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Ingelmunster O III


Ingelmunster O III
Informação sobre a Foto
Direitos de Autor: John Maenhout (jhm) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 12701 W: 272 N: 16936] (67790)
Género: Lugares
Meio: Cor
Data da Foto: 2006-10-07
Categorias: Arquitectura
Câmara: Canonn 5D, Canon 16-35mm f2.8 L USM
Exposição: f/18.0, 1/125 segundos
Map: [view]
Versão da Foto: Versão Original, Workshop
Tema(s): favorites.alt, My favorite pictures, Architecture, streets, monuments, etc., Impressive Shots, My favorite photos, Neyvan's favorite pictures of Belgium!, The Best Reflections [view contributor(s)]
Data de Submissão: 2006-10-09 1:44
Visto: 4585
Favoritos: 20 [ver]
Pontos: 326
[Notas - Normas] Nota do Artista
Saturday afternoon I was for matters in Kortrijk, during my come back I saw this castle between the green environment, I took my camera I saw a very beautiful castle, it’s a burg castle with a lovely riverfront around the castle.
You can see the picture, I took this picture out of this angle for have great perspective again, later more about this castle

History from Wikipedia the free encyclopedia.

In the Middle Ages, Ingelmunster was, partly owing to its fortification, an important location in the castlery of Kortrijk (Courtrai) and the canton of Harelbeke. The village fiefdom came under the rule of the lords of Gistel after the House of Rode. It then became part of Burgundy and Cleves, and ultimately subject to the French throne.

The most famous royal resident of the village was Philip the Fair, King of France, who resided in the castle in 1297, five years before the Battle of the Golden Spurs. At that time, Philip was on his way to punish Bruges. The people of Bruges met him halfway with an offer of submission to his rule, on the condition that they be allowed to keep the relic of the Holy Blood. The French king accepted.

I hope you enjoy, thanks to all members for visit to my previous picture. I read different discussions, where I my distance.


Canon EOS 5D
Shooting Date/Time
7/10/2006 15:59:12
Shooting Mode
Aperture-Priority AE
Tv( Shutter Speed )
1/125
Av( Aperture Value )
18
Metering Mode
Center-weighted averaging
Exposure Compensation
-2/3
ISO Speed
400
Lens
16.0 - 35.0mm
Focal Length
16.0mm
Image Size
4368x2912
Image Quality
RAW

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Bonjour John
Superbe composition. Ce château est magnifique et les reflets sais sous le meilleur angle possible.
Merci pour le partage et bonne journée.
Nicole

looks like a symmerical art. refletion is great, ilike how the building is centered. well done

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  • sirugo (148)
  • [2006-10-09 1:53]

A fantastic photo with a great mirror effect, details and colors. I get a feeling of falling into the water.

hi John

Superb wide angle picture, the perspective is perfect.
superb colors and good exposure
cheers
greg

Well, John, this is very good and I take my hat off to you. Good framing facing the old building sideways, and including the crisp reflections in a good way to amplify the elegance. The wide focal length enhances the perspective aspect in a nice way, and the brown/ochre color tones of the castle blend well into the autumnal greenery. Good shot.

Hi John, I think I liked the reflection of the castle. It draws attention to the canal and the castle. As always the detail in the 5D is delicious. SO much detail that brings better visual value to this composition.
Regards
Bani

Hi John,
Superb photo,perfect POV,reflection in the water adds to the beauty. Well done, congratulations.
Regards,
Jelena

Goedemorgen John,
Ahhh, hiermee sla je mij en anderen die je vorige posting geen topprestatie vonden keihard mee om de oren. Hiermee bewijs je dat de 5D en die 16-35 wel degelijk in goede handen verkeren. Een zeer degelijke foto die uitblinkt in detail en scherpte.
Een mooie zachte doortekende lucht met een reflectie in het water die we zelden zien...schitterend..!!!
Groet, Henk

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  • Graal Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 4891 W: 121 N: 487] (43121)
  • [2006-10-09 2:42]

Hi John,
good POV and composition, interesting view and note, beautiful reflections. I like it.
Gr., Aleksander

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  • Zanni Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1004 W: 153 N: 1268] (5839)
  • [2006-10-09 2:51]

Beautiful image, fine composition, good pov and impressive colors

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  • carper Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 9622 W: 450 N: 15463] (54196)
  • [2006-10-09 3:01]

weer zo'n hardloper John,
U bent niet meer te stoppen, mooie foto, goed genomen foto, uitstekend perspective, eentje om in te lijsten, zeer mooi werk.
gr. jaap

hi john,
exceptional precission,
exceptional quality, and such an interesting place to photograph,
very nice work,
bw, j.

