehnici i elementima snimka.
Imajte lep i uspesan dan.
Sve najbolje.
Paja.

Goedemorgen, meneer.
Goed artikel over de oude stad, en je geschiedenis ...
Mooi uitzicht op de fontein en gebouwen.
Goede scherpte en contrast, mooie kleur.
Goede compositie en het moment zonder mensen.
Mooi plein met een fontein en architectuur.
Goede tekst met de gegeven gegevens voor de gebruikte techniek en beeldelementen.
Heb een leuke en succesvolle dag.
All the best.
Paja.

JFS (32129) 2012-10-08 23:14

SUPERBE IMAGE DE BELLE ARCHITECTURE ET AMBIANCE AGREABLE, ET NETTETE REMARQUABLE. BON TRAVAIL JOHN!
AMICALEMENT,
JUAN

ifege (9430) 2012-10-09 0:19

Hi John
A beautifully taken photo of classic Belgian buidings. Good POV and good sharp detail
cheers
Ian

TopGeo (37994) 2012-10-09 0:38

Hello John ! The slope gives a dynamic look at the small red building in conjunction with the grand opposition but dull colors in decoration and window detail that impresses but also adds interest to the image!a beautiful photo of this imposing buildings, I like the composition and the attractive lights the architectural details are splendid, superb colours contrast and the POV is excellent,
best regards
Georgios

krzychu30 (8873) 2012-10-09 0:47

Hello John,
Brussels from its most beautiful side.Amazing city with really delightful,old architecture.Excellently composed and framed scene.The clarity and sharpness are superb,so we can enjoy the view in best quality and with good attention for details.Also colors are nicely captured.Really lovely place.
Have a nice day
Krzysztof

snunney (67334) 2012-10-09 1:40

Hello John,
A splendid capture of this beautiful ensemble of architecture. I like the point of view with the fountain giving the image depth and the circular path drawing the viewer into the scene. Lovely pleasant and colours; superb detail. Well done. Thanks for sharing.

tedesse (22122) 2012-10-09 1:44

Welcome John!
Great postcard from Brussels!
Excellent point of view, showing the beautiful architecture and Interesting fountain in the foreground. Wonderful colors and excellent sharpness are the advantages of photography.
Have a nice day
Tadeusz

timecapturer (30324) 2012-10-09 3:25

Hi John
love this composition, the sweep is enticing and quite irresistible. Amazing detailing and sharpness make this a top quality image and beautiful presentation.

Regards - Brian.

jacquest (14136) 2012-10-09 3:39

Hello John,

For architecture lovers, this image is very eye catching. The framing is excellent and the light gives good colors with remarquable sharpness. Very well done.

Best regards

Jacques

COSTANTINO (42746) 2012-10-09 4:01

Hello
thanks for sharing with us this wonderful postcard
from Brussels,nice pov with the classic Belgian
buildings,the clarity and sharpness are superb
nice work showing all those interesting
architectural details
regards
Costantino

tyro (13073) 2012-10-09 4:21

Hello John,

An interesting note and a very fine photograph in which the steep slope of the street is readily apparent.

The varied façades of the buildings do contrast and yet complement each other perfectly. I like the red building at far left which adds a fine splash of colour and the circular water feature with little fountains in the centre of this area.

Perfect exposure, lovely soft light and exquisite details and sharpness.

Beautiful!

Kind Regards,

John.

pierrefonds (48347) 2012-10-09 4:23

Hi John,

The wideness of the square is giving depth to the composition. The point of view is allowing me to distinguish the details and colors of the architecture of the buildings. The good luminosity is enhancing the colors. Have a nice day.

Pierre

Bluejeans (64231) 2012-10-09 5:03

Ola John ,
Que beleza esta praça com estes edifícios antigos muito bem cuidados , achei lindos os detalhes de arquitetura ,boas cores, bom enquadramento , parabéns!!
Um abraço Gonçalo

cornejo (18054) 2012-10-09 5:14

Hello John, very good sharpness, light and color has this interesting photo of the beautiful buildings in this square, I like this good and interesting composition. Very good and interesting job perfectly done, congratulations my friend. Tfs.

Good afternoon and happy week.
Best regards and good wishes.
Angel.

mjdundee (4657) 2012-10-09 5:16

Hello John,
Indeed a impressive variety of architectural details. The adminsitration of the Netherlands in Brussels?
I never thought that it was there. Great view and god note. TFS
Thomas

Sergiom (39223) 2012-10-09 5:17

Bonjour John,

J'aime beaucoup la conversation de cette image. Le cadrage est excellent et la légère contre plongée donne de l'ampleur aux bâtiments de toute beauté. L'image est d'une grande netteté.

