Photographer's Note
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Castle Cortewalle is a moated castle in Beveren in East Flanders, Belgium, 8 mile of Antwerp 5 mile of the Dutch borders.
This photograph has been taken two year ago with a lot sun in background.
I try through the silhouette of the bridge to make a picture with the castle in background.
The castle dates back to the 15th century, and is one of the oldest in the Waasland. It is built of white sandstone, in Flemish Renaissance style. For centuries it was in the possession successively of the Triest, Goubau and de Brouchoven de Bergeyck families, until the Brouchovens sold it to the municipality of Beveren, who use it for the storage of the extensive and important De Bergeyck archives
I hope you can enjoy it.
Canon EOS 5D
Shooting Date/Time
21/05/2008 12:05:41
Manual Exposure
Tv( Shutter Speed )
1/25
Av( Aperture Value )
22.0
ISO Speed
100
Lens
EF16-35mm f/2.8L USM
Focal Length
16.0mm
Image Size
4368x2912
Image Quality
RAW
Picture Style
Landscape
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cbrman
(21685) 2010-05-10 22:36
Hello John,
Jolie promenade en perspective. L'angle de vue est très bien choisi et permet de se rendre compte de l'environnement de ce très beau manoir.
J'aime bien l'encadrement que tu as réalisé avec l'arche métallique. Malgré le contre-jour, tu t'en sors très bien.
A+
Dominique
TopGeo
(38220) 2010-05-10 22:37
Hi John! They is a beautiful picture of castle with characteristically the all elements in the first and background level! Interesting POV and exceptional optical corner in from I liked the detail and the big view and the prospect in the all region
Regards
Georgios
jjcordier
(79299) 2010-05-10 23:11
John
Une intéressante et originale composition avec une belle utilisation de la lumière.
Amicalement
JJ
PS : tu as laissé quelques poussières dans le ciel!
kordinator
(8738) 2010-05-11 1:16
Hi John,
This is one beautiful castle.
interesting composition.
Bridge is a natural photo frame for this picture ...
excellent color and light
regards
Saša..
rodgerg
(55767) 2010-05-11 1:26
Dag best John,
A very good presnettaion with the obliq POV and the good use of the bridge for give depht to the image and too an original framing. Superb managment of light which give beautiful play of shade.
Een andere zeer goed fotowerk!
Goed dag,
Roger
pierrefonds
(114395) 2010-05-11 2:18
Hi John,
The trees are framing well the bridge and the castle. The npoint of view is sending my eyes toward the castle which is giving depth to the composition. It is also showing the deatils and colors of the architecture of the bridge and of the castle Cortewalle. The noon light is well managed and it does not hurt the output of the colors. have a nice day.
Pierre
snunney
(130967) 2010-05-11 2:22
Hello John,
A well crafted composition; I like how you have used the bridge to frame the background mansion. Also, the light and shadow play along the wooden planks of the bridge. Good natural colours and excellent sharpness. You have managed the back-lighting very well.
pauloog
(11751) 2010-05-11 3:02
Dag John,
Mooie heldere contrasten en een bijzonder perspectief door de groothoek, een mooi resultaat.
Groetjes,
Paul
npecanhuk
(79329) 2010-05-11 3:50
Hello John!
That's a very interesting and beautiful picture!
Sharpness, exposure, dof, colors are all excellent but the great highlights here are the very well chosen pov and the superb composition with all the elements you had available!
Black and white borders are quite suitable as well!
TFS - congratulations!
Best regards,
Neyvan
josepmarin
(59385) 2010-05-11 4:39
Hi John,
A great idea in this framing, with the bridge creating a frame for to see the beautiful castle in background.
The sun light and the shades in foreground give a magnificent graphical effect for this beautiful spring scene, in the middle of a splendid environment.
An excellent work, in an elegant composition, very attractive for to look at.
Friendly regards,
Josep
Sergiom
(117241) 2010-05-11 5:55
Bonjour John
J'aime beaucoup la perspective et l'angle de vue. Ce très beau bâtiment vu à travers les supports du pont est très beau. Les couleurs et les détails sont extraordinaires.
Amicalement
Serge
peppe59
(14555) 2010-05-11 8:29
Ciao John,
image pleine de couleurs et de lumière, les piliers du pont font de cadre à cette splendide image. Excellent travail saluts
peppe
PaulVDV
(62880) 2010-05-11 9:45
Dag John,
Een heel mooie foto met heel wat interessante elementen. De kadering met de brug en de takken is prachtig en ook het spel van licht en schaduw op de voorgrond.
