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Flemish pictures JHM
Thank for your visit.
Seven year ago I brought a visit to Durbuy, took these picture in a narrow street of these little city, situated within the borders of the Belgian Province of Luxembourg, played an important defensive role up until the 14th century, for its location was a strategic point as the frontier between two provinces.
History:
The small town was protected by massive walls and a castle implanted on a rocky headland surrounded by the Ourthe River.
This defensive front stretched all the way to the town of La Roche.
In this way, each era has left its mark on the region:
Roman money and artefacts, tombs of the Franks, as well as feudal constructions like the castle of Durbuy, (towers in background) built in the 11th Century. With its circular enclosure that has since disappeared, it protected the town whose layout has remained intact to this day.
Canon EOS 5D
Shooting Date/Time
8/07/2007 15:06:51
Tv(Shutter Speed)
1/60Sec.
Av(Aperture Value)
F18
Metering Modes
ISO Speed
100
Lens
EF16-35mm f/2.8L USM
Focal Length
20,0 mm
Image size
4368 x 2912
Image Quality
RAW
Picture Style
Landscape
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pajaran
(115805) 2014-09-07 22:57
Dobar dan, gospodine.
Interesantan trekst o malom gradu sa istorijom i opisom ...
Dobar trenutak snimka, kontrst i perspektiva, lepo pokazana kaldrma, zidovi sa zelenim granama i ljudi.
Dobar rad, lepouhvacen trenutak.
Dobar tekst o tehnici i elementima snimka.
Imajte lep dan, sve najbolje u novoj nedelji koja je poceka, srecno.
Paja.
siudzi
(34141) 2014-09-07 22:58
Hi John,
Looking at your shot I am sure that summer must be very beautiful there -- so green and sunny scene! Well seen and taken with superb sense of depth to get an attractive composition. Very well done as always!
Have a nice week,
Gosia
jemaflor
(147046) 2014-09-07 23:25
Hi John,
Nice perspective with this narrow street, good Bg with towers, beautiful light management for colors, tfs.
shreya2000
(2815) 2014-09-07 23:28
Dear John Sir,
Nice picture of a narrow lane. There is a greenish colour everywhere in this picture which is quite different. In my opinion subject is not clear. Thanks for sharing.
Regards,
joginder
dkmurphys
(79209) 2014-09-07 23:32
Hi John,
Charming old street with great attractive textures of the stones. I like the atmosphere and the POV. Well taken.
Have a good week.
Daniel
jjcordier
(79299) 2014-09-07 23:41
John
Jolie présentation de ce joli village médiéval luxembourgeois avec une belle utilisation de la rue pavée qui guide notre regard.
Amicalement
JJ
papagolf21
(152607) 2014-09-08 0:22
Bonjour, cher ami John,
Une image très plaisante à contempler à tous points de vue. L'ambiance générale est magnifiquement mise en image.
L'ensemble s'apparente à une peinture.
Très bonne journée.
Philippe
dta
(98848) 2014-09-08 0:32
Hello John ,
Une très belle ruelle pavée entre les murs de pierres agrémentés de verdure . J'aime bien la perspective vers les deux tours .
Amicalement
Giustiniani
(3650) 2014-09-08 1:13
Bonjour John,
très belle mise en valeur de ce beau site. Une composition réussie, des couleurs et une lumière superbes.
Amicalement,
Magaly
danos
(110407) 2014-09-08 1:13
Good morning John,
nice the snapshot from this beautiful and tranquil section of Durby with the rich greenery to make it very effective.The pedestrian adds depth in the image and the people adds life in the scene.
Have a good week,Danos
timecapturer
(49288) 2014-09-08 2:54
Hello John
love the originality of this shot. Not many would see the power and impact of a shot like this. It demonstrates the age and real history of this beautiful old city. Love the textures and real sense of warmth in these walls with the mix of greens and a blue sky making it all so attractive and enticing. Magical imagery!
Have a good week - B.
mesutilgim
(0) 2014-09-08 3:31
Hello dear John,
Very nice capture of this downtown scenery in Durby.
Perfect pov and layout. Very good light management.
Nice framed.
TFS and have a nice week ahead and be ready for the great celebration on weekend :-)
MESUT ILGIM
pierrefonds
(114371) 2014-09-08 4:23
HI John,
The presence of the people has an effect of scale. The length of the street is giving depth and perspective to the composition. The point of view is showing the details of the stone walls. The good luminosity is giving nice tints to the colors. Have a nice day.
Pierre
Fis2
(170669) 2014-09-08 6:02
Witaj John!
Beautiful alley,
Wonderful stone walls.
I like frame, colors and sharpness.
Photo has climate.
Nice afternoon
Krzysztof
Gerrit
(62042) 2014-09-08 6:52
Ja dat is een m,ooi oud stadje, John.
