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You want see the a part of Bruges, with the Nepomucenus bridge and statue in background.
The statue see we only rear.
The bridge Between the Belfry = Wollestraat and Eeckhoutstraat in the centre of the city.
Also a starting place for a boattrip at the left side
The statue of St. John of Nepomuk dating from the 18th century and is located on the Nepomucenus bridge in the Wollestraat. It was designed by Pieter Peppers in 1767. In 1795 it was thrown by the Jacobins in the dance and put back on his pedestal in 1811. The Nepomucenus bridge is finished with a beautiful cast-iron railing.
Nepomuk lived in the 14th century in Bohemia (now Czech Republic). he was imprisoned, tortured and then drowned in the Vltava. According to legend, he did not violate the secrecy of confession and not disclose to King Wenceslaus, which his wife had confessed to him. Therefore, he was thrown into the Vltava from the Charles Bridge and so, according to Christian tradition, died as a martyr. Often one can find a statue of St. John of Nepomuk on or next to a bridge, such as here at Nepomucenus bridge Bruges. Often he has one hand on the mouth indicates that the seal of confession, and in the other a cross symbolizing martyrdom.
Canon EOS 5D
Shooting Date/Time
19/09/2015 13:00:39
Tv(Shutter Speed)
1/500
Av(Aperture Value)
6.3
ISO Speed
100
Lens
EF85mm f/1.8 USM
Focal Length
85.0mm
Image Size
4368x2912
Image Quality
RAW
Picture Style
Landscape
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pajaran
(115805) 2015-10-25 11:08
Dobro vece, gospodine.
Lep pogled i trenutak, interesantan i dobar tekst sa istorjim i opisom ...
Lepo pokazano, dobra ostrina i kontrast, lepo uhvacen trenutak na taksi stanici sa camcem i putnicima
Dobra kompozicija, lepe boje.
Lepa stanica sa cvecem i arhitektura.
Prijatno vece i mirna noc sa lepim snom.
Paja.
holmertz
(102636) 2015-10-25 12:00
Hello John,
You seem to have changed habits recently. Maybe my memory fails me, but I think you used to show a new photo punctually every Monday morning at around 8. Now your photos appear almost any time ;-)
Never mind, this is a very nice one with beautiful buildings and colorful boats. The crowds of people are very nicely lined up along the water, by the flower-pots, and on the bridge, where the dark green trees form a perfect background. The photo has a fantastic clarity and sharpness.
Kind regards,
Gert
Royaldevon
(85862) 2015-10-25 12:08
Hello John,
This is so distinctly Bruges!
The boats make such fine f/g features and guide effectively into the scene, very well exposed, of flowers, grand buildings and, of course, the low, stone bridge, with its tall sculpture.
A lovely composition to match the pleasure of the scene.
I love how you have captured people watching people! It makes an interesting scenario!
My warm regards,
Bev :-)
mesutilgim
(0) 2015-10-25 12:15
Hello dear John,
Another topclass capture in your gallery from Bruges taken with perfect pov and light management.
Many interesting and usefull notes.
TFS and best regards
MESUT ILGIM
papagolf21
(152607) 2015-10-25 12:33
Bonsoir, cher ami John,
L'automne n'a pas encore pris ses quartiers et la végétation garde un bon teint vert !
La visite touristique sur les canaux attirent lesvisiteurs, il faut dire que le spectacle est de qualité.
Encore une photo qui mérite les félicitations pour sa mise en image.
Amitiés.
Philippe
adramad
(72940) 2015-10-25 12:38
Hi John.
A wonderful image, in this spectacular composition, which shows both the beauty of the houses along the canal, as the festive atmosphere with so many tourists in the beautiful bridge and the pier, I guess to make those boats.
Very good color, in tones very effective.
Good management of brightness and superb sharpness.
Very well captured. My congratulations. I like
All the best and have a good start to the week.
