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Photographer’s Note

Western border of the Alblasserwaard in 1866. Hendrik-Ido-Ambacht and Dordrecht are west of the area, on the other side of the Noord river. Alblasserdam and Papendrecht are in the Alblasserwaard.
The first human inhabitants of the Alblasserwaard settled there after the last Ice Age, around 10.000 years ago. The ice had not reached the area itself, but Eolian deposits created high points in the wet environment. These high points were places where hunter-gatherers settled, as archaeological investigations in the area have shown.
During the Middle Ages several canals and dikes were created to reclaim the land, with the last part being en diked in the second half of the 14th century. Yet numerous floods continued to happen throughout the history of the area, as it is bound by rivers on all sides.
During World War II the Bombing of Rotterdam also damaged the Alblasserwaard, when both the village center of Alblasserdam and a part of Papendrecht were hit by German bombs.

This is a village I photograph before. But this one was another day, another angle, and again, another great light and now in winter I hope you like this version from this place. This one I took with a mono pod.
gr. jaap

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isabela_sor (42727) 2009-02-01 9:44 [Comment]

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AROBN54 (10797) 2009-02-01 9:44

Hello, Jaap,
You are not kidding. That IS great light. Great light, great color, marvelous detail, perfectly composed and lovely reflections. I like the cloudy sky overhead, too. Simply beautiful as always!! Many thanks and kindest wishes,
Shelly

cknara (567) 2009-02-01 9:45

Beautiful composition.Vivid colors.
Fantastic picture.

Morac (21113) 2009-02-01 9:45

Hi Jaap,
Again a superb ambience, soft and colorful as you know so well done.
You are a professional in these photos, congratulations again.
Regards
Marc

velocista (881) 2009-02-01 9:47

hello,
what a great photo of this so typical dutch landscape. i love the sharpness and reflexes. congratulations
pedro

dta (6540) 2009-02-01 9:49

Hello Jaap ,
Great autumn light , great composition . Orage tonalities are so beautiful , here (the boat , the til roof) . I like a lot the cloudy sky , too .
Best regards
Denis

zanzi (5000) 2009-02-01 9:50

Hi Jaap
Beautiful colors, tremendous depth and a great composition.
Nicely done
Bravo
Chris

JCG (25863) 2009-02-01 9:50

Hi Jaap,

And more the national color of the country… Very beautiful balance of the image with this boat which gives a beautiful depth to this image where clearness, once more, is very appreciable. Much softness in this composition, well done Jaap and thank you for the interesting note.

With all my friendships and a very good evening,

Jean-Charles

emilbo (9735) 2009-02-01 9:52

Allô Jaap!
Magnifique prise de vue. Le bateau est bien mis en valeur par le bel éclairage même sous un ciel nuageux. J'aime bien la position du bateau et du canal en diagonale et les tons d'oranger. Bon rendu des couleurs et beau reflets.
Félicitations!... et bonne semaine,
Emilius

ManuMay (11554) 2009-02-01 9:52

Hello Jaap!!

Great capture, I like your compositionwith the boat givng hard contrasts against sky colours, great!!

For me it seem to be like old oil paintings...very good.

I wish you a very good week.

Best Regards

Manuel

jemaflor (39847) 2009-02-01 9:53

Hi Jaap,
Nice light on your composition, well this boat in the fg and good contrast effect with this cloudy sky well taken.

jhm (83742) 2009-02-01 9:57

Goedenavond Jaap,

Dit is een Sinter Klaas geschenk, genomen op 6 december.
U heeft het mooi geflikt de weerspiegelingenvan de huizen precies boven de boot, dus met veel aandacht genomen.
Perspectief en diepte zijn zoals alijd een vast onderdeel van uw prachtig foto werk.
Mooi gedaan, bedankt.

