Photographer’s Note
What you see here is the Romboutswervedijk; one of the most scenic places in Damme. The bended poplar trees (type Maerlandica) are really the top "attraction" here. The Romboutswervedijk used to be a medieval dike to land from the "Zwin". That was a see-arm that came into the town center of Bruges and lateron it sanded up and reached Damme which became very rich because of it. So, on the left of the dike (now a street) there was land on the right there was water. The line of trees in the back on the right are the trees alongside the canal "Damse Vaart" that I (and many others) showed you previously.
The icy wheather makes it look very beautiful but it's not a very natural kind of beautiful. In fact it is frosted smog coming from the belgian inland and the industrial Ruhr area in Germany. It's the second year that we experience this phenomenon. I hope you like the view anyway!
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PaulVDV
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(5353) 2009-01-17 13:14
Hallo Hendrik,
Een heel mooie compositie ! De weg die langzaam een bocht maakt en de twee rijen bomen met hun witte bevroren takken over het veld tussenin. Heel mooie kleuren. De winter op zijn mooist !
Groetjes, Paul
sunamoon
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(5061) 2009-01-17 13:22
Hi!
Es una increible imagen, con los arboles blancos,
una preciosa perspectiva y encuadre genial,
gran nitidez, y bonita tonalidades! Felicidades!
Un saludo,
Elena
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cam
(8880) 2009-01-17 14:08
Hi hendrik
A fairy picture shownig one of the magic of cold.
It is rare to have frost like this on a sunny day as it does not last long under the sun.
The composition is perfect, we are walking along the path and enjoying the scenery as we walk.
Almost an infrared picture.
Have a good weekend.
Charles
Morac
(20823) 2009-01-17 14:12
Hello Hendrik
It is a very beautiful winter scene with good light.
Have a good weekend.
Regards
Marc
krysia
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(3936) 2009-01-17 14:16
Hello Hendrik,
This is an extraordinary photo.
Very well composed, very eye-catching.
Regards,
Royaldevon
(5938) 2009-01-17 15:03
Hello Hendryk,
Your viewpoint is perfect for capturing the bowing line of trees, the disappearing road and the curving path. All make strong leads towards the b/g.
I love the colors, the soft blue of the sky, the silver hue of the foliage and the subtle hint of green, which all contribute to the chilly atmosphere.
Kind regards,
Bev :-)
pauloog
(6873) 2009-01-17 15:09
Dag Hendrik,
Nog een mooi oer-Vlaams landschap!
Very well done with the leaning trees adding to the perspective created buy the farther line of trees. And the frost to make it a fairy tale picture...
Groeten,
Paul
grantlp
(2104) 2009-01-17 19:55
Hello Hendrik,
Wonderful winter scene which is more impressive due to the excellent compo. I like the way you have included the distant line of trees filling the space to the right of the FG grouping of poplars. This aslo gives good depth and perspective to the photo. The mix of sunlight and shadows also enhances the result. Very well done.
Cheers Grant
gracious
(20017) 2009-01-17 21:40
Bonjour hendrik,
Thank you for sharing such quality image of winter scenery!
the pov and lighting is the main attraction in this shot with great sharpness, awesome colour and details
well done
merci
Tony
jjcordier
(25200) 2009-01-17 22:59
Hendrik
Magnifique composition hivernale avec une parfaite utilisation de la superbe lumière. Très beau travail!
Amicalement
JJ
carper
(65598) 2009-01-17 23:31
mooie foto Hendrik,
prachtig vast gelegd in een goede compositie, zeer fraai foto werk. prettige dag.
groet jaap
BennyV
(4903) 2009-01-18 1:13
Dag Hendrik,
Een goede noot die de foto verrijkt, daar hou ik van, maar ook de foto op zich is erg geslaagd. Klassieke compositie die werkt.
Geniet nog van de zondag.
Benny
papagolf21
(56715) 2009-01-18 1:30
Bonjour, cher Hendrik,
Il faudrait être bien difficile pour ne pas apprécier cette très belle prise de vue.
Ce genre de photo pourrait faire l'objet d'une jaquette de CD ou d'un livre.
La beauté parle d'elle-même !
Amitiés.
Philippe
jhm
(83276) 2009-01-18 2:11
Dag Hendrik,
De schuine bomen zijn hier de aantrekkingskracht vande foto.
Is dit niet de Keinkeldijk Hendrik?
In princiepe zou men daar geen auto's mogen toelaten tenzij bewoners, de geliefde wandel plaats van Jenny.
Op nieuw een van deze prachtige winterbeelden. Bedankt.
PS: morgen plaats ik deze als foto van de week.
Groeten,
John.
MarcT
(21103) 2009-01-18 9:55
Salut Hendrik,
Quel bonheur ces quelques jours givrés. Tu as su exploiter tout le potentiel esthétique du moment.
Bon dimanche
Marc
gilou530
(35642) 2009-01-18 11:01
salut hendrick
superbe POV avec deux perspectives et un chemin qui nous guide dans ce paysage sous un froid glacial magnifique, j'aimerai pouvoir faire de telles photos mais difficile dans le sud
amitiés
gilbert
Cricri
(43706) 2009-01-18 12:17
Bonsoir Henrik
Tu a su bien profiter de cette belle journée et de ce moment particulier de l'hiver en blanc, celle çi est trés belle aussi, un vrai plaisir a regarder
Belle soirée
cricri
Clementi
(45101) 2009-01-19 6:31
Ciao Hendrik,
another spectacular sight, a panorama frozen by to look for times in all of his beauty. management of the light and perfect colors. does the 10 20 mm sigma work very well, do you recommend me?.