Luis.
cornejo
(61504) 2015-10-25 12:43
Hello John, very good picture of this beautiful and interesting composition with the bridge and the pier in this beautiful city, very well captured in this beautiful image with good sharpness, light, color and quality. Very good and interesting job well done, congratulations my friend. Thanks for sharing this beautiful work.
Good evening and happy start to the week.
Best wishes from the south of Spain.
Angel.
PaulVDV
(62846) 2015-10-25 13:00
Hallo John,
Fijn om vanavond nog een kleurrijke en zonnige zomerse foto te zien van Brugge. Vandaag was het weer hier vrij somber terwijl bij jullie de zon scheen.
Een zeer mooi en herkenbaar tafereel in Brugge: een rij mensen die wachten om een boottochtje te maken. De plaats waar ze wachten, wordt mooi opgevrolijkt door een rij bloemen langs de kade en nog meer bloemen boven hun hoofden. Anderen genieten van het zicht van op de brug.
Een mooi sfeervol beeld van deze stad die zovele bezoekers aantrekt.
De prachtige architectuur wordt in zijn zachtrode kleur goed scherp gepresenteerd.
Vele groeten, Paul
danos
(110407) 2015-10-25 14:21
Hello John,
Brilliant the light of the image enhance the beauty,the details,the clarity as make the whole scenery even more effective.Excellent presentation.
Have a good week,Danos
batalay
(41261) 2015-10-25 14:36
Dear John,
I like very much this quaint scene from Bruges. The 18th-century bridge over the canal, the colorful flowers, and the line of passengers eager to get a ride in a boat created a certain harmony. It is a well-composed and sharp photo.
Warmest regards, John,
Bulent
pierrefonds
(114371) 2015-10-25 15:49
Hi John,
You have captured well the action of the people waiting for the boat ride on the canal. The point of view is showing the details of the bridge and of the buildings. The good luminosity is making the colors to stand out. Have a nice day.
Pierre
jemaflor
(147046) 2015-10-26 0:21
Hi John,
Interesting angle and vertical format for this view, well balanced with boats, flowers and facades, great light, perfect sharpness, tfs.
dkmurphys
(79209) 2015-10-26 0:54
Hi John,
Very fine enjoyable scene from one of the most beautiful cities of Europe. I like the colors and the POV. Well taken.
Daniel
Tue
(92312) 2015-10-26 1:05
Goedemorgen John,
Wat een heerlijk beeld van Brugge. De rijke kleuren in het prettige licht zijn prachtig. De verticale compositie doet de gebouwen heel goed uitkomen, terwijl de mensen op de terrassen en op de brug een heel ontspannen sfeer creëren.
Groeten,
Lars
Matyas
(0) 2015-10-26 2:29
Hello John! Wonderful bridge, amazing architecture, smooth people, fine boats. Nice weather, very nice brightness and colours. Perfect exposure and capture. Good sharpness. Beautiful image. Well done!
snunney
(130967) 2015-10-26 3:11
Hello John,
An image that displays a pleasant summery atmosphere despite the lateness in the season. The point of view is excellent, encompassing some very fine architecture and making good use of the canal as a lead-line. The bridge with the people looking over the wall makes a great focal point. It goes without saying technical quality is top class.
tyro
(30513) 2015-10-26 4:34
Hello John,
A fascinating note about this part of Bruges and a lovely photograph including the Nepomucenus bridge and its surmounted statue of St. John of Nepomuk.
The magnificent tall buildings are beautifully portrayed against a glorious sky and the foreground of boats, people and bright flowers is most attractive.
Beautiful light and glorious colours, perfect composition and exposure and stunning details and sharpness.
Beautiful!
Kind Regards,
John.
Sergiom
(117241) 2015-10-26 6:22
Bonjour John,
Je me souviens très bien que c'est l'endroit exact où j'ai pris le petit bateau de tourisme pour me promener dans les magnifiques canaux de la ville. Un magnifique point de vue qui offre une très belle ligne de fuite.
