Haarlem Reflections Photo

Photographer’s Note

Haarlem Reflections

The last weeks, I really had no idea what photo I should post next, but today, when I was browsing through my photos, I found this one and decided to upload it (but had no inspiration for a more original title ;-)).

The photo was taken a couple of weeks ago on a sunny autumn day in the old city centre of my hometown Haarlem. There wasn't any wind, so the reflections in the water of this canal called de Bakenessergracht were great and I just had to take some photos. Apart from the houses along the canal you can also see a small part of the church tower of de Bakenesserkerk in the background too.

I hope you like this photo and thanks for your visit! :-)

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Sne011 (3101) 2008-11-24 6:18

Wow, this is one of the best reflections I've ever seen Lars! Great work!!
Have a nice week,
Sneza

riclopes (33011) 2008-11-24 6:42

Olá Lars, nice to see another post from you :) This is a wonderful architectural shot made out of a reflection. It seems that only the real boats were placed up side down ;-) The result is great because I feel like I'm inside the river, under the water and observing this street scene through the water. Excellent façade details, especially on top right.
rgds,
ric

Gerrit (35841) 2008-11-24 8:08

Dag Lars,
ongelooflijke mooie weerspiegeling met net genoeg vervorming. Prachtig licht en diepe kleuren,
Groeten Gerrit

fulvio52 (8314) 2008-11-24 8:29

Hoi, Lars.
Ik zou zeggen : excellent choice!
De weerspiegeling is schitterend, heel sierlijk vervormd en enorm gedetaillerd. Prachtig licht en kleuren, chapeaux!
En nog bedankt voor je visite aan mijn laatste post uit Bryce, zeer gewaardeerd. Ik wens je nog een fijne avond, tot gauw.
De hartelijke groeten,
Fulvio.

Rooster_kool (843) 2008-11-24 9:04

best reflection and u have an idea for making it upside down.

feather (49868) 2008-11-24 9:25

Excellent shot Lars, and good idea to rotate 180º. If this had been nature, rather than architecture the distortion wouldn't have given the game away so easily. Excellent detail anad high quality.
Kath

gracious (20017) 2008-11-24 9:53

Hello Lars,
How are you and it's been a while to see your beautiful posting! and here we are with one of the best reflection I've ever seen, much appreciated for that!
the amazing sharpness and the colour is just superb over the water!
my best compliment to this
you take good care and sincere regards from NZ
Tony

danos (32690) 2008-11-24 10:12

Hello Lars,
nice the reflections of this scene of the road,with the figures to be shaped perfect on the glass.I like the clearness and the vivid colors of the reflections.A nice collect piece for your theme.Well done.

Regards,danos

UlfE (9000) 2008-11-24 11:06

Hi Lars,

Wow! What a fantastic reflection. One of the best I ever seen. I fully understand that you have turned it upside town. The reflection looks almost real, only more beautiful. Very well spotted. TFS and have a nice evening!

Cheers,

Ulf

gildasjan (23895) 2008-11-24 11:21

Bonsoir Lars
De très belles couleurs contrastées pour ce reflet renversé.
Bonne soirée
Amicalement
Gildas

papagolf21 (56483) 2008-11-24 11:38

Bonsoir, cher Lars,
Très heureux de te revoir parmi nous. Nos yeux s'égarent, notre cerveau cherche à comprendre l'envers de l'endroit ! Ce qui tend à prouver une très bonne réalisation.
Eh oui ! nous voyons poindre le clocher d'une église en arrière-plan.
C'est toujours bon de revenir sur les lieux de sa ville natale.
Très bonne photographie.
Amitiés.
Philippe

Miha2ou7 (4915) 2008-11-24 12:22

Hey Lars,

Nothing to say but great execution. It doesn`t always work out that way. One can hardly believe it`s a reflection, because of the quality. Too bad that the cars were there - they just don`t fit in for me.

Best regards.

emjleclercq (14340) 2008-11-24 13:05

A beautifull reflection indeed, and excellent idea to post it upside down.

All the best,

Emmanuel

Leonie (8647) 2008-11-24 13:59

Hi Lars,
Very nice reflections! If the cars weren't there it would be even better I think...more romantic, but even like that it looks quite cool!