Bonjour John
c'est une image très belle. Le grand angle donne un bel effet. Le reflet dans l'eau est très pur. La lumière est parfaite. C'est très bien cadré. Bref, du très beau travail .
Puis-je te demander conseil.
Je suis en train de voir de quelles optiques je m'équipe pour mon 5D. Je n'ai que le 17-40 pour le moment qui fonctionne bien.
Quelles sont les optiques qui te donnent satisfaction avec ton 5D ?
Connais tu le Canon 70-300 DO IS (ultracompact)
A bientot
Bertrand

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  • sayan Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 593 W: 75 N: 693] (2603)
  • [2006-10-09 4:22]

Hi John,
Beautiful composition. The calmness of the surroundings is wonderfully captured through your lens. The reflections are great.
Wonderful work,
Best regards
sayan

Bonjour John,
Cette reflexion est presque irréelle, pas une ride sur l'eau un vrai miroir !
La composition est remarquable et les couleurs très naturelles.
Well done, bravo
Amicalement
Jean-Luc

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  • delkoo Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3869 W: 235 N: 5055] (24828)
  • [2006-10-09 4:32]

hi john,
it is, indeed, a beautiful shot, so perfect, very smart, lot of details and great composition .
it is always a great pleasure to open your news photos.

didier

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  • imrek Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1362 W: 65 N: 1290] (6831)
  • [2006-10-09 4:44]

Hi,
great shot John, light is good and superb sharpness and balanced composition...very good!!! Thanks for sharing!
regards,
imre

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  • Nielsv (43)
  • [2006-10-09 4:47]
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Dag John,
mooi hoor! Wat bereik je toch een prachtige resultaten met je camera! Van dit kasteel had ik nooit eerder gehoord, zoals wel meerdere verborgen kastelen in Vlaanderen. Het wordt eens tijd dat ze dit patrimonium wat meer in de belangstelling brengen.
Niels

Bonjour John,
Magnifique prise de vue. La symétrie avec les reflets est excellente. Très jolie lumière baignat tout cet ensemble.
Amitiés
Jean-Louis

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  • Paolo Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 4704 W: 146 N: 9094] (39995)
  • [2006-10-09 4:54]

Hi John, what a wonderful view and relative reflection!
the light and the colours are fantastic, and the quality and the details really well catched.
excellent the POV and the general composition.
thanks, ciao

Beautiful reflections in this shot. The pond is really quiet and reflects well the building and the clouds. I love your composition with the castle surrounded by water and trees.
One of my favourites.

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  • HOBO Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1075 W: 29 N: 1105] (5216)
  • [2006-10-09 5:18]

Hello John,
perfect dof with great sharpness. The reflection are really outstanding; even the sky looks better there...
Thanks for the note.
Did you apply some software against distorsion?
Regards
Knut

Dag John,
You got here a nice PoV and a lovely reflection in the water, as often in such views I prefer the reflected part where the tones are deeper, especially considering in the upper part the cloud is overexposed above the right building. In your RAW processing software you should have an option to show the overexposed areas (as well as the underexposed ones), it's a good idea to have this display activated anytime.
Have a nice day, groeten,
Jean-Yves

Hello John,
A very nice picture, strong composition and good colors!
Nice reflexion, well done!
Didier

Excellent perspective John. Ilke very much the reflections and the decision for underexposure.
Well done
Regards
Ioannis

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  • ChrisJ Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 8765 W: 923 N: 11773] (57261)
  • [2006-10-09 6:40]

Bonjour John

Marvellous reflections & well managed light contrasts. I like the angular profile of this imposing edifice. Tfs!

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  • atus Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2287 W: 205 N: 4455] (14907)
  • [2006-10-09 6:43]

Hi John,
Fantastic wide angle shot here of a great mood. Very well captured and composed with a great perspective and very good lighting. The reflection is fantastic and the colours are nice and natural. Very well done! Tfs and best wishes.
Attila

Hi John,
Superbe composition, reflection, symetry,sharpness, colors ...
Im fun of ur photographic angle of vision.TFS this very high standart photo..