En zo perfect gelegen tussen de groene Ardense heuvels.
Het is een mooi doorkijkje geworden met de mooie stenen in de muren en op de grond.
groet, Gerrit
holmertz
(102636) 2014-09-08 7:07
Hello John,
This is a lovely view of the cobbled street between the walls, looking towards the castle. As always the inclusion of a few people pleases me much, and I also appreciate the very nicely saturated colours.
Kind regards,
Gert
ourania
(51103) 2014-09-08 7:27
Hello John,
a fine composition with beautiful light and colours, superb textures and interesting details. You have enhanced the appeal of the perspective with the vivid green tones at the sides, the attractive view ahead and the people walking towards the end of the alley. The atmosphere is delightful and what we see entices us to learn more about this picturesque town. Congratulations and thank you!
All the best, have a great evening,
Ourania
Sergiom
(117241) 2014-09-08 7:27
Bonjour John,
J'aime beaucoup l'effet entonnoir offert par ces deux murs de pierres qui encadrent bien les deux tours rondes au loin. La petite famille apporte vie et couleurs.
Amicalement
Serge
asajernigan
(21427) 2014-09-08 7:47
Hello John,
This is a nice shot using the stone walkway to lead the eye into the shot. The side walls frame the scene nicely. The people add scale and life to the shot. The lighting and colors are great and the photo has excellent sharpness.
TFS,
Asa
lousat
(139198) 2014-09-08 9:02
Salut John,il semble tres jolie ce corner luxemburgeois pour se promener! Un saut dans l'histoire de cettes anciennes ruelles tres bien preservees,la capture est parfaicte,details impressionants et couleurs tres brillantes.Belle soiree' et merci,Luciano
Buin
(42580) 2014-09-08 9:13
Hallo John!
A well chosen point of view leads the eyes here to the town, to its towers - and it creates a very good depth.
This must be a wonderful destination for an excursion. All looks very cozy and well-kept. I like this one very much!
Greetings from late summer in Westphalia!
Frank
Silvio1953
(221493) 2014-09-08 11:10
Ciao Jonh, great perspective on beautiful narrow alley, lovely composition with nice people and fantastic castle in BG, excellent clarity, splendid light and wonderful colors, very well done, my friend, ciao Silvio
COSTANTINO
(116405) 2014-09-08 12:10
Hello dear friend
I liked this narrow street drawing the eyes
towards the horizon
I like this part of the blue sky
the perspective and the whole scenery
of the little city situated within the
borders of the Belgian Province of
Luxembourg
here we have a superb sense of depth
regards
have a nice time
Costantino
Tue
(92312) 2014-09-08 12:25
Hallo John,
Wat een heerlijk gezicht op dit stadje. De foto ademt een heel plezierige sfeer dankzij het prettige zonlicht en de vriendelijke kleuren. De mensen aan het eind van het straatje zijn een mooie toevoeging.
Lars
carlo62
(81265) 2014-09-08 14:58
Ciao John
dalla foto e dalla nota, sembra molto interessante questa piccola città.
Si vedono delle belle architetture, con muri e strade in pietra, tutto questo mi piace molto.
Saluti
Carlo
photoray
(13981) 2014-09-08 14:59
Howdy John,
Your view along the rock path, paralleling rock walls, stimulates the senses and desires to visit and explore Durby. And the green landscaping helps soften the solid rock architecture.
Thanks for sharing,
Cheers,
Ray
stego
(24132) 2014-09-08 19:33
Hello John,
A charming view, with a wonderful mood of old times, enhanced by all those rock walls and all that green, all lit with a beautiful light and flawlessly presented.
It's a really pretty Summer scene.
TFS, regards, José.
Alco
(7559) 2014-09-08 21:25
Hello John,
Very nice picture of that small town. The walls on both sides are a perfect illustration of your note. I like the inclusion of the two towers in the middle. Perfect lighting and beautiful natural colors. Very well done. TFS.
Regards
Alain
seres76
(1078) 2014-09-08 21:43
Hi...
The colors are very pretty. Capture quality is superb. According to them a beautiful venue. Tfs...
fabbs99
(17179) 2014-09-08 23:56
Hello John,
This image is the creation of a thoughtful mind.Nice work done with the colors in the rocky lane.TFS.
Regards,
Farhat
Nicou
(193806) 2014-09-09 3:28
Hello
fantastique image avec le rendu sur la pierre et ces murs ce brun et ce verte et la douce pente quelle vue et ces personnages qui ^descendent superbe captage et vue.
Bravo et amitié
Nicou
claudeD
(47754) 2014-09-09 6:21
Hello John,
I can see that you have been nearby my homecountry of Luxembourg. I know the location of Durbuy from several visits. You have realized a very fine shot with an excellent composition, fine colors and sharpness.TFS.
