2021 WW I Maldegem, a photo from Oost-Vlaanderen, Flanders

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MALDEGEM

Today the victims of the first world war were also commemorated in my municipality
The photo shows the cemetery where many are buried

The collective memory:
All layers of society who, through their personal sacrifice, have borne the war effort梞ilitary, resistance members, and civilian casualties梬ill be highlighted; the transfer to the next generations should be a central concern in this regard;
The joint pursuit of a peaceful future: Over the years, Belgium has built up an international image as a neutral bridge builder, advocate of global disarmament and promoter of the rule of law and of the fight against impunity.

I hope you like it

Camera Model
Canon EOS R
File Size
36.7MB
Shooting Date/Time
11/11/2021 9:50:55
Shooting Mode
Manual Exposure
Tv(Shutter Speed)
1/30
Av(Aperture Value)
8.0
ISO Speed
100
Lens
RF15-35mm F2.8 L IS USM
Focal Length
15.0mm
Image Size
6720x4480
Image Quality
RAW
Flash Off
Picture Style
Landscape

PaulVDV, pajaran, COSTANTINO, pierrefonds, Fis2, PiotrF, mcmtanyel, jemaflor, ikeharel, ChrisJ, fotka has marked this note useful

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PaulVDV (63456) 2021-11-11 11:26

Hallo John,
Op deze herdenkingsdag van de wapenstilstand van 11 november 1918 is dit uiteraard een wel passende foto.
Het is natuurlijk een triestig beeld en het blijft een trieste herinnering uit de geschiedenis van Europa.
Er zijn blijkbaar heel veel gesneuvelde militairen in Maldegem.
Uitstekend perspectief, compositie en scherpte.
Jullie konden vandaag blijkbaar toch nog van enkele kleine stukjes blauwe lucht genieten.
Vele groeten, Paul

COSTANTINO (117756) 2021-11-11 11:31

Hello dear John
thanks for the sharing
thanks for your useful
notes too...gLORY
TO ALL THE VICTIMS OF THE
FIRST WORLD WAR
regards
Costantino

pajaran (117033) 2021-11-11 11:34

Pozdrav.

Interesantan pogled, dobar tekst ...
Lepo mesto sa spomenicima i cvecem, dobro pokazano sa lepim bojama, kontrastom i perspektivom.
Lep trenutak sa oblacima.
Dobar rad, lepa fotografija.
Dobar tekst o koriscenoj tehnici i elementima snimka.

Zelim vam lepu i mirnu noc, sve najbolje.
Paja

jmdias (116441) 2021-11-11 11:37

john

a nice homage to these soldiers who lost their young lives in the war. I liked the repetition of shapes and the flowers here.

take care
jorge

holmertz (103596) 2021-11-11 12:02

Hello John,
The graves have been suitably decorated with flowers as a tribute to the men who died too young. The long lines of purple flowers on the green grass create a deep perspective and bring my eyes up to the autumn coloured trees.
Regards,
Gert

Fis2 (171907) 2021-11-11 12:59

Witaj John!
Beautiful cemetery, view makes impression.
Excellent framing, perspective and colors.
The flowers add flavor to this picture!
Well done.
Good evening.
Krzysztof

Tue (93412) 2021-11-11 14:01

Hallo John,
Een mooie foto van een van de vele oorlogsbegraafplaatsen. Geen klaprozen, maar wel veel bloemen bij de grafstenen. De herfstkleuren en de wolkenlucht zorgen voor een passende achtergrond.
Lars

lousat (139982) 2021-11-11 15:04

Salut John,cet anniversaire tombe le 4 Novembre en Italie, mais beaucoup des pays souviennent ca l'11, une scene coloree' pas les crysantemes qui fait penser, capture excellente comme d'habitude. Bon WE et merci,Luciano

pierrefonds (115518) 2021-11-11 15:41

Hi John,

Today is a very important day, to remember the soldiers who defended our countries during the different wars. The point of view is showing the details of the cemetery. It is clear and sharp. Have a nice day.

Pierre

PiotrF (55970) 2021-11-11 16:23

Hello John,
A very good view of the cemetery the victims of the first world war. I like fine sharpness, good composition, nice colours.
Good work, fine presentation.
Regards
Piotr

mcmtanyel (69195) 2021-11-11 17:49

Hello John,
Nice leading lines generated by the rows of headstones and flowers.
Regards,
MT

ifege (49393) 2021-11-11 20:06

Hi John
As I said to jean our Remembrance Day was spoiled by non-stop rain. A good photo of this well maintained war cemetery.
cheers
Ian

Silvio1953 (222889) 2021-11-11 21:19

Ciao John, lgreat perspective on beautiful war cenmetery with a lot of flowers, wonderful colors, fine details, splendid light and excellent clarity, very well done, my friend, have a good week end, ciao Silvio

abmdsudi (95869) 2021-11-11 21:47

Hi John
You capture the mood fitting the frame nicely, beautifully exposed and memorial are in just the right place. Composition really makes the shot and gives it tremendous atmosphere.
Best regards

jemaflor (148214) 2021-11-11 23:10

Hi John,
Good photo for this commemorated day, nice effect with depth, good colors and contrast, tfs.

ikeharel (114569) 2021-11-13 6:52

Most times I refrain from writing about cemeteries, John, but this is the exception: Neat and elegant memorial place for WW2 victims.
Superbly chosen the POV, well presented.
Wish you a nice weekend,
Ike

mkamionka (75113) 2021-11-13 7:15

Hi John,
Beautiful image from a war cementery. I like very much how each tomb gets these beautiful colorful flowers. I wonder why all have purple flowers while one only has additionally white flowers.
Great capture and a lovely dedication,
M

Royaldevon (86438) 2021-11-13 9:53

Hello John,

I'm so pleased the Armistice Day has lost none of its emotional importance. It is hard for us to possibly understand the emotions that those brave soldiers underwent, protecting their families and their country, in such difficult circumstances. But we are thankful for their ultimate sacrifices.
In the U.K. people are wearing red poppies and tomorrow, there will be poppy wreaths laid on the War Memorials.

Your photograph is beautiful!
It shows the gravestones decorated with flowers in a lovely composition. It is a calm, thoughtful scene.
How I wish peace could be in everyone's heart!

My warm regards,
Bev :-)

ChrisJ (172430) 2021-11-14 5:27

Hallo John

An apt upload for remembrance day. Good sharpness and a pleasant diffused light that suits the mood. Excellent colour and nice repetition of the purple bushes that resemble wreaths. They add a poignant, melancholy mood. Tfs!

fotka (9121) 2021-11-15 5:01

Hi John,
November 11 is popular date of celebrating Independence Days or memorized heroes of the First World War in many countries. Beautiful military's cemetery wonderful decorated for special occasion with similar flowers.
Great photo showing graves in long perspective in perfect quality.
Best regards,
Zbigniew

emka (158784) 2021-11-19 14:08

Hello John, The military cemeteries are so impressive with the order and they are well cared but sad. such unnecessary deaths of the usually young people. And the tragedy for families. Will ever be a world without wars? But attractive as a photo.
Best regrads MAlgo

Photo Information

Copyright: John Maenhout (jhm) (211738)
Genre: 风景
Medium: 彩色
Date Taken: 2021-11-11
Camera: CANON EOS R, Canon RF 15-35mm F/2.8L IS USM, SanDisk Extreme PRO, B+W 82mm 010 UV-Haze
Exposure: f/0.6, 30 seconds
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2021-11-11 11:10