Zig Zag Photo | TrekEarth

Photographer’s Note

This is a view of Biggesee, the fifth largest German water reservoir, situated in southern Westphalia between the towns Attendorn (north) and Olpe (south). Here some particulars:

construction time: from 1956 to 1965
maximum water surface: 8,76 km²,
total capacity: 171,7 Mio. m³,
total length: about 20 km,
catchment area: 287 km².

The lake serves to maintain the same level of water in Ruhr river as well as providing water for the Ruhrgebiet - with 4435 km² and a population of some 5.3 million, it is the largest urban agglomeration in Germany.

Apart from the possibilities for water sports (sailing, surfing, rowing, canoeing, fishing, swimming and diving), two passenger ships ply the lake. There are different camping sites along the lake and two official diving areas as well as a diving school and for divers it's very interesting to "visit" the rests of the former villages on the bottom of the lake. Additionally, there are numerous cycle and hiking routes round the lake and its environs. Now in autumn you can have wonderful and calm walking and bicycle tours here.

You can read and see more about Biggesee HERE.

In workshop you can see a wider view.

ktanska, jhm, asajernigan, josepmarin, hrschwartz, chinchini, mortijo, ellelloo, edge, Kielia, saxo042, mikeyt, Vasa, Guenther, Didi has marked this note useful

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snunney (34868) 2009-10-22 2:22

Hello Frank,
A perfect standpoint to capture the meandering river. The image has wonderful depth to it combined with beautiful autumn tones. The boats with their blue covers are nicely placed and add a splash of contrasting colour.

stefanocer (10404) 2009-10-22 2:23

Really well chosen title Frank , great place and composition too , I also like warm light , compliments.
Stefano.

holmertz (9636) 2009-10-22 2:30

Hello Frank,
The sharpness of this picture is remarkable, so is the mirror-like surface of the water. I like the zig-zag composition and the colours going from mainly brown in the fg towards yellow further back and mainly green in the bg.
Regards,
Gert

ktanska (16567) 2009-10-22 3:44

Hi Frank,
Beautiful place where that zigzag pattern makes composition more dynamic. Varying water level reveals that lake is artificial, but nevertheless nice place to visit. Light isn't that good though leaving the sky rather pale.
Kari

jhm (82487) 2009-10-22 4:14

Guten Mittag Frank,

Not good weather but a very good picture, soft and pleasant for look at.
You shows us again your perfect quality of your picture.
The river makes such a marvelous contrast to those rugged mountains.
Absolutely fantastic, nice composition.
I love your colours and the presentation.
Very well done, TFS.

Warmest regards,
John

jasmis (50360) 2009-10-22 4:15

Fabulous and inviting landscape. Fine shapes of the river.
Regards my dear friend.

asajernigan (14132) 2009-10-22 4:20

Frank,
This is a nicely composed shot taken from a great POV. The zig-zag pattern created by the river leads the eye through the shot nicely. The lighting and colors are great as is the photo's sharpness. The boats add a nice point of interest for the scene.
TFS,
Asa

josepmarin (33785) 2009-10-22 4:29

Hallo, my friend Frank,
The geometry of the zigzag that there have created the shores of this reservoir is very interesting and provides a nice graphism to the composition.
The light, the reflections on the water, and the autumnal hues in this landscape give a great quality to your photo.
Well seen, and well done.
Regards from a soft but rainy Barcelona.
Josep

chinchini (27571) 2009-10-22 6:40

Bonjour Frank,
Un paysage aquatique intéressant avec cette petite marina qu'on aperçoit à moitié cachée sur la droite. La forêt de feuillus a déjà revêtu sa parure automnale. Les couleurs sont douces et agréables.
Bien vu mon Ami !
Pierre

