reflection castle Stapelen Photo

Photographer’s Note

Boxtel is a small town, but its big church shows that it was an important place once. Just outside the town you'll find a park in which lies this castle, Kasteel Stapelen. The entire complex was given a new look in early neo-Gothic style in 1857-1858, to fit the then popular ideas about what a medieval castle should look like. Towers were heightened, the facade of the chapel was renewed and countless battlements were added to places where there never had been any. Since 1915 the castle has been used as a monastery. In the Middle Ages a miracle occurred here which is still celebrated each year with a big procession.

Yes another one of this for me very nice castle Stapelen.
It's not spectacular but even, I like it a lot to take a shot from this old composition of mine again in an other season and with another camera. I hope you like it.
regard jaap

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mikolaj_kawa (29738) 2009-10-20 9:13

Hello Jaap! Perfect work. Very interesting castle, amazing scenery, ideal mirror, good contrast and sharpness. Nice colourful shot. Well done!

yquem46 (7820) 2009-10-20 9:17

Hi Jaap
Quality at its best as usual, compo, colors, light and reflections
Altogether a very pleasant one
best regards
patrick

isabela_sor (42012) 2009-10-20 9:23 [Comment]

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danos (32116) 2009-10-20 9:26

Hi Jaap,
splendid the view of the castle as its reflections on the little pond. Excellent the side tree,as the foliage on the right, with the brilliant light and the saturated colours to create a marvellous scenery. Perfect photojob.

Have a nice evening,Danos

holmertz (9484) 2009-10-20 9:26

Hello Jaap,
Fantastic reflections. The castle is very well framed by the trees, so I guess you found the perfect place for this shot. The trees to the left still remind us of summer, but autumn is creeping into the verdure.
A masterly handled composition.
Kind regards,
Gert

mortijo (12084) 2009-10-20 9:27

Prachtig licht-schaduw spel, een Rembrandt waardig. Geweldig, Jaap. De kleuren zijn heel erg levendig, goed gesatureerd.
Groeten uit Luxemburg
John

erthmuffin (1531) 2009-10-20 9:35

nice bright colors, crisp and clear!

xavshot (62165) 2009-10-20 9:38

Bonsoir Jaap
encore une superbe photo... comme à ton habitude. Les reflets sont impressionnants. Les couleurs contrastées donnent un superbe tableau. Bravo.
Xavier

gilou530 (34993) 2009-10-20 9:42

salut jaap
un chateau au milieu de la verdoyant et des reflets bien dans ton style, en plus utiliser le format carré n'est pas facile, pais ici avec les arbres ca fonctionne bien, bon boulot
amitiés
gilbert

hardyuno (2008) 2009-10-20 9:42

Hello Jaap,
perfect reflection. This POV and the exposure is really successful. Superb colours and clarity. Very good work, TFS
regards
Hartmut

leo61 (43179) 2009-10-20 9:47

Hi Jaap!
A gain you found a great POV and castle (what else??????)
Grewat shot with these perfect reflections and the autumnal enviroment.
Regards,leo

besnard (30446) 2009-10-20 9:54

Bonsoir Jaap
Encore un superbe cliché tant par l'angle choisi pour nous faire admirer ce superbe château que par les reflets saisis de belle manière. Tu es toujours fidèle à toi-même.
Je te souhaite une bonne soirée.
Nicole

josepmarin (33755) 2009-10-20 10:18

Hi, my friend Jaap,
A great composition here, it is a beautiful castle indeed, and it is logical that you like.
The asymmetric framing with the tree in foreground and the magnificent reflections on the water have a strong aesthetic effect, and create a fantastic image, with a great light and a few good colors.
An excellent work.
Best regards,
Josep

barrufeto_77 (25673) 2009-10-20 10:40

Hi Jaap.

Another lovely reflection! My compliments again.

Excellent work!

subhendu_bagchi (2832) 2009-10-20 10:44

Namaste Jaap,
nice picturesque castle looks more beautiful with reflection. Nice light and depth. Framing with these trees acts well. Very good job. Tfs.
Have a great time.
Subhendu

jemaflor (39167) 2009-10-20 11:27

Hi Jaap,
great reflection for this castle, well managed, the light is wonderful, bravo !