Giorgio
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(646) 2009-01-19 6:56
Hi Hendrik.
Really stunning photo. Great perspective effect. I also like it as a winter scene photo. The trees with branches white of frost are very scenic. You have also well set the road into the cadre. Beautiful.
Regards
Piotr
npecanhuk
(14600) 2009-01-19 7:01
Hello Hendrik!
This picture is truly beautiful!
Outstanding sharpness and exposure!
Well chosen pov and superb composition!
I really liked the way you have placed this pathway on the left with these two rows of trees by its both sides! A feast for the eyes! Very pleasant!
TFS - Congratulations!
Warmest regards,
Neyvan
danos
(33192) 2009-01-19 8:39
Hello Hendrik,
very nice scenery from this scenic place in Damme.I like the perspective and the POV with the snows on the trees to lead the eye on the far end.The narrow alley on the left is a great experience to make someone a stroll looking this view.Well done.
Have a nice evening,Danos
tabora
(13640) 2009-01-19 10:47
Bonsoir HDL,
Un moment magnifique très bien cadré,je vois que toi aussi tu joue avec les intempéries,ton pov vraiment bien choisi,on a envie de se pencher pour prendre le virage.
très belle lumière et couleurs.
A+ Joseph
trekks
(14334) 2009-01-20 22:57
hello Hendrik
You have done a superb capture here of the natural beauty of winter snow/ice scene and many of you are lucky for the few days of such a good weather in Netherlands. This is one of the most impressive shots I have seen from 2009-1-9 to 2009-1-11 period because you have used the line-up of trees here very wisely in composition. The best must be the light+shadow effect to highlight the contrast in most natural way a photographer can do, especially the little beam of light at the left side where the road leads us to it.
Excellent work!
Greetings from Borneo.
tfs, bill
Atousa
(3466) 2009-01-21 2:38
Salam Hendrik,
It really reveals coldness!.. a nice winter scene with good pov ..I like the leaning trees on the left which have made the shot attractive .. good work.. thank you.
Best regards, A
lukas
(2027) 2009-01-25 1:39
Knap werk Hendrik! Je moet er wel vlug bij zijn om nog sneeuw op de takken te hebben, en dat maakt deze foto juist zo bijzonder!
Mooi gedaan.
Luc
Vasa
(6274) 2009-01-25 13:42
Bonsoir Hendrik,
ta photo fait tellement froid et c'est ton sujet reussi. Ta sortie t'a offert peu de couleurs. On ne peut pas tirer plus et c'est la raison que j'aime le moins l'hiver. Pourtant ton Canon n'est pas gele pour rien cette fois-ci. Le vrai trophee est dedans. Merci pour le partage.
Amicalement a toi
Branko
marietom
(32076) 2009-01-26 12:35
hello Hendrick,
Ils sont superbes, ces arbres qui semblent se pencher pour aller saluer leurs voisins. Excellente composition, et magnifiques couleurs d'hiver.
Bonne soirée
Marie
chrisnet
(20376) 2009-01-26 12:46
Hello Hendrik,
Merveilleux paysage givré et excellentes perspectives formées par les arbres et la route. C' est top.
Amitiés
Christian
ChrisJ
(70443) 2009-01-30 5:44
Hi hendrik
A superb winterscape, with good use of diminishing linear perspective, with the curved path at left. Nice graphism, with excellent repetition of the trees, & superb sharpness. Tfs!
danyy
(69393) 2009-01-31 23:31
Bonjour Hendrik,
un endroit vraiment remplie de magie et de féérie. Le givre dans les arbres ressort si bien, tu as parfaitement choisi le moment dans la journée et ta position par rapport au soleil.
J'adore vraiment le rendu de l'ambiance du moment.
Quant aux qalités techniques de la photo, rien à dire.
Amicalement.
Daniel.
tpstrek
(1877) 2009-02-01 18:01
Hallo Hendrik,
Prachtige compositie van het West-Vlaamse winterlandschap. Mooie, heldere kleuren: een uitnodiging om een lekkere winterwandeling te maken en daarna te genieten van een lekkere warme kop (erwten-)soep.
Proficiat,
Henri
P.S. Dank voor je aanwijzing betreffende het St-Jan's hospitaal in Brugge.
anesugur
(16980) 2009-02-04 3:01
Hello Hendrik,
What a wonderful picture.
I like it very much.
Thanks and best wishes. Uğur
Photo Information
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Copyright: hendrik de leyn (hdl)
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- Genre: Lugares
- Medium: Cor
- Date Taken: 2009-01-09
- Categories: Natureza
- Camera: Canon 350d, Sigma 10-20mmD f4-5.6 DC HSM
- Exposição: f/13.0, 1/320 segundos
- More Photo Info: view
- Versão da Foto: Versão Original
- Tema(s): Ney's favorite pictures of Belgium!, 2009 Ice Beauty [view contributor(s)]
- Date Submitted: 2009-01-17 13:11