Beste groeten, Paul
nisko
(2642) 2010-05-11 10:06
Hello John,
The first thing that impresses me looking in your foto is the point of view that creates a wonderful perspectif!Amazing environment..great shadows and colours!well done!
my regards,
thodoris
prabut
(3548) 2010-05-11 11:37
Hello John
Very nicely composed picture view of the castle via the gateway bridge. It is interesting that a suspension bridge. Because the rear light is nicely arranged shadows. Very nice and sunny view.
Best regards
Slawek
pajaran
(115831) 2010-05-11 13:24
Dobro vece gospodine.
Dani mnogo brzo prolaze ...
Odlican motiv i uvodni tekst.
Mnogo lepo mesto, viseci most sa drvenim gredama i metalnom ogrado dali su uvod u lepu fotografiju i pogled na stari dvorac. Uvek su se nalazili na prelepim mestima sa drvecem i vodom koji su naglasavali njihovu lepu arhitekturu.
Prijatno vece, Paja.
Google.
Goedenavond, meneer.
Vele dagen gaan snel ...
Uitstekende thema en inleidende tekst.
Een heleboel mooie plek, opknoping brug met houten balken en metalen hek gaf een mooie introductie in de foto en kijk naar het oude kasteel. Altijd waren in de prachtige pleinen met bomen en water, dat hun prachtige architectuur benadrukt.
Heb een leuke avond, Paja.
Good evening, sir.
Days pass very quickly ...
Excellent theme and introductory text.
Many nice place, hanging bridge with wooden beams and metal fence gave the introduction to a lovely photo and look at the old castle. Always were in the beautiful places with trees and water that stressed their beautiful architecture.
Have a nice evening, Paja.
gilou530
(34) 2010-05-11 13:51
salut John
une image bucolique qui invite a la balade dans ce lieu de campagne plein de charme, beau travail
amitiés
gilbert
paololg
(31448) 2010-05-11 15:27
Ciao dear John,
image rich in details perfectly defined and in which you have managed in pleasant way the game of light and shade. Sharpness and clarity always excellent. Compliments, dear friend!
Ciao, have a nice day!
Paolo
ifege
(48019) 2010-05-11 15:45
Very neat framing here John
You've managed the tricky light well making for a great photo.
cheers
Ian
jplebrun
(21208) 2010-05-11 16:04
Hi John
très belle photo bucolique de ce domaine avec ce château et ce pont, les couleurs sont magnifiques et reposantes
Amitiés
Jean-Pierre
barrufeto_77
(28888) 2010-05-11 16:24
Hi John.
Nice, nice view. I like the effect of the bridge in diagonal and inviting us to walk.
Well done!
vasilpro
(41801) 2010-05-11 22:35
Hello John,
Beautiful view through a bridge, very good light management, interesting castle, lovely colors, very good POV.
Have a nice day, Vasilis.
danyy
(0) 2010-05-11 23:54
Bonjour John,
excellent ce POV pour mettre en valeur ce pont et cette belle demeure, dans une ville qui pourtant n'est pas réputée pour ses merbeilles. C'est tout ton art de déniche les beaux endroits partout et les rendre magiques.
My best regards.
Daniel.
riclopes
(35577) 2010-05-12 1:41
Olá John, wonderful framing of the castle using this methalic structure as a window. Beautiful perspective of the bridge and lovely play of shadows in foreground. Again, this seems like an enchanting place to walk and/or cycle around.
best regards,
ricardo
phwall
(6787) 2010-05-12 2:18
Hi John,
Excellent choice of perspective, using the foreground bridge to accentuate the castle in the far background works perfectly.
Fine detail throughout, superb quality to the capture.
Regards
Peter
macjake
(98438) 2010-05-12 4:17
hi john
lots to look at and view here.
you have your classic and signature long line, with the bridge deck leading to your main subject.
the lighting on the bridge is very warm and pleasant.
its great how the home is composed neatly and tightly tucked into the bridge.
nice shot!
Cheers
craig
Longroute
(19600) 2010-05-12 4:29
An unusual but very effective POV for this tiny castle. The bridge offers a nice perspective and at the same time frames the building. Furthermore it provides an opportune shelter from the contralight and allows a well balanced composition. I like the nearly summer sunny atmosphere. Very beautiful.
TFS,
Donato
andre_luizs
(599) 2010-05-12 8:20
Hello John,
That's a beautiful castle in a very scenic place.
A well done composition with an interesting point of view from behind the bridge. Also with great colours and depth of field.
