historic place Photo

Photographer’s Note

A place where writers found inspiration and painters flourished. Not surprising, because those who have an eye for it, see much more in Zeeland than sand and water. Especially Zierikzee, Dreischor and Veere, appear to have been untouched throughout the centuries. The years have gone by, but history is still very much alive. Do such places still exist? Those small village squares where ancient trees provide a little shade. The church surrounded by picturesque houses and delightful facades…exactly how it was a hundred years ago. For centuries trading and fishing ships sailed the waters of Zeeland. This often led to privateers. Cities such as Zierikzee and Vlissingen were often dealt painful blows. The monumental buildings and stately mansions are a reminder of that illustrious past.
Thanks to the discovery of bigger harbours such as Antwerp and Rotterdam, peace and quiet returned to Zeeland….and especially because of this peace, so much authenticity has been preserved. Those picturesque towns and tranquil villages are still in existence today. This does not mean that the inhabitants of Zeeland have gone to sleep however. They will welcome you with open arms and they like to show you what they have to offer. “Straôrieën” (an event with horses steeped in folklore) on Schouwen-Duiveland, ring-riding (collecting rings on a pole on horseback) on Walcheren and pierbollen (a game with skittles and balls) on Zeeuws-Vlaanderen.

Everywhere you can soak up the culture, sample the atmosphere.
Tired after a long day? Why not in the evening relax in one of those comfy chairs of Cine City Cinema in Vlissingen. Or do you fancy a night on the town? The theatres, playhouses and cafes will pull you into the dazzling nightlife of Zeeland.

Particularly during late summer, Zeeland is brimming with activities. During the late summer festivals at the end of August, beginning of September the sea and land are enjoying an extra slice of art and culture at unique locations: a modern opera in an old fort or theatre on a desert island. The much talked about “Film by the Sea” in Vlissingen completes the late summer cultural events: many dozens of new films with smart premiers and swinging parties.

a realy promotion action for the province Zeeland. Well I like that province very much. This is another wintershot of the harbour and I hope you like it.

gr. jaap

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P-S-I-G (24482) 2008-02-08 9:27

Hello Jaap,
In spite of the light, the photo has a great exposure. Very well done.
I like this scene well composed.
Best regards,
Fabrice

pummellja (29) 2008-02-08 9:32

Jaap,
I can see why you took this picture. What a scene! Beautifully captured. It could be a study for one of the Dutch Masters of the Renaissance. I like the way you captured the colors in the foreground while maintaining the foreboding sky. Thanks for posting this amazing shot.

Regards,
John

sacavem (8523) 2008-02-08 9:33

Hello Jaap,

Beautiful composition with the boat very well positioned.
And of course the work of pov is very good.
Excellent details, very well framed and done
TFS and greetings
Filipe

TopGeo (22231) 2008-02-08 9:36

Hi Jaap! Create impressive picture your choice and your idea to impress a picture in the point that appears the boat the mill and the important houses and in the background the sky with dark clouds
Georgios

besnard (31072) 2008-02-08 9:41

Bonsoir Jaap
Une superbe composition sous un ciel tourmenté qui donne du cachet à cette photo.
Bon travail - merci pour le partage et bonne soirée.
Nicole

dip (12850) 2008-02-08 9:41

Hello Jaap,
excellent capture of the place,I like the light and the framing,
a superb composition with "Netherlands colors":)
Greetings,
Dimitris.

OLF (3918) 2008-02-08 9:43

Hi Jaap,
A very nice picture, i likehow you keep a large place for the sky with the fabulous cloud which bring a very heavy atmosphere.
The sky is a very good background for the mill and the old boat in foreground.
Very well done!
Regards,
Olivier

marjan (6093) 2008-02-08 9:55

hi Jaap, more typical can not bee. All symbol on one photo. Excellent composition and dark dramatic coloure .
Marjan

Photo65Net (43096) 2008-02-08 9:59

Jaap,
As always you caught here a superb light !
Dark exposure and contrasts are great too, nice job,
Regards,
JB.