Amicalement

Serge

mohammad_H (6598) 2012-10-09 5:56

Salut
Concevoir des bâtiments magnifiques avec de belles façades et Décor
Vue magnifique sur les nuages dans le ciel bleu en arrière-plan
Transparence et bonne netteté, belles couleurs
Bonne journée

ciakgiak (30329) 2012-10-09 9:45

Ciao John,
Grande e molto piacevole l'effetto di queste splendide facciate super decorate, con fregi perfettamente visibile grazie all'eccellente qualità della foto.
Un caro saluto
Giorgio

dkmurphys (36801) 2012-10-09 10:09

Hi John,
Superb capture from the small square near MIM museum. A great city and a perfect postcard in great colors. Well seen!

Daniel

sabermonajati (7593) 2012-10-09 10:14

hi
excellent combine from nice building with illustrated architecture you captured.
regard
saber

raszid62 (18200) 2012-10-09 11:18

Hello
Brussels is also a thriving modern capital of Europe, but at the same time is a historic old town with beautiful houses such as here. This oddly slanted square where cool, modern fountain.
Beautiful colors and excellent quality.Yours
Joseph

macjake (39227) 2012-10-09 17:53

Hi John
My eyes Popped out when i saw this one in the small thumbnails.
I knew right away i'd like it :)
having the cars was such an important feature to create that diagonal downwards.
beautiful architecture.
one of your best
cheers
craig

CanmoreKevin (2111) 2012-10-09 19:39

John,
Wonderful clarity. I like how the buildings are gently stacked down the hillside. How did you manage to get all of the people out of the way?? Very nice.
Kevin

Alco (4631) 2012-10-09 21:00

Hello John,
A beautiful mix of architecture offerred by these nice buildings.I particularly like the one on the left.Your photo is very sharp and we can appreciate the details.The fountain in the foreground add a + to the picture.Very well done.
Regards
Alain

papagolf21 (76561) 2012-10-10 4:04

Bonjour, cher ami John,
La photo est déjà très belle dans cette dimension, j'imagine celle-ci en grand format !
Quelle beauté architecturale d'ensemble !
L'image est parfaitement cadrée pour donner toute la force à cette composition.
Amitiés.
Philippe

vladic (4153) 2012-10-10 4:13

Bonjour John,

Bruxelles est une ville magnifique avec les somptueuses façades de style flamand italo-espagnol qui croulent sous les ornements baroques. J’apprécie le graphisme et le contraste des dans cette photo. Excellente réalisation et belle mise en valeur de ces façades. Très jolie photo elle donne envie de découvrir la ville.

Amitiés,
Wlady

Fis2 (73100) 2012-10-10 7:05

Witaj John!
Beautiful buildings.
Wonderful architecture.
Good frame and lovely colors.
Well done.
Have a nice afternoon
Krzysztof

fabbs99 (5441) 2012-10-10 8:31

Hi john

Spectacular shot of this grand building in Brussels.The architecture is jaw-dropping.Fascinating composition with great exposure, splendid light and wonderful warm colors.TFS.

Best Regards
Farhat

Vitaly (894) 2012-10-10 10:16

Hi, John!
How many architectural styles fit on such a small space. Slope of the street gives additional charm to whole picture. It is very
informative shot through many details.
Good luck.
Vitaly

ourania (12367) 2012-10-10 10:53

Hello John,
a very well considered composition that fills the frame with the marvellous architecture accentuating its features, patterns, colours and charm. Elegance is conveyed not only by the architecture but also by the way you've used the slope and the foreground in the frame offering a delightful balance. Sharpness is exquisite, all the details, colours and textures are very well defined. The contrast provided by the blue, orange and red is wonderful. Congratulations and thank you!
All the best, have a great evening,
Ourania

janjan1897 (835) 2012-10-10 12:33

Hello John,
You have picked a great POV to present us this very interesting row of buildings with varied architectural facades. The fountain in the FG (which is actually a roundabout) is a nice element in the composition which provides an anchor point and sense of depth. The red facade in the BG and the corner of blue sky that you've captured add a splash of colour and luminosity. Good work !
Best regards
Jean

carlo62 (12582) 2012-10-10 15:40

Ciao John
qualità fotografica eccellente e bel taglio.
Un angolo di città ben interpretato, i pochi colori vivaci acquisiscono ancor più valore.
Saluti
Carlo

npecanhuk (53901) 2012-10-10 15:48

Hello John!
Very beautiful façades!
Very attractive urban & architecture picture!
Sharpness, exposure, colors, chosen pov, horizontal format, black & white borders, contrasts and composition are all excellent!
TFS - congrats,
Cheers,
Neyvan

gervaso (8043) 2012-10-11 4:22

Hello, John!