Hello John,
GREAT PHOTO AND GREAT REFLEXION!
Very good framing with the leaves,the light and colors are superb!
Very,very,very good work!
Congratulations!
Regards
Christian

Hello John,

Beautiful picture. This castle is taken from an excellent angle. The foreground on the left is really well located and the reflection of the castle in the water is very clear.

Best regards, Laurent.

Hi John,
Awesome. Superb composition with excellent reflection, colors, and sharpness. So smooth and pleasing. Well done. Regards, Danilo

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  • lgir Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 166 W: 30 N: 400] (1693)
  • [2006-10-09 7:37]
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Hello,

I could not formulate criticisms: this composition is simply splendid

Regards
Laurent

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  • vincz Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2997 W: 85 N: 5051] (17520)
  • [2006-10-09 8:47]

Beautiful picture with very soft ocre colours. The reflections are awesom with absolutely perfect light. Congratulations.

Hi John,

A good POV of the castle of Kortrijk the trees and their reflection in the water which is an asset to the photo. The photo is sharp and clear. It has a good composition, DOF and nice colors. Thanks for sharing.

Pierre

This is just excellent, John, I have never heard of this castle so thank you for the tip, and what a picture, I think the wide angle worked very well here, as it helped to create a comprehensive view including reflections and surrounding greenery. My compliments!

Cheers
Alexander

Amazing definition John! Technically, the picture is very good. Perfect, if I may say so. The reflection is so good and the simmetry achieved by it is really out of this world. Sorry for all the superlatives, but I can't find any flaw in front of me. Indeed a great exposure.

Wooooooooh, majestic,wonderful, great, excellent, perfect photo. What a reflection! What a lightness, what nice colors.
Thanks John for share it.

Dear John, you're really make me think that Belgium is the most beautiful place on earth. This place and your stupend POV and composition and finally the light conditions make me think it at least.
There seems to be some artifact in the lowest left part of the castle's reflections. What is it?
Best Regards, Peter

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  • JCG Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3319 W: 435 N: 4731] (16902)
  • [2006-10-09 11:22]

Hi John,

This reflection in water is a pure wonder, I like very much. This castle has a superb architecture and the angle of sight to present us it's splendid. The colors, the light, the framing, all is perfect. An admirable work,
cheer.

Best regards,

Jean-Charles

Hello John,

Wonderfull shot here. I really love the reflections in the water. It gives amazing composition and makes the castle come out even more. You have positionned yourself in just the perfect place for this image. Really well done.

Have a good week - Paul

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  • Mikos Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1050 W: 0 N: 906] (4320)
  • [2006-10-09 12:11]

Hi John

wow, you don`t stop surprising me, your pictures are very very close to be perfect, excellent colours, pov, composition, they seem to be sometimes, alive, instead of a picture.
My good, I won`t dare to post images on Belgium here on TE, your level is the highest!!!!

Take care

Miguel

Zeer indrukwekkend deze wide met een goede POV op de hoek van het kasteel en een zuivere reflectie in het water. Frontplan in de linker beneden hoek had een ietsje gecontrastreerder gekund, maar dat is enkel een detail, doet niets of aan dit prachtig shot, de wolken zijn mooi gradueel licht in contrast to het dak, goed gezien.

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  • leo61 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3713 W: 343 N: 7449] (31756)
  • [2006-10-09 12:29]

Hi John!
The perfect composition and quality.
The reflections of the castle are wonderful,so are the overall colors and the sharpness is excellent,so many good details.GREAT WORK!!
Regards,Leo

Hi John, first time that I see some of your photos... just amazing, the pov and the reflection, the clear sky, the castle... what else can i say?
Just perfect!
Saludos, Paula.

John,
First of all your note is excellent. Your picture is of a painting quality. Great composition, pov, dof, brightness, colors, and reflection.
Well done.