Greoeten,
John

jimmj63 (801) 2009-02-01 9:59

good composition and magic atmosphere. the colors are very pleasant and the light is very good.

well done

ciao, giacomo

ahmetgedikli (22243) 2009-02-01 10:02

Hi Jaap,
Wonderful palace... Superb colours, light and very good POV. Well done!
Have a good evening.
Ahmet

pboehringer (770) 2009-02-01 10:03

Jaap,
my last critique had also a boat but that one was stuck in the ice. Now this one here floats freely in a wonderful landscape with that special light that gets its enhancement through the dark background provided by the clouds that brought certainly some heavy rain. Well composed as usually!
Peter

Rafer (4642) 2009-02-01 10:16

Idílico paisaje ,muy buena composición...saludos

MarianneS (14652) 2009-02-01 10:28

Hello Jaap,
Once again, a superb photo, full of interesting details and very well composed.
Colours and light are superb.
Very well done.
Regards,
Marianne

chrisnet (20378) 2009-02-01 10:29

Hello Jaap,
What a wonderful shot! The clarity is perfect, it's look like a painting! I like the marvelous light and the very good framing with this nice boat in the foreground.
Perfect work, all my congratulations.
Best regards
Christian

mesutilgim (37555) 2009-02-01 10:36

Hi Jaap,
Again perfect pov and very nice scene, perfect captured.
Dark wintery sky creates a feeling of depth.
Nice notes.
TFS and best regards
MESUT ILGIM

gilou530 (35972) 2009-02-01 10:39

salut jaap
un ciel gris orageux avec une lumiére et des reflets que demander de mieux, un gros plan sur la barque à la couleur qui flashe, trés belle photo
amitiés
gilbert

Floydian (30970) 2009-02-01 10:40

Hallo Jaap,

Ik heb niks met de monarchie, maar mag dat oranje bootje wel zien ;-)
Zonder bootje was het dan ook amper iets geweest, maar nu trekt hij flink de aandacht en de hele foto is dan ook daarop gebasseerd. Mooie uitsnede, fraai aan de compositie...

Prettige avond,

Henk

PaulVDV (5449) 2009-02-01 10:41

Dag Jaap,
En hier is de oranje boot weer. Heel mooie compositie. Voldoende ruimte tussen de boot en de weerspiegelingen van de huizen. Heel mooi omkaderd met links een boom en zijn weerspiegeling en rechts een andere boom en de steiger. Ondanks het winterseizoen en dankzij het prachtige licht heeft de foto vele en mooie kleuren.
Groeten, Paul

mvdisco (11709) 2009-02-01 10:55

Hi Jaap,
Beautiful scene and picture with lovley reflection in water, Excellent POV./DOF, very well taken and done.
colors great and nicley composed and presented..as usual..
Michel

josepmarin (34243) 2009-02-01 11:00

Hi Jaap,
Magnificent scene of this small village that is reflected in the water of the canal, and fantastic incorporation of the orange boat in foreground, flanked by the trees.
Your composition is artistic, looks like a painting.
It is an excellent work as usual, my friend, I like a lot.
Best regards,
Josep

Dragut (2043) 2009-02-01 11:00

Hi Jaap
Very quiet place. the color of this boat give attraction to the picture. Nice job

gracious (20017) 2009-02-01 11:01

Hello jaap,
Simply perfect in what a composition asking for!
you had every thing in it with best pov, warm colours and good atmosphere
the best!!
regards
Tony

amaryllis (17986) 2009-02-01 11:04

Bonjour Japp
une petite promenade en barque, une belle invitation mais je la décline car le ciel est menaçant; sourires...

un beau contraste avec ce ciel, la couleur de la barque, et un beau paysage avec de belles réflections
un bon cadrage comme tu sais si bien les faire
bonne soirée
juliette

papagolf21 (57003) 2009-02-01 11:12

Bonsoir, mon ami Jaap,
Dessine-moi un mouton dit l'enfant ! ici, il suffit de demander à notre bon ami Jaap de nous présenter une magnifique image pour être aux anges !
Rien à ajouter, tout est dit à travers la composition et la note.
Il ne reste plus qu'à féliciter une fois encore son auteur.
Amitiés.
Philippe

Buin (38574) 2009-02-01 11:19

Hallo Jaap!
You caught again a wonderful light atmosphere in this photo. The light here truly is the main character but the shown actually unspectacular scenery is so beautiful and peaceful. It has a very attractive and somehow fascinating charm ...
Greetings from cold and windy Germany - and have a nice week!
Frank

rey316 (1902) 2009-02-01 11:36

Hi Jaap
Beautiful nature
Beautiful picture.
Beautiful light.
Well done
Andrey

xavshot (63329) 2009-02-01 11:40

Bonsoir Jaap
très belle composition, bien équilibrée et de très belles couleurs. On dirait un tableau. Beau travail.
Xavier

