Rural retreat Photo

Photographer’s Note

This stately farmhouse is from the late 19th century built in the style of the "German Historismus", which adopts some historical architecture elements. German emperor William II was very fond of this style that is still popular in rural surroundings. The house is located about an hour north of Hamburg in a hilly region called “Hüttener Berge”. Tall oaks surround the home creating a private and serene setting that is very much appreciated by the tourists who come to rent a holiday flat that recently has been arranged by the landlady.

Schleswig-Holstein is one of the most attractive and most significant domestic tourism locations: accordingly, the tourist economy has a strong presence in Schleswig-Holstein with good developing perspectives. Today the tourism sector is almost as big as the processing industry in Schleswig–Holstein and in rural areas, tourism is often the most important starting point for the development of the regional economy.

Generally, the condition of the Schleswig-Holstein countryside may be evaluated as good. It is dynamic, modernized and supported with full infrastructure. The roads are good, as well as highways, the transport and communication infrastructure. But the basic reasons of rural areas popularity are still silence, placidity, and nearness of the nature.

Buin, JCG, Vasa, shevchenko, Royaldevon, carper, bracasha75, danos, jlbrthnn, patdeph, gunbud, s_lush, jusninasirun, Bluejeans, Cretense has marked this note useful

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Buin (37374) 2009-11-02 11:11

Guten Abend Harriet!
Hier passt am besten - so meine ich - das Wort "gediegen"...
Du hast das wirklich schwierige Licht hier gut gemeistert und der Bildaufbau mit den beiden Linden (?) als Rahmen ist einfach nur wunderschön. Ein Ort zum Wohlfühlen - die Botschaft dieses Bildes. Beste Werbung für SH! ;-)
Grüße aus dem nass-kalten Siegen! Brrr!
Frank

saxo042 (15448) 2009-11-02 12:03

Hi Harriet,
When I hear "Hüttener Berge" I think immediately of the big "Tankstelle" along BAB 7. We have passed here many times, but never realised that there are such idyllic places in the vicinity. Now we have in fact discovered that the best way to see Germany, is to leave the Autobahn and follow the rural roads. Hopefully we will all the idyllic places, just like this one. A very pleasant picture with warm and attractive colours!
Kind regards
Gunnar

Silvio1953 (41390) 2009-11-02 12:07

Ciao Harriet, wonderful composition well framed by great trees, fantastic colors, splendid light, very well done, ciao Silvio

emka (21179) 2009-11-02 16:18

Hui Harriet, superb photo, just natural colours, sharpness, nice place. fantastic light.

regards

Malgorzata

JCG (25137) 2009-11-02 22:21

Hello Harriet,

If one travels in the area, here is a beautiful farm which will be able to accomodate us !!! Good development of this beautiful and pleasing architecture. I like much the plays of light which gives relief to the image and these two trunk which form a good natural framing. Pretty and interesting photograph just like your note like usual, thank you Harriet.

With all my friendships and a very good day,

Jean-Charles

toto (18681) 2009-11-02 22:27

Bonjour,
belle photo de cette maison superbe, bien colorée avec ses lierres roges, vert et bicolore;
Belle prise avec une bonne lumière.
Merci de votre partage.

Amitiés Thomas

jurek1951 (25890) 2009-11-02 22:33

Hallo Harriet,
Sehr schöne Architektur in herrlicher Herbstumgebung.
Grüße Georg

hardyuno (2032) 2009-11-02 22:38

Guten Morgen Harriet,
ein wunderbares Licht-Schatten-Spiel. Schnitt, Farben und Belichtung sehr gut.
Dein Text ist auch sehr informativ. Danke fürs zeigen
Ich wünsch dir noch einen schönen Tag.
Hartmut

macondo (13067) 2009-11-02 23:42

Hi Harriet.
Nice work on this one, as the contrasting light and shadow make it a tricky exposure. But the exposure of the bright part is well controlled, and the two trees make a delightful frame for the farmhouse, which seems almost 'in hiding'. I like the dappled light on the upper part and roof of the building.
One can imagine how much the visitors appreciate its setting. Interesting to read about the balance of touristy infrastructure and traditional rural tranquility in this region.
Regards,
Andrew

danyy (68454) 2009-11-03 0:05

Bonjour Harriet,
un endroit très paisible, il semble vraiment approprié à la retraite. Tu l'as photgraphier en équilibrant bien ces lumières difficiles, les ombres étaient pas faciles à gérer.
My regards.
Daniel.

claudeD (11256) 2009-11-03 0:15

Hallo Harriet,

sehr schöne Aufnahme mit einem gutem Bildaufbau und guten weichen Farben.Vielen Dank für die Informationen zu deinem Bild die wie immer sehr detailliert und informativ sind.