Cheers Léonie

danyy (69001) 2008-11-24 23:00

Bonjour Lars,
j'aime beaucoup ces photos de réflexion parce que notamment, les couleurs sont souvent plus vives, les lumières naturellement polarisées. Malgré les frisottements de la surface les immeubles apparaissent très détaillés.
Bravo pour le cadrage.
Amicalement.
Daniel.

marrty (235) 2008-11-25 2:04

Hoi Lars,
Geweldige foto. Inderdaad net alsof je vlak onder het wateroppervlak zit en naar boven kijkt. Zou een vis op deze manier naar ons kijken? Groeten, Martijn

jafadabret (39777) 2008-11-25 2:46

Bonjour Lars.
C'est très agréable de voir cette composition quelque peu déformée par le mouvement de l'eau.
Cela donne quelque chose de très agréable.
Amicalement,
Jacques

carper (65028) 2008-11-25 10:03

fraaie reflectie Lars.
zeer scherp en nog een goede compositie ook, uitstekend werk hoor. prettige avond.
groet jaap

yedirenk (7405) 2008-11-25 16:46

Hi Lars,
very good idea,amazing reflections with incredible sharpness.colours,light,fine details are excellent.very impreesive.well done.TFS
Greetings

Cevdet

Emile (20003) 2008-11-25 20:12

Hola Lars.
Looks like the real boats are in the bottom of your shot, you did a great work here my friend placing the reflection on top. Wonderful photo. Very well done.
Welcome back.
Best regards.

siolaw (25782) 2008-11-25 22:13

Hi Lars
Good light and colors on this clear distortion. The smooth water surface allowed this clarity and reversing it is a good idea.
Greetings
Laurent

Graal (58139) 2008-11-25 22:51

Hi Lars,
good idea and realization. Very nice reflections, well done photo. I like it.
Gr., Aleksander

TopGeo (21891) 2008-11-25 23:30

Hi Lars,
Very nice reflections!They is a important picture and your idea that has a lot of interest Has so much good work in the reflection that touches upon the perfection of model
Georgios

jlbrthnn (38181) 2008-11-26 2:33

Hello Lars,
It is more beautiful than reality. That resembles a photograph which would have been ruffled and handing-over flat. Colors and light are very pleasant. Congratulations.
Have a nice day
Cordially
Joël

jhm (82723) 2008-11-26 3:04

Dag Lars,

Ik heb zelf ooit zoiets gepost en dat viel best mee, ook deze foto heeft zijn eigen kwaliteit.
Zeker de beweging van het water in het gebouw maakt alles zo spookachtig, maar wel aantrekkelijk voor het kijken.
Kleuren en samenstelling zijn zeer mooi. Bedankt.

Groeten,
John.

jaywalker (12190) 2008-11-26 14:05

Hi Lars, This is a super reflection, if it was not for the slight ripple it would have been hard to see it was a reflection, as the light, colours & detail are all magnificent, beautifully photographed, kind regards Wilson.

Didi (36196) 2008-11-26 18:55

Hello Lars
Interesting reflections on the canal in spite the buzy foreground; of course town is town :)
Best regards.

pablominto (40824) 2008-11-28 11:06

Hei Lars,

This is totally amazing, rare to a reflection of this quality!
The colours are better than real, and the sharpness in details is unbelievable...
The small artifacts caused by minor ripples are only an artistic plus..!

Greetings,
Pablo -

stego (22360) 2008-11-28 14:18

Hi Lars,
It's a scene very well observed and marvellously captured. The clarity produced by the Autumn sun makes those charming façades stand out and the slight, almost unnoticeable undulation produces a wonderful surreal appearance. It's curious how the church tower looks like a crown over the roof. Quite surprisingly, the cars don't bother me much.
Regards, José.

rodgerg (24287) 2008-11-29 4:56

Dag Lars,

Een zeer originele en zeer deskaagde presentatie van deze zeer mooie afspiegelingen. Een zeer goed idee, een mooie realisatie.
Vriendschappen,
Roger

AiresSantos (42298) 2008-11-30 15:55

Hi Lars
Wonderful reflections with fantastic colours. I like the textures and contrast.
TFS and greetings
Aires

kermit350 (8988) 2008-12-01 8:43

Good evening Lars your opportunism with found the point of view ideal is disconcerting, just like this image which does not leave indifferent, much purity emanates from this image, the reflection of the buildings and of the tower of Bakenesserkerk which emerges, are almost more beautiful qu `it will not actually be it, it was certainly to exist various other POV to present of Bakenessergracht and its access, but framing functions well, the originality is appreciable, and that is seen with the image, sincerely ..................Bonsoir Lars
ton opportunisme à trouvé le point de vue idéale est déconcertant, tout comme cette image qui ne laisse pas indifférent, beaucoup de pureté émane de cette image, le reflet des bâtiments et de la tour de Bakenesserkerk qui émerge, sont presque plus beau qu‘il ne le serai en réalité, il devait certainement exister diverse autre POV pour présenter de Bakenessergracht et ses abord, mais le cadrage fonctionne bien, l’originalité est appréciable, et cela se voit à l’image, bien amicalement