Cormac (26461) 2009-02-01 12:00

You are the master of dramatic lighting, and this is a great example of that. The sunlight on the boat and houses make them stand out very well, while the sky in the background is much darker. Very dramatic!

jonathan_hart (22737) 2009-02-01 12:30

hi Jaap
beautiful composition and light, maybe just personnal tastes but I would add a little bit more contrast
regards
jc

delkoo (35014) 2009-02-01 12:36

hi jaap,
I think it's the way I always imagined how Netherlands is, soft light on the houses, peaceful atmosphere and cloudy sky,
clearly an image to lay your eye's on and look at a long long time.

didier

feather (50480) 2009-02-01 12:47

The winter sun, the dark clouds and the reflections in the river are often elements we see in your work, but you always make each one refreshingly different. Interestingly, the colour of the boat is picked out by the roof of one of the houses, giving some additional balance to the image.
Kath

Hunkar (4990) 2009-02-01 12:48

A nice image with the orange boat on the river under dark clouds..
Good sharpness..
Good details..

MarcT (21105) 2009-02-01 12:54

Hallo Jaap,
Mooi, perfekt natuurlijke kleuren.
De hemel en de rest zoals gewoonlijk ;o)
Groet
Marc

CatherineD (4860) 2009-02-01 13:27

Hello Jaap,
The orange tones are very beautiful and the square composition really excellent, with the orange boat and the frame of the trees. Congratulations,
Catherine

gneufeld (15289) 2009-02-01 13:28

Hi jaap,
A stunning shot with all the elements of perfection. I really like the perspective, the reflections, the interest, and the deep rich colors. Well done and TFS. Gerald

danos (33680) 2009-02-01 13:30

Hello Jaap,
very nice this close up of the boat with the wood jetty,and the houses of the village to reflected on the calmly and tranquil canal waters.I like the Winter colours and the pale light of the day.Well done.

Have a nice week,Danos

phwall (5815) 2009-02-01 13:39

Hello Jaap,
A fine capture, the orange boat dominating the frame works perfectly.
Yes, great light. I have always liked sunlit foreground against a gray sky, the reflections too are superb.
Excellent depth, a truly beautiful capture.
Regards
Peter

bracasha75 (22519) 2009-02-01 13:42

Helo Jaap
What i should say more here what other member havn;t yet sayed
I say only Excellent more
Bravo
Chers,Braca

Jean-Luc (5488) 2009-02-01 15:07

Bonsoir Jaap,
Une composiion très réussie avec cette barque orange qui rappelle celle des toits et des maisons.
Une très belle harmonie de couleurs et une grande netteté pour le plaisir des yeux.
Bravo,
Amicalement
Jean-Luc

gunbud (28261) 2009-02-01 18:20

Hi Jaap,
Fantastic warm light brings out fantasticly clear natural colors.
The silver blue sky in back of the charming village and the tranquil reflections work very well here.
Love the beautiful orange wooden boat and the addition of the gnarly old dead tree on the left.
Regards, Tom

jjcordier (25446) 2009-02-01 21:58

Jaap
Tout est quasiment parfait dans cette magnifique photo. Il ne reste plus qu'à admirer!
Amicalement
JJ

AiresSantos (43250) 2009-02-01 23:18

Hi Jaap
Wonderful colours and light in this amazing composition. I like a lot the reflections.
Great POV, very well framed and done.
Have a nice week
Aires

jafadabret (40633) 2009-02-01 23:26

Bonjour Jaap.
C'est toujours un plaisir de découvrir tes photos. Ici le charme opère aussitôt avec un bon premier plan, la barque et un très beau ciel. Entre les deux, de belles maisons avec leurs reflets sous une très belle lumière.
Tout est magnifique.
Jacques

barrufeto_77 (25957) 2009-02-01 23:44

Hi Jaap.

What else can I say? Excellent, amazing, great, impressive....

I really love that reflections and the colours!

Rgs, Oscar

snunney (35808) 2009-02-02 1:07

Hello Jaap,
A very pleasing atmosphere for this well constructed composition. The heavily charged sky offers a particular light, which you always know how to make the best use of in your pictures. Superb natural tones and sharpness.