InasiaJones (20703) 2008-02-08 10:02

Hi Jaap.

You are one of the members on TE which allowed a lot of importance to light. It's always at the centre of your creation and a distinctive feature of your photographic personality.

The combination of menacing sky and partial light brings a visual stress and a very gloomy mood. I like the colours, the low horizon on a line of third and a large part of the image for the cloudy sky.

Have a great weekend!

André

Floydian (30970) 2008-02-08 10:08

Hallo Jaap,
Heerlijk zwaar aangezette foto, met extra licht op de boot, de rode huisjes en de molen. En het zijn die details die het net dat beetje extra geven tussen een echte foto en een kiekje. Rechts had hij wat meer mogen hebben kwa beeld, maar ik denk dat er storende elementen zaten, dus hier kan ik ook prima mee leven.
Fijn weekend, Henk

chrisnet (20376) 2008-02-08 10:21

Hello Jaap,
I like much this dramatic cloudy sky, the windmill is very well placed in the composition and the light is supeb, very nice work.
Regards

Fis2 (46429) 2008-02-08 10:28

Hej Jaap!
Fantastic climate, super colors. Beautiful place. Good frame and composition. I like the windmill. Well done.
Have a nice weekend
Krzysztof

romanaa (2551) 2008-02-08 10:40

Hello Jaap,
it is very difficult to take a good picture in bad weather, but your picture is simply beautiful, still detail are clear and colours nice.
bravo
Best regards
Romana

Cricri (43762) 2008-02-08 10:49

Hi Jaap,
Une présentation de ce lieu remarquable, bien composer sous un ciel dramatique ou perce une douce lumiére, trés jolie, félicitations
Have a nice weekend for you "under the sun"
cricri

MarcT (21103) 2008-02-08 10:59

En Jaap,
Alles in orde? Opnieuw actief op TE.
'T is een goed beeld. Heel gemakkelijk uw stijl erin te herkenen.
Beste wensen
Marc

Budapestman (42844) 2008-02-08 11:08

Dear Jaap,
Picturesque image once more with fascinating details, the composition is very attractive. I like the soft lights, quality is excellent. Great note, Very well done! Have a nice evening
George

faubry (32419) 2008-02-08 11:11

hello Jaap, wonderful compoaition with this boat,nice light, the wind add a lot.. thanks
francine

rigoletto (26812) 2008-02-08 11:15

Hi Jaap,
Again a very nice lighting and fragment of this really inspiring place from your country. Windmill, ship and clouds: the three important elements of your photos are all presented here. And i also like your note, which is like reading a spoken lecture.
Cheers,
Deniz

JCG (25753) 2008-02-08 11:40

Hi Jaap,

I am still fascinated by the smoothness of the image. all the details are neat and precise. I like much the perfectly balanced composition and this sky once more is a true pleasure, good light too. Cheer and thank you for this splendid work Jaap.

With all my friendships and a very good WE,

Jean-Charles

gneufeld (15235) 2008-02-08 11:41

Hi jaap,
A stunning image featuring the windmill and this large tall ship. Deep rich colors and nice highlite colors of the flag. Great note as always. Good work and TFS. Gerald

Buin (38280) 2008-02-08 11:42

Hallo Jaap!
Here I like especially the light which causes a wonderful atmosphere and this beautiful scenery - a very Dutch one ;-)
Greetings from sunny Germany!
Frank

Tue (25608) 2008-02-08 11:45

Hi Jaap,
Prachtige foto uit Zierikzee. Vooral die grijze, wat dreigende lucht is een prachtige achtergrond. De compositie is ook uitstekend met de molen en het schip naast elkaar geplaatst. En de Nederlandse vlag staat er ook nog op. :-) Heel mooi plaatje!
Prettig weekend!
Groeten,
Lars

papagolf21 (56749) 2008-02-08 11:46

Bonsoir, mon ami Jaap,
Alors là, si l'on sort le grand jeu ! la photo prend une autre dimension (si cela est encore possible).
Tous les ingrédients sont réunis pour nous offrir une photo de grande qualité.
Un grand merci.
Amitiés.
Philippe