The architecture is great, and the scene is full of details, all of them captured with excellent sharpness and colors! The framing is just perfect! Wonderful job!

janraiski (340) 2012-10-11 4:32

Hello John,

an excellent postcard from Brussels, nice architecture, very nice composed photo.

Jan

danos (73974) 2012-10-11 5:21

Hello John,
nice the view of this section of the city with the block of the buildings to looks so great and to have been captured perfect with the best photographic quality.
I like the contrast of the colours,the light management, as the beauty of the place.

Have a good afternoon,Danos

jlbrthnn (79773) 2012-10-11 6:04

Hello John,
The fountain is cleverly used in the composition. The photo is interesting and of excellent quality. Still a very good job. Bravo.
Have a nice day
Cordially
Joël

Nicou (97679) 2012-10-11 6:34

Hello
quelle iamge et compo fantastique vue et cpatage cette architecture de ces maisons des bijou superb ela place, quelle compo et iamge grandiose.
Bravo et amitié
Nicou

bona (10144) 2012-10-11 7:50

Hi John,

I like this very characteristic architecture from europe. I read that in some countries many of this building were destroyed during the World War II. It is true?
Nice point of view and light.
Regards

clic (11001) 2012-10-11 8:14

Hello John
A feast for an architect's eye are those different decoration patterns in this historic agglomeration seen by the rules book with ultra-fine details.
I presume you're an early bird because I can't see anybody on sidewalks to distract attention from those elegant buildings!
Cheers.
Robert

aliabazari (10105) 2012-10-11 9:44

Hallo John's
De architectuur combineert compact en stijlvol. Perspectief is zeer goed. Zoals altijd, duidelijk en warme en koele kleuren.
16,35 F 2.8 lens is zeer goed en ik hield
Bedankt voor het opnemen van deze leuke foto

Met vriendelijke groet, Ali

Morteza_E (879) 2012-10-11 19:03

Salut
Beauté architecturale. L'exposition était bonne. En ce qui concerne

batalay (32860) 2012-10-11 19:27

Dear John,

At the outset, I wish you and Jenny a very happy wedding anniversary. Half-a-century plus one, that is a blissful time together. I had a chance to peruse your new gallery, and will visit it again and again. You continue to be a great ambassador for Belgium, presenting the beauties of the Flanders countryside, as well as the great urban scenes. In this photo of these beautiful buildings, all with unique architectural design, but all with characteristic steep roofs. By selecting a street with a steep grade, you've accentuated that grade by showing the fountain. I like the row of small cars parked on the road.

Warm regards, my friend,

Bulent

avigur_11 (21954) 2012-10-11 22:09

Dear John,
So much detail in the well-taken pic, and very good woerk with the light. The only thing that I would try is greuycaling of the red car, in order not to catch the eye with it.
Have a nice weekend,
Itzik

milad_abazari (1648) 2012-10-11 23:21

Hi John

This architecture is very beautiful. Exposure and color are good. Mix well.

With respect

kordinator (13411) 2012-10-12 0:59

Dear Joel
Large and very pleasant effect of these super beautiful facades decorated with friezes clearly visible.
Excellent quality of the photo.
Nice presentatin and composition.
Thank you for sharing.
Best wishes my friend
Saša

jemaflor (68913) 2012-10-12 2:31

Hi John,
Beautiful architecture well presented, interesting light and operfect sharpness, well made, tfs.

Nard (6913) 2012-10-12 3:52

Hi John
Incredible and wonderful building. This architecte is really an artiste and your picture in a nice tribute by the POV and the exposure management.
Regards
Bernard

ikeharel (37316) 2012-10-12 5:49

Hello John,
The center of Brussels is known for it's magnificent architecture details, which you present here in a great photo.
At least 9 different windows styles are on display in one lovely picture, under fine light and good contrast.
Cheers,
Ike

Silvio1953 (98129) 2012-10-12 6:36

Ciao John, great view of fantastic palace, wonderful colors, excellent clarity and splendid light, very well done, my friend, have a good week end, ciao Silvio

Zucca (4304) 2012-10-12 9:34

Hello John,

This neighbourhood seems to be like an open-sky museum, a quite easy means to go back to the past centuries ! Good light and openness to the cloudy sky, thanks for sharing your visit !