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  • AmiBe Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2067 W: 370 N: 1681] (19510)
  • [2006-10-09 15:36]

Hi John,
excellent wide-angle shot, one more.
Excellent perspective and reflection, the castle is well emphasized in this green environment.
Well done

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  • t0mmm1 Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 953 W: 15 N: 811] (5430)
  • [2006-10-09 15:41]

Hi John,
like I wrote you some weeks ago, I'll surely come to Belgium some day... it's absolutelly wonderful and colourful country. But why should I go there if you make better pictures than I do... ;)))) Yes, this is absolutelly wonderful!!!
Have a nice day,
Tomi

PS: I'll go to travel the Belgium, but I will make prints of your pictures... this is the only solution ;)))))))

Bonjour John, il est magnifique ce château tu ne l‘aurai pas trouvé qu‘il faudrait l‘inventer, en plus tu nous gratifie d‘un double reflet consécutif à une exposition encore une fois idéales, et je ressens comme une ambiance du peut-être au voile atmosphérique, dans tous les cas c’est fort bien fait, amicalement

Dag, John. Mooie reflecties van het kasteel in het water. De planten op de voorgrond geven diepte aan het beeld. Goed perspectief dank zij de oever.

Hi John,
Quite a dramatic image in my opinion.The castle really seems to stand out of the image and it is difficult to see where the true building ends and the reflection begins.A real picture postcard with traits of an oil painting.Again well done...keep well my friend.
Regards, David

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  • PJE Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2170 W: 138 N: 3878] (18443)
  • [2006-10-10 0:35]

Excellent capture John. I think its wonderful how you used the f18 to ensure good detail from the closest branch on the lower left to the distant background. Very nice indeed...and a pleasure to view!

Bonjour, mon ami John,
Il ne suffit pas d'un bon sujet, encore faut-il savoir l'exploiter !
Ici, tout est bon, le cadrage, les couleurs, la subtilité de la lumière, c'est parfait. Comment passer après une telle image ?
Excellent !
Amitiés.
Philippe

Hello John
Excellent picture. I like very much the doubled by the reflection castle. Amazing quality and colours of this composition.
Regards

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  • cbrman Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2909 W: 300 N: 3721] (13724)
  • [2006-10-10 7:15]

Hello,

Joli jeu de perspective dans cette image ! J'aime beaucoup le fait que tu aie intégré les reflets dans ta composition. Bravo.

A+

Dominique

Bonjour John,

Encore une vue excellente renforcée par l'utilisation du grand angle. Les reflets sont superbes. Et les couleurs naturelles. Superbe.
Amitiés
Jean-Marie

Hola Jhon,

Me gusta la composición de esta imagen, el reflejo es espectacular y crea un efecto simétrico muy interesante, es un lugar muy bello y lo has captado de maravilla, sigo viendo que a algunos colores les falta intensidad, o tienen colores extraños, es como si tuviesen un velo gris, a mí me pasó algo parecido y fue culpa de mi monitor, solo es un comentario de ayuda, considero que esta fotografia es muy buena a pesar de lo que te he comentado.

Saludos amigo

José

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  • lukie Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 847 W: 33 N: 1438] (11076)
  • [2006-10-10 14:09]

Dag John,

dit is een prachtige foto ! Haarscherp, net alsof ik op de plaats zelf ben. Zo te zien heb je hiervoor al de nodige appreciatie gekregen, en niet onterecht. Ik vind deze één van je beste der laaste weken, zeker weten.

groeten,

Luc.

Hi John.
Amazing photo with perfect reflections on the water. Good composition and frame and nice, delicate colours.
Regards, Edyta.

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  • huahoa Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 423 W: 2 N: 794] (3637)
  • [2006-10-10 18:07]

Hi John,
Very special landscape you did ! i like the cubic forme of this castle and its perspective. The reflects on water are nice too.
Nice composition with vegetable in the foreground.
TFS
Hoa

Hello John -

Wow!! You truly are a master of reflections. This, as with everything in your portfolio, is beyond critical comment. Well done!

Thank you for sharing

John Munro

Incrivelmente linda...
Fascinante, misteriosa e bela...
Parabéns Jonh.
Grande abraço,
Vera.

Dag John,
Deze is een heel stuk beter dan je vorige! Toch vind ik hem wel soft. The framing is goed, je hoge f-waarde geeft het goede diepte in de foto. De lucht helpt je die dag en de weerspiegeling is geweldig. Mooie plaat!
Etienne
(PS: in de linker bovenhoek is wat sensordust te zien, even laten schoonmaken, rond de 25 euro)

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  • deud Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 545 W: 9 N: 105] (1625)
  • [2006-10-11 1:54]

very well done! absolutely amazing perfect reflections! great composition, pov. tfs

Goedemorgen John, prachtig licht en reflecties hier. Ze maken dat dat dit fraaie oude kasteel een enorme statigheid krijgt. De gekozen hoek is perfect maar dat kunnen we natuurlijk aan u overlaten. En er zijn zeer veel natuurlijke en architectonische details waar we van kunnen genieten. Erg goed werk!
Een fijne dag toegewenst uit een vrijwel onbewolkt Rotterdam bij 17 graden!
Bert

Hi John. Great capture of this lovely scene. This image has a calm and soothing mood to it. Thanks for sharing.
Cheers, Paul.

