Willemstad Harbor Photo

Photographer’s Note

This is the harbor area of Willemstad Curacao. The bridge that crosses the harbor is a swing bridge that moves to the foreground to allow for boat traffic.
Willemstad is the territorial capital of the Netherlands Antilles. Located on the island of Curaçao, it has an estimated population of 125,000. The city consists of two quarters: Punda and Otrobanda. They are separated by the St. Anna bay, an inlet that leads into the large natural harbour called the 'Schottegat'.
Punda was established in 1634, when the Dutch captured the island from Spain. The original name of Punda originally was de punt in Dutch. Otrobanda, which was founded in 1707, is the newer section of the city and is considered to be the cultural center of Willemstad. Its name originated from the Papiamentu otro banda, which means "the other side." Punda and Otrobanda are connected by a long pontoon bridge. The city center of Willemstad boasts an array of colonial architecture that is influenced by Dutch styles. The city center, with its peculiar architecture and beautiful harbour entry, has been made a UNESCO world heritage site.

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sacavem (8102) 2007-01-21 10:46

Olá Asa,

Excellent POV, very nice colours,and light.
The colors of the houses is beaytiful.

Regards,
filipe (PORTUGAL)

tigra (2966) 2007-01-21 10:55

Hello Asa
Great view, colorful and sharp!
It raises the spirits. You've chosen a nice POV:)
Katia

Malyshev (2479) 2007-01-21 11:04

Hi,Asa!
Great shot from the ship! Very nice composition and wonderful colours!
Regards!
Yuri

pastadog (12821) 2007-01-21 11:43

Once more, Asa, you've beautifully caught a colorful row of houses, this time nicely sandwiched between the green area and the blue sky - just pity about that modern building they built up there, regards, Daniel

markstaples (15670) 2007-01-21 11:49

Hi Asa
A wonderful colourful shot - the colours are lovely and vibrant, just how I like them and the image is of a very good quality. On a minor point, the shot does lean slightly towards the left. A rotation of 1.5-2 degrees to the right should rectify this.
Best wishes
Mark

Praetzer (1657) 2007-01-21 12:09

Excellent POV and colors.
I would have tilted the picture 1 to 2° to the right.
Alfred

maximage (13263) 2007-01-21 17:02

Bonjour Asa,
Superbe vue, avec des couleurs de batiments incroyables. C'est très original et assez fou!
Bravo pour cette belle image.
Amicalement.
max

UnTrained (0) 2007-01-22 2:42

Hi Asa,
I really like those colorful houses with the blue water before. And the composition with the POV showing all the front parts and also a lot of green is wonderful. Like others I would prefer a correction of the tilt here, I made a workshop for you. Hop it is acceptable.
Cheers, Ulf

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nursez (1903) 2007-01-22 13:33

Hi Asa,
the colors,I really like this colorful houses,a great shot.well done.

rookie (155) 2007-01-23 2:41

Terrific POV Asa, it almost appears as a miniature because it's so sharp and perfect.
Wonderful whimsical subject with all the bright colors and you captured it at a great time of year. Lovely.

Muse (30603) 2007-01-24 6:38

Hello Asa,
Une jolie vue très colorée et lumineuse.
Le pov est bien choisi.
Best regards
Denise

Bluejeans (31663) 2007-01-24 15:34

Ola Asa que bonita vista desta cidade , as cores das casas estão fantasticas , muito bonito o contraste entre cores !!!!
Parabens
Gonçalo

sebcz (2345) 2007-01-25 6:02

Hi Asa!
What a colourful place! You can admire the sunny colours for hours, especially in winter.
Good technical quality and details.
Seb

capthaddock (28640) 2007-01-25 10:49

Hi Asa - so cute and colourful, it looks like a LEGO village, and a wonderful setting for the harbour, though the modern building in the back is trying very hard to destroy its appeal.

snunney (34186) 2007-01-26 7:16

Hello Asa,
A fine of this harbour with its different coloured houses. Very good clarity.

Wanda1 (10905) 2007-01-28 0:28

Hi Asa,
A great point of view from above, the colours are wonderful and nice and saturated. Nice and sharp showing good detail.
Regards
Wanda

biswarup (696) 2007-01-29 7:56

Hi Asa,
Great view, colorful and sharp!
I like your shots.

