Photographer's Note
An autumn scene in Brugge, here we see the famous Minnewater lake. For most visitors, including us, the Minnewater and its lovely park are the entrance to the city. Because of the idyllic surroundings it is mostly referred to as 'the lake of love', the Dutch word 'Minne' meaning 'love'. Actually, the origins of the lake are less romantic. It was here that the coastal river Reie entered the city. The river was later canalized and made to continue until the center of town. It is not sure where the name 'Minnewater' comes from. An explanation could be 'water van het gemeen', which could be translated as the 'common water'. The lake was used as a water reservoir, to keep the water of the canals at a constant level. Next to the lake is the Minnewater park, where sometimes in the summertime (rock) concerts are organized.
HDR of three handheld bracketed exposures, here I tried to keep the mood of the scene...
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bantonbuju
(51815) 2007-11-16 0:21
poetic, the view definitely worth trying (or "overlapping", if you prefere...:-))
no doubt you managed to convey the mood of autumn very well, particularly the sky "speaks" loudly...
bw, j.
smarcell
(19965) 2007-11-16 0:32
Another picture with a perfect autumn sleepy atmosphere. Then the colors of the trees, and the red one in particular, are very eye-catching. Perfect match with the dull sky.
Cheers Stefano
Sekhmet73
(4189) 2007-11-16 0:37
Hi Alexander, this shot is really lovely. Despite the very grey sky, the natural colours of trees and leaves is so bright and alive.
Sabrina
Henryk_Bilor
(20803) 2007-11-16 0:41
Hi Alexander
Beautiful autumn capture. Great colours and composition with the reflections in the water.
Regards
gildasjan
(43826) 2007-11-16 0:46
Bonjour Alexander
Jolie perspective colorée de ce paysage et so reflet,une image nette et bien exposée et bien cadrée sans ce format.
Bonne journée.
Cordialement
Gildas
anes_lc
(14968) 2007-11-16 0:48
HDR works perfect here Alexander
great atmosphere created
well done
regards,anes
Pascale
(10456) 2007-11-16 1:02
Bonjour Alexander
une très belle perspective sur ce village et son reflet mais j'aime particulièrement le traitement .Ce ciel rehausse les superbes couleurs d'automne.Un tableau plein de charme et de poésie.Bravo
Bonne journée
Amitiés
Paolo
(41258) 2007-11-16 1:14
Hi Alexandre, great one, with a colorful view of the trees and the beautiful reflections on the lake, under a dramatic sky.
high quality, perfect POV and excellent exposure.
thanks, ciao
Gustaw
(21670) 2007-11-16 1:46
Hi, my friend!
It is very interesting photo about autumn. Good composition. Very good autumn colours. I like your light. Very interesting reflection in water. Well done.
Marek
Floydian
(30970) 2007-11-16 2:14
Hallo Alexander,
Oeps, dit is wat ik bedoel met HDR wat net iets te ver gaat. Dat huis en rode boom er naast kloppen niet met de rest van de omgeving kwa licht. Je vorigen ware mooi opgezet met een heel zacht en natuurlijk verloop waar je het amper kon zien, hier is het overduidelijk. Slechte foto? Nee absoluut niet, het heeft een geweldige sfeer, ook met dat huis en bomen partij, maar kwa natuurlijkheid in de fotografie ligt hij over de top.
Maar ik mag hem wel zien kwa opzet en compositie.
Wens je alvast een prettig weekend, Henk
daddo
(28728) 2007-11-16 2:19
Hi Alexander. A picture with a lot of character. The grey sky and grey reflections create a nice canvas on which the bright autumn colours stand out dramatically.lovely details and overall composition.Regards. Klaudio.
Loic_bzh
(7646) 2007-11-16 3:01
Hi Alexander,
I just love this one. The dark grey sky is perfect with the touch of flashy colors brought by the the trees... Very good job, TFS it...
Cheers,
Loïc
asajernigan
(21427) 2007-11-16 3:20
Alexander,
This is an outstanding autumn scene. The reflection adds nice depth and balance to the shot. The gray sky adds to the autumn mood set by the brightly colored trees. The lighting and colors are fine with nice sharpness and DOF.