Regards,
André
Alco
(7559) 2010-05-12 8:56
Hello John,
Very good composition to offer at the same time the castle and the bridge.Beautiful place with many details to admire.The sunlight provides nice colors and create interesting shadows.Very well done.
Alain
guytoc
(3614) 2010-05-12 9:17
Goedenavond John,
You have chosen the most difficult angle to master this frontal light and you are quite successful! This was a very good and creative idea to place the castle between the bridge piers. A flawless sharpness from the Fg up to the Bg thanks to ideal parameters.
A very technical eye to create a very poetic picture: congratulations!
Best regards.
Guy.
Cretense
(68709) 2010-05-13 1:54
Hello John!
Great photo, great "natural" framing and composition, very good perspective and huge depth of field! Flawless light management and beautiful colours! Congratulations!
Hercules
janneman
(4037) 2010-05-13 2:17
Een niet zo alledaagse compositie. Het is lastig om zo'n kasteelttje en deze brug in een foto te krijgen.
Toch is je dat goed gelukt.
Ik denk dat het onder andere komt door de goede stnadpunt keuze en door de schaduwen op de brug, die zonder deze waarschijnlijk een te harde lichte vlke in de voorgrond had gegeven.
Al met al dus een prachtplaat, alweer!!
Groet,
Jan
papagolf21
(152607) 2010-05-13 4:24
Bonjour, cher ami John,
Une photo joyau qui dormait au fond d'un disque dur !
Heureusement, nous avons le privilège de découvrir ce magnifique château.
Quant à la prise de vue : félicitations !
Un grand merci pour cette composition.
Amitiés.
Philippe
belido
(19934) 2010-05-13 5:58
Hi John,
that's a clever point of view. You included some nice elements in the foreground without taking the attention of the main subject which is the beautiful castle. There many things to look at, nicely done!
Regards,
Carlos
carper
(96) 2010-05-13 11:03
hele moeilijke foto John,
geen gemakkelijke opgave met dat licht links bovenin, U wordt hier veroordeeld, de brug er ook op te zetten, wat in dit geval de compositie geen goed doet, maar nietemin bent U er zeker in geslaagd er toch nog een goed geheel van te maken, ondankt de moeilijkheids graad. goed werk John.
en prettige avond.
groet jaap
UlfE
(14641) 2010-05-13 11:56
Hi John,
A very original composition. The back-light is really good here and the bridge is a really good lead-in to the castle. I also enjoy the lighting. It conveys a feeling spring. TFS and have a nice evening!
Cheers,
Ulf
Fis2
(170693) 2010-05-13 12:35
Witaj John!
A very interesting construction.
Curious bridge.
I like POV and composition.
Superb colors and light.
Well done.
Nice evening
Krzysztof
bukitgolfb301
(54014) 2010-05-13 14:25
Hi my dear John
So great wonderful shot indeed!
Perfect light control, well sound considered framework / good composition and splendid colorful description as usual, again so wonderful shot. Blessing on your great masterpiece!
Thanks for sharing and have a good Fraiday!
Best regards,
Takero
Charo
(51290) 2010-05-13 17:15
Hello John,
Original compsición framing the house with the bridge structure.
Beautiful place by the river and magnificent light and color.
Best wishes,
Charo
mikolaj_kawa
(0) 2010-05-14 0:13
Hello John! Amazing POV and original composition. Superb bridge and palace. Amazing shadowplay. GOod exposure and capture. Perfect contrast. Ideal focus. Great effect. Well done!
delkoo
(68) 2010-05-14 4:54
HI JOHN
Great composition and perfect use of the wide angle. This qualifies as a splendid shot, technically flawless.
Light management, contrast, color and definition are simply superb, TFS!
DIDIER
lgir
(7363) 2010-05-14 8:09
Hello John,
original frame, between the pillars of this bridge, for this nice castle surrounded by water and greenery.
Despite a difficult lighting, you're doing well.
Good work
Regards
Laurent
hdl
(7035) 2010-05-14 8:41
Dag John. Nog eentje van je kastelentocht. Mooi om te zien en vooral heel origineel. Toch eigenaardige brug voor dergelijke omgeving maar toch goed geslaagd. Groetjes.
mursaloglu
(8682) 2010-05-14 10:56
Good evening John
Fantastic landscape frame with very vivid colors and great POV and perspective. The bridge gives a amazing diagonal line and the house in the right place. Bravo ihsan
lucasgalodoido
(27698) 2010-05-14 12:28
Hi Jonh,
interesting capture of this old bridge here, with good perspective and landscape in background. Great job, my friend.