Hi John
perfect shot here, the light and colors and the reflex so amazing

regards
manuel

Great photo, the reflections are beautiful, very nice indeed, good one

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  • Tue Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 5227 W: 56 N: 7448] (23801)
  • [2006-10-11 8:47]
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Goedemiddag John,
Fantastiche foto van dit kasteel, de weerspiegeling in het water is prachtig! De compositie is ook uitstekend. De weersomstandigheden zorgen voor een speciale sfeer. Prima werk!
Groeten,
Lars

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  • john_c Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 4906 W: 53 N: 5951] (24616)
  • [2006-10-11 10:35]

Hi John,
Well composed and seen from an ideal perspective. This has all the hallmarks of a watercolour painting. The details of the structure are seen with great clarity and the exposure level is just right. Well done.
John

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  • arth Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 316 W: 0 N: 162] (1454)
  • [2006-10-11 13:36]

Het opvallende hier John is het geweldig mooi perspectief en met de reflectie er bij nog indrukwekkender,ik ga om de duur ook nog verliefd worden op een dergelijke optiek ,voor dit soort werk bijna onmisbaar .Het is in ieder geval een zeer mooie foto.
Arthur

Hi John,
Excellent composition, colours and very good reflection in the water. I like your composition. Great work.
Greetings from Türkiye.
Ahmet

Just plain beautiful.
I really don't know what to say. I like the balance between the reflection and the building...The perspective creates a wonderful angle betweent he closer portion and the rear. Excellent satruration of colors. The small red boat at the front of the building is a very nice interest point.
Regards,
Chris.

Hi John!

Simply incredible shot! The POV and perspective are flawless. Great angle on the building. Beautiful colours and amazing reflection. Congratulations!

Best regards,
Hercules

very sharp image indeed. reflections are beautiful. nice perspective view of the building. colours are good too. tfs.

regards,
arjun

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  • berek Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 4017 W: 172 N: 5151] (23614)
  • [2006-10-12 7:33]

Hi John,
beautiful view. I like to one of one reflection. successfully point of view. have a nice day.
Burak
MOE :)))

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  • Silke Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 654 W: 73 N: 870] (3017)
  • [2006-10-12 12:30]

What lovely colours and patterns in both the real and the reflection! Stunningly framed by shrubs and trees, this is a work of art to rival that of any master painter. TFS
Silke

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  • Didi Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 6353 W: 3327 N: 7823] (28978)
  • [2006-10-12 13:23]

Bonsoir John
Un excellent point de vue sur le château et un bon réfléchissement sur l'eau.
La composition a une très bonne profondeur et j'aimerai bie entrer dans ce décor somptueux.

Dag John,
Fabtastische reflectie. Deze foto is wat mij betreft de perfectie. Ik vind de compositie practig met de plantjes in de voorgrond en bomen langs iedere kant van het kasteel.
Guy

Hi John,
Gorgeous composition with magnificent reflections colors and light.
Very good work.I love it.
Best wishes. Uğur

This Focal Length is good for arty pictures, but for a formal one like this why don't you try one at about 18-22mm to take the squashed look out?

It also looks like you've reduced the contrast apart from the building.

Hi John,
a great compsition and amazing POV. I love these deep reflections on the surface of the lake. Beautiful colours and good lightning and a peaceful and silent atmosphere.
Nino

No doubt, all is mesured here in DOF and framing and the castle is detailed and the "star" of the composition.
A great quality for a great photo
jean Michel

Bonjour John
j'ai raté pas mal de tes photos ces deniers temps et je reviens sur celle-ci qui est pour moi excellente. Le cadrage en 3/4 de ce chateau est bien vu et la qualité est superbe. Cela permet de bénéficier de ces très jolis reflets. Bravo
Xavier

Hi John, tha's a great shot. Nic atmpsphere, well balance of colours, great sharpness fantastic POV.
Very well done.
Regards, Nick

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  • Jeppe Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 4590 W: 390 N: 4188] (18556)
  • [2006-10-14 15:18]

Hi John
A great job you done here - surely a masters shot and with a good use of the wideangle lens. I like the harmony and the composition as well - thanks for sharing.

