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Kronborg Slot


Kronborg Slot
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Copyright: Lars Zwemmer (Tue) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 5227 W: 56 N: 7448] (23801)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2007-08-07
Categories: Castles, Daily Life, Architecture
Camera: Canon Powershot A75
Exposure: f/4.5, 1/1000 seconds
More Photo Info: [view]
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Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2007-09-15 14:25
Viewed: 783
Points: 66
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Kronborg Slot

Another photo from Denmark, taken from the ferry from Helsingør to Helsingborg, Sweden. Seen here is the famous Kronborg Slot on a warm summer day in the start of August.

Helsingør is located on the island Sjælland (Zealand), about 40km north of Copenhagen and in the former amt (province) Frederiksborg, but nowadays in Region Hovedstaden (Danish Capital Region). It also known as Elsinore and the setting of William Shakespeare's play Hamlet.
Helsingør has about 35,000 inhabitants (whole municipality: 60,000). The city was mentioned for the first time in 1231 by King Valdemar Sejr. In 1426 the city got city rights.

Kronborg Slot (Kronborg Castle) is located on the extreme tip of Sjælland at the narrowest point of the Øresund, the strait between Danmark and Sweden.
In the 1420s King Erik af Pommern (Erik of Pomerania) decided to charge toll to sail through the Øresund. To enforce his demands he built a fortress called Krogen, on the place Kronborg now is located. This fortress has been extented several times in the following period. In the late 16th century King Frederik II rebuilt the fortress into a Renaissance castle and gave it the name Kronborg. In 1629 this castle went up in flames after which King Christian IV rebuilt the castle. Now, Kronborg is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

This photo was taken from the Scandlines-ferry M/S Aurora af Helsingborg.
Other pictures from Helsingør:
Kronborg
Panorama Helsingør

I hope you like this photo!

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Hej Lars,
Not objectiv in the matter, but the Swedish flag in the middle are extraordinary... just kidding.

God pov on this picture and I like the signs over and under 50 feet.

Hälsningar
/Stefan

Hello Lars,
I like the point of view you choose for this composition!The flags in front are very well seen and the castle to the back is very impressive.Great view in a mix of vivid colors.

wishes for the weekend,
Thomas

Nice view of the castle, and good positionning of the flags in the image.

All the best,

Emmanuel

Hej Lars,


Nice view of the castle, framed by the flags. Excellent POV, great summer light, well contrasted colors.

Have a nice sunday
Leonor

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  • paura Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 4290 W: 8 N: 2765] (23216)
  • [2007-09-15 17:24]

Lars,
Interesting the castle in the background. The pier details are also nice. An excellent composition.

Paulo

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  • Graal Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 4891 W: 121 N: 487] (43121)
  • [2007-09-16 0:06]

Hi Lars,
interesting a small harbour, fine composition with the castle in BG. Good informations. Nice accent with flags of nordic countries. Well done.
Gr., Aleksander

Hi Lars,
Beautiful place, indeed. Composition is very attractive, I like the spectacular perspective and the fine details. Clarity and lights excellent, note as well. Splendid shot, Have a nice weekend
George

Hi Lars,
Very nice view! The POV, colors and contrast are good.
Well done.
Have a nice sunday.
Ahmet

Olá Lars, excellent POV for the Castle. I like a lot the dynamism that the flags in FG give, even if they don't make the best contrast with the BG. Great colors, specially the blue of the water that really attracts the eye. Excellent shot taken from the ferry.
Have a nice sunday,
ricardo

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  • cessy Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2256 W: 99 N: 2341] (13567)
  • [2007-09-16 2:26]

Hallo Lars
as always, your photo can catch colors of the place :)
nice view and very nice composition

hi friend,
Beautiful lansdcape over the marina! The colours of the sky and clouds pattern create such a beautiful effect! Nice sharpness and details to present the image! Take care Ana:)

Hallo Lars,
once been there in more worth weather conditions and long before a real interest in photography. Clear lines and good colours. It is a bit a pity that the two flags at left loose a bit their impression because of the mixed coloured background there, the right one is stronger. I like the texture of the water a lot.
Lieben Gruss, Ulf

Hej Lars,
Very fine motive with the blue water and the colourful castle. Also nice seeing all the Scandinavian flags in the same photo.
Regards
Gunnar

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  • jhm Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 12701 W: 272 N: 16936] (67790)
  • [2007-09-16 5:18]

Hallo Lars,

Ik kijk altijd met een klein beetje spanning naar uw foto uit Denemarken, een koel land maar met meerdere fijne plaatsen zoals deze hier.
U heeft een bijzondere goede hoek keuze gemaakt, waardoor wij de jachthaven en het mooie gebouw kunnen zien, zelfs met een bijzondere goede kwaliteit en samenvatting.
Mooi gedaan. Bedankt!

Prettige zondag verder,
John.