Regards,
Lucas
lousat
(139220) 2010-05-14 12:40
Salut John,la choix de la prise de vue a fait la difference,des elements geometriques a contraster le scenario calssique,magnfique qualite' des details et couleurs comme d'habitude...mes plus gros compliments et bon fin de semaine,LUCIANO
zoomer
(6) 2010-05-14 17:49
Charming view and excellent exposure with natural colors and expert use of light. regards Wolf.
ciakgiak
(30) 2010-05-15 6:58
Hello John,
What you did in this image is what must do a good photographer as you are...
The research of an unusual POV to make the image original and different from the others. The view of the castle through the bridge is a great idea, and the result is really pleasant. Congratulations dear friend, have a nice WE.
Best regards
Giorgio
Nicou
(193806) 2010-05-15 7:51
Hello
Fantastique cadrage, quelle profoneur d'iamge, avec le bel édiffice au bord de l'étang, ce jeu d'ombres et lumières sur la pserelle, sueprbe.
bravo et amitié
Nicou
halikarnas
(8842) 2010-05-15 8:14
Maestro John,
Bir ışık ancak bukadar güzel olur.
Nefis bir gölge ile seyredilen fotoğraf.
Congratulations,
Regards
Ataman
francio64
(39888) 2010-05-15 12:45
Ciao John,
sono contento di essere io a darti il 100° punto :)
Immagine ben costruita con un ottimo gioco di luci ed ombre e uno sharp molto elevato.
Ottimo il DOF e l'increspatura dell'acqua del laghetto che ne fa percepire il movimento.
Una foto che trasmette relax.
Well done!
Francesco
Budapestman
(82620) 2010-05-15 14:52
Hi John,
a beautiful photo with picturesque atmosphere, the details and lights are splendid, a nostalgic and peaceful impression, Tfs! Have a nice weekend! Kellemes hétvégét kívánok!
George (György)
Urs
(14082) 2010-05-16 1:36
Hi John
The bridge gives your shot an excellent frame and let the view focus on the main attraction, the castle in the BG. There even is a small waterfall in the BG as well. Vibrant color hues well done
Thanks for your critique of my shot from behind the chicken butcher. There are many types of chicken preparations, of which you certainly could eat a lot such as charcoal baked, garlic fried, black pepper fried ...
Warm regards
Urs
subhendu_bagchi
(26091) 2010-05-16 4:55
Namaste John,
very good capture of this shot with the semi silhouette of the bridge in foreground and the fantastic castle in background. Nice colour tone. The shadow and light magic added a lot to it. Very well managed light also. Nicely done. Tfs.
Best wishes.
Subhendu
yso
(4146) 2010-05-16 8:44
Hi John,
Very good composition with the castle at center and the enter of the bridge to frame it. Very sharp, well done !
Regards,
Yves
wolf38
(30) 2010-05-16 9:06
Hi John. This suspension bridge is an original work. It fits very nicely to the castle. The composition is really professional. My compliments for this successful shot. Regards, Wolfgang.
sacimar
(38173) 2010-05-16 11:45
Hi John,
good composition, I like how you have played with the elements of this place to create an interesting image, good colors and light management also, nice job,
Best regards
Sergio
siolaw
(38294) 2010-05-19 3:56
Hi John
Interesting use of the bridge's geometry and well controlled backlight. The POV is well chosen to get the castle in between the arches.
Greetings
Laurent
AiresSantos
(56155) 2010-05-19 12:12
Hi John
The Cortewalle bridge is amazing, I like the architecture
Beautiful colors and excellent light management
What a nice place
Have a nice evening
Aires
JCG
(35153) 2010-05-20 10:26
Bonsoir John,
Un point de vue intéressant qui permet d'avoir une bonne profondeur de champ grâce à ce joli pont et qui permet de bien gérer cette lumière forte avec maestria. Une agréable invitation à aller découvrir cette belle demeure. La netteté de l'image est très appréciable et les couleurs naturelles agréables, merci John.
Avec toutes mes amitiés et une très bonne soirée,
Jean-Charles
raszid62
(18457) 2010-05-21 23:34
Hello
Nice shot from the pillars of the bridge over the river and the old house with her. I also like this openwork barrier. Beautiful light, colors and perfect sharpness.
Best Regards
joseph
s_lush
(16602) 2010-05-23 4:59
Hello John,
This shot comprises a lot of nice compositional elements, such as the old bridge in the foreground, the lake with the fountain and the wonderful old castle in the background. The management of light, shadow and colors is perfect here. Excellent presentation of this interesting historic place!
