low sun painting Photo

Photographer’s Note

The largest green attraction is the National Park De Biesbosch A large part of this lies within the territory of Dordrecht and is called locally de Hollandse Biesbosch. Including the Brabant part [Brabant lies to the south of Dordrecht], the Biesbosch covers 7100 hectares. It is one of the largest tidal areas in Europe, where fresh water has a free rein. The system of rivers, creeks, willow groves and reeds can mainly be reached only with a canoe or a small motorboat. Of course, much of the attraction of this wetland area lies in its impassability. Silence still reigns in the Biesbosch.

A number of footpaths lead alongside grasslands and rough reed beds. On the way the walker comes across plants which only thrive in a damp to wet environment. Unique to the Biesbosch are triangular club-rush or scirpus triqueter and caltha palustris var. araneosa, a species of marsh marigold which does not appear in such large numbers anywhere else in the world. It is also the habitat of hairy willow-herb, purple loosestrife and angelica.

The area also houses specific animals, such as the field vole and the rare root vole. They rarely show themselves. Timidity also characterises the beaver, which, since its return in 1988 seems to feel at home again in the National Park.

Some of the most timid animals are a number of bird species. Bluethroat, bittern, purple heron, spoonbill, night heron and corncrake avoid humans and prefer to keep themselves hidden. Birds of prey are increasing in number. If you are very lucky, you may see a white-tailed eagle high in the sky above certain types of terrain. In spite of the presence of visitors, for many birds the Biesbosch is an important area for foraging and nesting. Hundreds of thousands of people come to the Biesbosch each year.

The area is large enough to be able to enjoy the silence. For those who prefer not to walk, there are sightseeing boats or quiet 'whisper' boats. Information about the National Park can be obtained from the Bezoekerscentrum [visitors' centre] De Hollandse Biesbosch. Experiencing 'de Biesbosch Symfonie' - a spectacular audio-visual show on 8 projection screens -, from 2002 the visitor can imagine himself to be in the heart of the country. For children there is also much to see and do in the centre. They can have great fun in the educational exhibition with the many 'do'-elements.

Under the supervision of knowledgeable guides, walks and trips by boat start from here throughout the year. The Beaver observatory is also an important element, where the typical Biesbosch 'residents' can be observed while the observer remains unseen.

This is another painting shot of the Biesbos. I hope you enjoy it to.

Fixfocus, harold, ChrisJ, papagolf21, jhm, elihesamian, jrj, nwoehnl, HOBO, cantorboi, mumek, supereira, PLD_images, delaufer, KevRyan, richtersl, PixelTerror, bertolucci, jpdeloof, cmartos, puister, Gix, loupiot, sandpiper, aznegrao, capthaddock, weswang, gren4, Budapestman has marked this note useful

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Leonie (8594) 2005-02-27 5:03

This really looks like a painting! Well done Jaap! Happy sunday! :-)

Léonie

Zanni (5885) 2005-02-27 5:07

This is really a Paradise especially for photographers. I like the pastel colors. Lovely composition with the old little boat close the stairs

dkeus31 (24548) 2005-02-27 5:11

Hi Jaap,
A good light giving nice colors and reflexions (even without clouds).

clodreno (0) 2005-02-27 5:25

another nice painting Jaap..this subtle light and beautiful colors are beautiful..
have a nice sunday

vasilis (555) 2005-02-27 5:26

hi jaap
Very good work beautiful colours good frame

Graal (52732) 2005-02-27 5:28

Hi Jaap!
View similar as in my region (called:Zulawy). Willows and canals. Picture is great, nice colours, good sharpness and composition. Interesting note.Well done.

greg64g (11193) 2005-02-27 5:36

Hello Jaap,

Interesting colors, for a picture taken on january, i am sure the place should be a great inspiration for painters.

I like it
cheers
greg

Hanssie (9131) 2005-02-27 5:50

Cold weather in winter but a "warm" mood, the sunlight gives beautiful textures on the trees, nice shot with the boat as a fine detail, Jaap.

