Odense: H.C. Andersens Hus Photo

Photographer’s Note

Odense: H.C. Andersens Hus

Last week I was in Denmark for a short holiday, where we stayed in the little town of Assens on the island of Fyn. This photo was taken last Thursday in the largest town of the island, Odense, famous as the place of birth for fairy tale writer and poet Hans Christian Andersen and therefore also the location for H.C. Andersens Huset (the Hans Christian Andersen House), which can be seen on this photo, it's the yellow house on the corner of the street.

Odense is the third largest city in Denmark and the largest of the island of Fyn (Funen) with 158,000 inhabitants. Its one of Denmark's oldest cities (it had its 1000th anniversary in 1988) and its name comes from the Norse god Odin.

H.C. Andersens Hus is located in the old town of Odense and has been a museum since 1908. It is unknown whether H.C. Andersen was born in this house, but his grandmother and mother have lived here.
Hans Christian Andersen (1805-1875) was the son of a poor shoemaker. It was his mother, who opened the world of folklore for him.
He is most famous for his fairytales: Keiserens nye Klæder (The Emperor's new cloths), Den grimme Ælling (The ugly duckling), Prinsessen paa Ærten (The real princess) and of course Den lille Havfrue (The little mermaid) are just some examples of HCA's work.
He also loved traveling and has written a couple of books about his journeys like I Sverrig (In Sweden), I Spanien (In Spain) and En Digters Bazar (A Poet's Bazaar). In 1855 he wrote his autobiography Mit Livs Eventyr (The fairy tale of my life).

Hope you like this photo and thanks for your visit!

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jonathan_hart (22564) 2008-10-27 6:37

what an empty street, fortunately there is a bike which is a nice bonus, and so northern Europe ! I don't know if I already told that, but I missed to visit Odense, seems very nice, and it will be the first destination in DK if I come back to this pleasing country,
no light helping and still very nice thanks to the colorful houses
regards
jc

Dakota55 (392) 2008-10-27 6:39

The photograph in conjunction with note is very interesting although i find that the shot it self lacks a point of interest. I know that circumstances dont always allow for it but if there was a person in the square it would add a point of focus the image.

Thanks for sharing

Rob

Bartleby (4650) 2008-10-27 6:47

Hi Lars,
Your note is interesting but the picture feels empty. There's nothing much going on, the whole picture is underexposed and the framing is all too conventional. Sorry but I think you can do better.

Philippe

mark_mk (246) 2008-10-27 8:49

Hi Lars,
what I like is that bicyle on the right side of the image, it really does look very nice and I like the nice color of the house, why not push them up a bit more in photoshop?
It`s true that there`s not much going on, but I wouldn`t consider it as a bad shot, in fact I like the lovely houses!

Take care
Mark

UnTrained (0) 2008-10-27 9:42

Hallo Lars,
grey sky but typical Danish colours of a Danish street. Maybe a small crop at the left to keep only the street there, but that is only an idea. The lower light is well presented in the reflections of the windows, I like this effect.
Lieben Gruss, Ulf

bertolucci (11976) 2008-10-27 9:53

Hej Lars de leegheid die hier genoemd wordt werkt juist goed hier, het sterke perspectief neemt het oog nu in één keer naar het geboortehuis mee, zonder rekening te hoeven houden met andere beeld elementen. En het is het huis (en zijn context) waar het hier om gaat. De pastelkleuren passsen erbij -een mooie verstilde plaat !
Fijne avond,
Bert

gracious (20017) 2008-10-27 10:36

Hello Lars,
I loved the soft and gentle lighting in this calm and peaceful corner of the town!
the sharpness and colour are wonderful with good details!
thanks for the sharing
take care and regards
Tony

papagolf21 (55926) 2008-10-27 12:47

Bonsoir, mon ami Lars,
Tu as utilisé un appareil photographique à remonter le temps avec cette superbe image ! ;o)
Pas de tricherie à travers cette composition. Tout est parfaitement composé, tout est réfléchi, tout est enrichissant.
Un grand merci.
Amitiés.
Philippe

jaywalker (12186) 2008-10-27 12:56

Hi Lars, A nice peaceful scene in fact the bike is the only sign that people are here, lovely colours & a very good POV assist the picture, the sharp focus is superb & well managed light, kind regards Wilson.

danyy (67924) 2008-10-27 15:19

Ce 'paysage' urbain est tout simple Lars,
mais la propreté et la netteté le transforment en ce qu'on voit rarement par chez moi et c'est un point qui me séduit.
Une vue triste un peu, vide de gens.
J'adore l'alternance des couleurs agréables de ces façades.
Regards.
Daniel.

