house on the water Photo

Photographer’s Note

Loosdrecht, a water sports fan’s paradise, offers many possibilities for a wonderful day out or a fabulous holiday. Five interconnected lakes offer a stunning 3,600 hectares of major aquatic delight. The water is clean enough for fishing, swimming and exceptional flora and fauna. The dikes around the lakes are scattered with authentic farm houses, elegant country manors, marinas,

The River Vecht and the lakes near Vinkeveen and Loosdrecht dominate the landscape of this area, dotted with towns such as Loenen, Breukelen and Maarssen.

The gorgeous country estates and elegant tea gazebos constructed by wealthy Amsterdam merchants during the 17th and 18th century are the most characteristic features of this area. The Vinkeveen and Loosdrecht lakes owe their existence to centuries of peat digging. These lakes are bordered by lots of picturesque, cosy villages.

I was weating on the sun here and yes for a moment he was there. I hope you like the shot here.
gr. Jaap

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ChrisJ (70569) 2008-08-14 7:02

Hi jaap

Good placement of the solitary house on the 1/3 vertical axis at left. Wonderful colour, sharpness & composition. Tfs!

Gessle (70) 2008-08-14 7:03

Hi,
What a stunning picture! I am impressed by the colours of the water and sky together - they almost dance... Incredible composition - I love the tree that scrathes the sky - great work!!
Regards, Anna

xavshot (63373) 2008-08-14 7:05

Bonjour Jaap
une très belle lumière baigne ce paysage. J'aime beaucoup la touche de vert en bas à gauche. Bel équilibre dans la composition de cette image. Bravo.
Xavier

patdeph (18644) 2008-08-14 7:08

hello Jaap
superb composition!I love the small part of lightened green you have let at the bottom,the contrast with the grey landscape is superb!As always,you have found a splendid sky!Really nice!
Regards.
Pascale

Philippe (11791) 2008-08-14 7:14

Dag, Jaap. Een zeer goede compositie waar u zeker gelijk had zoveel ruimte aan de lucht te laten. Het huis is zeer goed geplaatst in de compositie rechts van de bomen en op het einde van de diagonale lijn van de oever. Zeer goed licht.
Ik wens je een prettige avond,
Philippe

billvaneck (0) 2008-08-14 7:19

This picture brings back so many memories,it is so typical of the dutch landscape,clouds you can touch,the low horizon...and water everywhere.

Buin (38628) 2008-08-14 7:22

Hallo Jaap!
Here you have caught a very special atmosphere and a wonderful light. The agitated water surface gives a beautiful additional element in the scenery and the bit light blue sky simply is gorgeous. A really beautiful sight ...
Greetings fromsummerly Germany!
Frank

belido (17203) 2008-08-14 7:24

Hi Jaap,

impressive photography. I lighting is supuerb, a pleasant seen indeed. I like the textures on the water and the way you placed the house and the tree in the frame. Well done!
Regards,
Carlos

mvdisco (11715) 2008-08-14 7:25

Hi Jaap,
Beautiful composition and lovely landscape of this house on the water, great colors and sharp picture, Excellent POV. and details,
well done.
Michel

gbarto (1273) 2008-08-14 7:30

Bonjour Japp,
Très bel équilibre de la photo grace au format carré.
Bonne composition et belle harmonie des couleurs.
La touche de lumière en bas à gauche est particulièrement bien vue.
Bravo
Georges

claudeD (11564) 2008-08-14 7:38

Hello Jaap,

very good and interesting picture from the Netherlands with a perfect composition and excellent sharpness.I like your shot here very much. Very well done.

With regards from Luxembourg

Jean-Claude

jlbrthnn (39533) 2008-08-14 7:39

Hello Jaap,
I like the light which I think of being morning. The framing is perfect which shows what it is necessary of trees and house and leaves much place to water. The whole under a perfect sky. Congratulations.
Have a nice day
Cordially
Joël

brandstaetter (14552) 2008-08-14 7:52

Hi Jaap,
I hope this house doesn´t have a cellar :)
technically perfect as always, great shot, showing how people also can live on extreme positions (at least for me).
Compliments, christian

Charo (32234) 2008-08-14 7:58

Hallo Jaap,
Prachtige compositie met een verontrustende en een uitstekende sfeer. Uitstekend licht en kleuren.
Met vriendelijke groet,
Charo

