Into The Blue Photo

Photographer’s Note

The Afsluitdijk (Closure-dike) is a major dam in the Netherlands, constructed between 1927 and 1933 and running from Den Oever in North Holland province, to the village of Zurich in Friesland province, over a length of 32 km and a width of 90 m, at an initial height of 7.25 m above sea-level. The dike has dammed an inlet of the North See (left of the picture) and has converted it into a fresh water lake of IJsselmeer (right of the picture).

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isabela_sor (41913) 2009-06-14 0:06 [Comment]

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saigon (5464) 2009-06-14 0:18

bonjour GUNNAR.
voila une route qui va jusqu'a l'infini !
superbe perspective !
amitiées....aldo.

gildasjan (23381) 2009-06-14 0:45

Bonjour Gunnar
Excellente perspective bien mise en valeur avec le bleu de la mer et du ciel.
Bon dimanche
Amicalement
gildas

dip (12410) 2009-06-14 1:37

Hi Gunnar,
what a perspective!
the street seems to be endless,
excellent point of view and good clarity,
well done,
Dimitris.

burraburra (764) 2009-06-14 1:38

Hello Gunnar
Interesting note. I would like to visit one day and see The Afsluitdijk.
Great shot. Great colours.
Great POV.
Thanks For Sharing :)
Regards,
Graham.

ophelcia (5297) 2009-06-14 1:39

WOW!!!!
And in Poland we can't build motorways on the flat land...
I'm amazed by the construction and the way you showed it leading us into the septh of the water...
TFS, G.
PS
In Norway there's viewpoint at the level of about 800-900 metres:)

jasmis (49691) 2009-06-14 1:50

Smart presentation of a modern highway. Nice perspective.
Regards.

snunney (34146) 2009-06-14 2:27

Hello Gunnar,
A marvellous deep perspective along this long perfectly straight road as it disappears into the far distance. The white lines and arrows make superb lead lines. Very nice colours and excellent sharpness. You had a very good point of view.

mafegan (3949) 2009-06-14 2:35

Hello Gunnar
Excellent photo and the road certainly does appear to just drop off the edge. I notice a curvature on the horizon and wonder if it is the lens or if it is for real. Good pov and dof. Tfs, Marlene

holmertz (9300) 2009-06-14 3:17

Hej Gunnar,
Amazing scenery (or whatever it could be called) and amazing lines, all converging in the far distance. This construction could more likely be seen from space then the Great wall of China.
Hälsningar,
Gert

wolf38 (12525) 2009-06-14 7:02

Hello Gunnar. First my Compliment for this fantastic photo. The road seems to run in the infinite. Lines, form and structures show a excellent graphic work. Top! Regards, Wolfgang.

Nicou (43915) 2009-06-14 7:34

Hello,

superbe image, quelle perspecirve, tout doire qui file ver le loin, l'effet est spectaculaire, on dirait que cette route par vers l'infini, génail.

bravo et amitié

Nicou

graffer (1764) 2009-06-14 8:32

Hello Gunnar,

A very fine geometric composition. I like the way you have anchored the lines within the image so precisely into the two bottom corners.

The speeding red car on the near carriageway, the white arrows painted on the road, and the way the parked cars are facing give a strong dynamic effect.

I'm not sure if the the slight curve of the horizon is down to the earth's curvature, or the wide angle of the lens.

Lovely blue sea and sky and super sharpness.

Kind regards,

Peter

Buin (36932) 2009-06-14 10:40

Hallo Gunnar!
More depth isn't possible at all ... ;-))
A really intriguing photo - even in the small version! Quality and especially sharpness are incredible -and weather couldn't be better for taking this photo. What an impressive place, what an impressive sight!
Greetings from an a bit thundery Siegen! Have a nice week!
Frank

xavshot (61917) 2009-06-14 11:58

Bonsoir Gunnar
très impressionnante cette photo. La perspective est superbe et le POV qui domine la route apporte beaucoup de profondeur. Bravo.
Xavier

nirvana73 (8492) 2009-06-14 12:24

Hello Gunnar
great atmosphere
i like this road
i like depth
i like diagonal lines of the road
tfs
best regards
Ozhan

paura (37872) 2009-06-14 12:26

Gunnar,
Impressive dep here. Amazing engineering work in your well composed photo job.

Your photo sent me to see it at the Google Earth at
52 57 38 N
05 06 50 E
Really amazing engineering work.

Tnahk your.

Paulo

gilou530 (34739) 2009-06-14 13:33

salut gunnar
une sacré perspective qui n'en fini pas et ou l'on se demande ou elle se termine, netteté et lumière nickel
amitiés
gilbert

dareco (17024) 2009-06-14 18:22

Fantastic photography!!! Great perspective and nice sharp detail. Excellent depth. TFS

danyy (68040) 2009-06-14 23:21

Bonjour Gunnar,
Parfaitement cadrée et un POV en altitude très efficace, voilà la manière la plusindiquée pour nous montrer cette digue impressionnnante.
Une photo nette et bien exposée, un horizon bien place qui donne perspective et profondeur, mais un peu courbe, la disrtortion en barilet de l'optique.

Best regards.
Daniel.

Graal (57292) 2009-06-15 0:06

Hi Gunnar,
great perspective, fine POV and glance on the highway by sea. Well presentation. Unusual place in Holland. I like it a lot.
Gr., Aleksander

npecanhuk (13101) 2009-06-15 2:06

Wow Gunnar!
I love traveling and driving is one of my favorite ways of doing it so! This picture makes me want to hit the road and it must be a real pleasure driving there!
Your picture is captivating and totally inviting, with outstanding photo qualities!
TFS - congratulations!
Have a great week!
Neyvan

aadilj (17950) 2009-06-15 22:39

This shot is stunning Gunanr. neat and exceedingly linear. I love the sharpness and the crisp hues. I like the POV and the way you have got this scene

rodgerg (23151) 2009-06-16 11:20

Hello Gunnar,

I visited this bridge. Your is dus for me a memory. Thanks for this memmory. The POV is very well selected. A great depht of filed. The cars on the right give an idea of the scale of the place and a plesant graphic effect.
Have a good evening.
Roger

gunbud (27559) 2009-06-16 17:39

Hi Gunnar,
Wonderful depth is created by the long flat super highway that is beautifully framed by the blue sea as it leads us to the distant horizon.
The car and boat traffic adds effective scale to this image that also enjoys clear color and sharpness.
Regards, Tom

scroller (2883) 2009-06-19 2:05

Amazing site and an excellent capture Gunnar!

Hälsningar
/Stefan

vasilpro (8055) 2009-06-19 8:39

Hello Gunnar,
Amazing straight endless road like a bridge with an excellent DOF. Beautiful composition, lovely colors.
Greetings, Vasilis.

argycon (2749) 2009-06-20 23:54

Hi Gunnar,
WOW!!! The prespective is unbelievable!!!!
Superb capture from an excellent POV!!
Great shot!
tfs
Regards
Kostas

shevchenko (9756) 2009-06-21 22:15

Hi Gunnar,
Great perspective effect, good pov to show the roads leading our vision to the depth, nice wide landscape, fresh idea, creative shoot, well done.
Ally

pastadog (12821) 2009-09-04 4:33

You found a great position for the vanishing point, giving the frame an attractive look, divided in distinct areas... the arrows on the pavement reinforce the direction to which our eyes are led...