Gerrit (35423) 2008-10-27 16:07

Dag Lars,
een prachtig pittoresk straatje in mooie pasteltinten.
Zo zonder auto's lijkt het wel een museum.
Groeten Gerrit

emjleclercq (14125) 2008-10-27 23:39

Nice quiet street, which would have probably looked even better with a little more light, for there are plenty of colors on the right of the image. The curve of the street is also interesting.

All the best,

Emmanuel

jhm (81659) 2008-10-28 0:43

Dag Lars,

Ik heb met veel aandacht de twee opmerkingen van de schrijvers gelezen, noch de een noch de andere begrijp ik niet volledig, het zal aan mijn engels liggen vermoedelijk, alleen zou ik hier durven stellen dat misschien een beetje klaarder zou mogen zijn, maar zeker niet in de contexts waar het die mensen over hebben.
Ik wil u zeggen dat uw samenstelling zeer goed overkomt,dat in uw foto diepte zit, een goed perspectief vertegenwoordigd, en dat de kleuren zeer realistisch zijn, alleen op laag water vindt men spijkers.
Of zijn mijn nieuwen lenzen van minder goed kwaliteit, of is het genezings proces nog niet ver genoeg gevorderd, dit kan eveneens de oorzaak zijn. Ik zie andere zaken op TE!
Goed werk Lars. Bedankt.
Lars, ik heb een kleine WS gemaakt van deze mooie foto, ik hoop dat u mij niet kwalijk neemt

Groeten,
John.

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carper (63998) 2008-10-28 0:46

mooie foto Lars,
goede verdeling, mooie kleuren uitstekende compositie, goed fotowerk Lars, prettige avond.
groet jaap

riclopes (32845) 2008-10-28 1:04

Olá Lars, more than the yellow house, what captures my attention is the bike. This is so clean, pretty and empty that is almost scary ;-) I want to get that bike and cycle around to see if there's anyone else in the city :))) In a way, I like this mood - that's how you found it and that's what you're showing to us. And the perspective is well framed.
regards,
ric

jafadabret (38907) 2008-10-28 2:37

Bonjour Lars.
Il manque un peu de soleil mais les couleurs des façades essaient d'y remédier. J'aime cette perspective de rue avec ces maisons qui rivalisent de coquetterie.
Amicalement,
Jacques

batalay (20680) 2008-10-28 4:29

Hello Lars,

This is one photograph I plan to share with my little grandchildren. With a highly informative note, your photograph brings back to life to the world of H.C. Andersen. Well composed, well exposed image under very subdued light.

Warm regards,
Bulent

danos (31610) 2008-10-28 5:53

Hello Lars,
nice this view of this graphical corner of Denmark,with the traditional houses to decorate so pleasantly the scene.I'd like the foreground and the houses to had more light.

Have a nice afternoon,Danos

fulvio52 (8314) 2008-10-28 6:57

Hoi, Lars.
Helemaal NIKS op aan te merken : wonderschone belichting en perspectief, zeer sfeervol! Ik snap echt niet wat sommige mensen van een foto verwachten, maar het zal aan mij liggen... Niets van aantrekken, het is schitterend in alle opzichten, punt.
En nog bedankt voor je bezoek van eergisteren aan mijn Lake Powell shot, zeer gewaardeerd!
Ik wens je nog een fijne avond, tot gauw.
Fulvio.

feather (49848) 2008-10-28 8:30

It is a pity the light didn't favour you, but the pastel colours of the houses are very pretty and the perspective view works well in the composition.
Kath

Kielia (8167) 2008-10-28 11:21

Hi Lars,
great and unusual capture of this famous place without tourists! (I have never managed this). I love the gentle colours and the soft light. My compliments!

paololg (13144) 2008-10-28 11:22

Ciao Lars,
stupendous perspective of these colored houses, that remembers me a few the colored houses of the fishermen of the lagoon in Venice, even if the style is very different. I like a lot the particular one of the bicycle, that animates the scene. A beautiful work, as are always your images.
Ciao
Paolo

UlfE (8837) 2008-10-28 11:25

Hi Lars,

Excellent and well composed picture. I notice that some people think it is empty but I would say it is a real off-season picture. I guess it could be packed with people here during the tourist season. Also an empty picture have something to tell. TFS and have a nice evening!

