The town hall Photo

Photographer’s Note

One of the most striking buildings in the town Vught is the old town hall. Before this building was actually used as a town hall, it was known as "Leeuwenstein". In 1753 it was a property for the famous lawyer mr Johan Hendrik van Heumen. Unfortunately the building was in decline, which had to be aborted. The name "Leeuwenstein 'continued existence. In 1901 the banker Herman van Rijckevorsel the "Villa Leeuwenstein" build.

From "Villa Leeuwenstein 'Town hall
Since 1921 was the town of Vught located in "Leeuwenburg". The population of the town grew rapidly between 1921 and 1935: from 8,093 to 13,470 inhabitants. This made a wider housing need, but for new construction did not authorize them. In 1935, the municipality owns the empty villa. Architect H.W. Valk converted the property in 1936 to Town hall, in collaboration with several famous craftsmen Vught. The restoration and an important part of the establishment is donated by the Vught honorary citizen W. van Beuningen and his wife Ch.E. van Beuningen-Fentener van Vlissingen. Under the then mayor H.J.M. Loeff was the town hall on June 8, 1937 officially went online.

The Town hall now
Until August 2006 were in the town hall, among other things adviser and committee meetings and they are married. In addition there were the municipal executive and the civil division there. From August 2006 is the only building still used for receptions, celebrations, weddings and meetings. The College and civil matters are arriving to the new Municipal moved.

In the period October 2007 - april 2008, the town hall on the exterior restored. It should happen a lot, such as the siting of a new elevator and a staircase, and the repair and painting of all the woodwork. Where necessary, is also immediately the masonry repaired and jointing. After this restoration found in the town hall again receptions, celebrations, weddings and meetings.

This one I took yes.... I need that thing the monopod.
with 100 iso.I hope you like it.
gr. jaap

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AiresSantos (42844) 2008-08-08 7:09

Hi Jaap
Amazing colours and tones in this fine composition. Great reflections, well frame and done.
Have a nice weekend
Aires

Muse (31059) 2008-08-08 7:20

hi Jaap,
Très belle photo de cette joli édifice et de ses reflets dans l'eau calme.
Un tout bon cadrage, une belle lumière et un superbe ciel qui se regarde dans l'eau:-)
Best regards and have a good weekend,
Denise

Gerrit (36259) 2008-08-08 7:32

Dag Jaap,
een indrukwekkend parlandschap en een elegant gebouw in een prachtige compositie. Erg goed laag standpunt ook.
Groeten Gerrit

Sne011 (3103) 2008-08-08 7:41

Hello Jaap
It's a beautiful scenery with wonderful nature and interesting architecture. Colors are great and I like the way you famed it. Perfect!
Have a nice day!
Sneza

PS - I've just looked through your gallery and I'm amazed!! I wonder how I missed your photos all this time I'm on TE. I like all of them! :)

feather (50144) 2008-08-08 7:53

Wonderful reflections Jaap in the still water; the clouds in particular are more attractive in the reflection than in the sky. By including the water fountain there is very good balance. Another gem in your collection.
Kath

gildasjan (24121) 2008-08-08 8:01

Bonjour Jaap
Il y a très souvent l'élément aquatique dans tes images et c'est à mon avis ce qui leur donne du caractère.Bravo encore du très beau travail ici.
Bonne soirée
Amicalement
Gildas

TopGeo (22205) 2008-08-08 8:03

Hi Jaap!Impressive splendid picture! The points that they give in favour in the scene they is the composition the waters and the reflections, Well done work
Georgios

MarcT (21103) 2008-08-08 8:18

Hi Jaap,
Nice reflections in the water. I prefer your exposure of that surface to the other part of the picture. Not esay to avoid overexposure of the sky ;o)
Cheers
Marc

ellelloo (4951) 2008-08-08 8:24

Hello Jaap,
Amazing reflections, great colours and a very beautiful atmosphere. A good POV and a perfect composition. Great work!
Greetings, Lasse

xavshot (63125) 2008-08-08 9:26

Bonsoir Jaap
c'est encore un très beau tableau que tu nous offres ce soir. J'aime beaucoup la qualité des reflets et l'harmonie des couleurs. Joli travail;
amicalement
Xavier

Fis2 (46365) 2008-08-08 9:29

Witaj Jaap!
Very interesting composition. Wonderful place and town hall. I like the nice colors and reflection in water.
Have a nice weekend
Krzysztof

brandstaetter (14400) 2008-08-08 9:37

Hi Jaap,
a painting...excellent.
Do you also use photroshop to correct the vertical lines or do you use a tilt and shift lense ?
Compliments, chris

Nicou (45673) 2008-08-08 9:51

Hello Jaap,

M^me le jet en refelt, génial, quel bel ensemble et cadrasge, ce bâtiment tout blanc dans cette verdure, le ciel blanc qui se reflète, de toute beauté.