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  • Tort Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 467 W: 81 N: 535] (2266)
  • [2007-09-16 6:23]

Hi Lars,
Very good architecture of this castle with an excellent composition and colors. The sharpness is very good.
Best regards
Juan Tort

My favorite danish castle! I just love this place, this one is like a real medieval castle, not like the nice fairytale castles we usually have in Denmark.
Nice view from the ferry, I must admit that i have only had the pleasure of seeing it from the landside.
Harry

You got an excellent high POV perched on the ferry. I like the well saturated colours and the light was good. If not for the ornate green towers the castle would look very austere. Well done
Kath

Lars, cette forteresse est bien située dans la composition parmi les éléments colorés des drapeaux et de l'eau. La note est très instructive.
Jacques

Hi Lars
Very beautiful composition with excellent colours and details.
Gorgeous view of the Kronborg Castle, very well framed and done
Have a nice week
Aires

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  • danos Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3515 W: 83 N: 5036] (19338)
  • [2007-09-16 11:50]

Hello Lars,
very nice the view of the Kronborg Slot,with vivid colours and light.Your capture has many levels that extend in the whole frame.The castle has been captured superbly and is well placed in the photo.Excellent the sharpness and the clarity.Well done Lars.

Regards,Danos

Hallo Lars,
Die kleurige vlaggen maken er een vrolijke foto van. De POV is prima hier met die hoge horizon en wat minder directe aandacht voor Hamlet.
groet Rob

Hi Lars,
Beautiful picture from a nice point of view. The colours are great and vivid as well as the lighting. Very well done!

Regards John

Hello Lars,
Colourful, and the Scandinavian flags are well represented!
A different view to Kronborg Slot that is captured with fine details...
Interesting composition with a fine summer atmosphere!
Greetings,
Pablo -

Lovely view to the habour of Helsingør. Great colours, too.
Best wishes,
Achim

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  • Mikos Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1050 W: 0 N: 906] (4320)
  • [2007-09-17 6:26]

Dag Lars!

Great open angle to enjoy of this beautiful danish spot, it has to be very beautiful this city. Great light and sharpness, that´s why let us enjoy of the details your image has.
And talking about details, great one the inclusion of this scandinavian flags, only left the finnish and icelander one!

Cheers, take care!

Miguel

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  • delic Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1372 W: 63 N: 1793] (6234)
  • [2007-09-17 6:54]

Hello Lars,
Interesting juxtaposition of the medieval castle and the three modern-day Scandinavian flags. I like the tight if busy composition. Regards,
Hakan

Hi Lars,
Beautiful composition. Excellent colours and light. Lovely place in a lovely picture
Georg

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  • danyy Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 7422 W: 441 N: 10319] (52580)
  • [2007-09-17 13:54]

Bonjour Lars,
une ambiance qui ne laisse pas deviner que nous sommes dans les pays nordiques.
J'aime beaucou l'intensite des bleus, mais aussi des autres couleurs qui contrastent très fort sans toutefois éblouir.
C'est bien cadré aussi.
Amicalement.
Daniel.

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  • Emile Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 4087 W: 137 N: 4416] (16045)
  • [2007-09-18 22:11]

Hola Lars.
Excellent colorful shot captured with a good POV, the castle with the harbor and flags produces a very good composition. Great colors and sharpness. Thank you for your note.
Well done. TFS.
Best regards.

Een Nederlander met zoveel punten die ik nog nooit bezocht heb...schande..!!! ;-)
Hallo Lars,
Ik mag je standpunt wel zien, alhoewel de Deense vlag net iets van het kasteel bedekt (misschien niet de ruimte om nog 1 stapje naar links te doen?). Je contrasten en lijnen zijn mooi opgezet net als je kleursetting. Als ik zie wat voor voor camera je gebruikt dan alleen maar respect omdat kleurtoning, detailering en scherpte dik in orde zijn.
Wens je prettig weekend, Henk

Bonsoir, mon ami Lars,
Ce n'est pas facile de trouver un beau sujet et de le mettre en valeur, et, pourtant, le résultat est là. L'édifice prend une autre dimension vue sous cet angle.
Comme d'habitude, j'apprécie la note d'accompagnement.
Amitiés.
Philippe

hello Lars
my photos of that place are not as colored as your photo here, this one is attractive, well composed and have good contrast
regards
jo

Heerlijk om dit weer eens terug te zien.
Wij zijn hier in een september-periode geweest met zo'n koptelefoontje op, echter er waren nauwelijks toeristen en toen hebben we een uitgebreide privé rondleiding gehad, waarbij ons gewezen werd op de link tussen Holland en Denemarken (dat heb je met zeevarande naties). Toen voor de fun en de foto's even een retourtje op de ferrie gedaan en gelachen om de kratten drank die meegesleept werden.
Ja, en het was ook zonnig zoals hier.
Lars, heerlijk om dit weer terug te zien (mijn foto's toen waren absoluut knudde.
TFS
Els

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