Cheers,

Ulf

gildasjan (23291) 2008-10-28 12:57

Bonjour Lars
Une image soignée de ce quartier agréablement coloré.Le vélo bien cadré apporte la bonne touche à cette composition.
Bonne soirée
Amicalement
Gildas

ElAprendiz (7370) 2008-10-28 21:53

Hello Lars:

The frame is balanced and harmonious, displaying a nice architectural environment. The facades of the houses, with their rigid linear forms, noted for its beautiful shades.

A large composition, no doubt. I like the detail of the bicycle lying to the wall, which offers a pleasant feeling.

John

TopGeo (21385) 2008-10-28 23:28

Hi Lars! A picture with a beautiful corner of city where lived Andersen and us reminds our children's years! Beautiful colours I lovely houses & a very good POV,and prospect splendid neighborhood as from fairy tale. Thanks
Georgios

Graal (57220) 2008-10-29 0:10

Hi Lars,
an interesting calm backstreet, nice presentation, good note and photojob. I like it.
Gr., Aleksander

AiresSantos (41272) 2008-10-29 0:53

Hi dear Lars
Fine view from Odense. You caught the street empty with bicycle parked.
I like your POV and architecture. Very good qaulity
TFS and have a nice day
Aires

Silvio1953 (40711) 2008-10-29 6:59

Ciao Lars, beautiful view of lovely village with nice colorful houses, excellent perspective, very well done, ciao Silvio

yedirenk (7125) 2008-10-29 13:47

Hi Lars,
a wonderful street with lovely houses and nice architectural details.great perspective with very good point of view.also superb colours and excellent sharpness.very good depth.well done.TFS
Greetings

Cevdet

Ina (2679) 2008-10-29 15:14

Hej Lars...

Sikke en stille gade men hvor er den da smuk med sine mange klare farver... Netop sådanne huse ville jeg elske at bygge i LEGO klodser, som er det der har holdt mig så længe væk fra fotografiet... Det smukke lys og efterårets skønne farver vækkede mig idag... Kameraet måtte frem... Det er dejligt at være tilbage og kunne nyde foto's som dette...

Tak... Ina...

pablominto (39884) 2008-10-29 23:55

Hei Lars,

A lovely quiet street, typical Danish with the small house architecture and the cobblestones!
Good point of view and a fine perspective, a well balanced composition with a fine sense of depth...
Good colour palette and sharp fine details!

Greetings,
Pablo -

stego (22322) 2008-10-30 16:18

Hi Lars,
It's a wonderful street view, I am sure I am not the only one to whom that immediately thinks about Denmark when sees it. Like Bülent wrote, it would bring to memory the stories of Andersen even if you didn't mentioned it. I like very much the way you used the street to make the compo. Maybe those who miss some human presence have their point, but I think the bike is enough to suggest that the place isn't really deserted.

You did a great job with the not so favourable light, specially considering the camera you used.

Regards, José.

Stepan (27167) 2008-10-31 0:17

Looks typical to me. Clean, strict, colored, tiny and lovely... And the perspective works quite well, with that house just ahead and the light turn.
Stéphane

jlbrthnn (36842) 2008-10-31 3:22

Hello Lars,
I like the sight of these very coloured Danish houses, to brighten the city under this gray sky. Pretty framing which uses the line of the paving of the street. I like the naturalness of this image. Cheer.
Have a nice day and weekend
Cordially
Joël

Bluejeans (31529) 2008-11-01 14:38

Ola Lars ,
Que linda rua de casas coloridas e bem limpa a arquitecturas e linda , gostei muito dos detalhes, boa profundidade de foto , parabéns!!
Um abraço Gonçalo

Didi (35680) 2008-11-02 2:18

Hi Lars
Very nice coloured and original houses in spite of the cloudly sky, it's giving a nice ambiance.
Best regards.

