Photographer’s Note
This is a slightly different view of 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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jemaflor
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(38801) 2007-01-25 6:40
Hi Asa,
Lovely effect with these coloured houses, good sharpness to see details, well taken and tfs.
miuky
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(3335) 2007-01-25 6:43
nice, exellent colours, this one is just perfect for some kids book:)
great the dof and the POV...and i like it a lot:)
regards, M.
papagolf21
(55872) 2007-01-25 7:21
Bonjour Asa,
Vous avez su saisir ces façades colorées avec bonheur. Les trois plans sont bien mis en valeur (ciel, terre/habitation et eau).
Très belle réalisation avec une intéressante note d'accompagnement.
Amitiés.
Philippe
agbonavita
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(0) 2007-01-25 7:21
One thing I note in some european country is the colors of the house. I think the cause of it is the cold weather...
Nice composition. I Cl. Polarizer will gaves nice results here Asa, increasing the blue on sky.
Nice days
Andre
bracasha75
(21560) 2007-01-25 18:42
Helo Asa
Greath and very intresting colors
Greath eye for this shot
Well done
Cheers,Braca
ls7902
(5996) 2007-01-26 9:44
Buildings with lively colors. Overall colors are lively too. I have to check where the Antilles are exactly located on the globe. Latiff
John_F_Kennedy
(30545) 2007-01-26 10:41
An unusual angle and very pleasing to the eye. Very nice repeating of the buildings
Achim
evanrizo
(456) 2007-01-30 7:50
Woooh such colorful buildings!
Very good seen, the sky is also good here.
Very good done Asa and thanks a lot.
excited
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(143) 2007-01-30 12:02 [Comment]
izmirli
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(2927) 2007-02-01 0:08
merhaba dear asa
wonderful houses and lovely colours.wonderful composition.well done.
best regards.
gürkan akçakır.
vesalius
(857) 2007-02-03 16:45
Hi Asa, youi've done well here to capture the spectacular colours of the buildings. They are truly impressive.
Kindst regards,
Don
gildasjan
(23257) 2007-02-04 9:55
Bonjour Asa
Une superbe image aux couleurs pastel
Un bon cadrage .
La bonne exposition.
Un très joli travail.
Cordialement
Gildas
Hello Asa
A superb picture with the colors pastel.
a good framing.
The good exposure.
A very pretty work.
Cordially
Gildas
sadeik
(3159) 2007-02-14 16:29
These are nice buildings, very jolly. Nicely composed and interesting modern build.
Simon
anducina
(8062) 2007-02-15 14:49
Excellent compo and framing, nice vivid colors in contrast with the grey sky.
TFS,
Andreea
capthaddock
(28640) 2007-02-19 14:01
Hi Asa - I like the colourful architecture, the panoramic format works well here, with horizontal layers.
jaspe
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(947) 2007-06-24 5:47
Wonderful picture, Asa! :) I like such colorful houses very much, they raise the mood :)
brevbrev14
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(370) 2007-10-15 0:43
Hi Asa, a good image of this particular architecture...
the coloured houses are very nice..
ciao!
Valeria
Amaz
(6302) 2009-04-21 2:35
Hello Asa,
Great shot with nice colours!
Very interesting view of Dutch architecure adapted to tropics...
Good work!
Congrats!!
Photo Information
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Copyright: Asa Jernigan (asajernigan)
(13865)
- Genre: Places
- Medium: Color
- Date Taken: 2004-06-16
- Categories: Daily Life, Architecture
- Camera: Canon Rebel Digital, Canon 18-55 mm
- Exposure: f/11, 1/500 seconds
- More Photo Info: view
- Photo Version: Original Version
- Date Submitted: 2007-01-25 5:55
