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St Baafs abbey M-b-XI


St Baafs abbey  M-b-XI
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Copyright: John Maenhout (jhm) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 12338 W: 246 N: 16219] (64846)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2008-03-29
Categories: Castles
Camera: Canonn 5D, Canon 16-35mm f2.8 L USM, B+W 77 010 UV-Haze 1x
Exposure: f/22, 1/50 seconds
Map: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2008-04-17 5:21
Viewed: 717
Points: 120
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Three weeks ago I was in Ghent, I known this abbey during my career, a pity the abbey was closed.
Than I took a picture exterior with the church of the Macharius quarter.
In foregeround you see a big water puddle, these gives nice reflection.

History:
The St. Baafs abbey born on the territory of what is now St. Macharius quather. It was between 630 and 639 founded by the Holy Amandus. The rebellion of the Gentenaars against Emperor Charles V in the 16th century marked the end of the splendid abbey. Charles decided when the abbey to break off in that place a compulsion castle building, the so-called Spanish castle. They remained in use until the late 18th century and was in turn demolished. Of the original abbey remains some remarkable buildings of the 12th and the 15th century.
The City Gent, the ruins at the end of the 19th century as a Museum of stone objects. The stone collection is a unique collection of sculptures and architectural fragments derived from tombs in Ghent disappeared or rebuilt buildings.

I hope that you like it.

Canon EOS 5D
Shooting Date/Time
29/03/2008 13:17:01
Application Manual.
Tv(Shutter Speed)
1/50Sec.
Av(Aperture Value)
F22
Metering Modes
Centerweighted average metering
Exposure Compensation
0
ISO Speed
100
Lens
EF16-35mm f/2.8L USM
Focal Length
20,0 mm
Image size
4368 x 2912
Image Quality
RAW
Picture Style
Landscape

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Well captured as usual picture, John. The framing and the clarity are of high quality. A beautiful sky, too. I like it very much!
Warm regards,
Athanasios.

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  • Gerrit Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 4025 W: 85 N: 4868] (23801)
  • [2008-04-17 5:36]

Dag Jophn,
interessant kloostercomplex goed genomen met de plas ervoor en de planjes die ze er net omheen hebben gezet,
groeten Gerrit

Hello John.
Good perspective and reflections.
High sharpness, as ever seen from you.
Best regards.
Bobo.

Hello John,
A nicely framed composition with good point of view that takes good advantage of the reflections offered by the puddle. The interesting sky makes a for a pleasing atmosphere and brings a good light. Very good colours and clarity.

It is a quite simple photo but yet very well composed and with excellent colours all over. The sky is very beautiful and its reflection came up also very well.
Antonio

Hi John,

nice captura! Crispy and well illuminated shot. The inclusion of the lake and its relfection adds a lot to the compo. Well done!
Regards,
Carlos

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  • camabs (64)
  • [2008-04-17 5:58]

Nice wideangle shot with great use of foreground

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  • Muse Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2325 W: 198 N: 5398] (22680)
  • [2008-04-17 6:26]

Hello John,
Bon cadrage pour présenter cette jolie abbaye.
Un très joli ciel et de belles couleurs.
Bien vu les reflets dans l'eau.
Excellente après midi,
Denise

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  • ChrisJ Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 8647 W: 911 N: 11403] (55282)
  • [2008-04-17 6:56]

Hi John

Fantastic reflections, with a nice curvature of the lake. Excellent colour & sharpness. Good graphism of the trees, against the intense blue sky. Tfs!

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  • Cormac Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3198 W: 55 N: 5876] (24523)
  • [2008-04-17 8:01]

Great use of the water in the foreground to get good reflection, which adds a lot to the photo. Wonderful sky too, very good colour and just the right amount of clouds, which always seems to make a photo look better. Well done!

Hallo john,
Er zit een mooie balans in de foto, zowel rechts als links. De voorgrond is niet echt interessant, maar het tweede gedeelte met kerk en huizen en daarboven die vette blauw lucht doet wonderen...prima werk.
Groet, Henk

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  • cbrman Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2683 W: 287 N: 3417] (12742)
  • [2008-04-17 8:43]

Hello John,

Ton grand angle rend cette scène spectaculaire et crée une nouvelle perspective.
Le ciel bleu est l'élément qui attire le regard dans cette compo. L'avant plan est peut-être un peu vide et mériterait la présence d'une personne qui pourrait accrocher le regard.
La qualité de l'image est par contre excellente.

A+

Dominique

John
Magnifique photo! Le cadrage est excellent et les couleurs splendides!
Amicalement
JJ

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  • carper Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 9324 W: 445 N: 14694] (51601)
  • [2008-04-17 9:12]

Het is een Maenhout zonder meer.
is een beetje te herkennen aan de stijl. goed e compositie, de voorgrond is inderdaad niet echt interessant, als het mogelijk was geweest was het mooie geweest om ook de reflectie mee te nemen van het water, maar dat is allemaal gezever John, mooi werk. Als als als... bestaat niet. prettige avond verder.
groet jaap

salut john
a framing always quite selected, colors and a splendid light, well captured reflections that to say, if, it is a superb photograph, cheer
amitiés
gilbert

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  • JCG Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3176 W: 400 N: 4493] (16067)
  • [2008-04-17 11:43]

Bonsoir John,

J'aime beaucoup la finesse de l'image. On apprécie ici l'avantage du grand angle qui nous permet de bien voir cette belle abbaye dans son environnement et de pouvoir profiter de ce beau reflet. Le ciel est magnifique. Joli coup d'oeil John, bravo.