Gerrit (36615) 2008-08-14 7:58

Dag Jaap,
mooie dreigende atmosfeer. Donker met mooie oplichtende stukken.
Groeten Gerrit

albertz (2310) 2008-08-14 8:00

Impressive shot, very rural one. The outstretched leafless tree and the old house emphasize that a lot. The muddy water and the sky compliments each other pretty well with the light slightly coming out from one side.

izmirli (3367) 2008-08-14 8:02

merhaba dear jaap
excellent atmosphere and lovely house.magnificent colours and sky.well done my friend.
best regards.
gürkan akçakır.

feather (50588) 2008-08-14 8:30

Worth waiting for the sun Jaap, especially for the light on the trees. Excellent POV; it looks as if it might have been a bit precarious so close to the water. :D I also like the wonderful detail and "texture" you have captured in the rough water.
Kath

mortijo (12532) 2008-08-14 9:03

Schitterend licht, Jaap en heel fraai geframed. Ik was er ooit met de boot, maar voor mij is het er te druk.
Groeten
¨John

Photo65Net (43106) 2008-08-14 9:35

Jaap,
I don't know how you manage to always get this magnificent light... :o)
Once again this one is great, with perfect compo.
Beautiful,
Regards,
JB.

Gustaw (21670) 2008-08-14 9:40

Hi, my friend!
Next interesting photo in your colection. I like your oryginal composition. Good colours and light. It is next profesional photo.
Marek

MarcT (21105) 2008-08-14 9:50

Hallo Jaap,
Prachtig licht en heel mooie kleuren. Heel veel leven in de water oppervlakte.
Groet
Marc

rbassin (4331) 2008-08-14 11:09

Bonjour Jaap,
Magnifique prise de vue, harmonieuse par les couleurs et équilibrée dans de bonnes proportions.
Bonne soirée
Roland

amaryllis (18012) 2008-08-14 11:09

bonjour,
un tres beau cadrage de cette maison sur l'eau, un ciel superbe avec de gros nuages et en effet le soleil qui pointe sur la gauche,celà valait la peine d'attendre
belle composition
juliette

johannes68 (2916) 2008-08-14 11:52

Hi Jaap,
as usual the perfect capture, another definitive, unimprovable photo where everything has found its perfect place and role.
Regards, Johannes

stego (22500) 2008-08-14 12:01

Hi Jaap,
Beautiful compo and light (as usual!). It's delightful to look at this photo, it's much like looking at the paintings of some of your ancestors.
Regards, José.

Cretense (57608) 2008-08-14 12:15

Hi Jaap!

Fantastic place, fantastic photo, great framing and composition, the cloudy sky enhances the atmosphere! Excellent light managment, wonderful colours and great capture of the water surface! Congratulations!

Hercules

Fis2 (46747) 2008-08-14 12:19

Witaj Jaap!
Beautiful place, wonderful landscape. I like the frame and colors. Very impressive picture!
Regards
Krzysztof

Cricri (44153) 2008-08-14 12:42

Hi Jaap,
J'aime bien le contraste des couleurs et le moment magique de la lumiére capturer au bon moment, belle perspective et compo superbe de cet endroit qui me plaît beaucoup, félicitations
Have a nice evening for you
cricri

danyy (69963) 2008-08-14 13:59

Bonjour Jaap,
inévitablement l'art de nous séduire dans tes photos, l'art de rendre chaque paysage, accrocheur, avec un brin de mystère et de magie dans les lumières.
Un ciel qui me séduit.
Amitié.
Daniel.

bostankorkulugu (34212) 2008-08-14 14:41

what a location for a house... lucky people the owners... and a great shot of it, so moody with the stormy weather...

all the best jaap...

korkut

dareco (17104) 2008-08-14 15:10

Gee if I could just win the lottery this would be a great home for me :) A rather romantic little cottage surrounded by beautiful scenery! Excellent sharp detail! TFS and have a happy day!

ribeiroantonio (22060) 2008-08-14 17:15

This is great and of course the house is on the right position. The colours are excellent and that sky implies rain and cold weather. Well done.
Antonio

jjcordier (25468) 2008-08-14 23:06

Jaap
Intéressante composition avec des couleurs originales et une lumière très....photogénique.
Amicalement
JJ

bertolucci (12022) 2008-08-15 1:02

Hoi Jaap, heb hier vroeger nog gezeild, wat een mooie plaat met het water en de wolken in een wat dreigende rol, Het 'Carper'formaat doet hier weer goed zijn werk en dat speciale licht maakt deze zeer fraai. Fijn weekend,
Bert

