Canal in Leiden, a photo from Zuid Holland, South

Photographer's Note

Canal in Leiden

I have many more pictures from Portugal, but I have also recently bought a new camera, so last week I visited two Dutch cities to take some new photos with it. One of these cities was Leiden, located in the province of Zuid-Holland. It is best-known as the home of Leiden University, the oldest in The Netherlands (1575), and the birthplace of Rembrandt van Rijn. These canal houses are found along Oude Vest, not far from De Lakenhal museum.

Exif Data:
Make: SONY
Model: DSC-RX10M4
Software: PaintShop Pro 21,00
Exposure Time: 1/1000 sec
F-Stop: f/4.0
ISO Speed Ratings: 100
Focal Length: 1018/100 mm
Date Taken: 2021-05-07 15:00
Metering Mode: Pattern
Flash: Flash did not fire, auto mode
File Size: 6554 k

ikeharel, jhm, worldcitizen, PaulVDV, Fis2, COSTANTINO, ChrisJ, adramad, mcmtanyel has marked this note useful

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jhm (211738) 2021-05-09 8:54

Goedenavond Lars,

Ik zie veel gelijkenissen met Gent
Het water en de oude huizen langs de kade.
Uw hoek keuze bepaald de diepte en tevens het perspectief.
Mooie presentatie met een goede wolken hemel.
Goed foto werk, bedankt.

Groeten uit een warm Vlaanderen,
John

jmdias (116341) 2021-05-09 8:55

lars

here we have a nice collection of traditional dutch façades, not repetitive. nice image.

take care

jorge

holmertz (103540) 2021-05-09 9:32

Hej Lars,
Jag blev lite förvånad att du redan skulle ha slut på bilder från Holland, men jag förstår att du ville testa nya kameran. Den ser ut att fungera bra, att döma av den här fina bilden. Jag besökte också Leiden under min resa 2016 och minns det som en trivsam stad med ganska många fototillfällen. Den här bilden har en väldig skärpa och lyster, och det är nog inte bara tack vare att du hade tur med vädret. Den här kameran kan säkert bli en bra vän.
Hälsningar,
Gert

Silvio1953 (222779) 2021-05-09 10:02

Ciao Lars, great perspective on beautiful facades, fine details, excellent clarity, splendid light and wonderful colors, very well done, my friend, ciao Silvio

ikeharel (114477) 2021-05-09 10:24

Typical Dutch architecture, different from what we see in Amsterdam, Lars. The only reason thought about this difference is the width of the canal.
Looks a much more "roomy" town, in fact, nevr been there. Nice outcome on picture, enjoy the new camera.
Good evening,
Ike

worldcitizen (16226) 2021-05-09 10:26

Hello Lars,
This is a beautiful row of buildings. Each one is a bit different, but they all blend together nicely to create an attractive scene. I especially like the one with the elaborate section on top and the Dutch flag in front. Take care!

pajaran (116947) 2021-05-09 10:48

Pozdrav.
Lepe fasade i detalji, dobro pokazano sa lepim bojama, kontrrastom, perspektivom i dobrim tekstom.
Lep deo grada i fotografija.
Doibar rad i uhvaceni trenutak sa oblacima koji dolaze i najavljuju promenu vremena. Dobar tekst o korsicenoj tehnici i elementima snimka.
Zelim va sve najbolje.
Paja

PaulVDV (63440) 2021-05-09 11:13

Hallo Lars,
Niet meteen de allerkleinste gebouwen die we aan dit kanaal vinden.
Een mooie reeks gevels, scherp en helder gepresenteerd.
We zien zowel boten als auto's en natuurlijk heel wat fietsen.
De achtergrond is afwisselend met grijze wolken en open plekken blauwe lucht.
Alle succes met je nieuwe camera!
Vele groeten, Paul

lousat (139914) 2021-05-09 13:37

Hi Lars,I am very curious about your new camera, I had also considered buying an RX but none of them have GPS and it doesn't seem the best for photographing butterflies up close. However, here she behaved very well, the view is really excellent. Have a nice week and thanks,Luciano

Fis2 (171823) 2021-05-09 13:47

Witaj Lars!
A very nice view, beautiful buildings.
Good framing, perspective and colors.
Curious place.
Nice presentation.
Have a nice new week.
Krzysztof

COSTANTINO (117672) 2021-05-09 22:45

hello dear Lars and have a nice day
and a happy new week
thanks for the sharing
thanks for the postcard
which helps us to travel
all over the world
regards
costantino

jemaflor (148124) 2021-05-09 23:16

Hi Lars,
Nice facades well photographed, good rendering with nice brightness and colors, interesting architecture style, tfs.

ChrisJ (172378) 2021-05-09 23:56

Hej Lars,

So Amsterdam is not the only Dutch city with nice canals! Good sharpness and well composed using the rule of thirds. The waterfront houses have attractive facades. Tfs!

Royaldevon (86364) 2021-05-10 3:20

Hello Lars,

How exciting to have a new camera!
It will be fun learning the new controls and finding out about its performances.

You look to have mastered the use of the camera.
This is a fine exposure, giving pin-sharp details with good colours. Of course, the well chosen viewpoint, giving a fine sense of perspective, is down to you!

My warm regards,
Bev :-)

jean113 (28249) 2021-05-10 7:27

Hello Lars, a lovely variety of building styles yet recognisable as from the Netherlands.
A diagonal line that leads us towards the bridge. Plenty of bicycles to give us a clue as to where you are!
A new camera, you seem to have mastered it.
Kind regards, Jean.

ifege (49297) 2021-05-11 0:35

Hi Lars
Your off to a good start with your new camera. A good classic water side view of old buildings.
cheers
Ian

mkamionka (75015) 2021-05-11 8:40

Hi Lars,
Ironically I decided to follow your example and post some photos from Portugal as well.
Yes it is always nice to post some fresh photos as well even though they may feel to us less international and more local. But I suppose to others they are equally international and interesting.
Great architecture here but most importantly captured in a great light which well emphasizes the beauty of the place.
It looks like the new camera makes a great job!
M

adramad (73410) 2021-05-21 10:26

Hi Lars.
Excellent composition with this line of beautiful facades that look to the canal, each of the buildings is different, but they form a beautiful, very harmonized line.
A magnificent range of colors, in very attractive tones.
Good brightness and sharpness management.
Very well done. Love it.
Have a great day.
Very best regards.
Luis.

mcmtanyel (69101) 2021-05-22 20:36

Hello Lars,
Congrats on your new camera. In Turkish we say, "güle güle kullan!" ("use laughingly" - probably meaning "I wish you happiness with it").
A fine photo with your new camera!
Regards,
MT