Budapestman (40914) 2008-11-02 6:42

Hi Lars,
Charming and nostalgic atmosphere from this picturesque place with splendid composition. I like the vivid colours and the attractive details, the note is informative. An excellent shot. Thank you for sharing. Have a nice Sunday
George

paura (37736) 2008-11-02 8:21

Lars,
The point of vies is very nice to show this fantastic place. FThe fine details in the architecture are also an excellent element.

Regards

Paulo

Cricri (42773) 2008-11-02 11:23

Hi Lars
Oups il ne fait pas foule a cet heure là!!!
J'aime l'architecture et les couleurs des façades avec la rue de pavés, un endroit calme et beau
Friendship
cricri

shevchenko (9736) 2008-11-02 19:06

Hello Lars,
Good pov to show colourful houses from a lonely corner, detail to show structures of these houses where have big roof tops and big windows, lovely clean environment, thanks for sharing.
Ally

Pentti (360) 2008-11-04 11:11

Hi Lars,
The steet looked so empty and lonely so I in the WS tried to remove part of it. Added also some liht.
Pentti

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rodgerg (23013) 2008-11-06 3:28

Dag Lars,

Een POV goed gekozen om deze corner van Odense te presentern met huizen met mooie kleuren.
Een mmoie en goed photowek.
Vriendelijk,
Roger

Miha2ou7 (4887) 2008-11-10 2:37

Hey Lars,

I can see now where HCA got his imagination from. A very colorful town, which you present in a very unpretentious way. The POV is natural and fits nicely. It has a lot of breathing space. The textures and sharpness are as fine as every. And I don`t agree that is empty - it is what it is. It`s not exactly the seventh avenue, and that`s what makes it .. comfortable and homely.
Thanks for sharing.

Best regards

Emile (19785) 2008-11-10 20:16

Hola Lars.
I like the different colors of the facades on the old houses and your POV, maybe a little bit dark, the presence of the bike helps but a person on the street could be better choice to give some action to your shot. Great composition.
Best regards.

bakes888 (18055) 2008-11-10 21:39

Hi Lars. Nice catch tough I think the light was not helping you. Strong composition good depth and perspective. Thank for haring.
Cheers, Paul.

Charo (31651) 2008-11-12 14:18

Hallo Lars,
Zeer goed overzicht van deze straat met hun huizen primorosamente kleuren geschilderd. Prachtig samenstelling en de zeer goede detail.
Met vriendelijke groet,
Charo

toto (18539) 2008-11-12 21:46

Bonjour,
belle photo de cette rue pavée qui avec ces maisons de part et d' autre est très jolie et bien colorée.
Belle couleursn différents tons de toits rouges.

Amitiés Thomas.

dip (12408) 2008-11-13 0:20

Hi Lars,
nice and colorful architecture shot,
well composed,
greetings,
Dimitris.

Blairfraser (847) 2008-11-14 15:09

Hey Lars.

Nice picture here. I like the colours of the buildings here. You have a good composition of the street as well.

Good Work!

Blair.

marrty (235) 2008-11-25 2:05

Hoi Lars,
Deze foto had ik ook nog niet bezocht. Mooie foto, lijkt wel een spookstadje zo. Gezellige Deense kleuren! :-)
Groeten, Martijn

siolaw (25694) 2008-12-01 21:39

Hi Lars
A typical Danish town architecture, with pleasant colors and contrast despite the low light.
Good depthe down the street.
Greetings
Laurent

marietom (31768) 2008-12-02 11:29

hello Lars,

Nice colors and graphism in your composition :
Bonne soirée
Marie

alvaraalto (5225) 2008-12-02 13:31

Hallo Lars,

Wel niet je favoriete Deense schrijver, maar toch wel een bron voor talloze interessante foto's.
Dit straatje is mooi gecultiveerd door de Denen en omdat we buiten het seizoen waren kreeg je nu de kans om dit zonder opdringerige toeristen te fotograferen.

Groet Rob

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darek1978 (11097) 2009-08-23 5:51

Hi Lars,
Beautiful capture of this quiet street. Very good perspective created by the colored houses.
You play very well with light and shadow.
Very well captured and nice composed. TFS.
Regards,
Darek

swiatopelk777 (7576) 2009-08-28 1:33

Hi Lars!
Very fine place, famous place, wonderful houses, small houses, nice colors. Good capture and frame.
Greetings from Warszawa!