Janice (4386) 2008-08-15 3:12

Hello Jaap
Yes, I do like your scene here. It is well composed with the water lapping up to the field and house, and the rule of thirds followed perfectly.
It is as perfect as most of your images are.
TFS
Janice

Vasa (6691) 2008-08-15 3:28

Hi Jaap,

the dimension of the beauty of your photos is not normal. My soul is very thankful of your work. Best regards from Belgrade,

Branko

jhm (83802) 2008-08-15 3:32

Dag Jaap,

Een van uw schilderijen, want menig schilder zou hier jaloers van zijn.
U speelt met licht en schaduwen, u plaatst het huis netjes naar links te samen met de bomen, dit laat mooie ruimte rechts voor uw wolken hemel te presenteren.
Werkelijk een prachtige foto mijn vriend. Bedankt.

Groeten,
John.

TopGeo (22509) 2008-08-15 3:53

Hi Jaap!A picture with outside place with exceptional dark colours and a possible opposition and a composition impressive. Interesting the view and the atmosphere dramatic. Excellent prospect and informative the note! amazing work! I praise you.
Georgios

syd1946 (17999) 2008-08-15 9:21

Hello Jaap,
great point of view to composed the image!Very beautiful with the strong and dramatic sky made more attractive adding much mystery.Excellent work!

Have a nice weekend,
Thomas

TGULUMSER (12528) 2008-08-15 10:14

Hello Jaap,
A splendid shot, a magnificant place, a nice moment from the life.
Wish you a very nice weekend,
Best regards,
Tulay

gneufeld (15289) 2008-08-15 12:58

Hi jaap,
On the water, or in the water? Nice perspective here with deep rich colors typical of your work. Well done and TFS. Gerald

AiresSantos (43298) 2008-08-15 23:35

Hi dear Jaap
Very nice this house in the water. Well seen and caught. Excellent POV, fine colours and details
Have a nice weekend
Aires

zeca (20026) 2008-08-15 23:36

Wow! I like this one even more, Jaap! The lights are just marvelous! And you found an excellent point of view, doing a great capture! Its everything so sharp, so beautiful! I love each detail! Well done, master!
Regards,
Zeca

papagolf21 (57029) 2008-08-16 1:31

Bonsoir, mon ami Jaap,
Encore une photographie qui éclabousse de beauté ! Tout est parfaitement conçu dans cette composition. Nous remontons délicieusement le temps dans cette composition.
Une véritable gemme à ajouter à votre palmarès.
Amitiés.
Philippe

danos (33766) 2008-08-16 7:07

Hello Jaap,
nice and dark the scanery of your shot today.I like the placement of the house in the scene as the beam of the light that falls on the foreground grass.The management of the colors and the lights are unique.Well done.

Have a nice weekend,Danos

Didi (36712) 2008-08-16 8:46

Bonjour Jaap
J'essaye d'insérer mes critiques avec beaucoup de difficultés compte tenu de la lenteur de TE
Une image admirable avec la lumière du soleil qui filtre à travers les nuages sur l'herbe.
J'apprécie l'ambiance dramatique du ciel.
Amitiés.

Dyerco (9404) 2008-08-16 10:06

Hi Jaap
Yes waiting for the sun paid off. It gave tyhis image a liitle more oomph. Nicely composed and well exposed.
Phil

leo61 (44118) 2008-08-16 22:27

Hi Jaap!
A wonderful atmoshere with this light ad the dark clouds.Excellent composition and I like a lot these little waves.It`s very good exposure with perfect sharpness and good natural colors.
Have a nice subday....with still slow TE...
Regards,leo

gracious (20017) 2008-08-17 0:05

Hello Jaap,
Another outstanding and quality image with the house on the water!
the pov is perfect with those wonderful lighting, nice colour and superb details to view and enjoy
many thanks for the sharing
greeting
Tony

Nicou (46257) 2008-08-17 0:37

Hello Jaap,

Cette maison a les pied dans l'eau, génial, quelle belle agitation, il doit soufflet très fort vue la mouveance de l'eau, superbe captage avec la parite latérale végétatif et le ciel et la mer.