Mit den besten Grüssen aus Luxemburg

Jean-Claude

Longroute (9149) 2009-11-03 1:28

Really a lovely house and a well framed composition. The variety of details and colours makes it so interesting and you managed to have both shadows and highlights well exposed.
The fine afternoon light creates a serene atmosphere.
A good place to spend a resting and relaxing holiday.

Best regards,
Donato

Vasa (5332) 2009-11-03 4:06

So nice corner, dear Harriet. The house of dreams, the happiness of people inside. Your inspiration is natural. Many thanks for photo and note, friend. Friendly

Branko

diomed (3733) 2009-11-03 8:57

Hi Harriet,
lovely house with a nice play of light and shadows.
Excellent composition well framed. Quiet and fairy atmosphere. Well done!
Nice evening
Antonio

papagolf21 (56141) 2009-11-03 13:46

Bonsoir, mon amie Harriet,
Tout dans cette composition respire la tranquillité, la quiétude. J'aime beaucoup le contraste entre l'ombre et la lumière donnant un charme fou à cette très belle maison.
Douce et très agréable composition.
Amitiés.
Philippe

jmdias (19053) 2009-11-03 16:19

harriet

a so beautiful house. I liked these details on its façade and the plants around.nice photo

hugs

jorge

shevchenko (9858) 2009-11-03 19:40

Hi Harriet,
Lovely old tree and old architectures, the facade is prominent in different design and painted in different color, sunlight and shadow add extra effect, full with poetic flavour, thanks for sharing an idea place for spend nice time.
Ally

delpeoples (5790) 2009-11-04 0:25

Hi Harriet, you have composed the image well to have the 2 trees naturally framing it in this manner. The house itself is wonderful and is in an architectural style I have not seen before. You have managed the light and shade extremely well. I like the wondows with the curtains half drawn, it makes the viewer wonder who is lurking behind there watching you out of the window. Thanks for sharing and have a wonderful week, Lisa.

Royaldevon (5888) 2009-11-04 0:55

Good Morning Harriet,

You have captured a lovely 'play' of light and shadow on the house, which insinuates the setting beautifully. I do like how the long shadow of the framing tree leads towards the nicely positioned door.
The sharpness is exactly right ... too much and it would have spoilt the gentle ambience.

Have a good day,
Bev :-)

holmertz (9496) 2009-11-04 2:14

Hello Harriet,
I like your composition, using the trees to frame this impressive entrance. Just seeing this close-up, and not reading your note, I would have found it hard to imagine this being just a farmhouse. It must have been a very rich farmer to have built this.
Kind regards,
Gert

lousat (15302) 2009-11-04 4:07

Hi Harriet,this pic is very very nice,it seem a little mine that you add in your prefered..a old farmhouse,the trees,the autmon leaves and a great game of lights and shadows!Very beautiful composition,thanks for share,have a nice day,LUCIANO

pablominto (40390) 2009-11-04 4:19

Hello Harriet,

Seems like a really nice place to live!
Picturesque if any, the setting seems most romantic with the plants and trees surrounding the building...
A well framed presentation of the fine farmhouse, good details and the colours are properly reproduced!

Greetings,
Pablo -
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subhendu_bagchi (2870) 2009-11-04 8:19

Hi Harriet,
great presentation of this lovely building with a nice POV. Great natural framing by the trunks in both side. Use of light is not easy here and you did it perfectly. Nice to see the shadow and lighted portion. Green lawn in FG allows up to watch the beautiful perspective. Great shot indeed.
Congrats.
Subhendu

pajaran (2868) 2009-11-04 9:28

Dobro vece.
Arhitektura lepa i bogate proslosti. Dobar tekst, boje i uokvirenost stablima drveta. Lepa fotografija.
Pozdrva, Paja.