Amicalement
Serge
abmdsudi
(95869) 2015-10-26 7:34
Hi John
This looks scenic full of vibrancy by the small canal with some vivid colours to attract the eyes. Focus of attention falls on the beautiful architectures and the old stone bridge with lively human interaction. It's bright, great dof and superb contrast to blue sky. A happy shot easy on the eyes, Congrats.
Best regards
ourania
(51103) 2015-10-26 9:54
Hello John,
a very lovely scene, full of interest and sunshine, very pleasant to watch and dwel on for a long time. You found a great perspective for a balanced composition that includes the arch of the bridge and draws the viewer way beyond that too. The clarity you achieved, despite the strong contrasts, is exquisite, the colours brilliant. I like very much that there's a very clear distinction of textures, it makes the scene look so vivid and interesting. Congratulations and thank you!
All the best, have a great evening,
Ourania
rychem
(72187) 2015-10-26 9:55
High quality photo with beautiful composition, I like the stone bridge with the statue, it is a historical part of the photo, and the group of people waiting on the terrace (this is a current scene in your photo), this is a beautiful capture
regards Ryszard
claudeD
(47754) 2015-10-26 10:18
Hello John,
Bruges is always worth a visit especially for photographers who can find at avery corner a subject to shot a good picture. Very fine composition, excellent sharpness and clarity.I like the view very much.TFS.
With regards from Luxembourg
JC
ktanska
(44738) 2015-10-26 12:04
Hi John,
Bruges is just wonderful and even the centre of the city has lots of classic buildings. And canals are always nearby. The site where tourists are queuing for a boat ride is certainly worth showing.
Kari
boa
(8039) 2015-10-26 13:13
Hi John,
I am impressed of the number of interesting buildings in Bruges, the whole city seems to be nice:) This is a good shot with the people who are waiting for a boattrip and with a beautiful background. A sharp and clear shot as always, eye-catching colors. This shot should be perfect as a jigsaw puzzle!
Have a nice evening/
Boa
PiotrF
(54572) 2015-10-26 13:49
Hello John,
Interesting picture from Bruges.Excellent capture with lovely colours and sharpness.Thank you for detailed notes.
Very nice work!
Regards
Piotr
mcmtanyel
(68421) 2015-10-26 20:12
Hello John,
Those boats have just enough clearance to pass through the middle of the arches of the bridge. The boats' reflections and the red flowers look lovely. Inclusion of the top of the weather vane would have made this pleasant photo just perfect.
Regards,
MT
shreya2000
(2815) 2015-10-27 1:10
Dear John Sir,
Your country is really beautiful and through your lense we can see the beauty of the places. This is really a magnificent picture taken by you. I like the compositions and the flowers decoration on the left side. Architecture buildings are great. I like it very much.
Regards,
joginder
Fis2
(170669) 2015-10-27 6:00
Witaj John!
Beautiful fragment of Bruges!
Interesting bridge and buildings.
I like framing and colors.
Good work.
Nice afternoon
Krzysztof
clic
(76) 2015-10-27 15:57
Goedemorgen John
You managed to straighten vertical lines on either side of picture for a more-professional look and it conveys a quite attractive poster.
The colourful quay enlivens the historical walls and bridge leading to the church and the whole composes an informative poster displayed by the rules book with an ultra-fast lens of 85mm, for a normal perspective as if we are on the premises.
Tot Ziens
bukitgolfb301
(54014) 2015-10-27 20:55
Hi Bonjour dear John
Perfect shot in perfect faremwork. F6.3 via 85mm(1.2) makes outstanding outputs. Very sharp and clear image as usual. I want to buy 85mm(1.2) soonest.
All the best and have a good day! Takero
Alco
(7559) 2015-10-27 22:03
Hello John,
Beautiful presentation of that place in Bruges. Nice composition with the buildings along the canal and the superb flowers near the boats. With all these people near the boats, no doubt that boattrips are very popular in Bruges. Very nice colors. TFS.
