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Copyright: jaap polak (carper) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 9450 W: 448 N: 15003] (52624)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2007-12-09
Categories: Nature
Camera: Canon 40D, Canon 10-22 f3.5-4.5 EFS
Exposure: f/22, 1/60 seconds
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2007-12-13 10:24
Viewed: 750
Points: 122
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Woudrichem is one of the most beautifully preserved Medieval towns in the heart of the Netherlands. It remains practically in its authentic state, and also enjoys a rich cultural and historic past. No one knows exactly how old the town is, but the name 'Walrichsheim' can be found in records dating back to the year 866. It became known as Woudrichem as from 1290, and could already be considered a town at that time, having a sheriff, aldermen and a council. It was granted a charter in 1356.

Woudrichem is also one of the eleven official Dutch Fortress Towns: a series of strongholds that for centuries formed the so-called Holland Water Defence Line, which was a continuous strip of low-lying polder land stretching from the Zuider Zee (nowadays the IJsselmeer) to the river Merwede. This region acted as a geographical obstacle and military reinforcement in the Eighty Years' War against the Spanish (1568-1648) and in the battle against the French army of Louis XIV.

From the moment you enter this fortress town, you find yourself completely surrounded by Woudrichem's ramparts. These ramparts were designed to protect the inhabitants of Woudrichem during the wars in which the town became involved, like those against Spain and France. The fortress is strategically located at the confluence of the famous Dutch rivers the Maas and the Waal. And together with the town of Gorinchem (Gorcum) and Loevestein Castle, Woudrichem forms what is known as the 'Fortified Triangle', one of the Netherlands' most impressive defensive strongholds.

Woudrichem lies in the heart of the Netherlands at the point where the rivers Maas and Waal converge and continue as the river Merwede. Woudrichem is the ideal base from which to explore the cultural heritage of other Dutch cities like Amsterdam, The Hague, Rotterdam, Utrecht, Den Bosch and Breda. And walkers and cyclists will greatly enjoy the cultural and historic scenery of the immediate surroundings.

Historically, Woudrichem was the principal town of the Land of Altena: an area that lies between the Bergsche Maas and the Merwede. This region, together with the Land of Heusden lying to the south, has been part of the Province of North Brabant since 1815. The two regions are often referred to jointly as The Land of Heusden and Altena, and together form the central, northernmost part of the Province of North Brabant. In and around this area, you will find other historically important towns like Heusden and Geertruidenberg. And within the boundaries of Woudrichem borough, there are eight historic villages that have been restored almost to their original condition. Visitors here can truly imagine themselves transported back into the 19th century.

The fortress town of Woudrichem is very proud of its historic harbour. Construction in 1998 transformed the harbour into its original condition, that is, to how it looked in 1650, even including naturally overgrown banks. This restoration project was unique in the world. The historic harbour has therefore been pronounced a National Monument, and is only intended for historic ships like clipper barges, Dutch Stijlstevens and Frisian Maatkasten. In addition to the historic harbour on the river Merwede, Woudrichem has two picturesque, yet comfortable yacht marinas on the Maas.

Very nice city. I hope you like this perspective shot.
gr. jaap

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  • dip Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1804 W: 0 N: 896] (8649)
  • [2007-12-13 10:34]

Hello Jaap,
a typical Holland scenery,excellent captured and composed,great POV and amazing colors.

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  • Buin Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 3390 W: 0 N: 6728] (23510)
  • [2007-12-13 10:53]

Hallo Jaap!
What a blue!!! ... and due to the point of view - what a depth!!! ... and by the way - a beautiful scenery! I like this one!
Greetings from humid-cold Germany!
Frank

Bonsoir Jaap
Belle harmonie de bleus sur ce paysage qui respire le calme et la tranquilité. Belle profondeur d'image avec le regard qui suit le ponton.
Très bon travail - merci pour le partage et bonne soirée.
Nicole

Bonsoir Jaap
Quel bleu !! Très belle perspective avec ce ponton , le piquet en premier plan permet une bonne accroche du regard.Une excellente lumière et une très belle harmonie de couleurs .C'est net ,superbement cadré comme tu nous sais si bien le faire
Bonne soirée
Amicalement

Hallo Jaap,
Hoe blauw kan blauw zijn...mooi dus.
Perspectief hoef ik weinig over te zeggen, dat draagt de hele foto, maar ik kijk meestal wat verder naar details en zie dat het rood tussen de palen en aan de horizon absoluut een belangrijke rol spelen in de hele compositie.
Bootje in het midden en het kale boompje links doen trouwens ook mooi mee in hun bijdrage in deze mooie foto.
Prettige avond, Henk