TopGeo (21609) 2009-10-20 11:29

,,Hi ,,Jaap! A reflection and view in a splendid landscape Good colours and frame under from a impressive sky, with perfect composition with architecture and nature frame excellent capture and POV
compliments
Georgios

Fis2 (45545) 2009-10-20 12:30

Witaj Jaap!
Beautiful castle.
Wonderful reflection.
I like the frame, composition and superb colors.
Curious light add savor of photo.
Regards
Krzysztof

Gerrit (35591) 2009-10-20 12:37

Prachtige weerspiegeling van dit kasteel en de herfst begint eindllijk de zaak op te kleuren.
Prachtig licht, Jaap
Groeten, Gerrit

JT50 (610) 2009-10-20 12:48

HI Jaap,
What an amazing capture!
Reflection is great. I like your
POV. Lovely colours.
Regards.
Janak

LOOOK13 (2631) 2009-10-20 14:07

Salut.
W O N D E R F U L.
COngratulations.

pauloog (6354) 2009-10-20 15:36

Dag Jaap,
De donkere kleuren van water en bomen geven deze foto een bijzonder karakter. Een mooie stille herfstatmosfeer.
Groetjes,
Paul

ChrisJ (69941) 2009-10-20 17:13

Hi jaap

Good sharpness with wonderful warm cold color contrasts between the blue sky & yellow Autumn foliage. Superb symmetrical reflections, & a nice angled point of view, on the imposing bg castle. Tfs!

belido (16243) 2009-10-20 17:32

Hi Jaap,

the strong contrast and intense colors enhance the composition in a pleasant way. What a calm water you have there. Top quality photography!
Regards,
Carlos

phwall (5530) 2009-10-20 20:43

Hello Jaap,
A very pretty image, the castle, reflections and the early autumn colours look superb.
Lovely POV.
I'm interested as to why you chose f/22 for your aperture????
Regards
Peter

Cricri (43030) 2009-10-20 22:40

Hi Jaap
Toujours une belle recherche dans le cadrage, des reflets super bien capturer, les couleurs d'automne ajoute une scéne agréable a la composition, belle image
Have a nice week
cricri

Dashab (799) 2009-10-20 23:32

Hi Jaap,
Another "lesson" in excellent composition and framing from you! And in light management, too - you have achieved a perfect balance between the illuminated parts of the scene and those that are in the shade. And I love the mirror-like reflections and the intense colours of your shot. TFS and have a nice day. Dasha

emka (21177) 2009-10-20 23:56

Hi Jaap, perfect composition, with beautiful colours, reflection, fantastic architecture.

regards

Malgorzata

sandpiper (1575) 2009-10-21 0:12

Hi Jaap

Great composition, the relection is a bonus.

Chris

rodgerg (23625) 2009-10-21 0:52

Dag Jaap,

Superb castle and too superb shot with a very good management of light which give beautiful reflections, contrats well collected and plesant autumn's colors. Great depht too thanks the tree in the FG.
Have a nice day,
Roger

snunney (34538) 2009-10-21 1:36

Hello Jaap,
The autumnal foliage makes a pleasing contrast with the cooler tones of the rest of the image. I like the point of view, which offers two facets of this lovely castle, three if you include the fine reflections. Superb sharpness throughout.

npecanhuk (13567) 2009-10-21 1:57

Hello Jaap!
Another superb photo job!
Excellent choices: square format - where everything looks larger - and pov!
Outstanding features: sharpness, exposure, dof and colors! I can see clearly all the details and I love the architecture of that building and all the nature around, with the sunlight reaching part of it, enhancing the beauty of the autumnal colors!
Of course, the reflection is my favorite part!
TFS - congratulations!
Best regards,
Neyvan

delpeoples (5764) 2009-10-21 2:09

Hi Jaap, superb light management here with a reflection like glass. The light on the trees to the left is magical. I see you're using your 17-40L on the 5DII with this photo. I know you're a big fan of the 10-22mm on the 30D (which is also my other camera and wide-angle lens) so I'd be interested to hear your thoughts on the difference. Best regards from a very warm Sydney, Lisa.