Regards
Alain
Nicou
(193806) 2015-10-28 3:12
Hello
avec ces deux bateaux qui vont embarquer les touriste quelle image quelle perspective sur ces façades d'ancienne maison avec ce tons la touche des fleurs superbe vue avec ce pont de pierre ces église la végétation ces clochers.
Bravo et amitié
Nicou
lousat
(139198) 2015-10-28 4:45
Salut John,un corner magnifique depuis Bruges,composition tres riche avec le tipique canal et architechures,une journee' parfaite avec le soleil qui allume les couleurs et les details dans la meilleure maniere,tres bien fait! Belle journee' et merci,Luciano
halikarnas
(8842) 2015-10-28 6:16
Büyük Usta,
Çiçekler etrafa can vermiş.İnsanların merakları fotoğrafa yansımış.Hepsinin bakışları ustaca yaptığınız 'netlik' sayesinde çok güzel görülüyor.
Çok başarılı bir günlükhayat fotoğrafı.
Tebrikler
Bodrum'dan selamlar.
Ataman
macjake
(98408) 2015-10-28 7:32
Hi John
I've always enjoyed your Bruges shots, there's always something very pleasing to see in the scenes.
here, the little arched bridge and stone buildings are the key for me.
nice to see some extra colour along the bottom with the flowers too. well done
cheers
Craig
Silvio1953
(221493) 2015-10-28 10:33
Ciao John, great view of fantastic place, lovely composition with a lot of people waiting for boat, wonderful colors, fine details, splendid light, good perspective and excellent clarity, very well done my friend, ciao Silvio
Hansaphotos
(11381) 2015-10-28 12:52
Hello John
A lovely urban scene with fine, old architecture. The people in the foreground waiting in line to get on the boat makes this a nice daily life scene as well as an architectural one. Informative text to accompany. Very nice work:) Thanks.
Greetings, Erling
ChrisJ
(171818) 2015-10-29 5:47
Hello John,
A superb warm cold color contrast between the red geranium flowers and the predominantly blue attire of the men in the terrace cafe at left. Good sharpness and the bridge anchors the shot. Tfs!
carper
(96) 2015-10-29 7:40
ziet er zomers uit John,
mooie foto goed neergezet,
fraai werk weer.
gr. jaap
emka
(158058) 2015-10-30 3:14
Hi John, Strange to see the statue of St. John of Nepomuk in Belgium. Nepomuk is a very popular saint in czech and often there are his statues on the bridges. I remember this place in Bruges where the tourists get on the boats for a cruise on canals. I also went by such a boat. Nicely composed picture, bneautiful colours and stunning sharpness.
WArm regard s MAlgo
ikeharel
(113273) 2015-10-30 7:40
Good evening John,
Tourists are ready to board the two small boats, to cruise around the Bruges canals. In the meanwhile they must enjoy the beautiful flowers and the wonderful architecture's around.
Excellent view of the houses on the waterfront, good depth onto the right side where the bridge, under a bright day.
Have a nice weekend,
Ike
jean113
(27819) 2015-10-30 8:31
Hello John,the neat and distinctive buildings of Bruges make a lovely bg for all the fg activity.
I wonder if some of the people are aware of you and your camera?
The bright reds 'jump' out of the picture and keep my eyes moving around this lovely composition.
Thanks for sharing, regards Jean.
Buin
(42580) 2015-10-31 2:46
Hallo John!
Exactly here I stated a boat tour in Bruges some years ago. Nice memories!
I like how you could connect the wonderful preserved old architecture of this outstanding town with "daily touristic life" here - and all in beautiful and vivid colours. Looking this photo is a real joy - as a visit in Bruges is.
Have a nice weekend!