Biswarup

rzesynepkarzarn (0) 2007-01-29 16:48

Hi Asa,
It is a colourful, clear shot. The architecture is very fascinating. TFS.
Zeynep

evanrizo (456) 2007-02-02 7:26

An other excellent photo from this magestic village-place.
Wonderful colors and lightness.
Thanks very much.
Evan

MIG13 (0) 2007-02-03 1:05

Hi, Asa! A nice and colorful cityscape, taken from a very good POV! I like the Dutch style houses and the greenery in the background! Well done! TFS! Miguel.

gunbud (27585) 2007-02-08 23:06

Hi Asa,
What a lovely explosion of complimentary colors you have captured in this enchanting harbor landscape. Excellent POV that shows the river, bridge, harbor buildings, and newer section atop the hill.
Regards, Tom

JCG (24899) 2007-02-10 10:03

Hi Asa,

I know a little Holland but not this area, that seems to me splendid. But I fear that the summer there must be many people. Here, a quite selected point of view. All these colors are very pleasant to look at. Moreover the light much glare gives them. Pretty realization, cheer.

With my all friendships and a good WE,

Jean-Charles

PixelTerror (86036) 2007-02-14 7:01

Hi Asa,
I like here your overlooking pov allowing a comprehensive view over this nice range of colorful houses, gets even better thanks to the ray of light striking them. It tilts a bit to the left.
Have a nice day,
Jean-Yves

ArisT (283) 2007-02-22 13:07

Very nice architecture, and very striking painting on these houses. Fantastic POV and good clarity. A very fine composition indeed.

DarkoG (2284) 2007-02-26 2:26

fine photo. Very colorful and pictoresque place.
I think you shoul make sume straightening because houses are slightly tilted to left.

REgards Darko

maphoto (8076) 2007-03-08 22:10

Nice view Asa, very colorful and great angle, look like a very nice place for vacation, thanks for sharing !

maloutim (3909) 2007-03-24 5:32

Magnificent colorful photo of this beautiful harbour.
The contrast between the brightness of the houses , the deep blue of the sea, and the deep green of the vegetatioin is stunning.
Well done.
Marie Louise.

falcon53 (336) 2007-04-07 20:37

A beautifully colourful image with great sharpness.

rleclercq (626) 2007-04-08 8:27

Salut Asa,

Je faisais une petite balade dans ta galerie quand soudain...Une explosion de couleurs me saute aux yeux.Excellente capture.
Je me suis permis de réaliser un WS.

Rodrigue

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Charo (31651) 2007-04-15 11:58

Hola Asa,
Bellísima y colorista imagen, estupenda luz y contraste, gran POV.
Saludos cordiales
Charo

PARDAL (680) 2007-04-15 12:22

Hi ASA!
What a great shot, amazing colors and e light is cool!
Best regards
TFS
Natàlia i Joan

dias (123) 2007-05-04 16:05

bonitas cores... bonita cidade... bonita foto,

MarekP (4744) 2007-05-05 3:49

Hi Asa,

Wow, so many colours. I like the busy mood of this picture. It seems to be tilted to the left a little, but it's just a minor issue.

Thanks,
Marek

danos (31796) 2007-05-09 11:53

Hello Asa,
what a compelling and colourful harbor!It's a wonderful graphical place and very creative composition with A great POV.The colours and the light are excellent.A well managed shot.Well done.
Regards,danos

sebinho342 (18726) 2007-05-24 8:42

Good picture here Asa, very saturated and the POV is interesting ... The place, hmm, how i'd love to be there ! :)
Perhaps a little bit too much sharpness too.

cfreire (11647) 2007-09-12 7:32

Hi, Asa
Greatful composition and an excellent POV. You've managed well with all the picture's features. Well done and congratulations. Regards, Consuelo

fserajian (4451) 2008-04-08 21:53

Hi Asa,

What a beautiful place, very colourful, it is well captured too. I like your POV and TFS

Fara

loves_summer (763) 2008-11-14 22:37

Hi Asa,
This is like a rainbow of colours stretching from one end of the photo to the other! Even the water adds a nice blue touch.

monty323 (644) 2008-11-18 6:19

Hello, beautiful photo, nice colours and light. I like it. Have a nice day.
Adam