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Lights of Amsterdam


Lights of Amsterdam
Photo Information
Copyright: George Rumpler (Budapestman) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 3913 W: 0 N: 7052] (25037)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2007-03-07
Categories: Daily Life, Architecture, Artwork
Camera: Canon Digital EOS350D
Details: Tripod: Yes
Photo Version: Original Version
Theme(s): Your Favorites, Amsterdam at night [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2007-06-14 4:29
Viewed: 1106
Favorites: 2 [view]
Points: 55
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Although the seat of Netherlands government is in The Hague, Amsterdam is the nominal capital. It is also the country's largest city, with a population of almost 750,000, and the most visited, with over 3,5 milion foreign visitors a year.
The Netherlands is a country situated in Western Europe, bordering Belgium to the south and Germany to the east. To its north and west is the North Sea. Although the Netherlands is the country's official name, people often call it Holland. The provinces of North Holland and South Holland form only part of the Netherlands.
History of Amsterdam
Amsterdam, probably the most planned city of northern Europe, has long been a well-known city. In the 17th century Amsterdam was the centre of world economy, and nowadays the city is known for its tolerant character.
Dutch holiday
A Dutch holiday can add a festive note to your trip, particularly if it involves a parade or special observance somewhere in the country. But expect banks, shops, and most museums to be closed, and public transportation to operate on Sunday schedules for the listed holidays.
Architecture
Amsterdam is where modern architecture developed organically between facades of historical buildings. Since it is not a big city, all sites of interest are within an acceptable distance. This is why Amsterdam is so popular with lovers of architecture.
Amsterdam in figures
Some interesting figures on how many bicycles, bridges, canals, cinemas or markets one can find in Amsterdam, as well as some statistics about the tourists and day visitors to Amsterdam.
Timing your visit
Any time can be the best time to visit Amsterdam. The peak of the tourist season is July and August, when the weather is the finest. Weather, however, is never really extreme at any time of year, and if you're one of the growing numbers who favor off-season travel, you'll find the city every bit as attractive during these months. Not only are airlines, hotels, and restaurants cheaper and less crowded during this time (with more relaxed and cheerful service), but there are also some very appealing events going on. For example, the bulb fields near Amsterdam are bursting with colour from mid-April to mid-May.
(Source: Amsterdam info)
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  • Paolo Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 4709 W: 146 N: 9030] (39737)
  • [2007-06-14 4:42]

Hi George, amazing picture with a great capture of the golden reflection and a beautiful composition with that long view on the canal.
thanks,ciao

Hi George,
Lovely great picture of night and good choice of the point of view...!
Very good shot per blue hour, amazing view indeed....I like it...!
Good lighting and wonderful colours too, perfect sharpness...
Thank you for the good note....
Well done,
Have a nice day,
Patrick

Hi George,
Beautiful night composition. İmpressive reflection, colours, sharpness and good light. Very well done.TFS.
Warm regards.

hAyAti

Hi George,
This is a beautiful and romantic photo. Your light management is just perfect ... actually the whole image is just fantastic both visually and technically. Excellent work! tfs
Cheers,
Renier

beauty of amsterdam has never been hidden from the eyes of the world but this picture is really nice in the sense of representing the classical view of this city. nice work well done

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  • vincz Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2999 W: 87 N: 5049] (17514)
  • [2007-06-14 5:48]

Another country, another city but still the same wonderful city light tones. It seems that you are excelling at finding those and catching them perfectly. I love th reflections all along until the back of the picture under the bridge. Composition is very nice too.

Good control of lighting here George, and the colours give this a strong impact, but I find the composition rather pedestrian; there's nothing to really grab the attention.
I think this scene was crying out for a symmetrical composition, placing the bridge in the centre of the frame. Using a longer focal length would have simplified and compacted the image, cutting down distracting details such as the chopped in half car on the left.

Cheers,
Ben

Hi George!

You know how much I love nightshots and I can assure you that this is one of the best ever posted to TE! Everything is perfect here: Composition, framing, perspective and of course the light managment. Perfect mixture of "warm" and "cool" tones. Congratulations!

