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Lights of Amsterdam - Calm evening


Lights of Amsterdam - Calm evening
Photo Information
Copyright: George Rumpler (Budapestman) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 3945 W: 0 N: 7143] (25325)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2007-03-10
Categories: Daily Life, Architecture, Artwork
Camera: Canon Digital EOS350D
Details: Tripod: Yes
Photo Version: Original Version
Theme(s): Amsterdam at night [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2007-06-15 3:54
Viewed: 1198
Points: 58
[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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Hello Mr. Rumpler,
It is always a joy walking around Europe with your excellent guidance. Your beautiful photos and informative notes combined, give us perfect shares for TE.
Lovely evening shot of this Amsterdam canal. Reflections of light on the water surface look magical. Very nicely contrasting tones of blue and orange colors. TFS,
Deniz

Hello George,
Very atmospheric shot with lovely ambient lighting and reflections. Great pov looking along the canal towards the arched bridge with these beautiful houses beyond. Perfect clarity.

Hi George,

This is a superb photo, a perfectly mastered blue hour shot. This is an excellent point of view over bridges of Amsterdam, where you have choose to frame the scene with two threes. Beautiful light reflection on the canal.

Cheers!

André

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  • Paolo Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 4708 W: 146 N: 9044] (39805)
  • [2007-06-15 4:28]

Hi Georgem another good one from the beautiful night of Amsterdam, with amazing reflections and high quality and good exposure.
thanks, ciao

hello George
excellent evening shot, good composition, nice colours, good sharpness, i like the POV and the framing, well seen, the bridge is cute with the lights, the reflections of the other lights are very nice too, thumb up !
regards
jo

this picture reminds us of serenity and exquisite features of amsterdam . it looks very romantic and cool here.very very nice

Hi George,
Excellent POV. It's as if those buildings follow the curve of the bridge. Again good light with evening colours from you. The place looks familiar although I don't know Amsterdam well.
Kari

Hi George,
Another fantastic photo from you showing a beatiful city at night. You certainly captured the romantic atmosphere of the city in this composition. Your light balance is here is also very good. Top marks for this composition. TFS
Cheers,
Renier

Hi George,

A classic scene from Amsterdam with canals, beautiful houses and bikes...It looks so inviting, quiet and romantic thanks to your excellent light management and composition. It reminded me of my vacation there a couple of years ago. Congrats.
Fusun

Hi George, splendid nocturn shoot with wonderful light and colors, great composition, very well done, ciao Silvio

Hi George ,
What a great Photo. Very nice POV and good perspective.
Reflection colours is so beautiful!
Very well done. TFS.
Warm regards.Have a nice weekend.

hAyAti

Another great channel photo. I like the light reflection like going into bridge direction as as fish group.
Nice colors
Andre

Hello George,
Amsterdam is a great town more by the way of your work. It is a very good photograph, with good framing and greats colours. Well realized.
Cordially
Joël

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  • carper Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 9519 W: 449 N: 15172] (53212)
  • [2007-06-15 12:05]

another good nightshot of Amsterdam. george.
very good quality, fine point of view, good details and good and nice to look at, well done.
groet Jaap

Hello George,
Your night time photographs are improving by the day!
This is very well exposed, no visible over- or underexposure at all...
Well composed with a strong diagonal in the canal, nice framing by naked trees!
Greetings,
Pablo -

George,
Amazing sharpness in this night view.
I liek too the reflections and water texture you caught.
Regards,
JB.

merhaba my friend george
wonderful bridge and lights.wonderful night picture and composition.well done.
friendly greetings from Istanbul.
gürkan akçakır.

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  • korbee Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 203 W: 0 N: 70] (2145)
  • [2007-06-15 16:45]

just perfect!
jan

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  • dip Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1846 W: 0 N: 910] (8831)
  • [2007-06-15 17:03]

Hi George,
great light and amazing colors,
POV is also very good,
very nice composition.
Regards.
Dimitris.

George
Une petite merveille de photo de nuit (à la bonne heure....) de cette ville magnifique. Les reflets dans l'eau sont sublimes (une rivière d'or....) et les couleurs....à faire rêver. Toute la symbolique d'Amsterdam dans cette photo, le tout magnifié par le talent du photographe.
Amicalement
JJ

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  • clnaef Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 883 W: 77 N: 389] (5861)
  • [2007-06-16 14:49]

Bonjour,
Belle netteté et exposition impeccable.
Bonne journée.
clnaef

Very nice light and colors and amazing sharpness. You have chosen a very nice point of view to get the bridge, the reflexions, the trees on the sides and the traditional houses in the background. Thanks for sharing,

Emmanuel

Olá George

A foto está linda. O efeito das luzes e o reflexo dourado na água estão fantásticos. Bom ponto de vista, parabéns pelo belo trabalho meu amigo.

Grande abraço,
Vera.

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  • Graal Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 4796 W: 121 N: 472] (42059)
  • [2007-06-17 2:37]

Jó napot George,
another very nice view by night. Great "gold" Amsterdam, beautiful reflections in water, well composed image. I like it. Interesting note also.
Gr., Aleksander

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  • faubry Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3535 W: 353 N: 4237] (27503)
  • [2007-06-17 8:33]

wonderful photo from Amsterdam, very nice light and warm colors,superb reflections in water.. bravo

francine

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  • delic Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1357 W: 63 N: 1751] (6067)
  • [2007-06-17 10:26]

Hello George,
Fine evening shot at the right time. The reflections on the water fill the foreground nicely. I like the details on the buildings, as well as the tree silhouettes. It's really a mixture of many elements expertly put together.
Best wishes,
Hakan

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  • Angshu Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 4938 W: 169 N: 7596] (24822)
  • [2007-06-24 8:12]

Dear George
Beautiful again! Superb image of the lights & the reflections. Once again superb effect of the blue hour & this time the framing of trees on either side is very well done. Great series..I am thoroughly enjoying a trip of Amsterdam with you
Regards
Angshu

hi george, very nice shot with good perspective and nice, useful information. Can you tell me setting for this shot. I tried some like this but with bad result.
Marjan

Hi George, Sorry I have not been feeding back recently I have been very busy &, now I am away for three weeks, when I get back I will be more active on TE, this photo has excellent light & the reflections on the water are beautiful, you have captured the blue hour perfectly & stunning composition, great shot & TFS, kind regards Wilson.

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