Bravo et amitié

Nicou

jlbrthnn (38897) 2008-08-08 10:08

Hello Jaap,
Water surface and the reflection are remarkably captured. The division between shade is light is well seen. Sky and building merge almost. Excellent work.
Have a nice evening
Cordially
Joël

bernardec (2235) 2008-08-08 10:29

Hi Jaap,
I like the excellent effect of mirror!
Just a simple thing: I would have prefered to give more place (2/3 ) to the water part. But it's just a personnal appreciation.
Bernard

dkeus31 (26361) 2008-08-08 10:57

Hi Jaap,
A nice reflexion and good framing + square, but what did you with the sky? It looks too light and grey (OK, it is not possible to have good light all the time I admit), but I do not like it here.
regards,didier

danos (33240) 2008-08-08 11:15

Hello Jaap,
a splendid place with the reflections to be more interesting from the real view of the place.The greenery and the fountain decorate pleasantly the scene.Well done.

Have a nice weekend,Danos

belido (16813) 2008-08-08 11:24

Hi Jaap,

It looks you took this scene from a dream! Very beautiful site, great compo. ANd the reflection? Well, it's just great! Very fine job!
Have a nice weekend,
Carlos

ALIRIZA (16197) 2008-08-08 12:15

Hi Jaap,
Wonderful scene, beautiful composition with nature colours, good reflections and interesting architecture. Well done my dear friend...
Have a nice weekend...
Ali Rıza

dip (12844) 2008-08-08 12:37

Hi Jaap,
beautiful and interesting architecture of the town hall,POV and framing are very good,
sky and building are colored very similar and the lighting conditions was difficult,but the result is ok.
the reflections are amazing!
Regards,
Dimitris.

mvdisco (11611) 2008-08-08 12:50

Bonjour Jaap,
Excellent composition and couleurs, great reflections and architecture of the town hall of Vugth au Pays-Bas, great picture and well framed..
Excellent done.
Michel

syd1946 (17965) 2008-08-08 13:55

Hello Jaap,
beautiful composition with architecture interesting and great reflections on the water.The usually excellent work from you!

wishes for the weekend,
Thomas

devimeuxbe (56334) 2008-08-08 15:13

Hi Jaap
One more impressive and irréal composition. The reflection is great
Congratulations
Bertrand

MarianneS (14408) 2008-08-08 15:36

Hi Carper,
Superb reflections. In the water, the white building contrasts perfectly on the reflection of the sky. These reflections would deserve their own post ;-)
The vegetation around this town hall is really impressive, in a nice variety of colours.
Regards,
Marianne

gneufeld (15233) 2008-08-08 19:30

Hi jaap,
A stunning square format once again with striking details, awesome reflections, and perfect composition in fine colors. well done and TFS. gerald

cmagallona (143) 2008-08-08 21:12

nice painting...oh sorry nice picture! looks like a monet...i like the colours and the composition.

jjcordier (25218) 2008-08-08 22:52

Jaap
Aucun reflet n'échappe à ton objectif et tu arrives toujours à trouver le cadrage idéal pour les mettre en valeur.Un bâtiment original que tu as bien capturé (même si le ciel a un aspect un peu bizarre)
Amicalement
JJ

leo61 (43712) 2008-08-08 22:57

Hi Jaap!
Great POV and a nice mirror.What a wonderful building.The strong green tones contrast well with the sky.
Regards,Leo

jhm (83298) 2008-08-09 0:29

Dag Jaap,

Dit is eens iets anders en toch een mooi wit kasteel, voor wat het ook moge gebruikt worden het is schitterend.
Dit verdiend een hoge score want de samenstelling en de weerspiegeling in het water is grandioos.
Zeker een van uw betere, Jaap.
Bedankt.