Fixfocus (9565) 2005-02-27 5:50

Goedemorgen Jaap!
Prachtige compositie in warme kleuren.Mooie rustige en vreedzame Stemming in de Foto!ook de lichtstemming is heel leuk!
Good job!

harold (2271) 2005-02-27 5:52

Salut carper très jolie cette image avec de superbes couleurs et un beau reflet vraiment très jolie. et merci pour ta critique et j’ai très bien compris pour mon cadrage mais un pas a droit et je tombais 30 mètres plus bas

puciu (498) 2005-02-27 5:57

Piêkne miejsce, piêkne zdjêcie, pieknie opisane.
Dziêkuje i pozdrawiam Robert.

papagolf21 (54118) 2005-02-27 6:10

Dear friend Jaap,
Si je suis le roi des églises, vous êtes le roi de la peinture, vous savez mettre en valeur les paysages, les imaginer comme pourrait le faire un peintre.
Un sujet empli de poésie.
Quant à la note, c'est une véritable mine d'informations.
Amitiés.
Philippe

jhm (76918) 2005-02-27 6:22

Goedemiddag Jaap,
Een mooi winter beeld en door de laagstaande zon krijgt u een mooi kleur schakering tussen het riet en de tronken, de toegangstrap naar beneden, samen met het twee bootjes maken uw foto mooi af.
Groeten uit Vlaanderen,
John.

elihesamian (26033) 2005-02-27 6:27

And it's a beautiful painting,Jaap!
excellent composition you managed with set the house/cottage in a side,lovely warm tones and reflection,amazingly alm and placid,very nice,Jaap,great work you did.
Yours
M

lukie (11467) 2005-02-27 6:57

Prachtige foto, kon zo een stilleven op doek zijn. Alleen beetje spijtig dat het huis er gedeeltelijk op staat, zou mooier geweest zijn zonder, maar ja, wie ben ik, hee...
vriendelijke groeten,
Luc.

Kenny10pin (19301) 2005-02-27 7:40

very ncie pis, I like the mood and the colours, very warm indeed, I like the boat and the setting, well done

dlx (61) 2005-02-27 7:52

Your picture gives a wonderful feeling of serenity. Difficult to say if it comes mainly from the shades of brown, or from the subject itself. Thanks for sharing it.

nwoehnl (61227) 2005-02-27 11:49

Beautiful scene, Jaap - a delicate play of the afternoon sun as it enhances the brown and orange hues of the barren winter vegetation. The reflection adds a beautiful elegant touch to the overall total. Very nice work.

HOBO (5244) 2005-02-27 13:48

Despite the cold temperatures warm colors, Jaap. An idyllic, rural spot as dedication to old painters; congradulations!

cantorboi (407) 2005-02-27 14:42

Lovely shot of the subtle coloration of this scene. Good job capturing the variations of red-brown tints, texture of branches vs. smoothness of water. I enjoyed this very much.

mumek (17334) 2005-02-27 17:23

Beautiful painting from Jaap!. Super composition, very warm natural colors, lovely light. Great reflections in the water.Very well done
ziggy

supereira (9576) 2005-02-27 17:37

Very good composition and point of view.I like the reflections in the water.Great colors and contrasts.I like the light and sharpness.I like the trees.Well done!

PLD_images (7137) 2005-02-27 21:39

Great warm ambiant colors here Jaap. I also enjoy the reflections and the point of view.

delaufer (260) 2005-02-27 23:01

Beautiful colors and nice reflection composition. This reminds me of a Fall watercolor that one of my art teachers painted.
Well done.
Don

ChrisJ (65367) 2005-02-28 3:50

Hi Jaap

Superb reflections with a warm, ambient lighting. I like the 2 boats hidden beneath the trees. Wonderful sharpness & colour with a good note. Great work!

KevRyan (22140) 2005-02-28 4:00

Beautiful lighting and colouration - so subtle you can feel the light and a lightness of being from this photograph.

jmdaoudal (18672) 2005-02-28 6:08

I like all the pictures you have done like this, from the other side of the river, offering a nice place dominated by the trees and with a subtile subject like the boat here.
Delicate colors, and sharpness makes it great.
I like this athmosphere you created.
Compliments
Jean Michel

richtersl (3544) 2005-02-28 7:46

The sunlight in this photo is exquisite!