Avec toutes mes amitiés et une très bonne soirée,

Jean-Charles

Hi John.

Excellent picture with lovely colours for sure!

My compliments!

Hallo John,

Ik heb gefascineerd gekeken naar de omgeving van dit klooster. De kale oevers rondom de vijver.
Als ik het goed zie is er nieuwe aanplant, maar rechts voor lijkt die wel in het water te verdwijnen.
Ook de straat achter het klooster draagt bij aan de aparte sfeer.

Groet Rob

Dag John,
the light and clarity tells us about coming spring and even that distance to the buildings keep them in this one close by impression. Superb quality and the composition with the diagonal lines has a good depth.
Lieben Gruss, Ulf

John,
Your composition is great using the water to create a nice reflection. The reflection gives the photo nice depth and balance. The lighting and colors are great with outstanding sharpness and DOF. The sky is great giving nice color to the shot.
TFS,
Asa

Hi John,
A very nice composition with lots of interst and great details and well saturated colors. Good light and reflections. Well done and TFS. Gerald

Hello John,
I really adore on how you always composed beautiful pictures even from a simple ordinary place like this. Quality is always the best and with tight framing just make it more special. Thanks for the shot and for the story too.

daniel

Goedemorgen John, u heeft die grote plas zeer goed gebruikt, door zijn ovale vorm krijgt de compo iets speels en levert natuurlijk mooie reflecties op. Heel mooi gevangen ook de oude abdij. Interessante info ook! Heel fijn werk John, ik kijk er graag naar!
Een een goed weekend vanuit een geheel bewolkt Rotterdam bij 8,3 graden.
Bert

Salut John
Une belle lumière sur cette abbaye ,et une belle utilisation de cette mare pour jouer sur le reflets. J'aime beaucoup cette courbe au premier plan. Une très belle réalisation!!
Amicalement
Hervé

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  • danyy Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 7170 W: 436 N: 9751] (49774)
  • [2008-04-18 0:01]

Hello John,
une dominante de bleu bien agréable dans cette photo bien nette et exposée parfaitement. Je la trouve toutefois un peu petite.
Best regards.
Daniel.

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  • delkoo Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3688 W: 235 N: 4736] (23371)
  • [2008-04-18 0:32]

hi john
a simple view with high quality, as usual the framing and exposure are perfect .

nice presentation
didier

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  • mikeo Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1059 W: 91 N: 1048] (7497)
  • [2008-04-18 1:05]

Hello John,

What a beautiful place!
Composition, with reflection and so excellent blue sky create great climate.

Great quality of the photo...like always:)

Greetings,
Mikeo

De kleuren staan hier opnieuw als een paal boven water, diep en gebalanceerd, als je even tijd heb, skype me, nieuws onder de zon, leuk tooltje, gebruikt op m'n laatste post, bespaart enorm veel tijd.
Henk

Professional work in this one, John. Fine framing to benefit from the elegant bend of the pond in the foreground. The reflections amplify the quiet and peaceful setting around the church, and the colors look pleasant and natural.

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  • hdl Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1769 W: 13 N: 1484] (6060)
  • [2008-04-18 4:16]
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Dag John. Weer niets dan lof hierboven (en straks ook hieronder... ;-)). Een heel evenwichtig beeld met heel mooie kleuren. Je ziet aan het eerste verschijnende groen dat de natuur zich naar de lente beweegt.

Hi John,

The reflections in the water are an asset to the composition. The trees are a natural frame to the abbey. The point of view is showing the details and colors of the architecture of St. Baaf abbey. The light brings out the best of the colors. Have a nice day.

Pierre

Bonjour John,
Bon POV, bonne composition avec ce plan d'eau apportant de jolis reflets, un bon sujet... le tout dans une image de moins bonne qualité que d'habitude, peut-être parce que trop réduite par un large cadre ?
Excellente fin de semaine mon Ami.
Pierre... toujours au QUEBEC avec ses photos de CORSE ;o))

Hi John
Superb view!Wonderful colours and very good reflections,POV,excellent work.
TFS/Regards

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  • trekks Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1241 W: 114 N: 1979] (6842)
  • [2008-04-18 11:05]

hello John

Very nicely captured view to include the pond as FG. Great composition from tihs pov. Reflection off the pond is also helping.

tfs, bill

Hi John,

Een interessant punt om vanuit hier een foto van de abdij te maken. In eerste instantie, zonder het lezen van je note, had ik het idee dat het ging om laag water in een water-bekken. Maar nu ik de note lees zie ik dat het om een modderpoel gaat die er normaal niet is. Maar hij past er mooi bij met de reflecties!