Albrecht (10950) 2009-10-21 2:17

Prachtig weer; heerlijke kleuren en een mooie reflectie.
Zoals altijd de juiste compo.
Groet
Albrecht

Budapestman (41488) 2009-10-21 2:23

Dear Jaap,
picturesque photo of this beautiful place, the composition is perfect, the colours and details are very nice. Great shot as usual. Have a nice day, my friend!
George

jhm (82155) 2009-10-21 3:12

Dag Jaap,

Ik had hem deze morgen al gezien, maar geen minutie om te verwerken.
Jaap ik vind deze foto werkelijk zeer mooi, wie kan dit anders zeggen, alleen wie hier jaloers over zou zijn, het is zuiver en plezant om naar te kijken.
Kleuren zijn buiten gewoon mooi, bedankt.

Groeten,
John

coco (27742) 2009-10-21 4:02

Hi Carper.

Good work, as usual, with a good composition and fantastic light and exposure.
The reflections on the water are great and I love this picture.

Regards.

Bartleby (4784) 2009-10-21 5:00

Hi Jaap,
love the general quality here. The sharpness, the saturated colors. I also like how those trees shroud the castle in the composition. Well done!

Philippe

JCG (25089) 2009-10-21 5:31

Bonjour Jaap,

After the sight in winter, here the autumnal sight… Splendid management of the parameter of the image once more to emphasize this castle and its reflection. Contrasts and the colors are superb, I like much. Your new camera does not have any more secrecies for you !!! To supplement the series there remains nothing any more but spring and the summer… Thank you Jaap.

With all my friendships and a very good end-of-day,

Jean-Charles

Silvio1953 (41340) 2009-10-21 6:14

Ciao Jaap, great view of wonderful castle with fascinating reflections, splendid light and colors, beautiful composition, very well done, ciao Silvio

Dyerco (8984) 2009-10-21 7:44

Hi Jaap
Lovely reflection and nicely framed on each side with the trees. Well done.
Phil

wolf38 (12626) 2009-10-21 9:36

Hello Jaap. What are we to say - even this beautiful photo again is masterful. Photo and text are perfect for TE. Best regards, wolfgang.

syd1946 (17851) 2009-10-21 11:04

Hello Jaap,
Beautiful image with so nice reflections on the water and great architectural interesting!

Greetings,
Thomas

berek (28838) 2009-10-21 11:12

Hi my friend,
what a great light. I love reflections and beautiful blue colours.
good evening my friend.
Burak

claudeD (11240) 2009-10-21 11:33

Hello Jaap,

very pleasant composition with amazing reflecions in the water.Everything matches very good in this picture.Perfect contribution to TE.TFS.

With regards from Luuxembourg

Jean-Claude

mark_mk (246) 2009-10-21 13:51

Hi Jaap,
what a nice one, the light is perfectly balanced and these fall colors are jsut too lovely. The spot where the sun illuminates the trees is just perfect for the whole image and he reflections of the castle are so ncie and clear. I beleive it was a difficult light situation, but the exposure is nicely managed, great job!
By the way, I see you also got yourself the 5D Mark II, great decission! I´m really looking forward to all these great shots you are going to deliver with this camera!

Take care
Mark

gneufeld (15149) 2009-10-21 15:47

Hi jaap,
Seems to me that golden autumn color brings new life and beauty to a fine image like this one. Excellent perspective and the colors and clarity are superb. TFS. Gerald

testmaniac (11974) 2009-10-21 21:22

Hi Jaap, wonderful place and great photo!I like the composition,reflections and colors very much!