PixelTerror (81500) 2005-02-28 8:11

HI Jaap,
Beautiful pixel painting, the low sun provides here excellent light and colors on the upper part of the photo, the reflection in the lower part is excellent and completes very well the scene, a fine 21st century interpretation of the Dutch masters !
Have a nice day,
Jean-Yves

jrj (34527) 2005-02-28 12:00

This is a good one Jaap.
Tight made compo. Few details, Excellent colours. Nothing but a very lovely scene.

bertolucci (11960) 2005-02-28 14:40

Een hele mooie Biesbosch capture hier weer, Jaap. Perfect geframed met alleen maar de voorgevel van het oude pand. De patronen van de kale takken zijn fijn, de gerimpelde refelcties in het water heerlijk en het warme licht maakt het af. Erg goed werk!

cmartos (6086) 2005-02-28 18:09

Your title is excellent Jaap! It matches the picture perfectly. This lighting is so resting, so peaceful. That's a real painting shot, the reflections are beautiful with these warm tones. A wonderful work!

jbweasle (9280) 2005-02-28 18:32

Wonderfully rich colours. The ripples on the water surface make an impressionist like effect.

jpdeloof (2546) 2005-03-01 3:49

Bonne soirée Jaap, les couleurs sont d'une grande richesse de tons, le calme la séréité se dégage de cet endroit.
Beau travail jp
***
Goede avond Jaap, zijn de kleuren van een grote rijkdom van tonen, de rust maakt séréité zich van deze plaats los.
Mooi werk
jp

puister (570) 2005-03-01 4:15

Hoi Jaap,
Erg mooi en warm licht. Inderdaad net een schilderij.
Groet,
Paul

Gix (3559) 2005-03-01 4:40

Veeery nice Jaap!
I know it, you are a perfectionist, but this is one of the best (more poetic) shots you gived us from this park.
The presence of the mans is almost marginal, and colors, reflexes and bushes are what i love. From your shots Netherland is sometimes wonderland...
Compliments!
ciao, Giorgio

loupiot (3909) 2005-03-01 7:31

Bonjour Jaap,
Une très jolie composition, avec une lumière sublime. C'est très réussi, comme une jolie peinture. Bravo!

AEG (2433) 2005-03-01 12:56

Witaj
super foto
nic dodaæ nic uj±æ

spence (1677) 2005-03-02 5:27

Wonderful warm colours and light, Jaap, and a beautifully balanced composition. Congratulations on this lovely shot.

joseelias (367) 2005-03-02 8:36

Excellent atmosphere. The cooper tones contrasting with the blue ones are very pleasant. Also like the crop on the house showing the necessaryu details of it and letting wonder in the calm image of the water reflections.

faubry (31481) 2005-03-03 18:12

comme un tableau, belle composition et de si jolies couleurs, on resterait des heures dans cet endroit si calme, à contempler ce paysage que tu as su si bien capturer
bravo
francine

sandpiper (907) 2005-03-04 19:40

A beautiful painting by a dutch master. But why are you painting now Jaap? :))

This is one of those images where words have little meaning, its just beautiful. A fav.

aznegrao (10214) 2005-03-07 9:46

Gosto desse efeito de fantasia com as reflexões e a linda combinação decores muito agradavel a vista. Excelente Jaap.
Rgds.
aznegrao.

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capthaddock (28640) 2005-03-12 14:01

Just perfect, the kind of photo everyone wished they had taken, and excellent note.

Clochette (8076) 2005-03-23 14:31

Hello Jaap !.. Still a painter, aren't you ? ;-)
What could I add now ?... Nothing, excepted that, like my fellow members who critiqued this pic, I was really attracted by these warm colors and wonderful reflections. The sun was certainly very low... Congratulations !

weswang (18223) 2005-03-26 11:13

Hi Jaap, An excellent picture with monotone color painting in the middle and nice blue colors paiting on both sides. The reflection of the scene in the water made this picture very attrative. A very well composed photo.

michalu (792) 2005-06-16 6:51

Hallo Jaap!
I like your photos but this one with the smal ship is my faworit.
Regards
Michael

xavshot (58383) 2005-12-31 6:41

C'est un vrai grand tableau Jaap cette photo
je suis très impressionné par ton travail
Merci pour ta galerie !
Sur cette photo, le cadrage est sublime avec cette petite maison à droite et l'accès à ce lac. Les teintes sont chaudes.
Bravo et bonne année 2006
Xavier

mrcrow (3985) 2006-02-21 3:46

you amaze me!

Budapestman (36662) 2007-02-12 12:33

Hi Jaap,
Beautiful and glittering photo. I like the picturesque and peaceful atmosphere. Very fine composition and gorgeous details. Excellent shot! Thank you, nice days
George