Henryk_Bilor (20371) 2008-02-08 12:13

Hi Jaap
Excellent painting. Great light and composition.
Regards

berek (29029) 2008-02-08 13:06

Hi Jaap,
its like a dream my friend. I like grey clouds and atmosphere. greetings from Istanbul.
Burak Erek

mesutilgim (37304) 2008-02-08 13:30

Hello Jaap,
Great capture, full of sensitivity. Very nice dramatic colors. Great pov and compo.
Very good notes as well.
TFS and have a nice weekend
Best regards
MESUT ILGIM

Cormac (26455) 2008-02-08 14:16

Great shot! The dark sky gives this a dramatic appearance, making the ship and buildings really stand out in comparison. I think the photo is a little bit on the dark side and could possibly be lighter, but it looks good the way it is. Nice work!

AROBN54 (10791) 2008-02-08 14:23

Warm greetings, Jaap,
I had begun to think there were never anything but those wonderful blue skies in the Netherlands. Here your shot shows me wrong and I still think it's incredible. I love those foreboding looking skies and the darker water. Even with such conditions the light and color are still fantastic. What a beautiful place and your note is excellent. Many thanks and have a fine weekend,
Shelly

jonathan_hart (22627) 2008-02-08 16:14

hi Jaap
light and dramatic sky, nice POV to shot this interesting& beautiful place
regards
jo

maltese (21537) 2008-02-08 22:41

Hello Jaap
Une scène joliment éclairée sous un ciel lourd. Un format carré pour ce véritable tableau. Je comprends que des peintres venait y trouver l'inspiration!!
Très belle réalisation, du très beau travail!!
Amicalement
hervé

xavshot (63133) 2008-02-08 23:10

Bonjour Jaap
superbe effet de lumière sur les différents éléments de la compo. Encore ne fois tu as bien équilibré ton travail. C'est beau et très agréable à regarder.
amicalement
Xavier

Sanderson-Brown (1697) 2008-02-08 23:53

HI Jaap,
great mood, excellent composition!
Fantastic exposure making such a wonderful mood, it really feels quite heavy. the boat is so rustic and detailed. Great!
Thanks for sharing
kind regards
Paul

bostankorkulugu (33984) 2008-02-09 0:19

and here is a classical from you with the mill:)... looks more like a painting... a real gem...

all the best my friend... take care...

korkut

delkoo (34792) 2008-02-09 0:26

hi jaap,

Truly beautiful , really great mood there and this one shows how light conditions are important in photography. here you created a painting Deserving of the biggest painters.

best regards
didier

ChrisJ (70443) 2008-02-09 0:27

Hi jaap

I like the dark, & sombre mood & atmosphere, here. Good sharpness & dramatic lighting. The windmill & Dutch flag identify the locale. Tfs!

jjcordier (25256) 2008-02-09 0:30

Jaap
La lumière et les couleurs d'un maître flamand! Magnifique image avec une très belle unité de tons.
Amicalement
JJ

riclopes (33135) 2008-02-09 0:35

Olá Jaap, wonderful grey image showing how is winter there. This time the windmill is not the most relevant subject, although it still stands out well. Love the framing made by the two big masts and the repetition effect of the 3 roofs on the right. No dull weather stops you from making excellent pictures.
Groet,
ricardo

jlbrthnn (38971) 2008-02-09 1:10

Jap good evening,
I do not find any more new qualifiers to describe the beauty of your images. They all are similar to them same: splendid. Your text expresses pretty things about this country and of people who live there. Once again, congratulations.
Good night
Cordially
Joël

jhm (83352) 2008-02-09 1:16

Dag Jaap,

Deze vliegt als een spits door TE heen.
Maar het mag gezegd worden, dat het een zeer mooie foto is, oer Holland met de twee ingrediënten van u land.
De schitterende oude boot, maar ook de molen in de achtergrond laat niets te wensen over, en dit allemaal tegen een echte Hollandse hemel ook, zijn het geen wolken dan zijn het condens strepen van vliegtuigen, bij ons is dit een ramp aan het worden, ja de zon verdwijnd letterlijk.
Mooi gedaan en bedankt!