Groet en een prettig weekend!
Dennis

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  • berek Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3876 W: 172 N: 4900] (22175)
  • [2008-04-18 12:08]

Hi john,
I like beautiful one of one reflections. great sharpness and blue. its your classic. have a nice weekend.
Burak Erek

Hi John
Excellent light. Great big puddle reflecting the sky. Good composition with the abbey in the background :).
Regards

Hi John,
a nice landscape with a good framing.
Beautiful colors and lights.
It makes to think next to a bucolico place.
Ciao
Ludo

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  • Tue Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 5114 W: 56 N: 7203] (23063)
  • [2008-04-18 15:35]

Goedenavond John,
Een mooie foto met een heerlijk zonlicht en een mooie blauwe lucht als achtergrond. Uitstekende plaatsing van het meertje in de voorgrond, dat nog wat mooie spiegelingen toevoegt. De compositie kon niet beter. Mooi fotowerk!
Prettig weekend!
Groeten,
Lars

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  • gunbud Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 4098 W: 3 N: 3491] (16243)
  • [2008-04-18 18:13]

Hi John,
Stunning clear crisp colors and exceptional details sharpness and depth. The lovely blue sky makes a wonderful reflection in the little pond as it contrast nicley with the early spring green from the trees. Outstanding image with a very informative note.
Regards, Tom

Bonsoir John
Une composition superbement cadrée et le plan d'eau met tout cela en valeur de très belle façon avec un bon contraste de lumière et de couleurs.
Bonne soirée.
Amicalement
Gildas

Hi John,
Nice reflections in the pond to give the building an extra dimension. Wonderfully captured and composed. Image and color quality is good. Well done! tfs
Cheers,
Renier

Hello John,
ik bewonder de manier waarop je deze compositie hebt samengesteld. Het veld in FG mag dan niet bijzonder interessant zijn (maar daar treft jou geen blaam, het is gewoon de tijd van het jaar, later zal dat ook mooi worden), toch past-ie perfect in het kader en sfeer van deze foto. Heel subtiel perspectief dankzij de grand angle, en zowel lucht als klooster zijn schitterend mooi! Prima fotowerk!
En nog harstikke bedankt voor je laatste bezoek, (Sympathy For The Devil)!
Ik wens je nog een hele fijne weekend, en ik zie je gauw.
Ciao,
Fulvio.

Hello!
Beautiful landscape, great composition perfect sharpness and good colours .
Interesting note.
Excellent work!
Greetings
Tadeusz

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  • Graal Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 4629 W: 120 N: 429] (40717)
  • [2008-04-19 11:23]

Hi John,
very nice image, well composed with reflections in water. An interesting place and informations. Excellent quality of photo. I like it.
Gr., Aleksander

Hello John,
Another wonderful one,in splendid colors and well handled lighting...
What I like most is the form with the small like and the smooth reflections on the water.Very beautiful work!

Have a nice weekend,
Thomas

Hi john
again a very good shot great pov nice composition and colours
very well done
Toba

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  • kpav Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 491 W: 28 N: 264] (2936)
  • [2008-04-20 0:26]

Hello John, amazing shot with impressive clarity and sharpness. Very beautiful colors and reflections. Thanks for sharing.
Best regards,
Kostas.

Salut John,
I like the colours here and the reflections in the water.this is almost like a painting.excellent sharpness.also super light and framing with fine details.well done.TFS.
Warm Regards.

Cevdet

Hello my friend,
Congratulations for this marvellous picture.
It is really a picture of painter well done
and well seen with nice warm tones..
Thanks for your photo
Greetings from GREECE
cOSTANTINO

The church is the background is very nice, but the most interesting part for me is the puddle or pond. It reminds of older times when humans and animals were living closely together even in or very near the cities, and such a pond would be the perfect drinking plance of our domestic companions.

All the best,

Emmanuel

All

Hello John,
A beautiful scenery, with the unmistakable signs of spring!
The pond, the clear blue sky, all very attractive elements in an image of spring...
As always a well balanced composition, the fine light gives great clarity in colours and sharp fine details!
Greetings,
Pablo -

Hello John,
Another well captured & presented image with beautiful soft colours. excellent detail & clarity.
A very beautiful image.
Thank you
Regards
Santo

Hi John
Very nice composition with the St Baafs abbey. Excellent capture, colours and nice reflections.
Have a nice day
Aires

Hello John
another great shot with beautiful colours and sharpness
excellent clearity and quality
my compliments

Bonjour John.
C'est une belle composition avec des bleus superbes dans le ciel et les reflets.
Jacques

Helo John
Wonderful place and nice shot
Bravo
Salut,Braca

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  • Emile Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3967 W: 137 N: 4242] (15553)
  • [2008-04-29 20:38]

Hola John.
Nice composition with the beautiful abbey and the pond, lovely reflection. nice colors and frame. Good POV. Very well captured.
Well done. TFS.
Best regards.

Hi John,
I always find reflections interesting as they are like echoes to the original scene and you rightly capitalize on it to present this place in a very attractive manner. The colours are very well rendered and controlled and no flaws can be detected. Splendid shot!!

All the best.

Hi John,
wonderful shot for colours, exceptional sharpness in all planes and POV.
Regards
Mario

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