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Budapestman (43238) 2009-02-02 3:21

Dear Jaap,
Picturesque atmosphere with beautiful colours and lights. The composition is excellent as usual, I like the nice details, the reflecton is beautiful likewise. Congratulations. Have a nice week!
George

John_F_Kennedy (32308) 2009-02-02 3:23

Impressive clarity and reflection. Very beautiful with the cloudy sky in a good light. Well done.
Best wishes,
Achim

rodgerg (25489) 2009-02-02 3:23

Dag Jaap,

The coloured boat in the Fg give a great prospect effect to the houses in the BG. Nice tenders colours very well collected unedr a beautiful grey sky. POV very well selected and very nice reflections in the water. An another excellent photowork.
Have a good week,
Roger

ChrisJ (70485) 2009-02-02 3:38

Hi jaap

The orange boats makes a fine centre of interest & is well placed in the fg. Wonderful reflections in the still waters, with superb colour & sharpness. Tfs!

TopGeo (22475) 2009-02-02 5:03

Hi Jaap! In the splendid composition contribute the frame the reflections the colours of village and g atmosphere in the background that it adds in the landscape and the boat in FG give prospect!
Compliments
Georgios

Bluejeans (33391) 2009-02-02 5:11

Hello my friend ,
Lindo ponto de visão com este barco laranja em primeiro plano , gostei muito dos reflexos das casas na agua , boa profundidade de foto , parabéns!!
Um abraço Gonçalo

Cretense (57478) 2009-02-02 5:55

Hello Jaap!

Fantastic Dutch "painting", my dear friend! Excellent composition and framing, great interesting from the foreground to the background, excellent depth of field, and flawless light managment! Brilliant colours, despite the cloudy weather! Congratulations!

Hercules

BennyV (4978) 2009-02-02 7:15

Dag Jaap,

Typisch mooie lucht en perfecte focus op die boot die daardoor bijna uit de foto glijdt. Mooie natuurlijke afbakening van je foto aan de linkerkant.

Benny

Cricri (44068) 2009-02-02 8:03

Hi Jaap
C'est tout simplement magnifique a tout point vue, mais cela n'est pas nouveau chez vous:-) couleurs, reflets, le ciel dramatique ou filtre une trés belle lumiére et donne de beaux reflets, trés belle composition, félicitations
good week for you Jaap
cricri

patdeph (18590) 2009-02-02 8:26

hello Jaap
the light and the colours are wonderful,I particularly like the harmony between the boat and the roof behind it!The cloudy sky and the perfect reflection give a very nice atmosphere!Superb!
Regards
Pascale

cherryripe (19237) 2009-02-02 8:56

Hi Jaap
Stunning light as in all your photos. It's funny but I don't ever remember having a good light the times I've visited your country. The boat is so well placed in the foreground, framed by the trees. Nice balance too with the boat in the background.
Regards
Nikki

belido (17129) 2009-02-02 9:33

Hello my friend,

waiting for your posts is a good thing in here. You know why? Cause it's surely a beautiful seen :)) Wonderful scenery and well chosen point of view. Light? Well, we all know what you can do with the light. Fantastic!
Regards,
Carlos

Fis2 (46681) 2009-02-02 9:55

Witaj Jaap!
Fantastic place and climate.
Good frame and superb colors.
I like the reflections in water.
Well done.
Have a nice ewening
Krzysztof

Wandering_Dan (3325) 2009-02-02 10:33

Hi, Jaap -

This looks just slightly underexposed, but still a lovely shot, with the orange boat complementing the orange roof. Great diagonals, too.

Best,
Dan

Sistercosmo (2787) 2009-02-02 10:59

Tell me Jaap, how do you do it??! Such a simple subject and yet such a terrific composition. The light here is very nice and I love the dark, threatening clouds and the roofs of the houses reflecting in the water.
Great shot!
Thanks and take good care,
Linda

mikeo (12117) 2009-02-02 13:03

Hello Jaap,

I have completely no words to explain how great shots you take.
I wish I could take such kind of photos one day. This one is like a window through which I could have a look and feel fresh air, wind, trees...it's alive...