Prettig weekend,
John.

Gustaw (21670) 2008-02-09 1:23

Hi, my friend!
It is very beautiful photo. Nice composition and very good colours. It is very profesional photo. I like your idea. Beautiful sky and architecture.
Marek

horatiuTT (4566) 2008-02-09 2:03

damn tired to comment these to perfect photos of yours :)) .impossible
to trace a mistake or an imperfection.I want a dirty one (:->
Compliments friend!
HOratiu

danos (33300) 2008-02-09 3:06

Hello Jaap,
i like this picturesque town with the traditional houses and the tranquil atmosphere.Thus that most impress me is this old? boat.The dark sky and generally the moody scene create sense to walk someone in the streets of Zeeland villages.Informative your note and especially the point that say 'They will welcome you with open arms and they like to show you what they have to offer'.Very nice.

Have a nice weekend,Danos

evanrizo (456) 2008-02-09 3:32

Hi Jaap.
The end illumination result is very very good here.
This light and the heavy cloudy sky make it very atmospheric.
Have a nice weekend.
Evangelos

Bluejeans (33081) 2008-02-09 3:49

Oi jaap ,
Que belo lugar sem duvida um local de inspiração , muito bonito este braco em primeiro plano , o ceu ficou fantastico , boas cores, parabéns!!!
Um abraço Gonçalo

pasternak (13650) 2008-02-09 4:33

very very Dutch, Jaap, with this boat and windmill, especially the flag is a nice detail, the light is managed very well during exposure/PP..

Cheers
Alexander

Valerka (8159) 2008-02-09 4:37

Hello,Jaap,
Nice shot.It looks like an old flamand painting.
Really nice
TFS
Valerka:)

pablominto (41372) 2008-02-09 4:37

Hello Jaap,
A few Dutch icons in this frame!
Wonderful light is hitting the houses on the bank while the threatning sky is hovering above...
A well composed presentation with a fine colour palette!
Greetings,
Pablo -

AiresSantos (42924) 2008-02-09 5:49

Hi Jaap
Great picture of this historic place where writers found inspiration and painters flourished.
Excellent POV, light and sharpness
TFS and have a nice weekend
Aires

gildasjan (24143) 2008-02-09 7:27

Bonjour Jaap
Un ciel bien menaçant qui met très bien ce décor de moulin en valeur.Les quelques couleurs chaudes donnent un plus indéniable à la composition.
Bravo et bonne soirée.
Amicalement
Gildas

plimrn (19720) 2008-02-09 10:03

Hi Jaap,
The peaceful authenticity of this photo supports the premise of your note perfectly. It is surprising to see boat, windmill and classic houses clustered so perfectly. Your management of this challenging light is superb as always. HLJ, Pat

Graal (58732) 2008-02-09 10:27

Hi Jaap,
an interesting sailboat and place, good informations. Superb quality of photo as always by You. I like it a lot.
Gr., Aleksander

syd1946 (17965) 2008-02-10 4:05

Hi Jaap,
The dramatic weather conditions gives most of the beauty here.Very well composed,a really pleasant image for our eyes.
Congratulations!

Regards,
Thomas

asajernigan (14284) 2008-02-10 5:41

Jaap,
Thanks for the very informative note!
You managed to capture great lighting for this cloudy winter day. The colors are great as is the sharpness and DOF of the shot. You chose a nice angle for the shot giving us nice depth and direction.
TFS,
Asa

Emile (20127) 2008-02-10 7:43

Hola Jaap.
Beautiful scene of the harbor with the boat, mill and old beautiful houses, great quality shot, despite the cloudy day you catched a magnificent picture of this lovely place.
Well done.
Best regards.

leo61 (43772) 2008-02-10 7:44

Hi Jaap!
As uised by you,great light and a good composition.The old boat,the windmill,looks like an old postcard.A good shot,I like it.
Regards,leo

jafadabret (40325) 2008-02-10 9:33

Jaap bonsoir.
Cette photo est bien dans la tradition des peintres anciens et le paysage n'a pas changé, même le bateau semble d'une époque révolue. Le ciel est de plomb et l'eau qui le reflète de même.
Excellente composition.
Jacques

claudeD (11485) 2008-02-10 10:05

Hello Jaap,

very interesting shot with really a good composition and nice sharpness.Thank you for your interesting note.