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  • Cricri Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 4354 W: 226 N: 5920] (28526)
  • [2007-12-13 11:48]

Hi Jaap,
Yes belle perspective ( comme toujours)...
une lumiére parfaite içi avec un contraste des plus joli, avec un bleu sublime, trés belle réalisation et bravo pour le cadrage, félicitations
Have a nice evening for you
cricri
ps) jolie la photo intro :-)

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  • MarcT Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1669 W: 507 N: 3201] (13025)
  • [2007-12-13 12:00]

Hallo Jaap,
Prefect photo maar de plaats is minder prachtig als gewoonlijk...
Groetjes
Marc

Dag, Jaap. Je zou zelf 'Deep Blue' kunnen zeggen, zo intens is de kleur hier. Qua perspectief is de foto uiterst geslaagd met de steiger die door het beeld loopt. Verder zijn het schip aan de wal en de huizen andere elementen die door hun kleur en positie mijn blik aantrekken.

blue .....and the best perspective :)
i love it ,but this is not strange being in your gallery this shot :)
thanks sharing
hugs,anes

Hello, Jaap,
What wonderful colors you have here and the POV shows us SO much depth. Beautiful light and detail and that blue is just incredible. Another of your masterful shots! Great job and great note!! Many thanks and warmest regards,
Shelly

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  • joop Silver Star Critiquer/Silver Note Writer [C: 27 W: 1 N: 21] (419)
  • [2007-12-13 12:58]
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Fantastic shot - Great colors! And a nice reflection. Presentation is good as well with the framing.
Overall, what a great group of photos you present here on Trekearth!
Lots of your stuff brings me right back (I was born in Belgium - Gent)
First time I notice your stuff here, so pardon me for the enthusiasm...

Joop
www.captureyou.com

Hi Jaap,
Another great image from you. The sharpness, reflection and especially blue tones are wonderful. Well done my friend...
All the best...
Ali Rıza

Bonsoir jaap
Des bleus très profonds et une bonne perspective le long de ce quai. La lumière donne une belle profondeur à cette photo.
Du très beau travail, s'il n'y avait les arbres sans feuilles, on pourrait se croire en été.
Amicalement
Hervé

Bonjour Jaap,
Superbe composition et jolies couleurs naturelles,
Excellente prise de vue et détails,
belle harmonie des bleus et nettetée,
Bref: MAGNIFIQUE PHOTO.
Michel

very nice perspective in this one and amazing blue tones indeed... yet another beautiful shot from you jaap...

cheers

korkut

Hi jaap,
Great depth, incredible deep blue colors and and wonderful composition with the dominant white capped poles leading the way into the image. Excellent photo job and TFS. Gerald

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  • zeca Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2872 W: 162 N: 4010] (17126)
  • [2007-12-13 19:02]

Excellent perspective, Jaap! It makes the depth of field impressive. The blues are beautiful! Nice composition!
Regards,
Zeca

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  • Cormac Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3197 W: 56 N: 5876] (24527)
  • [2007-12-13 19:06]

I get and overwhelming sense of blue when I see this, from the perfect blue sky to the blue water, with only a few small pieces of land and the pier to intrupt it. Nice use of the converging lines from the right, which give this a nice sense of depth. Well done!

Jaap,
A great light, a perfect perspective and a nice compo. Colors are excellent too.
A very pleasant one, very good work.
Regards,
JB.

Jaap
Même si l'image ne montre pas vraiment la ville fortifiée que tu nous décris, j'apprécie la qualité de ta photo. La prise de vue est parfaite et ton discret travail de PP permet de magnifier la lumière et les couleurs. Du très grand art, comme d'habitude!
Amicalement
JJ

Hi jaap.

Excellent compo "getting" us into the town. The colours are enjoyable too!

My compliments!

Rgs, OScar

Bonjour Jaap
Ici encore une belle lumière captée de belle façon,j'apprécie ce cadrage et la pureté de l'image.Du job très soigné,net et bien exposé et une belle harmonie de couleurs.
Très bel ouvrage!
Bonne soirée.
Amicalement
Gildas

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  • ChrisJ Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 8672 W: 914 N: 11464] (55597)
  • [2007-12-14 0:31]

Hi jaap

I like the intensity of the blue here. Good sharpness & excellent perspctive afforded by the pier. The yellow ochre colour also contrasts nicely against the blue. Tfs!