TFS,
Asa
ktanska
(40041) 2007-11-16 3:27
Hi Alexander,
A beautiful autumn scene even with cloudy weather. That's hard to achieve. Strong colours that are repeated on reflections. Also the sky has 'life' with darker and lighter regions. Panoramic format fits well.
Kari
ambar_81
(673) 2007-11-16 3:47
Hi Alexander,
Your shot is rich in color.The cloudy atmosphere has revealed the colors more nicely.Good POV and nice framing.
Regards,
Ambar
lgir
(7363) 2007-11-16 4:18
Bonjour Alexander,
le temps maussade fait éclater ces couleurs automnales sur cette composition parfaitement cadrée.
Du très beau travail.
Amicalement
LAurent
Cretense
(68709) 2007-11-16 6:22
Hi Alexander!
Amazing, very impressive photo, fantastic composition and framing. Blinding colours that make a great contrast with the almost b&w sky. Congratulations!
Hercules
amaryllis
(37047) 2007-11-16 6:26
bonjour,
malgré ce ciel gris, celà n'altère en rien la beauté de ce paysage avec de belles couleurs automnales que tu nous présentes, des couleurs chaudes avec des réflections dans l'eau et une belle perspective de cette ville
juliette
jasmis
(58631) 2007-11-16 6:40
Smart using of HDR technique. Really impressive result. Superb composition, as well.
Regards.
Merline
(0) 2007-11-16 7:28
Hi Alexander,
HDR is like chinese to me, but I really like this view of a place I know:-)It's lovely with that dark grey sky, perfect late autumn mood and colors, great sharpness, really nice reflections, the light is beautiful.
TFS
Michèle
jurek1951
(42198) 2007-11-16 9:08
Hi Alexander,
A wonderful autumn scenery, Excellent composition and nice colors. The reflection in the water is beautiful,
Georg
Tort
(2266) 2007-11-16 10:39
Hi Alexander,
This photo has nice composition with a great reflection. The lighting and colors are great with nice sharpness. A very nice portrait of this lovely lake.
Best regards
Juan Tort
gilou530
(34) 2007-11-16 11:55
hello alek
a colourful photograph of autumn, framing is perfect, but the house misses clearness, it is a pity, that remains a beautiful photograph
Gilbert friendships
jonathan_hart
(21276) 2007-11-16 12:38
hi Alexander
composed like a painting, very well framed and fine quality
regards
jo
meltemi
(0) 2007-11-16 13:00
Hello Alexander,
the photographer who has talent, which can see nature in all its beauty and which has the privilege of immortalise this marvellous moment, he enchants us, and makes us dream by the hot and glowing colors which reflect themselves on a shivering river.
Like an artist-painter, it paints his painting with the rays of lights and the colors of nature. What a splendid works!
Regards.
Stella
tehanu_f
(6896) 2007-11-16 14:14
Hi Alexander,
I love everything about this shot and I've fallen in love with the picturesque beauty of the place. The only bad thing is that such an amazing shot is a little too small. ((
Congrats.
Fusun
stellar_girl
(302) 2007-11-16 16:08
Wonderful autumn landscape. Nice contrast between greys and vivid yellows&oranges.
rminkow
(1556) 2007-11-16 20:29
Hi Alexander...very nicely done. Very clear, great colors, great composition.
Roger
ChrisJ
(159954) 2007-11-17 0:26
Hi Alexander
Marvellous reflections, with good sharpness, & superb Autumn colours, contrasting very nicely against the drab, grey sky. Excellent choice of a wideangled panoramic frame. Excellent graphism & contrast. Merci!
papagolf21
(152599) 2007-11-17 2:20
Bonjour, mon ami Alexander,
Photographie ou peinture, j'imagine un peintre s'appliquant sur sa toile posée sur un chevalet en train de corriger une touche de couleur sur son tableau.
Ici, vous avez mis merveilleusement en image cette période automnale.
Amitiés.
Philippe
PixelTerror
(0) 2007-11-17 2:35
Privet Alexander,
HDR can be a good think when it remains soft enough to enhance the image without being noticeable, here you fully succeeded in enhancing the autumn colors and red brick houses and preserving the natural appearance of things I like it a lot. Tood bad you were there just two days before me !!!