With regards from Luxembourg

Jean-Claude

josepmarin (34107) 2008-02-10 10:51

Hi Jaap,
It is an excellent photo of this magnificent and beautiful place, with a very special light of the gray and cloudy day, a very well obtained color, and an elegant combination of the windmill and the old sailboat.
The silver tones of the water and of the clouds give an impressive aspect to the composition.
Very good work, my friend.
Best regards,
Josep

wautersw (3603) 2008-02-10 22:09

Dag Jaap,

Wat een dreigende lucht over deze pittoreske plek. Heel evenwichtige compositie en mooi licht en kleurdetails. Een heel sfeervolle foto. TFS

Wolf

mikeo (12117) 2008-02-11 0:55

Hello Jaap,

Photo in your superb style...Great compo, sharpness and unbelievable climate created by cloudy sky.
Beautiful and romantic place, shown very very well by you.

Greez
Mikeo

Nicou (45743) 2008-02-11 1:24

Hello l'ami,

un mangigique image, pesante par ce ciel super loude, mais quelle beauté, ces couleurs qui ressortent, un bien bel ensemble.

Bravo et amitiés

Nicou

vincz (19045) 2008-02-11 2:12

I love the dark tones. You did exceptionally well with such a light. The result is very impressive. Yet another dutch masterpeice!

mrcrow (3989) 2008-02-11 11:17

hi jaap...
every time i visit your portfolio i dont have to look far to see this type of shot
packed full of dutch tones..the old master type..and with a quiet vibrancy of something about to happen
i see you are still a strong user of the f16 setting and letting the exposure be set accordingly...and with the tripod enough to freeze an ultra sharp image..
the sky is beaten by the sea in lighting and so makes a strong lid on the view
cheers
geof

anes_lc (14776) 2008-02-12 4:07

i always keep my breath when i check your gallery ..and i do well :) with such pictures is more safe for me:)
great great great ....and great again
i love your work
hugs,anes

qengji (372) 2008-02-12 4:56

just one word: excellent photo and note...

Angshu (34119) 2008-02-12 19:54

Dag Jaap
Under the threatening sky the partial light brings a very gloomy mood. The sky deserves the amount of space in the frame. The old ship, the windmill, the Dutch flag & the repeating pattern of the three roofs...a work of a master!
Best Regards
Angshu

batalay (21205) 2008-02-13 19:28

Hello Jaap,

What a pleasure to see this magnificent photograph. With an overcast sky, the light is quite subdued but perfect for giving up details, without stark shadows. The flag serves as a beautiful highlight. Well done, my friend,
Warm regards,

Bulent

Elaine_Blath (6170) 2008-02-13 23:04

Hi Jaap,

another photo like a Dutch painting (but that is no rarity in your gallery ;-)...nice place, nice work!

Take care, Ivana

westozman (2887) 2008-02-24 0:22

G'day Jaap!

I love the 'Old Masters' artistic quality about your images - they nearly all seem to have that classic Dutch painting feel to them, like they belong in an art gallery somewhere. Simply beautiful.

Regards,
Jeff

mortijo (12412) 2008-02-28 14:06

Fantastisch Jaap, een heel mooie compositie. Schouwen-Duiveland op zijn best, een koude, winderige dag met een dreigende lucht vol regen-zwangere wolken. Zierikzee met zijn gezellige haven en zijn zalige restaurantjes...ik heb er menig weekend doorgebracht met de boot.
Hartelijke groeten
John

dareco (17104) 2008-07-20 4:42

A very interesting picture and note! I love seeing the different architecture in this one, a very lovely place! A beautiful sky and perfect color and detail throughout. TFS