Have a nice week-end !

Sylvain

Didi (48926) 2012-10-12 9:34

Bonjour John
La place est déserte à part les voiture.
J'apprécie ce point de vue
Et je remarque que les automobilistes Belges respectent les distances de stationnement :) Ce n'est pas le cas en France.
Sincères amitiés

SWEETFREEDOM (18415) 2012-10-12 11:35

Hi John,
yes lovely architecture. very good p.o.v. and details.
a pleasure to look at
regards
Alessandro

siudzi (23879) 2012-10-13 1:17

Hi John,
Superb view selected for this fine picture. So typical buildings for Belgium! I remember the street quite well from my last trip to this great city. Perfectly cropped and executed work. Like it a lot!

Have a nice weekend!
Malgorzata

Schnappilic (7927) 2012-10-13 4:35

Hello John,

Good presentation of this little part of Brussels with perfect exposure and sharpness, natural colors and beautiful architecture. Great result!

All the best!

Ovidiu

kato (6767) 2012-10-13 6:30

Hello John,

You're capturing well this classic architecture of Middle Ages by a good composition and excellent tone/clarity, so it's interesting and impressive to see the profound/elegant building with calm tone. The window is arranged finely at each story.
Have a nice weekend,

Kind regards,
mikio

bayno (16195) 2012-10-13 8:00

Ciao John,
beautiful and unique architecture, i like so much the tones of this building in perfect contrast with the sky...super sharp...
have a good WE..
Valter

boa (4313) 2012-10-13 9:38

Hi John,
wonderful architecture captured here with many interesting details on the facades. I have not been to Brussels for 25 years but i will probably go here next summer, it gonna be interesting to explore these surroundings again:) Crisp and clear shot with excellent colors, Tfs!
Have a nice Saturday my friend!
Boa

rychem (9203) 2012-10-13 10:43

Fantastic architecture of the houses, the details look like a lace, great sharpness and composition
regards
Ryszard

zoomer (3580) 2012-10-13 11:53

Hi,splendid details in this charming architecture with natural colors and excellent POV.So much character in these buildings.All the best,Wolf.

bukitgolfb301 (30065) 2012-10-13 14:39

Hi dear John

Another wonderful and gorgeous image!
Perfect in all points as usual, martvelous!
Combination of each a little different house is very interting. Background sky is also attractive. quality shot as usual. Thanks for your sharing and have a good Sunady!

Takero from Tokyo

Noel_Byrne (7352) 2012-10-14 2:48

Hi John,
Fantastic architecture, captured perfectly. The slight hill to the left give another element to your capture too, and the blue sky and red building to left affords a wonderful array of colours against which to show off this beautiful row of houses
All the best
Noel

josepmarin (55027) 2012-10-14 5:48

Hi John,
this architecture is really fantastic, and in your good framing offers us all its beauty by means of an image very sharp and very luminous.
I like to see all the details of these wonderful houses, and its graphical contrast with the clouds and the sky.
The composition is very attractive, and is perfectly executed.
A beautiful work, my friend.
Best regards,
Josep

mkamionka (24529) 2012-10-14 7:48

Hi John,
spectacular architecture. I like very much the townhouses, here also having them on a hill made the view double as interesting by a feeling of asymmetry. Nice fountain in the foreground,
Very well done!!
M

bertolucci (13351) 2012-10-14 10:12

Hoi John,
Een sterke take op de fraaie en diverse architectuur van deze mooi Brusselse wijk ! Erg goed, dat ritme van de vertikalen hier. De rijke detailweregave en goedgetekende lucht dragen bij tot de grote geslaagdheid van deze post. U heeft tevens mooi gebruik gemaakt van de licht omhoog lopende curve van de straat, het levert een spannende lead-in op. Erg fijn werk!
Groeten uit Rotterdam, bij 11 gr, een bewolkte lucht en een ZW wind van 19 km/u.
Bert

adramad (27552) 2012-10-14 11:30

Hello John.
Superb composition, with a series of breathtaking beauty facades, this a beautiful corner, I can not remember when i was visiting Brussels.
The facades all different and all beautiful, the high brightness, sharpness and beautiful colors, we enjoy very much with all your pictures.
Good start to the week.
Warm regards.
Luis.

mjw364 (3680) 2012-10-14 12:09

Hello John

A clear, sharp, well exposed and composed image - your trademark. Fascinating buildings. The layout and the slight slope put me in mind of Wolverhampton town centre! But if you have ever been to Wolverhampton you would understand the irony in my statement as well as how much of an insult it is to Brussels! Sorry - just my English sense of humour!