Jeppe

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  • barni Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1607 W: 91 N: 1685] (10135)
  • [2006-10-15 4:58]

Bonjour John
Le reflet est tellement nette qu'il est dur de voir ou se situe le niveau de l'eau.
Bravo
Bon dimanche
Christophe

superb pov ..!!!extremly beauteness..a splendid view and framing work...the painting way of expression in fotografy..!!!GNGRS...

Nikiforos

bonjour my friend john
wonderful castle and wonderful reflection.wonderful lake and trees.very good pastel colours.well done.
best regards.
gürkan akçakır.

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  • hdl Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1813 W: 13 N: 1543] (6268)
  • [2006-10-16 7:53]

Ingelmunster is met deze foto eindelijk ook vertegenwoordigd en hoe! Chapeau voor het spelen met de weerspiegeling; het is heel goed gedaan. Groetjes.

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  • Angshu Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 5036 W: 170 N: 7789] (25424)
  • [2006-10-17 3:37]

Daag John
What can I say more? A superbly impressive photo with an excellent angled POV. The crisp reflections are great as is the bridge on the left which leads to the castle...everything is perfect & I like the small boat parked in front of the castle. Fantastic! Regards
Angshu

Wow, I've missed a few gems from you recently. This one is stunning, as many seem to have noticed.

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  • Ann75 Gold Star Critiquer [C: 1100 W: 0 N: 0] (0)
  • [2006-10-17 23:12]

Hallo John,

Met 1 woord...SCHITTEREND! Deze foto is echt prachtig met de mooi positie van het gebouw, de weerspiegeling in het water, de prachtige details die je hebt kunnen vastleggen en de mooie framing door de bomen en struiken! Schitterende compositie met prachtige belichting! Excellent werk, John!

Groetjes,
Ann

Hi John.

Waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaw. What an excellent reflection!!! Furthermore, the DOF is really impressive.

My congratulations!

Rgs, Oscar

Hi John

Pretty shot my friend, really your work is perfect.
Well done
Congratulations
Sergio

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  • cam Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1720 W: 75 N: 2169] (8384)
  • [2006-10-19 8:14]

Hi John
A very good composition from an excellent POV.
The colors are sharp and well saturated.
The control of the light is good
The reflexion is perfect and a great asset to this photo.
My only difficulty resides with the sky,I do not feel comfortable with it,as it is underpar with the rest of the picture,a loss of details,maybe a little bit overexpose.I believe you re facing the sun here to explain this.If it is,you did a very good job at well esposing whAT is important,the castle.
Have a good day
Charles

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  • sebcz Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor [C: 667 W: 149 N: 348] (2345)
  • [2006-10-20 8:34]

Hi John!
As I can see now, it will take me some time to go through your terrific gallery. OK, I have that time :)

Perfect clear reflexion, good wide-angle perspective, fantastic definition. Your notes about the picture, and technical details are very useful. TFS!
Seb

:) soon

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  • coco Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 4190 W: 145 N: 4963] (23440)
  • [2006-10-20 18:15]

Hi John.
Splendid perspective created in this composition. The place is nice, but here looks even more interesting because the photo by itseld adds a lot of interest.
Well done.

a fantastic scenario ! wonderful

Hi John
amazing reflection, wonderful job,
thanks
Hamid

Hi John. Another masterfully clear composition. Perfect reflection as shown. Notes are interesting to read. TFS. Murray.

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  • miuky Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 443 W: 48 N: 610] (3335)
  • [2006-10-23 6:13]

I've seen some of your photos, the best of you, as you've wrote..., I can't understand, why the best, all of you're images are the best...:)I have a friend that does it you're way, this low contrast colors, that gives a kind of calm to an image, that fits just the best...
Regards, M.

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  • ivo Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 134 W: 0 N: 53] (370)
  • [2006-10-24 2:08]

Hallo John,
Ik weet dit kasteel zeer goed staan, midden van de een groene omgeving waar wandelen werkelijk een must is, maar hoe u dit kasteel aan ons laat zien is wel buitenen gewoon, de weerspiegelingen met de wolken maakt alles nog indrukwekkender, prachtig werk, ik moet meer kijken op TE!
Gegroet,Emma

Hi John
this is for sure one of your best shots...
excellent compo, nice game of reflections.

congrats

loic

A magnificent John! You exact exposure, composition is very interesting. The mirrored reflection is simply fantastic. VERY NICE WORK...