Lovely!
Best greetings,
Mikeo

Didi (36668) 2009-02-02 16:04

Bonjour Carper.
L'avantage d'habiter à proximité d'un te lieu donne l'opportunuité de choisir différents moments en fonction de la variation de luminosité en toutes saisons.
La pratique du HDR n'est pas excessive et ceci permet de compenser les différences de lumières que l'appareil ne peut discerner comme l'oeil humain.
Amitiés

npecanhuk (15142) 2009-02-02 16:17

Hello Jaap!
Truly magnificent colors! Outstanding exposure! Excellent pov and perfect composition! Beautiful reflection! I loved it!
TFS - Congratulations!
Warmest regards,
Neyvan

syrus_persia (2234) 2009-02-02 22:35

salam jaap
high quality picture with a good crop and strong colours.very good composition great shot
regards
cyrus

danyy (69903) 2009-02-02 22:58

Bonjour Jaap,
j'espère toujours un jour pouvoir faire ressortir les lumières comme tu sais si bien le faire. Elles sont tellement équilibrées. Je pesne que tu choisis toujours bien ton orientation par rapport au soleil.
Des couleurs naturelles, une scène vraiment calme dans laquelle cette quiétude et son rendu sont très appréciables.
Amitié.
Daniel.

Waylim (11321) 2009-02-02 23:14

Jaap,
Without fail, you've delivered us one after another of classic image of the area and the natural charm of Netherland really shown through here. I really like the color of orange boat matching very well the color of the roof and the reflection beautiful even in the not so perfect light. Thanks
Way

paura (39608) 2009-02-03 1:58

Jaap,
Ajustes de exposição e fotometria estão excelentes, amigo. Uma beleza de fotografia, desde a execução até a apresentação final. Muito boa.

Abraço

Paulo

Angshu (34219) 2009-02-03 3:42

Dag Jaap
The orange boat makes a strong impression here. In a diagonal, the reflections of the houses & the dark clouds overhead look great. Fine framing with the trees on either side. Lovely shot!
Best Regards
Angshu

hdl (6737) 2009-02-03 4:13

Dag Jaap. Het moet prachtig zijn om daar aan het water te wonen. Deze foto heeft ook weer alles dat ze moet hebben: de boot op de voorgrond, het water, een mooie reflectie, kleur en een mooi wolkenspel. Als jij dan nog aan de andere kant van de camera staat, dan kan dat maar één ding betekenen: een schitterend resultaat. De manier waarop jij de laatste tijd foto's brengt is bijna te mooi om waar te zijn. Bestaan die plaatsen dan echt? In ieder geval, je maakt schitterende reclame voor je streek.

jlbrthnn (39451) 2009-02-03 4:16

Hello Jaap,
This time Ci, there is not a splendid mill, nevertheless this other type of composition is as successful as the others. Framing is always carried out carefully, and the light is always captured at the optimal time. Beautiful colors, good clearness. Congratulations.
Have a nice day
Cordially
Joël

trekks (14336) 2009-02-03 8:56

hello Jaap

Not very often I see a brown boat :) and you have a good eye to spot this nice location for selecting your POV to show the reflection of the houses while at the same time, frame all there is along this river with a good bright light to make it work very well. Great work.

Very sharp from f/14.

tfs, bill

Photo65Net (43106) 2009-02-03 10:52

Hello Jaap,
Amazing light, once again !
I like how the color of the boat attract the eye.
Nice job,
Have a nice day,
JB.

dip (13000) 2009-02-03 14:21

Hi Jaap,
a image from Netherlands with orange colors,indeed a harmonic combination:)
wonderful composition,great lighting and amazing colors,
very well done,
Greetings,
Dimitris.

asajernigan (14392) 2009-02-03 17:05

Jaap,
You have a knack for capturing wonderful light! This is no exception!
The warm colors are contrasted nicely by the dark clouds. The angle of the shot works well giving the scene a nice sense of direction and depth. The reflection is great providing nice depth and balance for the shot. The photo is crisp and clear with great DOF.
TFS,
Asa

riclopes (33137) 2009-02-04 0:08

Olá Jaap, I thought I already had visited this one. I think I'm mixing up flickr with TE :))) It's a fantastic shot of the orange boat dominating the wonderful scenery. Great framing with the trees on both sides and beautiful reflections on the still waters, a constant in your work.
groet,
ric

Nicou (46171) 2009-02-04 0:42

Hello,

Fantastique image, ces reflets merveilleux, avec la belle barque dont les tons de fondent parfaitement dans l'ensemble, ce ciel lour et fabuleux, une tout grande compo.