P.S. Je viens de t'envoyer un lien pour voir des champignons ;o)

ellelloo (4761) 2009-10-22 8:31

Hallo Frank,
Your fine shot shows that also an artificial lake can be beautiful. An excellent composition, gorgeous fall colours and very beautiful lake surface. A hike around the lake must be nice experience.
Greetings from rainy Espoo,
Lasse

edge (466) 2009-10-22 9:24

Good Morning Frank, a very eye catching shot of this lake, The golds and browns of the landscape blend in to the contrast with the water. It is a lovely autumn scene. I have been trying to track you down and see some of your pictures. I haven't been here for almost a year, but I spent some time on Bodensee last month. I will try and follow your postings, because I too, believe in your philosophy on pictures and critiques. Schuess Edge

jurek1951 (25990) 2009-10-22 9:26

Hallo Frank,

wunderbare Farben und schönes Licht. Eine herrliche Herbststimmung.
Grüße Georg

carper (64804) 2009-10-22 9:28

very nice one Frank.
a fine point of view, good depth in the shot, fine details and a good composed shot, have a good evening.
regard jaap

subhendu_bagchi (3079) 2009-10-22 9:34

Namaste Frank,
amazing picture of the way of river. Nice light management. Great colours. Nice to see the hills of different colours. Depth and sharpness outstanding. Great job. Tfs.
Have a nice time.
Subhendu

macjake (1684) 2009-10-22 9:35

Morning Frank

its great when you see photographs clearly broken down into thirds. No need to go into explanation, as its clearly visable - and eye pleasing to view.
Very sharp and clear photo
Well done
Craig

Kielia (8487) 2009-10-22 10:13

Hallo Frank,
sehr schön komponierter und sehr stimmungsvoller Eindruck dieser von Menschenhand geschaffenen Landschaft. Ganz tolle Herbstfarben! Die Boote sind natürlich ein klasse Hingucker hier!
Herzliche Grüße aus dem trüben Norden,
Harriet

saxo042 (15650) 2009-10-22 11:17

Hi Frank,
An interesting picture in many aspects! There seems to be a wide difference between high water and low water her. Can it much lower than what you show here? I like the fact that you (as always) include the map reference, it is obvious that you were standing on a bridge taking this photo. The composition is enhanced by the blue boats! It would certainly have been interesting to see all the drowned villages here (without having to dive...)
Kind regards
Gunnar

bracasha75 (22097) 2009-10-22 11:21

Halo Frank
Ja, es kann auch Zig -Zag sein aber es ist klar das es um ein tolles teich handelt !!!!
Schones bild
Alles gutes ,Bratislav

wolf38 (12765) 2009-10-23 0:01

Hallo Frank. Zig Zag. Irgendwie erinnert mich das Photo an den Edersee, bei dem es sich auch um eine Talsperre handelt. Wenn der Regen ausbleibt, kommen alte und versunkene Ortschaften Brücken usw. zum Vorschein. Du hast das Typische dieser künstlichen Seen sehr schön mit Deiner kamera erfaßt. Viele Grüße, Wolfgang.

Vasa (5500) 2009-10-23 3:03

Le titre est suggestif cher ami Frank. L'endroit me semble ideal pour une petite promenade journaliere. Une promenade ou on porte le camera au dos, sans faute. Pour eterniser une telle atmosphere. Tres content de vour revoir chaque fois. Amities

Branko

Didi (36084) 2009-10-23 10:11

Hallo Frank
Cela me rappelle la retenue d'eau de la rivière Truyère en Auvergne.
Jolie paysage aux premières couleurs de l'automne.
Amitiés d'Orléans sous un petit soleil.

mesutilgim (36803) 2009-10-25 9:52

Lieber Frank,
Soeben zureuck aus Aphrodisias, wieder Zeit zum "tippen" !
Ich habe von Dir insgesamt vier Beitraege vermisst dieses hier ist mein Favorit zur Zeit.
Standpunkt, Licht, Kompo und Bildgeometrie alles bestens. Am bestens gefallen mir die Reflektionen rechts unten und das leichte "zittern" (ist das die richtige Bezeichnung dazu ?) an das Wasseroberflaeche.
Danke schoen und
mfg
MESUT ILGIM

claudeD (11324) 2009-10-26 12:17

Hallo Frank,

sehr gute Aufnahme vom Fotostandpunkt, von der Schärfe und den herrlichen Farben.Dieses Zigzag-Bild ist dir wirklich sehr gut gelungen.

Mit den besten Grüssen aus Luxemburg

Jean-Claude

batalay (20920) 2009-10-26 21:04

Indeed, Frank, this is a zigzagging water formation, informed by your usual superlative note. The location of the small marina adds a very good highlight. Warm regards from Virginia.

Bulent