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  • mumek Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2209 W: 27 N: 2350] (15850)
  • [2006-10-28 15:53]

Good evening John!
Great composition, super view at the chateau,
lovely autumnal scenery. Excellent quality of the photo with fantastic reflections in the water. Very well done
best regards
ziggy

Hello John! Beautiful Point of view of this castle and great colours and reflexion! Very good note! This help me. Well done! Lili

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  • Steft Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1350 W: 131 N: 1574] (5958)
  • [2006-10-30 7:50]
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Dag John,
Prachtige foto - haast surrealistisch. Perfecte spiegeling. Mooie lijnen en prachtig perspectief. Moest deze foto nog veel worden bijgewerkt op de computer?
Groeten,
Stef

Hi john,
Very nice one,a great POV,splendid colours.Reflection in water is wonderful!
I like it very much.
Regards
Serge

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  • Stepan Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 5129 W: 94 N: 3976] (26165)
  • [2006-11-03 2:00]

This reflection and symmetry are simply perfect. One of the most impressive shot I've seen on TE for a while. Excellent.
Stéphane

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  • bazal Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2539 W: 124 N: 2378] (7886)
  • [2006-11-04 9:54]

Hi John.
Your work on reflection and perspective is impressive on this shot. The ligh seems a bit poor, but it doesn't influence the final result which appears really beautiful and natural.
Thanks for sharing!

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  • sedun Silver Note Writer [C: 4 W: 0 N: 18] (87)
  • [2006-11-06 8:39]

Hello John!
what a wonderful view ,so perfect..The reflections are great.
Thanks for sharing.
Regards,Alexandru.

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  • danyy Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 7422 W: 441 N: 10319] (52580)
  • [2006-11-06 15:18]

Hello John,
j'avais passé celle-là moi.
Je m'en veux car elle est fantastique.
Une prise au grand angle était judicieuse.
Je crois que toutes les conditions étaient rassemblées pour faire ce joyau.
Tu n'as pas raté l'occasion.

Very best regards.
Daniel.

John, je n'avais pas encore vu cette magnifique photo. Tout est ok depuis la composition jusqu'à la lumière en passant par les reflets c'est remarquable.
Une belle leçon de photographie !
Jacques

John,
One perfect shot this is...so much detail & so much sense of completion.
Great stuff.
Cheers,
Prem.

Merhaba John,
Excellent Architecture photo with great pov,dof,reflections,colors,note,framing,focus,sharpness,lighting and overall composition.TFS
Have a Great Day,
Tolga

Bonsoir John,
J'ai pris beaucoup de retard sur TE. Je découvre cette superbe prise de vue qui est notée comme elle le mérite.
Le miroir est parfait avec cette eau tranquille. Les couleurs sont un peu pâles à mon avis.
Merci mon Ami pour tes explications.
Pierre

Dag John,

Zeer mooie foto van dit inderdaad prachtige kasteel. Heel mooie refecties in de vijver. Ik vind de tweede versie wel nog mooier.

Wolf

Hello John,
Today I could not resist this "painting"..!
It is a wonderful capture with all the qualities sought after, peresented in this fine composition!
Congrats & Greetings,
Pablo -

Hi John

What a shot! Technically it's perfect! Excellent sharpness, POV, colors and lighting. And these reflections! An absolute diamond! Added to my favorites for sure! You're a very lucky guy to have these places for your photos! Congratulations!

A very picturesque shot...superb sharpness and colours with a nice POV..the reflections are the main attraction of the picture if you ask me
nice shot. One of my favourites for sure.
Ranjith

hi john,

a fantastic mirrow in this composition,
good job.

thank for details of shooting.

tfs

Hi John,
A super photo. The reflections, the depth, the symmetry, the colors are just astounding. Great compostion. Best regards. Salvator.