Great image

TFS

Mike

Janusz1974 (2275) 2012-10-14 14:02

Hi John,
A great shot from this wonderful Brussels.
Not easy to show so many of these fantastic facades in one frame,but you managed it well.
Best regards
Janusz

RegisMinot (1541) 2012-10-14 15:27

Bonjour Jean
BCes vieilles maisons Bruxelloises sont vraiment très belles. Elles sont toutes différentes et en même temps, elles partagent des lignes communes: plutôt hautest et étroites, elles comportent de grandes fenêtres très lumineuses. Le cadrage est réussi avec un bon contraste mettant en valeur les façades.
Régis

s_lush (15588) 2012-10-14 21:36

Hello John,
Your shot shows how beautiful old Brussels' architecture is. The slope of the streets make it looking even more interesting and attractive. A well chosen composition, amazing architectural details, good design of this square with fountain and sculptural decoration, and absolutely perfect quality of the image!
Best regards,
Sergiy

abmdsudi (26233) 2012-10-14 23:14

Hi John
A breathtaking and colorful lively city square with awesome brilliant warm light hitting those beautiful architecture. The shooting angle and framing are impressive and the depth is great with the prominent subjects perfectly placed. Contrast to blue sky is great and the touch of vivid reds is stunning. This is fine architectural splendour, functional and so well preserved of an appealing historic square. Great shot and I like the atmosphere rendered, an image to be proud off. Well done.
Best regards

gus72 (2508) 2012-10-15 1:39

Hi John !!
I love to look at this type of Architecture......and you photo shows it in all its splendour.
Colours and sharpness are perfect.
Fantastic.
Cheers
Gus

madhumita_roy86 (2150) 2012-10-15 3:52

Hello John,
very eye catching shot....
excellent sharpness...beautiful colours...
nice contrast...lovely architecture...
nice framing...awesome composition..
Tfs! regards,
Madhumita.

lpi (4424) 2012-10-15 6:00

Bonjour John,
L'architecture de ces belles façades est superbe!
Très bon cadrage.
Joli travail!
Amicalement,
LPi

williewhistler (7283) 2012-10-15 7:51

Hello John,each of the buildings has it`s own interest,so when combined they make a really impressive architectural photograph, taken from a good view point it is an enthralling capture.
Regards Les

ymrk (14929) 2012-10-15 12:05

Hello Dear John,
Very eye catching architecture details.So spectecular and masterpiece.
Matching with you again in the photo what a wonderful thing!
Take care,

Y.

Kielia (20445) 2012-10-18 4:00

Hello John,
a very beautiful impression of this fascinating architecture! The composition is excellent and the gentle light creates a wonderful atmosphere.
It was also a pleasure reading the interesting note concerning this heritage. My compliments!
Warm regards
Harriet

emilbo (20844) 2012-10-18 6:37

Salut John,
Vraiment magnifique ce endroit et l'architecture est de toute beauté. La présentation est excellente dans un bel éclairage qui nous laisse bien voir les détails. Une photo de qualité et parfait rendu des couleurs.
Félicitations!... et toutes mes amitiés,
Emilius

dale54 (4922) 2012-10-18 7:54

john hi,hope all is well,this pic of brussels is wonderfull,very sharp detail,great work my friend! dr

serp2000 (29188) 2012-10-19 9:28

Good evening, John,
Another superb shot! Outstanding quality! Thanks for this presentation of Brussels. I'd like to come back sometime. The note is very interesting too.
Best wishes,
Serghei

Hansaphotos (5429) 2012-10-19 16:30

Hello John

A superb shot of these old buildings. A well collected urban scene with fantastic architecture and splendid details. A nice mixture of old and new (the foreground artwork). Excellent work:) TFS. Have a nice WE.

Best regards, Erling

mirosu (5509) 2012-10-20 3:12

Hi John,
Extra high quality photo. The clarity and deep depth of field is perfect. A well presented crop allows eyes to remain fixed on the building facades. This is a really excellent photo, and is a good example of perfect architectural mode. The well harmonized building colors and the blue-white sky also lends a lovely contrast to the scene. Well done. Wish you a nice weekend.