Bravo et amitié

Nicou

Muse (31111) 2009-02-04 6:35

Hello Jaap,
Les couleurs sont superbes et la lumière est magnifique.
Parfait cadrage de cet endroit calme et de magnifiques reflets dans l'eau calme
Amitiés,
Denise

Silvio1953 (43362) 2009-02-04 6:39

Ciao Jaap, wonderful composition, fantastic light and fascinating reflections, I like a lot, bravo, ciao Silvio

ifanik (20686) 2009-02-04 10:13

Excellent photo my friend with beautiful colours
A picture like a painting
Well done
Best regards
Nick

COSTANTINO (23435) 2009-02-04 11:14

Hello Jaap,
I like a lot the sharpness and the lightness
of your photo..the view is amazing and the shot looks like a picture of a painter..
Splendid picture
You chose a very good angle and a fantastic point of view
regards and compliments
Costantino

TGULUMSER (12528) 2009-02-04 12:08

Hello Jaap,
A great one, I admired it. Fascinating view,
Best regards,
Tulay

Dyerco (9380) 2009-02-04 20:26

Hi Jaap
Another of your fabulous shots. The light mixed with sone dark clouds is superb. I'd still like to hear how you sharpen your shots.
Phil

zeca (20026) 2009-02-04 21:48

Wooow, Jaap! Its sooo beautiful! Soooo sharp! The colours are sooo warm and nice! The lights are soooo pleasant to the eyes! Excellent work! Congratulations!
Regards,
Zeca

azaf1 (15615) 2009-02-04 23:03

Good morning Jaap

So many comments that I have nothing really to add :( It's just that it's so very nice in its composition, colors perspective and sharpness that it makes you happy to look at.

Have a great day and TFS
Argiris

ALIRIZA (16197) 2009-02-05 6:41

Hi Jaap,
What can I say more. Wonderful light, great colours, very well composed and lovely reflections. Well done my dear friend...
All the best...
Ali Rıza

mauro61 (16620) 2009-02-06 7:20

ciao Jaap,
il cielo minaccioso e al tempo stesso la grande brillantezza che esce fuori dal tuo scatto fanno ormai sembrare riduttivi i complimenti nei tuoi confronti.
Ma è tutta l'atmosfera che si respira in questo angoletto di Olanda che fa rimanere estesiato chi guarda.
buona serata
maurizio

parbo (11054) 2009-02-06 11:58

Dag Jaap,

I'm impressed soft lights and colors in some of your latest photos. This is also really enviable one with its skilfully build point of view. Excellent additions of pier and wooden boat, authentic Dutch houses under dark cloudy sky, but the canal and the reflections are also just speechless. Fantastic low angled lights all over scene, congratulations. Have a nice weekend.

Best Regards,

Ertugrul

jurek1951 (26172) 2009-02-06 21:18

Hi Jaap,
Excellent contrast and presentation,
good autumn colors and sharpness.Marvellous lighting and reflex on water.
Georg

siolaw (25882) 2009-02-07 0:35

Hi Jaap,
You found good POV and fine framing to ha all elements fit nicely and well balanced in the famous 'carper format!
Fine work!
Laurent

salvator (18979) 2009-02-07 6:26

Hi Jaap,
Wonderful scenery. The sharpness of the photo, the colors and the superb reflections, the colors look awesome.
Best regards. Salvator.

saylan-cb (12726) 2009-02-07 9:27

Hi Jaap,
This is a village very beautiful with the natural colours and reflection are wery wonderful.I like the POv and atmosphere is great.
Have a nice weekend,
TFS/Regards

gildasjan (24219) 2009-02-07 9:55

Bonsoir Jaap
Lumière grandiose,cadrage à la perfection et un ciel qui magnifie cette composition,de la très belle image(CARPER style)à la carper et cela toujours bien cadré dans le carré.
Bravo et bonne soirée
Amicalement
gildas

besnard (31316) 2009-02-07 11:41

Bonsoir Jaap
Un superbe cliché qui a failli m'échapper. C'est remarquablement fait comme à ton habitude. Le cadrage et les couleurs sont au "top";
Merci pour le partage et bon week-end.
Nicole

ellelloo (5019) 2009-02-08 7:40

Hello Jaap,
A most beautiful atmosphere and light and fine natural looking colours. An excellent composition as well, where the red boat is a real eye-catcher. Gorgeous reflections too. Thanks for sharing and for the good note too.
Have a nice week.
Greetings,
Lasse

zmey (7282) 2009-02-09 8:28

hello jaap
the light is magic indeed. and that boat: just the perfect color for the warmness that's filling the space. very soothing ambience!

regards,
kristaps

Emile (20177) 2009-02-09 12:12

Hola Jaap.
Excellent composition, beautiful landscape captured from a very good POV, nice colors and reflection, the boat creates a nice perspective with the peaceful and calm atmosphere that is present in this amazing place. Good light despite the cloudy day.
TFS.
Best regards.

jaywalker (12401) 2009-02-10 5:35

Hi Jaap, A beautifully composed photo & the angle of the POV is excellent, the boat is wonderfully positioned & the light is very good indeed considering the cloudy conditions, lovely reflections, superb pastel colours & TFS, kind regards Wilson.