TFS my friend and have a nice day,
Phil

Waylim (10717) 2009-10-21 22:39

Hello Jaap,
I'm not sure what I like more the colors of the falls or the reflection of the castles. I guess it is wonderful to have both in one shot. Great work as always. Thanks for this beauty. Salut.
Way

jjcordier (24404) 2009-10-21 22:49

Jaap
Quelle magnifique photo! Tout est admirablement pensé et réalisé et on ne peut qu'admirer la maîtrise totale du photographe.
Amicalement
JJ

jafadabret (39263) 2009-10-21 23:37

Bonjour Jaap.
C'est encore du grand art. J'aime cette composition qui présente le château sous son meilleur angle avec son environnement qui le met en valeur. Les reflets mais aussi les arbres sont un plus pour la beauté de l'ensemble.
Amical salut !
Jacques

delkoo (34120) 2009-10-21 23:43

hi jaap,
what an awesome shot! Great reflections...and such a beautiful scenary.
Well done,

didier

John_F_Kennedy (31087) 2009-10-22 0:47

Hello Jaap,
Good set of contrast between castle walls and the pond in the foreground. Perfect composition and angle of the shot.
Best wishes,
Achim

patdeph (17638) 2009-10-22 9:40

no Jaap,I don't like it,I ...LOVE it!This is still more beautiful than your last picture of this same place!I could think that it's worth to change the canon 40D,for a 5D mk II.The light and the colors are somptuous,and the result is wonderful!
Regards
Pascale

darek1978 (11161) 2009-10-22 9:51

Hi Jaap,
The majestic scenery is really visible through your excellent capture. The reflection of the castle on the water is amazing. Hats off to you and your skilled eye!
Thanks for sharing,
Darek

COSTANTINO (22475) 2009-10-22 11:57

Hello Jaap
Looking at this perfect shot I think that I am into this photo,feeling the calmness and the beauty of the castle with the impressive architectural details
The big church gives another interest to this place and the park is pleasant and interesting
regards and compliments
Costantino

bobocortis (14136) 2009-10-22 13:20

Hello Jaap.
This image of the castle which is reflected in the water gives tranquility. The tree on the left is an excellent element of composition.
Best regards.
Bobo.

anokutan (7491) 2009-10-22 19:47

Hello Jaap,
Nice colourful shot. Perfect reflection. Superb colours and clarity. Very good work.

Graal (57571) 2009-10-22 23:47

Hi Jaap,
fine composition with the mirror reflections. An interesting old castle, good note. Well photowork. I like it.
Gr., Aleksander

papagolf21 (56096) 2009-10-23 1:46

Bonjour, mon ami Jaap,
Que dire, rien, il suffit de regarder pour admirer une fois de plus cette magnifique composition.
Nous retrouvons une fois encore à travers cette réalisation votre talent.
Amitiés.
Philippe

Charo (31665) 2009-10-23 4:23

Hallo Jaap,
Een klassieker in uw galerie, kasteel, water en reflecties, en zoals altijd met een uitzonderlijke kwaliteit en uitstekende compositie.
Goed weekend.
Met vriendelijke groet,
Charo

quillo (7112) 2009-10-23 9:20

♥

Hola Jaap --->

Una foto excelente con muy buenos detalles de luz, color,
y encuadre, los reflejos rematan el magnífico trabajo de composición,
felicidades y gracias por compartir.

Un saludo.

♥

Kielia (8367) 2009-10-23 10:02

Dear Jaap,
I agree to you, this castle is a rewarding subject for the photographer. The main feature of this version is the wonderful light! It is incredibly beautiful as it is shining on this fascinating building! And you have chosen an excellent POV to create a very attractive atmosphere. The reflections are a pleasure for the eyes too, as your title says! TFS!
Warm regards
Harriet

john1 (1896) 2009-10-23 10:51

Hi jaap,

Excellent framing and reflection of the castle, you enjoy the clement weather. In fact, the color and clarity is wonderful. The composition with the tree is excellent. A beautiful autumn landscape.
Good evening.
john

jurek1951 (25880) 2009-10-23 23:25

Hi Jaap,
Excellent POV, great colors, lights and particularly the marvelous reflections.
Best regards,
Georg

danyy (68422) 2009-10-24 0:13

Bonjour Jaap,
une photo d'une définition extraordinaire, renforcée encore par l'intensite des couleurs et la pureté des lumières.
Un cadrage et un POV parfaits, comme d'habitude.
Kind regards.
Daniel.