Best regards,
Sergiy
giorgimer
(35017) 2010-05-23 14:27
Hi Jacques,
another lovable place, excellent POV and composition
TFS
G
mkamionka
(74351) 2010-06-04 5:50
Hi John,
fantastic framing for this charming house. I like very much the industrial feeling of this bridge and its components. It contrasts nicely with the peaceful view behind.
Very attractive work,
Have a good weekend,
M
jlbrthnn
(76043) 2010-06-07 5:19
Hello John,
This manor is put in image in a very original way. It is a way interesting to attract and focus the atention. Against day adds to the difficulty of the catch, perfectly overcome. The foreground Net is also worthy of interest. Congratulations.
Have a nice day
Cordially
Joël
alvaraalto
(42804) 2010-06-09 7:39
Dag John,
De combinatie van voor en achtergrond vind ik heel fraai in deze foto.
TE is inderdaad niet meer wat het geweest is. Nog afgezien van de traagheid, is ook het elan verdwenen. Velen zijn verdwenen of minder actief, merk ik. Zelf op het forum wordt nog maar weinig geklaagd. Laten we hopen dat het weer beter gaat worden.
groet Rob
yeln
(11516) 2010-06-13 10:06
hello John
google
your home land is full of castles and therefore they do not run out of beautiful design.
Thank you for showing us this heritage. beautiful, with great sharpness.
Have a nice day
Vojko
jafadabret
(56501) 2010-06-16 9:24
Bonjour John,
Cette photo est pleine de fraîcheur. J'aime ce jeu d'ombres et de lumières sur ce pont qui introduit le sujet. Le jet d'eau et la maison achèvent cette composition de belle manière.
Amicalement
Jacques
mauro61
(53429) 2010-08-02 9:05
ciao John,
immagine molto particolare colta all'ombra di questo ponte.
bella immagine dell'edificio sul fondo e ottimo controllo di una difficile luce,
saluti
maurizio
ikeharel
(113291) 2011-07-03 4:21
I don't know how I missed this fabulous photo, John, but a nice opportunity now to post a note.
The bright daylight prevails this view from the bridge over the castle, with an attractive garden and fountain.
Lavish green color, good POV and play with shades.
Enjoy your sunday,
Ike
Schnappilic
(9692) 2011-12-07 12:15
Hello John,
I like this POV that gives us a very pleasant perspective. Fine presentattion, good 1:1 format!
Best regards,
Ovidiu
ourania
(51103) 2013-07-24 5:54
Hello John,
a lovely picture with a very interesting composition. We get a delighful sense of space and feel we can move around, we only have to choose direction. I like very much how you have worked and played with an intricate network of perspectives, balancing them so skillfully, making the composition comprehensive, comfortable and pleasing. The castle is embraced or framed by the perspectives becoming the ultimate focal point without any of the surrounding details being redudant. Lighting was really challenging too but you've managed it in an examplary way. The colours are lovely. Congratulations and thank you!
All the best, have a lovely day,
Ourania
elenimavrandoni
(0) 2014-05-09 20:43
John, I'm impressed by your point of view and by the fantastic light!!
the green color and shades are very warm and bright and the reflection is admirable!!
a very beautiful and romantic composition!!
Eleni
COSTANTINO
(116421) 2014-09-27 23:19
Good morning dear friend
and have a pleasant Sunday
I like the way you used the bridge to present
your inspiration the excellent chosen point of
view draws my eyes direcly to the castle
this shot has too many interesting details
shadows and lights play perfectly together
in an elegant composition very attractive
to look at
regards
have a nice time
Costantino
jmdias
(115100) 2015-05-29 16:07
john
interesting this bridge. I liked the way you used it with the interesting building ahead. a compo well done.
hugs
jorge
abmdsudi
(95869) 2016-04-06 22:26
Hi John
You are drawn into this image by the old bridge when the diagonal lead-in to the structure and almost makes me expect a complete back to the start and you've got it all there. A lovely peaceful rural scene by the canal and the house is well placed against the green surroundings. The toning lends gives it the perfect finish. Beautiful pic. Congrats
Best regards
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Copyright: John Maenhout (jhm)
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- Genre: ·ç¾°
- Medium: ²ÊÉ«
- Date Taken: 2008-05-21
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- Camera: Cannon EOS 5D, Canon 16-35mm f2.8 L USM, 1 GB Sandisk Ext II, B+W 77 010 UV-Haze 1x
- Exposure: f/22, 1/25 seconds
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- Photo Version: Original Version
- Date Submitted: 2010-05-10 22:30
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