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Late afternoon at Terschelling


Late afternoon at Terschelling
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Copyright: Alexander Pasternak (pasternak) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1686 W: 201 N: 2970] (11884)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2008-05-12
Categories: Nature, Architecture
Camera: Canon EOS 350D, Sigma 18-200 f3.5-6.3, Hama HTMC PL circular M62
Exposure: f/9.0, 1/200 seconds
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2008-05-15 2:09
Viewed: 501
Points: 40
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Terschelling is an island in the northern Netherlands, one of the West Frisian Islands. The island in its current shape was formed in the Middle Ages from a sandy area called De Schelling in the west and the original island Wexalia in the east. The oldest traces of civilisation on Terschelling date from around 850, when a small wooden church was built on a hill.

In 1666 Terschelling was ransacked by the English. The English fleet originally planned to attack the Dutch merchant fleet which was moored near the coast of Vlieland, the next island to the west. When the Dutch vessels retreated towards Terschelling, the English followed, destroyed 150 Dutch vessels, and landed in the harbour of West-Terschelling. The town was burnt to the ground by the English on this occasion which would become known as "Holmes's Bonfire" after the English admiral Holmes. The burning of London in the very same year was considered by some as God's revenge. The next year, in 1667, the Dutch under command of De Ruyter executed a retaliatory expedition, and dealt the English navy a heavy blow at the Raid on the Medway (also known as the Battle of Chatham), in effect ending the Second Anglo-Dutch War.

The island is known for being one of the few places in Western Europe where cranberries grow. In 1840, a barrel of cranberries, apparently packed by sailors as an antiscorbutic, washed ashore on the island's coast, and the islanders cultivated them for their own sailors. Nowadays, the cranberry fields cover 0.48 km². The cranberries are mainly sold to tourists and used by the island's restaurants and bakeries, who compete continually with each other to make the tastiest cranberry delicacies.

Here we see the harbour of West-Terschelling, the largest village and the administrative center of the island. The lighthouse named Brandaris after St. Brendan dates from 1594 and as such is the oldest lighthouse of the Netherlands. It is still operational.
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Looks absolutely awash with hues and textures and has been very beautifully captred with such lovely scene and balance. i kinda always like your work...it teaches me a thing or two

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  • dip Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1804 W: 0 N: 896] (8649)
  • [2008-05-15 2:15]

Hi Alexander,
beautiful image of the place with excellent POV and good placement of the lighthouse,
the red roofs of the houses make the picture still more beautiful and colorful,
Greetings,
Dimitris.

Hello Alexander,

Well, I have learned a lot about our history of which I was unaware! I've always felt that we had good relationships with the Dutch! Oh, dear! We cannot change history!

I love this shot for its fine composition, nice off-centre focal point and beautiful, warm colours. It would look fine in my living room!

Kind regards,
Bev :-)

Hallo Alexander,
Oh, de Brandaris, dat is lang geleden dat ik die gezien heb. Was denk ik 6e klas lagere school op schoolreis dat ik daar een paar dagen heb gezeten. Later nooit weer geweest, dus daarom heel leuk om hem weer eens in alle glorie te zien. Hij staat dus nog steeds trots boven de rest van het eiland wat mede komt door je gekozen standpunt waardoor hij een dominante plaats in het kader krijgt....heel mooi opgezet.
De note is interessant, ik wist niet dat de Engelsen daar zo huis hebben gehouden, boeiend verhaal...bedankt.
Fijne dag, Henk

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  • Tue Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 5152 W: 56 N: 7274] (23275)
  • [2008-05-15 2:36]

Hi Alexander,
A really lovely view from Terschelling with such pleasant colours and a really nice light. Nice to see the orange roofs of the town behind the dunes and the famous lighthouse is well placed on the right hand side. Excellent photo work, thanks for sharing!
Regards,
Lars

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  • Paolo Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 4709 W: 146 N: 9030] (39737)
  • [2008-05-15 2:36]

Hi Alexander, beautiful view, from an excellent POV and with good quality, timing and beautiful colours.
Perfect composition too.
thanks, ciao

Hello Alexander,
A good view over the red rooftops towards the contrasting blue sea and sky. I like also the placing of the tower from which the eyes can sweep round the curving coastline into the far distance. Very good light, colours and clarity. Interested to read about the cranberries.