vasilpro (8374) 2009-10-24 10:03

Hello Jaap,
Superb composition, great reflections, wonderful and peaceful place, interesting architecture, excellent frame, lovely nature colors.
I wish you a nice weekend, Vasilis.

alvaraalto (5229) 2009-10-24 14:09

Hallo Jaap,

Nederland blijft verrassen. Op het eerste gezicht dacht ik dat een een dagje de grens was overgegaan. Geen typisch Hollandse architectuur al zitter er toch wel herkenbare elementen in. Een schitterende foto op een prachtige herfstdag.

groet Rob

BelCan75 (2416) 2009-10-25 10:24

Hallo Jaap,

Wat een prachtige foto van dit mooie kasteel. De belichting is super, de kleuren zijn zalig en de weerspiegelingen maken het volledig af! Knappe compositie, prachtig vastgelegd!

Groetjes,
Ann

Bluejeans (31963) 2009-10-25 15:56

Ola amigo ,
Que reflexo magnifico , ficou lindo a simetria do castelo , gostei muito dos tons de outono das árvores, bonita a luz lateral , parabéns!!
Um abraço Gonçalo

izmirli (3001) 2009-10-25 16:19

merhaba my friend jaap
excellent colours and reflections.wonderful interesting castle and depth.well done.
best regards.
gürkan akçakır.

francio64 (10738) 2009-10-26 13:52

Hello Jaap,
più che una foto, sembra di vedere un prestigioso quadro.
Grande cura nei particolari e nella gestione della luce, sempre perfetta nelle tue foto.

Compliments my friend!
Francesco

lousat (15274) 2009-10-26 17:19

Hi Jaap,i like a lot this kind of pic whit this fantastics reflections! And the composition is wonderful,a great perspective whit the top quality of sharpness and colors.Very very professional work,my best compliments,have a nice day,LUCIANO

bracasha75 (21900) 2009-10-27 0:27

Hello Jaap
Master with his masterworks at scene again
Very good ,more than very good picture
Bratislav

hains (3743) 2009-10-28 23:06

Very well Jaap

The optical quality is observable. Soft and deep gradiant from sky into water. The vintage castle in a modern picture, The light projected to tree is wonderful.

Mario

AiresSantos (41780) 2009-10-29 14:23

Hi Jaap
Lovely colours and reflections in this magnificent picture
Excellent contrast and sharpness
Have a nice evening
Aires

adramad (3470) 2009-10-30 13:41

Hello Jaap.
Splendids photos in your gallery. This photo that I choose to comment seems to me to be wonderful in his accomplishment, a good POV between both trees and the beautiful reflections of the castle in the first plane. Impressive colors and quality of image, Regards.
Luis.

leonorkuhn (13513) 2009-10-31 7:56

Hi Jaap,

Stunning composition! Amazing castle surrounded by this magnificent garden. Excellent management of light here. Splendid colors and great reflection.

Have a nice weekend
Leonor

salvator (18763) 2009-10-31 9:19

Wow Jaap,
The sharpness and details, the colors look absolutely magnificent.
Wonderful my friend.
Best regards and a nice weekend.
Salvator.

Angshu (33493) 2009-11-01 7:20

Dag Jaap
Brilliant light and also a fine lesson of how to use a wide angle lens. Composition, framing all is delightful and love the contrast between the autumn colours and the blue of the sky
Best Regards
Angshu

mvdisco (11440) 2009-11-04 16:18

Hi Jaap,
A nice presentation with great reflection on water on a calm water, great architecture of the castle Stapelen,
great composition with amzing colors and light.
very well done.
Michel

Photo Information

Copyright: jaap polak (carper) (64464)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2009-10-18
Categories: Architecture
Camera: Canon 5D mk II, Canon 17-40mm F4 L USM
Exposure: f/22, 1/2 seconds
Details: Tripod: Yes
Photo Version: Original Version
Theme(s): francio64 (My favourite/6), Ney's favorite pictures of the Netherlands! [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2009-10-20 9:11