carper (64484) 2009-11-04 10:21

fine place Harriet,
well composed shot, good atmosphere, fine is the light and shadow in this very nice photo work. well done.
have a nice evening.
regard jaap

stego (22350) 2009-11-04 16:44

Hallo Harriet,
It looks very inviting to spend a few days in the bucolic peace of the charming, much "19th century" estate. I like how the big trunks frame the photo, the same way the trees seem to cover the whole house.
Grüß,
José

AKITA (5230) 2009-11-04 20:38

dear Harriet,
this space arrangement is very unique,
fore lighted wide garden with trees, and back old house with red and green ivy in the shadow make rich room to feel artistic fragrance and taste for me.
it suggests deep autumn air there very well,
thank you for your excellent shot,
Akihisa

PJE (19401) 2009-11-04 23:10

Hello Harriet. I can see how nice and sheltered this home is from the heat of the sun on account of these large trees out front. I am sure the trees were much smaller in size when this place was built. I love the photo and your very in depth and intelligent note on this location. Thanks for sharing.

Waylim (10741) 2009-11-04 23:34

Hi Harriet,
What a beuatiful and cozy little retreat. Very charming. Great quality even in this different between the dark and light you manage very nice detail, not over or unde exposed. Hard to do sometimes. Beautiful color and a nice POV. Thanks
Way

bracasha75 (21936) 2009-11-04 23:44

Hallo Harriet
Das sind schone kleine details die den leben schoner machen und du hast es prima aufgenomen
Ich wunsche dir alles bestes und pass auf sich von die grippe!!!!
Bratislav

danos (32170) 2009-11-05 1:15

Good morning Harriet,
a cute rural farmhouse that is found there from the 19th century.I like the POV as the two trunks of the side trees that create a specific and natural frame.I like the good management of the lighting conditions as the clarity of the scene.Well done.

Have a nice day,Danos

john1 (1916) 2009-11-05 4:27

Hello Harriet,

Excellent architecture view of this house, wonderfull natural color. Great lightind and brigting, the frame is superb. Good sharpness and deph of field, the details are beautifull.
Nice job.
Have a good day.
John

jlbrthnn (37559) 2009-11-05 5:56

Hello Harriet,
You made very a good use of the light and shades. The reflections and the soft and harmonious colors add to the attraction of the photograph. Framing is pleasant, the image is clear. Cheer.
Have a nice day
Cordially
Joël

patdeph (17662) 2009-11-05 10:25

hello Harriet
there uis a fantastic light,and I love how you have framed the house between the trees,and how you have cropped the roof,with the shadows,it seems to be a wonderful nest!Superb!
Regards
Pascale

gunbud (27755) 2009-11-05 15:45

Hi Harriet,
Wonderful warm soft late day light renders very tranquil shadows on this lovely architecture.
Love the natural frame of big trees and the bits of autumn color around the windows.
Regards, Tom

s_lush (2028) 2009-11-05 23:59

Hello Harriet,
This shot is a perfect illustration to your very informative note. It shows that in Schleswig-Holstein there are all conditions for rural tourism and recreation. Excellent composition, colors and light management!
Best regards,
Sergiy

John_F_Kennedy (31167) 2009-11-06 1:27

Hallo Harriet,
was für ein idyllisches Haus mit den großen Bäumen flankiert. Sehr schön fotografiert und kommentiert.
Viele Grüße,
Achim

jusninasirun (10150) 2009-11-06 7:56

Hi Harriet: This is such a cozy nook with nice light and shadow managed. Good close look with the tree and the entrance in so much details. I like the place and the image posted. Well done and have a nice day. Jusni

Bluejeans (31993) 2009-11-07 1:20

Ola Harriet,
Bonita esta casa rural coberta por vegetação , tem uns belos detalhes de arquitectura no entrada , um bonito lugar para passar umas férias no campo, parabéns!!
Um abraço Gonçalo

Bom fim de semana

Cretense (55620) 2009-11-09 4:54

Hi Harriet!

Beautiful blending of nature and architecture, great natural "frame" by the trees, great composition and light management!

Hercules

ellelloo (4731) 2009-11-20 7:13

Hello Harriet,
An enchanting photo of this romantic house. You have controlled the exposure in difficult conditions very well. The old oaks frame the photo nicely. Many beautiful details to view. The beautiful light and lovely colours make this a real joy to view. Certainly a nice place to spend some time. Thanks for the interesting note too.
Best regards,
Lasse