Very interesting note about some Dutch/English history about which I was unaware. Interesting reference to the Great Fire of London, as 1666 is a date most people in the UK remember from history lessons. Devine retribution as you say maybe!
Good wide angle shot of the island; we can see right across to the boats moored in the harbour. The lighthouse is well placed in the frame (It looks to be a way from the sea)and makes a good focal point over-seeing the other buildings. Well done
Kath

Alexander, this is one of the most interesting notes I have read in months, with its reference to fires, botany and lighthouses.
It's a strange location for a lighthouse, but it fits in well with your gentle panorama of the town. The most charming aspect of this is the delightful array of red rooftops interspersed with trees. You seem to have got the sharpness and colour saturation just right. I can imagine this scene being painted many times by artists.
Seemingly simple, but carefully composed and cropped to be very appealing.
Regards,
Andrew

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  • avene Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1160 W: 68 N: 1409] (5310)
  • [2008-05-15 10:21]

hello Alexander,
I like a lot the red roofs among the green trees, goes well with your story about the cranberries :) the gentle curve of the bay creates a relaxed feeling of a smooth motion, and the lighthouse is a great accent to this peaceful scene. excellent work, my compliments.

with best regards,
Kristine

Hi Alexander,
I like this views of the coast to the sea with typical elements. This is a typical one to the North Sea with the dunes and houses with red roofs. A good composition by the tower and large curve of the beach behind in a clear capture of good colours.
Lieben Gruss, Ulf

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  • Didi Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 6279 W: 3306 N: 7667] (28468)
  • [2008-05-16 2:55]

Hi Alexander
Very nice view on this island, the lighthouse looks very original, nice spring lights.
Very interesting historical notes about the past.
Best regards

Hi Alexander,
Beautiful view with spectacular and impressive POV. The colours are very nice, I like the many red roofs and the splendid composition. Picturesque place, Very well done! Have a nice evening
George

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  • jhm Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 12487 W: 261 N: 16470] (65895)
  • [2008-05-20 5:04]

Hello Alexander,

Een van de mooie eilanden langs de Nederlandse kust, iets waar men meteen verliefd op wordt wanneer men dit bezoekt.
De duinen het dorp en de zee alles is van de partij.
Zeer leuk plaatje om naar te kijken, straks zit weer alles overvol wanneer de zomer er aan komt
Goed foto werk, bedankt!

Groeten uit Vlaanderen,
John.

Hi Alexander!

Fantastic landscape photography with amazing architectonic elements! Great framing and composition, great depth of field, beautiful colours and impressive overall definition! Congratulations!

Hercules

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  • carper Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 9450 W: 448 N: 15003] (52624)
  • [2008-05-21 8:27]

leuk je weer terug te zien Alexander,
dat is nou zo'n plaats waar ik nog nooit ben geweest. het lijkt me wel mooi daar. Goede foto, prachtige ansicht kaart, de eilanders zullen trots op U zijn. prettige avond.
groet Jaap

Hi Alexander,
Amazing shot. Wonderful POV. Nice lightness. Original composition. Fantastic work.
Georg

Hello Alexander,

Jolie composition avec cette tour qui domine le reste du paysage.
Bonne journée
Marie

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  • Gerrit Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 4098 W: 86 N: 4968] (24243)
  • [2008-05-25 11:09]

Hi Alexander,
my favourite place in Holland and yet hardly any pictures of it on TE. Good to make a change in that. Great overv iew.
Regards, gerrit

Nice light here, Alexander, and effective compo with the tower on the side, cutting the long horizon line and "piercing the clouds". Regards, Daniel

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