Prettig weekend,
John.

gracious (20017) 2008-08-09 1:59

Hello Jaap,
Excellent pov on this beautiful town hall well captured with those reflection, simply wonderful!
I loved the lighting in the shot also in great sharpness, nice colour and superb details
many thanks for the sharing
have a wonderful weekend, Jaap!
Tony

TGULUMSER (12514) 2008-08-09 2:50

Hello Jaap,
The reflections are great. The greens of this composition are very beautiful. Nice architecture, too,
Best regards,
Tulay

josepmarin (34081) 2008-08-09 4:16

Hi Jaap,
There is a beautiful and interesting game of light and reflections in the water, and a beautiful architecture in this Town hall surrounded with these elegant gardens and the pond.
Good capture, with an artistic touch that looks like a painting.
Nice work, my friend.
Best regards,
Josep

ChrisJ (70443) 2008-08-09 8:38

Hi jaap

Wonderful, symmetrical reflections in the water, with good color, sharpness & framing. Tfs!

capthaddock (28640) 2008-08-09 9:04

Superb "square" again, the inclusion of the fountain adds even more interest, the building style seems austrian at the top of the spire, and almost Danish at the right side. White paint is also unusual for northern europe.

dareco (17104) 2008-08-09 21:09

A fabulous and PERFECT composition. I love the building and the reflection is awesome. This is an example of WHY I love your work so much. TFS and have a happy day!

chinchini (27795) 2008-08-10 1:02

Bonjour mon Ami Jaap,
Un autre "classique Carper" je dirais. Parfaite composition dans un cadrage qui lui sied bien mais qui réduit un peu l'image elle-même. L'avant-plan qui occupe la moitié du tableau est d'une brillance exquise ;o)
Hace a good sunday my Dear
Pierre

papagolf21 (56733) 2008-08-10 1:08

Bonjour, mon bon ami Jaap,
Vous avez un don pour nous faire découvrir de véritable perle architecturale.
La photo est merveilleusement composée en utilisant parfaitement l'effet de miroir et ce jet d'eau des plus plaisants.
Encore une gemme dans votre album.
Amitiés.
Philippe

pablominto (41340) 2008-08-10 2:12

Hello Jaap,

An impressive piece of architecture, they knew how to build spectacular town halls back then!
I also notice the beautiful location, nicely reflected from the calm pond...
A well balanced composition with fine details, a fine palette with soft colours!

Greetings,
Pablo -

Gustaw (21670) 2008-08-10 4:03

Hi, my friend!
And next very beautiful photo. I very like your composition. Good colours and light. I very like your reflections in water. Well done.
Marek

toto (18755) 2008-08-10 5:04

Bonjours,
belle photo de ce chateau de toute beauté, jolies couleurs et bonne netteté, bons détails.
Ces jets et ces reflets dans l' eau de cet étang sont superbes et attirent le regard.
Merci du partage.

Amitiés Thomas

phwall (5701) 2008-08-10 6:09

Hello Jaap,
Picture perfect in every detail.
Wonderful capture.
Cheers
Peter

polpo56 (8114) 2008-08-10 6:37

Hi Jaap,
fine composition with good colors and contrast.
I like the management of reflections in the water.
The jet fountain is well placed in the framing.
My best regards.
Ciao
Ludo

Tue (25608) 2008-08-10 7:10

Goedemiddag Jaap,
Wat een mooie stadhuis en wat een prachtige ligging zo aan het water. Het zorgt ook voor een heel mooie, licht vervormde spiegeling en die groenige gloed op het water vind ik ook erg mooi. Uitstekende compositie met die fontein aan de rechterkant. Mooi werk, bedankt!
Groeten,
Lars

Cricri (43726) 2008-08-10 7:47

Hi Jaap,
Trés belle présentation avec des reflets remarquable dans cette eau calme et que donne une trés belle lumiére, belle note d'accompagnement, félicitation
Good sunday for you
cricri

mydrjoe (1240) 2008-08-10 9:34

Excellent take of this beautiful building. I like very much the composition, the lovely contrast among some many tones of green and the incredible reflections on the water. As usually, your so well documented and written note completes your admirable work.

Regards,
JR

Cretense (57010) 2008-08-10 11:30

Hi Jaap!

Outstanding beauty! This magnificent photo has your "signature" written all over it! Perfect framing and composition, perfect light managment, brilliant colours and amazing reflections! Congratulations!

Hercules

Charo (31779) 2008-08-10 11:43

Hallo Jaap,
Een ander nieuw beeld van schoonheid met fantastische kleuren, reflecties en een mooie plek perfect fotografen door jou. Bravo!
Goed weekend.
Gegroet,
Charo

salvator (18933) 2008-08-10 12:36

Hi Jaap,
Absolutely superb scenery. The colors, the clarity, the sharpness and details, the reflections look absolutely superb.
I wish you a nice week. Best regards. Salvator.