Bravo et amitié

Nicou

gildasjan (24255) 2008-08-17 0:40

Bonjour Jaap
Les trois éléments eau ciel et terre avec un plus cette maison et ses ouvertures blanches qui la met en valeur.
Bon dimanche.
Amicalement
Gildas

berek (29115) 2008-08-17 2:20

You are right my friend. its good picture name. I like perspective and lovely nature atmosphere here. greetings.
Burak

ElAprendiz (7370) 2008-08-17 6:13

Hello Jaap:

The viewpoint has been used in the best position to capture the lens with a beautiful scene.

In the foreground, a lake house accompanied by a depopulated tree, with beautiful tones and a vibrant setting. The plane later in the depth of field, a few clouds threatening rain, coupled with the threat that the rising tide.

John

jafadabret (40717) 2008-08-17 10:28

Bonjour Jaap.
C'est un paysage de caractère que tu nous présentes là. J'aime ce rayon de lumière du premier plan ainsi que l'eau agitée par le vent. La maison est bien placée. Le ciel est également d'une grande beauté.
Jacques

Tue (25608) 2008-08-17 11:46

Goedenavond Jaap,
Een mooie combinatie van zonlicht en wolken boven de Plassen hier. Het geeft een mooie sfeer samen met het golvende water. Uitstekende compositie met dat huis en die bomen aan de linkerkant. Mooi werk, bedankt!
Groeten,
Lars

AROBN54 (10799) 2008-08-17 12:52

Oh, my word, Jaap,
what a stunning shot! You always have the most incredible light. Beautifully composed, wonderful framing, that magnificent Dutch sky. I particularly like the way the light catches the grass in the FG and skims across the water. The colors are all perfectly in tune. Just fabulous. Many thanks and warmest wishes,
Shelly

John_F_Kennedy (32340) 2008-08-18 0:34

Good balance between the parts with shadow and that with light on it. Interesting picture of this waterfront. Well composed.
Best wishes,
Achim

Vanessa132 (1840) 2008-08-18 0:58

Hallo Jaap,
een mooie typische hollandse lucht..
mooi licht en kleuren....en compositie.
Groetjes,
Vanessa

paura (39632) 2008-08-18 5:10

Jaap,
It looks like an oil, by the beautiful landscape and excellent technical exposure settings. Excellent!

A nice week to you, friend.

Paulo

hdl (6737) 2008-08-18 8:54

Dit is niet meer bij het water, dit is er zo goed als in. Moet wel speciaal zijn om daar te wonen. Mooi beeld. Groetjes.

Graal (59144) 2008-08-18 9:55

Hi Jaap,
an interesting place and composition. Good captured moment, pleasant warm sun light. I like it. Friends all told You. I like this work also.
Gr., Aleksander

josepmarin (34295) 2008-08-18 11:19

Hi Jaap,
Nice landscape, well caught in your shot, where we can notice the cold winter environment in the waves on the lake and in the threatening clouds in the sky, which has a great dramatic quality.
I like your skill to catch the instant in which the Sun was illuminating the grass and the tree in foreground.
An excellent work.
Best regards, my friend,
Josep

ifanik (20696) 2008-08-19 1:55

Very nice photo my friend and wonderful atmosphere
Nice colours as well
Best regards
Nick
tomor...**

Angshu (34253) 2008-08-19 20:40

Dag Jaap
That it was windy is evidenced from the choppy waters. It does appear that you stood just at the edge to take this shot! And it was worth waiting for the sun especially for the light on the trees & grass. The excellent POV also is an asset here with the house located in the thirds.
Best Regards
Angshu

Emile (20177) 2008-08-21 10:46

Hola Jaap.
Wonderful composition, you placed very well the house and trees in your photo through a very good POV giving a nice perspective and depth, the blue spots in the cloudy sky are well seen, very well captured. Great colors.
Well done.
Best regards.

alftrek (2985) 2008-08-25 5:44

Hi Jaap,
I gazed at this beautiful composition using a square framing, it is very pleasant to look at, especially with the house at the water edge and the warm sunlight from the left.

tfs
Alfred

testmaniac (12344) 2008-08-25 21:43

Hi Jaap,nice place and good photo! Good lights and colors in this shot!

TFS

Phil

riclopes (33159) 2008-10-26 0:30

Olá Jaap, what a wonderful place to live, over the water. I tried that once in Laos and it was a fantastic experience. One of the things I love the most here is the texture of the water and in FG it's so alive. The sunny grass at left is also a warm touch and it's nice to feel that warm in the naked trees as well. It's a great shot as usual.
Groet,
ric