Bruno40 (6442) 2009-02-12 6:56

Hi Jaap,
What else can I say?. Great photo, fantastic light and composition... perfect!
well done
Jorge

Herquin (4508) 2009-02-12 11:14

Bonjour Jaap,
la barque orange est bien le sujet principal mais j'aime son environnement fantastique.
Bonne soirée.
Christian .

maltese (21539) 2009-02-13 10:55

Hello Jaap
Une superbe photo où tu as parfaitement utilisé cette barque orange au premier plan!!
Des couleurs et une lumière vraiment superbe.
Du très bon travail!!
Amicalement
Hervé

ruisc_pt (6213) 2009-02-15 8:06

Impressibve quality in this fantastic image with a superb composition
Congrat.
Rui

Charo (32126) 2009-02-24 11:08

Hola Jaap,
Prachtige kleuren in deze vastleggen in het late voorjaar. Ik ben dol op die boot die uitnodigt een wandeling door het kanaal, en bewonder al zijn wonderen. Uitstekende samenstelling en prachtige plek.
Ik zal een map op mijn computer en ik zal opslaan van al uw foto's in it, ik mag je graag!
Gegroet,
Charo

Longroute (10085) 2009-03-06 4:14

Boats are my passion and I can see Holland is a country full of boats! You have invented the yacht and you still produce excellent boats. (Actually my boat is made by a Duch shipyard).
So for me this sight has a double pleasure: for the beautiful composition, village architecture and warm colours, and for the presence of this appealing orange boat. The golden light and the splendid reflections contrast wonderfully with the dark sky. A very fine atmosphere.
My compliments,
Donato

mumek (17528) 2009-03-13 14:26

Hi Jaap!
You captured so many interesting details in this beautiful composition. Superb light and excellent natural colours.
Thanks for sharing
best regards
ziggy

Pascale (10336) 2009-03-28 3:05

Bonjour Jaap
Comme toujours une sublime lumière et des couleurs fabuleuses.Tu as vraiment l'art de la composition d'un moment simple tu fais un véritable tableau .Ici le bateau donne un superbe contraste avec le ciel sombre .
Quel plaisir de parcourir ta galerie .
Amitiés
pascale

dareco (17104) 2009-03-29 16:55

I see you've been packing your gallery with awesome pictures!! This one is really exceptional! I love the pov, colors, depth...everything! It makes me wish I was right there. TFS

holmertz (10107) 2009-04-07 8:26

Hello Jaap,
I must confess that I often feel reluctant to give away smileys to pictures that have already received hugh amounts of praise. Every so often the number of points say more about the member's capacity to make friends on TE than his/her photographic and artistic skills.
You belong to that handful that really deserve all the praise you get. This picture is typical: a carefully chosen POV, perfect sharpness and exposure, a meticulous care with details - a truly artistic eye.
Best regards,
Gert

blueaquan (32) 2009-07-26 11:43

Hi Jaap
Truly fantastic photograph especially your POV and attention to details you've given.
Everything possible I wanted to say has already been said, except a thought that came to my mind.

Although with the limited skills that I have, I have no suggestion to improvise this shot, for I wouldn't have been half as good as this, however I always feel a scenery with a Boat would be good in a warm Sepia tone which I've tried doing on this image as well. I've posted that as workshop, please put in your thoughts... :)

Cheers, Blue

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testmaniac (12340) 2009-08-28 21:14

Hi Jaap, good composition, nice colors and perfect photo quality like ever.

TFS and have a nice weekend,
Phil

Photo Information

Copyright: jaap polak (carper) (66108)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2008-12-06
Categories: Nature
Camera: Canon 40D
Exposure: f/14.0, 1/80 seconds
Photo Version: Original Version, Workshop
Theme(s): Ney's favorite pictures of the Netherlands!, carper the 25 [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2009-02-01 9:41
Favorites: 3 [view]