danyy (69417) 2008-08-10 13:51

Bonjour mon ami,
un moment magique dans les reflets un peu ondulants.
La beauté des reflets dans des lumières naturellement polarisées, rendant les couleurs plus vives.
Un tout bon cadrage dans ce format bien carperien.
Kind regards.
Daniel;

maltese (21537) 2008-08-10 14:16

Dag Jaap
Une belle lumière qui donne beaucoup de charme à cette photo et un très beau travail sur les reflets!!
Une très bonne photo!!
Bonne semaine, amicalement
Hervé

gunbud (28153) 2008-08-10 18:22

Hi Jaap,
This beautiful uniqe architecture stands out peacefully against the silver blue sky while it makes a striking reflection in the riffling waters below.
Wonderfully clear crisp colors with sharp details to this tranquil image.
Regards, Tom

zeca (20026) 2008-08-10 20:08

Wow! The water is so real that I can jump! Very nice! The reflections are perfect and its nice to see some dust on the water. Excellent framing! I like to see that green on the lighted water. Well done, Jaap!
Regards,
Zeca

testmaniac (12262) 2008-08-10 20:47

Hello Jaap, again great place and photo! Good exposure and nice colors and reflections! Just once of your photos!

TFS

Phil

Angshu (34093) 2008-08-10 21:09

Dag Jaap
The contrast between the grey sky & the town hall building looks better in the reflection. Like the balance of the compo. with the fountain & the town hall building. Well done!
Best Regards
Angshu

Graal (58714) 2008-08-11 0:09

Hi Jaap,
great reflections, fantastic place and presentation. Friends all told You. I like this work, too.
Gr., Aleksander

UnTrained (0) 2008-08-11 1:57

Hello Jaap,
soft light on the facade, wonderful reflection and the fountain is a superb detail. A lovely impression of the green surrounding of the town hall. I like the brightness of the reflection with a different angle to the sun.
Lieben Gruss, Ulf

amaryllis (17800) 2008-08-11 7:01

bonjour,
une superbe photo comme d'habitude avec de l'eau, des reflets sublimes, une composition agréable et des couleurs magnifiques, une composition de toute beauté
bon dimanche
juliette

jafadabret (40315) 2008-08-11 9:25

Bonjour Jaap.
Je ne sais si c'est la lumière ou l'architecture mais cette photo me fait penser à un paysage d'Asie. Les reflets sont d'une grande beauté. Une photo qui ne laisse pas indifférent.
Jacques

ifanik (20542) 2008-08-11 9:47

Hi Jaap
Very beautiful photo with impressive reflections
Wonderful building as well
Best regards
Nick
Tom**

mikeo (12117) 2008-08-11 12:27

Hello Jaap,

What a place and what a composition! How do you do it your photos look like from a lovely fairy tale? This view is simply unbelievable, everything seems to be perfect.

Very well done,
Greetings
Mikeo

hdl (6737) 2008-08-12 4:35

Superfoto Jaap! Een echt indrukwekkende samenstelling van elementen. Zelfs als miniatuur sprong hij direct in het oog.

jurek1951 (26136) 2008-08-12 9:29

Hi Jaap,
This picture is a masterpiece,very nice scenery.
great composiiton and nice sharpness, beautiful reflections,
Georg

mumek (17506) 2008-08-20 3:23

Good morning Jaap!
What a beautiful scene from Vugth.Superb view at the old town hall. The mirror reflections in the water are excellent. Very well seen and done
best regards
ziggy

npecanhuk (14652) 2008-08-20 3:30

Hello Jaap!
As usual, your photos are fantastic!
This one has a wonderful pov, excellent colors and light management!
Beyond technical matters, an artistic eye, that's what counts a lot in good photography! In my humble opinion, you're an artist in this field and I love your pictures!
TFS - Congratulations!
Best regards,
Neyvan

Emile (20117) 2008-08-21 10:05

Hola Jaap.
Wonderful shot with a beautiful reflection, very nice colors contrast, amazing scenery with the white building, the cloudy sky and fine pond. Perfect sharpness and very good composition.
Well done.
Best regards.

Cormac (26455) 2008-09-03 10:30

Great shot Jaap! The composition is well laid out, with the building to one side of the frame and the fountain on the other side. I also like the wonderful reflection, bringing a good balance to the frame from top to bottom and side to side. It's such an interesting building too, unlike any that I've seen before, and quite beautiful. Nice work!

riclopes (33131) 2008-10-30 0:37

Olá Jaap, of course that the monopod is useful with 1/13s ;-) The building is indeed very beautiful although it doesn't stand out much with that whitish sky. The best are the marvellous reflections filling the foreground, but I like the romantic touch in BG with the jets of water.
groet,
ric

jimmj63 (801) 2009-02-01 10:08

I've visited your gallery and I think it's full of masterpiece.

very good this shot with absolutely unique lights.

ciao, giacomo

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