Buin (42084) 2012-10-20 9:30

Hallo John!
As usual a wonderful combination of picture and comment! All these architectural details one can detect here are so beautiful and one automatically must think of our today's often so soulless architecture. I like this fountain in foreground very much. Modern - but it goes very well with these old houses. A worth visiting place indeed ...
Greetings! I hope ypou are fine.
Frank

Yiannis84 (2824) 2012-10-21 14:24

Hi John..

Iam glad to see you again:) and this is one is just perfect ! clarity, light and sharpness are splendid..very well done

Best regards...Yiannis

quovadis (877) 2012-10-22 5:52

Hi John !

Uh,ah, I love this one very much, honestly :(

I am a city guy from the first day of my life, to be exact, grew up in an old town. But just in recent years, I have been rediscovering the charm of the city's life, especially the architectural beauty of some buildings. I think the interest fell right onto my heart after a three day stay in Barcelona some years ago.
Very sharp and deep in colour frame, congratulation :)

Tomek

king (2905) 2012-10-23 8:41

Ha John
Mooie foto. De heeling van de straat wordt geaccentueerd door de schuine lijnen in de omranding van het beeld. Verder prachtige rustige en natuurlijke kleuren die passen bij de uitstraling van de huizen.Grappig tegenstelling in het Vermeer-huisje aan de linkerkant van de opname met de blauwe lucht erboven.
TFS,
Groet,
Huub.

jmdias (45790) 2012-10-25 6:14

john

marvelous sample of urban landscape with these beautiful façades. I liked the framing and these many details of architecture we can enjoy here. TFS.

hugs

jorge

Angshu (51174) 2012-10-26 1:05

Dag John
What an amazing building, set on an incline with other structures & subjects like the cars seemingly emphasizing the incline part which is indeed the most important theme of this picture. Picture taken with your usual panache...Fine work!
Best Regards
Angshu

UlfE (13730) 2012-10-27 3:15

Hi John,

Certainly a well-know place to me. I think you have found an excellent perpective here. Most people would probably just see the Whirling ear sculpture and included the Musical instruments museum. In enjoy your inclusion of the red house to the left that adds some colour to the scene and also how you make use of the curves of the fountain and pavement. TFS and have nice weekend!

Kind regards,

Ulf

carper (96) 2012-11-01 11:32

prachtige plaat.
zelf ben ik nooit in brussel geweest het trekt me niet zo.
groet jaap

jcpix (3285) 2012-11-03 23:56

Hi John,

How did you get this photo without any people, it's amazing! Great composition, the architecture of these buildings is beautiful...this is very well presented! I really like the strong orange color that stands out from the left of the frame and the blue sky reflection in the windows near the upper right. Image appears sharp in detail and exposed perfectly. Very impressive!

Cheers,

Jason

Robert1969 (6230) 2012-11-05 1:03

Hallo John,

Heerlijk om zo de straat naar beneden (naar
boven kan ook) zien te lopen, het geeft de
foto een speelzigheid mee die aantrekkelijk
is. Ook heel goed is dat je het oranje
huisje link in beeld hebt gebracht. Het is
niet alleen een mooie break qua kleuren,
het zorgt ook voor een extra diepte in de
foto. Verder is de foto ook heel mooi
belicht.

Vriendelijke groeten,
Robert

korbee (6299) 2012-11-11 4:38

prachtige straat John,helaas een tikkeltje ontsiert door het rijdende blik lans dee kant,maarja de tijdsgeest moet ge maar denken ;=].
Het meest opvallend vind ik dat rode huis helemaal links,prcies hetzelfde als het huisje van het beroemde schilderij uit delft,""het straatje van Vermeer""....

jan

PaulVDV (15017) 2013-01-14 13:48

Dag John,
Dit is echt een heel mooie foto van die prachtige gebouwen op de Coudenberg. Soms wanneer ik er voorbij kom en het weer valt niet mee, dan lijken deze gebouwen eerder grauw en grijs. Maar deze foto toont ze op hun best.
Mooi gedaan met de fontein op de voorgrond.
Vele groeten, Paul

Hanssie (9921) 2013-01-19 2:27

Mooie strakke foto ! !

Photo Information

Copyright: John Maenhout (jhm) (122444)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2012-08-25
Categories: Architecture
Camera: Canon EOS 5 D Mark II, Canon 16-35mm f/2.8 LII USM, Sandisk CFIII 16GB, B+W 82mm 010 UV-Haze
Exposure: f/10.0, 1/250 seconds
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2012-10-08 22:57