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Photographer’s Note

This photo was taken from the Jewel of the Seas while in the lock at IJmuiden, Netherlands. This was an early evening shot with the sun low in the sky.
It's an old watertower which happens to have a large clock on it. It is located in Velsen close to Ijmuiden, was build in 1915-1916, is 42,6m high and can contain 550m3 of water. (Thanks Harko!!!!!)

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UnTrained (0) 2007-02-05 6:00

Hi Asa,
lovely colors and an interesting object. I guess it is mainly for water, the clock might be an addition. I different crop and some sharpness would give another touch I think. I made a workshop, make your own decision please.
Lieben Gruss, Ulf

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TravelerNL (2967) 2007-02-05 6:21

Hello Asa,
It's an old watertower which happens to have a large clock on it. It is located in Velsen close to Ijmuiden, was build in 1915-1916, is 42,6m high and can contain 550m3 of water. Took a while before I found the info.
Harko

Budapestman (42876) 2007-02-05 9:29

Hi Asa,
This is a spectacular and interesting architecture photo. Impressive POV and very good composition. I like the cosy and peaceful mood. Superb shot!
Thank you, nice days
George

korbee (2236) 2007-02-05 14:55

Hello asa,what a great shot here of a beautiful tower.I am passing Ijmuiden often but this tower never really got my attention(now I am going to have a closer look,thanks).
I think this tower is build before WW2, what do you think?
Regards from Jan.

Malyshev (2491) 2007-02-09 19:13

Hi,Asa!
Very interesting place and wonderful composition!
Regards!
Yuri

tigra (2968) 2007-02-11 7:33

Hello Asa
Nice capture indeed!
I like your POV and proportion of the tower, well done!
Katia

Gerrit (36313) 2007-02-12 5:59

Hi ASa,
Funny to see a picture of IJmuiden, not realy known as ione of the most attractive places of Holland (but an interesting one). Good shot of this majestic watertower (never noticed how big it is), rising high above the houses. Good colours and light.
Thanks and regards, Gerrit

jemaflor (39759) 2007-02-16 8:25

Hi Asa,
Original this tower, tfs. Very well taken with this vertical format and zoom effect, good light for colours.
later ...

ls7902 (6388) 2007-02-27 11:24

Hello Asa'
Interesting & wonderful design for a water tower. Nice colors & composition. I like the view of the water/clock tower coming out of the trees and colorful houses in front.
Regards. Latiff

rhizomes (15325) 2007-03-15 15:20

Hi Asa,
Interesting picture showing this strange architecture. Never saw a watertower with a clock on it...
Christophe

pierrefonds (26669) 2007-03-20 15:21

Hi Asa,

A good POV of the clock tower and of the houses in the foreground, the photo has a good composition, DOF and nice colors. Have a nide day.

Pierre

rl245267 (788) 2007-06-11 14:06

Asa,

I like the compo of this shot and this very interesting clock tower. It is a nice look with it setting behind the smaller buildings in front.

Rob