Cricri (43212) 2008-12-01 8:46

Hi Lars,
Superbe cette réalisation, du "vrai" et des reflets, il semble qu'içi ce soit les bâteaux qui ne soit pas "détourner"!!! enfin quoi qu'i en soit c'est un travail magnifique, bravo
Friendship
cricri

Henryk_Bilor (20367) 2008-12-01 9:36

Hi Lars
Great reflection. I like the clear view at the building. Good composition and light.
Regards

paura (38584) 2008-12-01 12:32

Lars,
A imagem é linda e seu trabalho em PP ficou muito interessante para o efeito final. Beleza de fotografia.

Abraço

Paulo

Silvio1953 (42015) 2008-12-01 12:44

WOW Lars, amazing reflections of wonderful architecture, great composition with splendid colors, very well done, ciao Silvio

ElAprendiz (7370) 2008-12-01 20:19

Hello Lars:

To be honest, I think it is a great idea and a great sense of observation on your part.

The reflections are spectacular, and despite being set on water, did not damage the essence and the realism of what you teach.

Fine shades, and perfect management of lighting, all within a perfect frame.

John

jorgi (3798) 2008-12-02 2:26

Hi Lars,

what impresses me most it how you managed the light and how clear and dense with colours these reflections are. If there were no boats one could easily think that it is just looking at a little distorted image of Haarlem street.
Technically flawless with superb details and overall presentation.

My best,
Jeri

brevbrev14 (372) 2008-12-02 7:31

Hi Lars, very nice reflection on the water
the colours are really good and the light well managed
ciao!
Valeria

patdeph (17982) 2008-12-02 8:28

hello Lars
I didn't see imediatly that it was a reflection,and thought that it was strange!But,1 second later,I understood!The clarity andthe colors are really superb!Nice idea!
Regards
Pascale

alvaraalto (5231) 2008-12-02 14:20

Hallo Lars,

Even de laatste belemmering voor een tegenbezoek wegnemen d.m.v. de welgemeende complimenten en punten voor deze prachtige Haarlemse spiegeling. Het kroontje van de Bakenesserkerk is inderdaad de kroon op deze op-z'n-kop foto.

groet Rob

John_F_Kennedy (31563) 2008-12-03 3:57

Beautiful photo!! Excellent reflections of the houses on the water! They look so lovely!
Best wishes,
Achim

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shevchenko (9968) 2008-12-03 20:38

Hello Lars,
So lucky the day without wind and moving boats, fantastic reflection, distinct color just same like the real world, good shoot.
Ally

Bluejeans (32517) 2008-12-05 5:49

Ola Lars,
Bonito reflexo capturado nesta tua foto gostei muito dos detalhes , boas cores ,boa luz, parabéns!!
Um abraço Gonçalo

ChrisJ (70317) 2008-12-05 13:17

Hi Lars

Wonderful reflections with superb colour & sharpness. I like the slight distortion of the image in the water. Tfs!

Cretense (56318) 2008-12-06 5:24

Hello Lars!

One of the most beautiful reflection shots I have ever seen, the "trick" of reverse reflection works perfectly well here, one of the most beautiful and creative architecture photos! Excellent framing and composition, brilliant colours, beautiful "soft distrotions"! Congratulations!

Hercules

pasternak (13400) 2008-12-30 5:49

Really nice one, Lars, typically Dutch houses and typically Dutch light shining through the slightly distorted reflections. A 17C view, was it not for the cars and boats... ;)

All the best in 2009,
A.

Philippe (11775) 2009-05-13 14:36

Hallo, Lars. Ja, dit zijn prachtige reflecties. De lijnen zijn amper vervormd, maar dit geeft och een bijzondere charme aan die mooie gevels. De manier waarop de kerktoren juist boven de daken uitsteekt en op de lucht uitkomt, vind ik ook zeer geslaagd. Prachtig licht!
Ik wens je een goede nacht,
Philippe

axiotea (16135) 2009-05-19 21:45

Bonjour Lars
Because of the good luminosity and the calm water the reflections are very clear and I like the visual effect provided by the slight distortion.
Colors are superb!
Cheers
Marilyn