Have a nice week end, JY
JCG
(35153) 2007-11-17 4:44
Hi Alexander,
Good management of the image which gives a splendid landscape, I like much the smoothness and the balance of the unit. It is a true painting. The harmony of the colors is exceptional I find. And obviously the reflection raises the image and a beautiful depth gives him. Very pretty, thank you for shairing Alexander.
With all my friendships and a good WE,
Jean-Charles
Graal
(103040) 2007-11-17 10:20
Hi Alexander,
fine result of PP in HDR, very nice colours, sharpness and composition. 3 shots without tripod? You had good POV and strong hand. Beautiful reflections. I like it.
Gr., Aleksander
MayaG
(2415) 2007-11-17 12:39
Good evening Mr Pasternak,
I see you are also into HDR, (I say also because I have used it so much this last year, not for TL though), and I see it serves you well!
Perfectly controlled tone mapping, the slight glow giving the mood just enough. The colours are so well balanced, and the scenery is enchanting. Very romantic treatment, actually, does it say someting about the author? ;)
regards
Marija
Stepan
(27210) 2007-11-18 0:09
This is autumn, for sure... Mood, light, colors, ambience... You captured the season in one shot ! Well done.
Stéphane
carper
(96) 2007-11-18 0:30
hij is mooi Alexander,
fantastic work in this hdr shot, the colours came out very good and the composition is well taken, very good job with no sunlight, have a nice sunday.
gr. jaap
AiresSantos
(56155) 2007-11-18 0:40
Wonderful colours in this excellent autumn composition.
I like how you framed it, panoramic format and the contrast between the grey sky and remaining colours
Thanks and have a nice week
danos
(110407) 2007-11-18 2:20
Hello Alexander,
really this is a marvellous Autumn shot with splendid colours and a very nice light for the season.The HDR processing gave very impressive results.The sharpness and the clarity are great as the reflections that created on the canal's water.Informative your note too.Well done Alexander.
Have a nice Sunday,Danos
Budapestman
(82620) 2007-11-18 3:07
Hi Alexander,
This is beautiful, its so than a romantic painting. I like the impressive soft lights and the picturesque details. Atmosphere is peaceful and nostalgic. Very well done! Have a nice Sunday
George
vincz
(19113) 2007-11-18 6:33
Excellent quality image. I love the vivid autumnal colours within this dark environment. Reflections are excellent. A very beautiful one.
faubry
(35447) 2007-11-18 7:28
wonderful autumn colors .. very good composition, i like reflections, bravo
francine
serge44
(273) 2007-11-18 9:12
bel automne même si le ciel est bien triste...mais c'est la saison; l'ensemble est plein de charme
merci alexander
leo61
(0) 2007-11-18 12:34
Hi Alexander!
That`s pure autumn.An excellent shot,taken from a good POV.Nice and strong colors of the autumnal treesand these buildings,and a good contrast with the grey sky and water.
Regards,Leo
testmaniac
(13508) 2007-11-18 23:55
Hi Alexander, excellent city landscape with combination with river and tree make this place wonderful. Perfect photo quality and great use of HDR technology!
TFS and regards,
Philip
bakes888
(18499) 2007-11-19 0:20
Hi Alexander. Nice capture and well processed. I love the autumn colours and calm atmosphere. Good composition and lovely reflections also. Thanks for sharing.
Cheers, Paul.
bostankorkulugu
(42832) 2007-11-19 0:24
simply amazing, not much to say really... congrats alexander...
all the best
korkut
gary91
(15348) 2007-11-19 1:17
Hello Alexander,
Superb composition and magnificent autumn colors.
I do like this original composition, nearly panoramic which enhances well this pre-winter atmosphere. HDR is very well managed, the best evidence being that is not noticeable...
A great shot that would deserve much better than the small TE format !
Have a nice day.
Best regards, Christian
MarcT
(20964) 2007-11-19 2:00
Hi Alexander,
Wonderful frame, marvelous colors, beautiful use of HDR.
Well done
Marc
Didi
(61589) 2007-11-19 3:00
Bonsoir Alexander
Pas simple de maitriser la méthode HDR; habituellement il ya un manque de contraste
Ce n'est pas le cas ici, la composition est réussie et j'apprécie de voir ces belles couleurs automnales sous un ciel dramatique.