Frank
carlo62
(81265) 2015-10-31 3:01
Ciao John
ricordo bene questo ponte e il fascino che si respirava, Bruges è una città bellissima, in ogni angolo, per questo anche la presenza dei molti turisti non è soffocante, non sono concentrati in un unico luogo.
Bella luce e bei colori, con i fiori e le bandiere che aggiungono tonalità più vive.
Saluti
Carlo
jmdias
(115072) 2015-10-31 6:07
john
the upper side of the compo looks like a giant urban landscape but when we open the whole image we can see how small is the view compared with the people. very nice details and precious view of the place. TFS.
hugs
jorge
COSTANTINO
(116405) 2015-10-31 9:52
Hello dear john and have a nice time
what a beautiful place
what a lovely part of Bruges with the
Nepomucenus bridge and the statue
in the background
evrething is dreamy here
the flowers decorating the place
the boats and people down there
everybody interested in something else
regards
Costantino
fabbs99
(17179) 2015-10-31 9:55
Hello John,
Superb composition of the church building and the bridge from Bruges.Very well composed photo with excellent natural colors and perfect sharpness.Keep sharing.TFS.
Regards
Farhat
berek
(50518) 2015-10-31 22:21
Dear John,
A magnificent viewpoint that offers a beautiful line of flight. i love blue sky and calm atmosphere dear John.
Best wishes
Burak Erek
Herquin
(7789) 2015-11-01 6:56
Bonjour John,
"Brugge" recèle bien des trésors insoupçonnés tels ce ponts et ses bâtiments présentés sur ta photo .
J'apprécie .
Christian .
hdl
(7035) 2015-11-02 4:30
Typisch Brugs zicht. En zoals gewoonlijk veel toeristen. Ik heb weer iets bijgeleerd; ik wist dat niet van Nepomucenus... daarom dat die dus op de brug zijn standbeeld heeft. Zoals gewoonlijk een hele mooie foto.
fritzi007
(14698) 2015-11-02 23:42
Hallo John,
wirklich ein super Foto, ich bin sehr beeindruckt, sehr gut präsentiert, ein Meisterwerk, gratuliere!!!
Viele Grüße
Wolfgang
serp2000
(47063) 2015-11-07 5:16
Hello, John,
As always excellent composition with very nice old architecture and fine details of the old city. But these red floers are very eye-ctching, they attract my attention more other interesting moments.
All the best wishes from Urals!
Serghei
Rafer
(0) 2015-11-11 9:23
Very nice shot my friend....good scene, great Pov, light..color... maravellous. Greetings John
Angshu
(56760) 2015-11-18 23:06
Dag John
One of the famous bridges in Brugges under which the tourist boats pass.
Nice picture from Brugges where you chose to show a closer shot rather than a wider approach
Best Regards
Angshu
branley
(3681) 2015-11-21 22:32
An interesting note John, followed by a lovely image. The colours are vivid and it's great to see all the happy faces of the people watching the man on the boat....
Gigidusud
(21679) 2015-11-30 13:57
Hello John,
Excellent capture of this tourist scene. The viewing angle is right, we can admire the bridge and the beautiful architecture. The light is beautiful, I recognize this place I've gone by boat.
Sincerely,
Gigi
Selmik
(3641) 2015-12-17 18:23
Hi John.
very nice photograph of real Bruges, colourful boats, beautiful buildings in the background, bridge and lots of greens and flowers. Very liveable scene from real life.
Regards.
Mike
Photo Information
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Copyright: John Maenhout (jhm)
(211736)
- Genre: Lugares
- Medium: Cor
- Date Taken: 2015-09-19
- Categories: Arquitectura
- Camera: Cannon EOS 5D, Canon EF 85mm f1.2L, SanDisk Ultra II 1GB, Hoya UV 58mm
- Exposição: f/6.3, 1/500 segundos
- Versão da Foto: Versão Original
- Date Submitted: 2015-10-25 10:52
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