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  • Nicou Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 2090 W: 0 N: 4912] (24059)
  • [2007-12-14 0:54]

Hello,

Quelle perspecrtive, quels reflet, quels beau bleu entourant ce ponton, vraiment mangigique.

Bravo et amitiés

Nicou

Wow, blue indeed, Jaap. I almost forgot about the usual strong perspective because my eyes are stuck in that fascinating blue and can't see anything else. Excellent central composition with all elements pointing right to the center of this image.
Groet,
ricardo

Hi Jaap, you have here an image it imbues very nice and peaceful impression.
The POV is a great plus for it and the lightness too.
Another very good technical photo.
Have a nice night.
Evangelos
tomorrow...

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  • danos Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3265 W: 83 N: 4717] (17842)
  • [2007-12-14 1:40]

Hello Jaap,
really this wooden jetty create a great perspective that lead the eye to the house.The colours are splendid and the light is perfect. I don't think you could better the quality or the sharpness, they are just outstanding. It's a superb capture,with the depth of field to be impressive.The reflections on the water are fantastic. Informative your note too,as ever.

Regards,Danos

Dear Jaap,
Amazing blue impression for this place with splendid composition. The perspective is superb, colours and lights are beautiful. Peaceful and very nice atmosphere my friend, Very well done!
Have a nice weekend
George

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  • Paolo Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 4709 W: 146 N: 9030] (39737)
  • [2007-12-14 2:16]

Hi Jaap, the title was the one for this image where the blue tones are fantastic! excellent quality too and perfect composition.
thanks, ciao

Yes I know Workum, been there and liked it very much. The perspective of the piles is brilliant to my taste and the view is very very Dutch, with a fantastic blue sky reflecting in a canal. The grass on the left balances well the high pile. Really well done, compliments.

Cheers
Alexander

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  • jhm Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 12487 W: 261 N: 16470] (65895)
  • [2007-12-14 2:43]

Goedemorgen Jaap,

Hier het mooiste bewijs dat F/22 perfect kan, ik zie niet onmiddellijk de ISO, maar hoe dan ook het is een schitterende foto, de sterke blauwe lucht en de weerspiegelingen sterken dit gewoon dubbel aan.
Uw gekozen hoek laat er geen twijfel overbestaan, dat de diepte en perspectief groot zijn, de aanlegsteiger is uw hier zeer behulpzaam bij.
Goede samenstelling.

Prettig weekend,
John.

Dag Jaap,
did you stand in the water for this perspective? I like the depth by the view along the wooden path. And the repetition of the remarkable white tops is also nice. The blue of the sky reflected by the water with some small waves and the red roofs add the final touch here. Wonderful clarity and sharpness and the light is great.
Lieben Gruss, Ulf

A beautiful view on the blue. A good composition and good quality.
Best wishes,
Achim

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  • delkoo Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3693 W: 235 N: 4744] (23427)
  • [2007-12-14 4:07]

hi jaap
excellent and crisp shot,Of course, the light is simply splendid and generous, your daring composition is also a great lesson of photographie.

best regards
didier

Hello Jaap,
This is just absolutely gorgeous and technically perfect. Terrific view of the waterway. The blues are so appealing. Greetings! Danilo

Hello Jaap,
a great sharp photo that show us a beautiful view that has a special perspective,too.
The colors,the blue says allthings !
What a clear wheather !
excellent sharpness,and a great composition you managed,...fantastic note about the Woudrichem city,Thanks,
Best
M

Jaap bonsoir.
Des couleurs bien saturées, un ponton en perspective qui nous amène jusqu'aux maisons c'est tout ce qu'il faut pour une belle photo. Beau travail.
Jacques

What a stunning blue, both of the sky and reflected in the water. The posts also make lovely reflections. Excellent depth; with f22 the front post is as sharp as the rest of the image. Well done
Kath

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  • Fis2 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2397 W: 140 N: 1388] (31714)
  • [2007-12-14 13:41]

Witaj Jaap!
Curious place, interesting composition. I like the perspective and super colors. Well done.
Have a nice weekend
Krzysztof

Bonjour Jaap
la lumière accentue la profondeur et la perspective de la passerelle. J'aime beaucoup le contraste du bleu. Beau travail.
Xavier

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  • Graal Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 4728 W: 120 N: 450] (41573)
  • [2007-12-15 0:59]

Hi Jaap,
unusual blue landscape, fine composition and POV. Good note. Excellent quality of photo. I like it.
Gr., Aleksander