Cordialement.
atus
(15878) 2007-11-19 6:45
Hello Alexander,
it is really like a fairy-tale! Very well framed and cropped, with fantastic lighting and fabulous autumnal colours. The pov chosen is perfect and the perspective is really great.
Excellent and attractive HDR work!
Tfs and best regards.
Attila
alainh
(33209) 2007-11-20 0:23
Hello Alexander
it's an explosion of colours !! the metallic sky give trongness at your composition. i like the format you choosed. a very good work ans a very equilibrated compoistion.
have a nice day Alexander
alain
sebinho342
(19329) 2007-11-20 4:21
Hi Alex
........ what do you want that i say on this one ???
Terrific one, marvelous colors, compo, surprised to see only 2 green stars, a breautiful PP work there, i'm speachless.
Perhaps a little bit too much sharpness
Excellent
Yffic
(6106) 2007-11-20 23:17
Hi Alexander.
It's a real nice shot: I put it in my favorites !!!
I really like the feelng, the mood on your picture.
Light and colors are really good.
A drawback: 800 pixels is too small to discover all your picture !!!
Regards.
Yves
zmey
(7335) 2007-11-21 7:22
privet, alexander! another magnificent scene captured by you. great reflection and the gray sky, otherwise mundane foto-material, serves well as a contrasting background to the colorful center of your composition. i agree with your approach keeping the "mood" of the scene. if i did not know this was a foto, i would say that you have carefully and gently constructed the scene... simply wonderful.
my compliments and TFS.
regards,
kristaps
ps. you should post the larger (panoramic) version of the file. i'm eager to see this full-screen.
brevbrev14
(140) 2007-11-22 2:47
Hi Alexander, fantastic!
this is a painting...not an image..
fatanstic gray tones against the red of the nature..
beautiful compo too and refelctions
bravo!
ciao!
Valeria
xavshot
(69835) 2007-11-24 3:20
Bonjour Alexander
je reviens sur cette photo car je l'avais loupé. Les couleurs sont extras et le format "panoramique" choisi équilibre bien la scène. J'aime beaucoup.
Xavier
josepmarin
(59385) 2007-11-28 6:54
Hi Alexander,
This autumn scene with the wonderful colors of the vegetation and of the trees, the gray sky, the reflections in the lake, and the beautiful architecture, is fantastic.
All the elements form an harmonic and very beautiful composition.
An excellent work.
Best regards,
Josep
noborders
(1010) 2007-12-06 13:54
This is just ideal, even more beautiful than how I remember that place - where I used to return often, because I had members of my family living there... Colours are absolutely gorgeous, a little gem !
Compliments,
Cath.
IgorDeleze
(585) 2007-12-11 4:44
Hello,
You have a lot of very nice reflexion!
Here I especialy lik the autumn colors contrasting to the grey sky.
Have a nice day.
Igor
snowfalken
(1116) 2007-12-13 7:16
Hello Alexander,
What a beautiful composition! I like the symmetry and the reflections in the water! The autumn created some excellent colors in the foliage which you captured very well! Great job! Thanks for sharing!
With Friendly Regards,
Eddie
donluicu
(24741) 2008-01-23 0:51
hi Aleks
superb capture, the hdr is light and excellent (i thought that you used a grad filter..)
but the image is really small**
bye
Photo Information
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Copyright: Alexander Pasternak (pasternak)
(15185)
- Genre: Lugares
- Medium: Cor
- Date Taken: 2007-11-03
- Categories: Natureza, Arquitectura
- Camera: Canon EOS 350D, Sigma 18-200 f3.5-6.3, Hama 62mm UV390 0-Haze
- Exposição: f/7.1, 1/125 segundos
- Versão da Foto: Versão Original
- Tema(s): Favoris #3, Your favorites [view contributor(s)]
- Date Submitted: 2007-11-16 0:01
- Favoritos: 5 [ver]
Discussions
- To Floydian: HDR te ver (1)
by pasternak, last updated 2007-11-16 12:22 - To MayaG: romantic (2)
by pasternak, last updated 2007-11-19 03:42 - To zmey: larger version (2)
by pasternak, last updated 2007-11-21 07:39