Wondeful shot John!
The light is very good, not much shadows, everything seem to be exposed.
The reflection is ofcourse very nice as well.
TFS
Harry

Hi John, here i go on the monster picture, even the title is monster ... I can't say how many times i watched this picture, for sure a looot of times ;)
All in it is good, great use and best use of a wide angle upon a 5D, settings impressive as i look carefully to them, i guess some PP, composition is so precise, reflexion is marvelous, and of course the main subject of picutre is a treasure.
Hats off to you, this one was in my tiercé for the best picture in 2006.

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  • daddo Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1705 W: 29 N: 1782] (8035)
  • [2007-01-27 21:21]

Greetings John. A most impressive building made even more imposing thanks to your well chosen PoV which doubles the presence of the castle because of the clear reflection and the angle at which it was photographed. Clever manipulation.The bridge and its reflection, the lawn and the row of bushes on the left, plus the sweep of the sky, all combine to make this work exceptional. My compliments. Klaudio.

Hello John,

Again, at the end of the que, I join the chorus of awe struck viewers. What a magnificent architectural shot, and display of "two-point perspective." I will do a workshop, not to try to improve on perfection, but to illustrate how two-point perspective appears. One-point perspective was discovered in the Renaissance of 1425. Your photo of the daily bicycle ride over the canal is an example (I critiqued it a few days ago). Two point perspective was understood by Leonardo 50 years later. During the 17th century the great Dutch and Flemish painters used it liberally.

Warm regards, John,
Bulent

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  • gmg Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 177 W: 77 N: 87] (1445)
  • [2007-02-11 7:08]

Hallo John!
Just a perfect picture for framing, POV, colors and saturation. Like a postcard, but much much better than a postcard!
TFS

gmg

Hi John,

The more I browse through your extensive and impressive gallery the more I realise that (a) I have a long way to go master the technical aspects of photography and (b) I am spoiled for choice. I chose this because I love old buildings and this is so well composed with the strip of land running down the left hand side to the ivy clad bridge. The colours are first class, the light is perfect and the reflections are simply stunning. A superb capture my friend, superb!

Regards

Stephen

Hi John,

I don't specifically like shots of architecture. But... what a great POV !... Excellent. And the nice contrast between the hot color of the stone and the cold green of the trees is just... well ! Congratulations.

Hi John!!
Excelente perspectiva aumentada com as belas reflexões ficando mais dinamica e estética. Great work.

Thanks.
Rgds.
aznegrao.

Hello John,
I'm aonly now dsicovering your pictures and I am impressed.
For this one, I am impressed by the depths and colors but what struck me is that Esher like structure sensation generated by the reflections. Excellent composition, but you know that already :-)
Thanks for sharing,
Ioana

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  • danos Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3515 W: 83 N: 5036] (19338)
  • [2007-04-30 7:13]

Hello John,
very nice the perspective and the POV that you chose in order to shot this castle.The reflections on the the water of the riverfront are superb with a lot of details.The wonderful graphical place and the very creative composition of the structure gives a great deal dimension to it.Well done.
Regards,Danos

Dag John,
ik heb nog niet veel commentaren geschreven, wel al veel foto's bekeken. Nu ik weet hoe ik zelf foto's kan posten, is het nog veel leuker om op trek earth te zijn. Ik hou van deze foto omdat ik ook graag reflecties op het water fotografeer. alleen ben ik nog niet zo'n mooie plaats tegengekomen. Prachtige foto, andere woorden zijn er niet voor

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  • Uzi Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Silver Note Writer [C: 98 W: 13 N: 34] (847)
  • [2007-05-17 14:02]

great quality, superb perspective ,
beutiful place
superb photo
cheers
Iza

Hi John
you are great! Wonderful reflections on the water, they made a superb composition! Very good details and beautiful building...

Bruce W.

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  • THAR Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 167 W: 0 N: 290] (2799)
  • [2007-05-29 8:52]

Photo exceptionnelle.Tant par sa POV que par sa luminosité et plein d'autres choses.Bravo.

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  • jmdias Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1665 W: 179 N: 2183] (8843)
  • [2007-07-05 18:03]

john

very nice pov, the building is like posing for our eyes. Good place around..

Jorge

Hi John,

great architecture perfectly reflected, I like your POV, perspective is excellent.

TFS!

Giorgio

hello JHM
quelle belle perspective sur cette parfaite image qui dégage une atmophère de grandeur et de paix. Amitiès Henri
(une autre photo sncb demain a+)

Hi John!
Great picture with an amazing reflection!
Colors and sharpness are good,too...
..
Tfs