Hello Jaap,
Yes, I do like this perspective shot. Dominant blue with some starky red color is so contrasting. The path leading to the house does give this composition its true depth. well done.
Best regards,
jusni

Hoi Jaap,
Fantastische kleuren en een mooi spel met verdwijnpunt hier! En heel mooi grafisch ook - het 'Carper' formaat is voor deze gemaakt. Heel mooi werk!
....en ah de 40D, gefeliciteerd! Daar gan je veel plezier aan beleven.
Fijn weekend,
Bert

Bonsoir Jaap,
Encore un excellent coup d'oeil sur cet endroit paisible. Un ciel sans nuages, cequi n'est pas usuel dans ta galerie, se reflète dans l'eau, donnant une dominante bleu agréable. Bonne PDC.
Amitiés
Pierre

Hi Jaap,
today I do not have long time, but I like the great perspective and depth of the image, and also its magnificent light and its beautiful colors.
Great work, my friend.
Best regards,
Josep

Hello Jaap,
Good harmony of blue and nice perspective, a very nice landscape well framed.
Regards

Hi Jaap,
The walkway is ideally positioned ... it has the effect of leading the viewer's focus towards the horizon. Image and color quality is outstanding ... I like the sharpness of the photo and the crispy colors. Well captured an composed. Excellent work! tfs
Cheers,
Renier

hello Jaap
a great perspective and an extraordinary blue!The white of the poles,the red roofs,the yellow grass give some superb contrasts in this blue picture.A wonderful shot!
Have a nice sunday.
Pascale

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  • Gustaw Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2326 W: 702 N: 187] (19160)
  • [2007-12-16 9:30]

Hi, my friend!
It is next very good photo. I like your composition. Good colours and light. Very good quality. Well done. I like your idea.
Marek

Hi Jaap
Wonderful contrast between the blue tones and remaining. Excellent view of the typical Holland scenery. Nice reflections and a very complete note as usual
TFS and have a nice week
Aires

Hello jaap. Blue, - that is the first impression. Outstanding composed, is the second impression. Beautifully, professionally and worth seeing like always. Exemplary text. Best regards, Wolfgang.

Hello Jaap,
Splendid composition with blue color rules the plase and gives a special mood.Very beautiful image and informative note!

Have a nice day,
Thomas

Hi Jaap!

You latest photos are of extraordinary beauty, of an unearthly magic, with excellent long exposures. As always a flawless framing and composition, a very impressive perspective, infinite depht of field and fantastic colours. Congratulations!

Hercules

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  • Gerrit Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 4098 W: 86 N: 4968] (24243)
  • [2007-12-17 7:12]

Dag Jaap,
mooie plaat. De mast van de boot en de palen geven een geweldige diepte en de kleurenm zijn perfect.
Groeten gerrit

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  • JCG Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3210 W: 403 N: 4529] (16180)
  • [2007-12-17 11:09]

Hi Jaap,

A small pleasant harbour that you present us here. The colors of the photograph are superb and in particular the blue of the channel. I appreciate much the clearness and the light of the photograph. This pontoon brings a good prospect and depth to the image. Still a beautiful work and thank you for the informative note.

With all my friendships and a good evening,

Jean-Charles

Such a suitable title and the perspective and framing are great. Nice one.
Best wishes
Mark

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  • Emile Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 4048 W: 137 N: 4356] (15863)
  • [2007-12-20 6:46]

Hola Jaap.
Blue over blue, a nice composition. Great perspective and very good POV. Colors are sharp. Very well captured. Well done.
Best regards.

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  • Angshu Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 4889 W: 168 N: 7509] (24514)
  • [2007-12-20 20:48]

Dag Jaap
The blue is incredible and the depth created as well as the perspective of the pier quite fantastic. With f/22, the sharpness of focus is uniform throughout. Excellent!
Best Regards
Angshu

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  • hdl Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1781 W: 13 N: 1498] (6110)
  • [2007-12-21 4:40]

Ik weet niet of blauw nog blauwer kan zijn dan dit. Sublieme kleuren over de hele lijn. Ons oog wordt langs de loopplank meegetrokken naar de achtergrond. Je bent een voorbeeld!

Hello Jaap
Beautiful blue sky, reflective blue river, autumn atmosphere, colours and sunlight are wonderfull in this photograph.
Congratulations
Best wishes from Ankara
Gursel
:) soon

Hi Jaap,
Nice light to give beautiful colours with a lovely blue, well framed, Bonnes fêtes.

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