Have a nice day,
Hercules

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  • hergi Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 715 W: 73 N: 296] (5183)
  • [2007-06-14 6:50]

Hi George ,
Great Photo! Very nice POV and good sharpness.
Reflection colour is so beautiful!
Very well done. TFS...
Hulya

Hi George,
Well taken this night shot, good timing and good effet with this perspective, tfs.

WOnderful night shot!!
Lights are perfect...and reflections too, it's an incredible picture!

Bruce W.

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  • jhm Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 12487 W: 261 N: 16470] (65895)
  • [2007-06-14 7:49]

Hello George,

You chose a excellent moment during the blue hour, the sharpness and clarity for a night picture are very lovely, Amsterdam the city with 1200 bridges, great and small, my compliments for this one. TFS.

Greetings,
John.

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  • carper Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 9450 W: 448 N: 15003] (52624)
  • [2007-06-14 13:12]

a very nice on here George,
very nice composition good perspective of the canal and the lights, vert nice quality and good photojob here.
groet Jaap

Hi George,

Yor series about lights is quite impressive. You manage very well these scenes, and every shot has its beauty and its big interest. This one, with the reflections on the water is absolutely beautiful. The impressive architecture of Amsterdam is here very well emphasized by the lights, color, perspective and depth. It's a very great shot. Thanks.

Regards,
Angel.

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  • leo61 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3634 W: 335 N: 7225] (30502)
  • [2007-06-14 14:18]

Hi George!
I remember a very similar one from Gerit.Great light and nice lights in the windows and of the streetlamps.A very sharp image with great depth,good sharpness and nice reflections.
Regards,Leo

Classic but nice, beautiful dark blue sky contrasts well with the warm light. Very Dutch indeed! :)

Cheers
Alexander

A complete change of country, but a beautifull night view, very sharp, and view diffrent sources of lights between the houses and the street lamps. Excellent reflexions in the canal.

All the best,

Emmanuel

i remember a similar shot of the same place, or may be i m wrong... very beautiful blue hour shot george... the dof is great, also the lights and reflections... congrats my friend...

korkut

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  • paura Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 3989 W: 8 N: 2640] (21442)
  • [2007-06-14 19:02]

George,
This is realy a very beautiful composition. Nice dep and a lovely lighting and reflections.

Paulo

Ces canaux sont vraiment la richesse d'Amsterdam et les reflets dorés nous suggèrent qu'ils sont une mine d'or pour la ville. La photo est superbe avec une lumière et des couleurs magnifiques.
Amicalement
JJ

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  • Graal Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 4728 W: 120 N: 450] (41573)
  • [2007-06-15 1:58]

Jó napot George,
very nice night view from Amsterdam. Good POV and superb quality of photo. I like it a lot. Friends all told You. Well done photo.
Gr., Aleksander

Hi George,
Very nice composition and very nice shot. The thinning perpective, the detals the use of light and colors are superb.
I wish you a great weekend. Best regards.
Salvator.

Another beautiful photo of a channel. I love yours night view of those kind of places. Nice colors and reflections.

andre

merhaba my friend george
wonderful night and amsterdam.wonderful lights.
well done.
friendly greetings frpm Istanbul.
gürkan akçakır.

Hi George,
Excellent blue hour shot, your images are getting better by the day. The long exposure have worked wonders, the colours and the reflectiiosn have come out so well. Excellent work.
With Greetings from India
Sabyasachi

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  • danyy Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 7261 W: 436 N: 9956] (50891)
  • [2007-06-16 17:06]

Bonjour George,
Vraiment magnifiques ces couleurs nocturnes, les lumières publiques donnent vraiment les teintes chaudes qu'il fallait. Les reflets sont séduisants , tu as bien choisi l'endroit pour la prise de vue dans le prolongement du canal.
Best regards and have a great week-end.
Daniel.

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  • Angshu Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 4889 W: 168 N: 7509] (24514)
  • [2007-06-20 3:41]

Dear George
Wonderful city lights. You are excelling in finding these wonderful city lights & capturing them perfectly. I love the reflections on the canal waters & the blue hour sky
Regards
Angshu

Hi George. Great photo. You have good symmetry and balance in your composition with nice colour and good detail also. Thanks for sharing.
Cheers, Paul.

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