With regards from Luxembourg
JC
ikeharel
(113273) 2014-09-09 8:30
Good evening John,
View down thenpaved alley with the double turrets perfectly shown against the sky.
Green climber added charm to the scene as it covers the facade on left, and people gave a vivid scale.
POV superbly chosen.
Best regards,
Ike
PiotrF
(54572) 2014-09-09 9:30
Hello John,
Beautiful alley in Durby.. A well balanced composition with good details. Interesting details in the building, and the colours are vivid and well reproduced
Nice shot
Regards
Piotr
NorthernLight
(2383) 2014-09-09 11:14
Hello John,
an ancient way between the historic, ivy-covered houses. A very interesting place that invites you to explore the area.
As always - great colors, a crisp image clarity and a skillful composition. Very nice, very interesting!
Kind regards from Sweden
Peter
macjake
(98408) 2014-09-09 11:59
Hi John
good collection of greens and blues,
and the rustic stones are the highlight for me.
excellent split down the middle to guide us through and into the scene.
well done
cheers
craig
mcmtanyel
(68421) 2014-09-09 21:38
Hello John,
Great colors and texture, lovely perspective lines, as usual. I love those two towers in the distance.
Regards,
MT
mirosu
(16313) 2014-09-10 11:56
Bonjour John,
Superb perspective, excellent photo in very good light & clarity. The view to the castle is perfect. I like the nice light & shadow play. The walking people add nice life to the scene.
Very well done.
Greetings,
Miro
rychem
(72187) 2014-09-10 20:54
Excellent sharp and very well composed photo, I like the narrow street, beautiful view of the town and nice addition of the greenery
regards Ryszard
aliabazari
(22099) 2014-09-10 20:56
Hi John dear
The streets are narrow, like the northern cities of Iran. Good lighting with attractive colors. Thanks for sharing this nice picture
berek
(50518) 2014-09-10 22:22
Dear John,
I love the tunnel effect offered by these two stone walls that bracket the two round towers in the end. The family add this picture life and colors.
Regards
Burak
Graal
(103040) 2014-09-10 23:20
Hello John,
interesting presentation of small town Durby. Nice view of backstreet with stone walls. Good informations and photo-job. Your archive is rich.
Have a nice day.
Aleksander
gildasjan
(43826) 2014-09-11 6:11
Bonjour John
Beau rendu des couleurs et ici un bel accord de couleurs entre le bleu de ce ciel et le jaune des lichens sur les murs.
Bonne après-midi
Amicalement
Gildas
eldancer1
(36343) 2014-09-11 7:29
Simple scene but beautiful and soothing. Good pov and great to have the people for scale. Sharp details. Very well done, tfs.
alvaraalto
(42804) 2014-09-12 13:09
Dag John,
Ook in Wallonië kan je met een eenvoudige foto weer prachtig het karakteristieke uit de omgeving vastleggen. Hoewel ik zelf vaak zoek naar het onverwachte heb ik veel respect voor de gave om van het eenvoudige iets bijzonders te maken. Jij bent daar een meester in.
Groet Rob
SWEETFREEDOM
(24623) 2014-09-12 22:17
Hi John,
Very nice narrow street. Good details and p.o.v
Regards
Alessandro
PaulVDV
(62846) 2014-09-13 11:57
Dag John,
Volgens Mesut is het vandaag een heel speciale dag voor jou. Hartelijke gelukwensen (maar ik kon niet achterhalen waarom; misschien je verjaardag, misschien jullie huwelijksverjaardag).
Je brengt ons hier een prachtig beeld van Durbuy.
We worden mooi naar de torens van het kasteel geleid langs een pittoresk straatje, met kasseien en dikke natuurstenen muren langs beide zijden. Het groen is alomtegenwoordig en woekert op de linkermuur. De lamp middenin het beeld is een prachtig detail.
Een zeer heldere foto met een heel mooi licht en aantrekkelijke kleuren.
Mooie samenstelling en uitstekende scherpte.
Vele groeten, Paul
dale54
(17768) 2014-09-13 12:22
john hello.nice lead into this pic,love the sharp texture to the wall's here..excellent work! tfs. have a great weekend! dale
omid266
(6816) 2014-09-13 20:30
Salam Dear John,
What beautiful post from last years from this beautiful narrow street,
Excellent POV, excellent clarity, excellent view,
All the BEST and Thanks!
** Have a very nice Day , **
resat1972
(7586) 2014-09-14 2:53
Hi Dear John
very lively
a gorgeous colorful photo
successful
Greeting
Reşat
boa
(8039) 2014-09-14 11:50
Hi John,
a hard to beat atmosphere! Holiday, sun, warm and interesting architecure, perfect!
This is a fine shot, crisp and clear with attractive colors. Well done!
Have a nice evening/
Boa
abmdsudi
(95869) 2014-09-14 21:26
Hi John
The composition is great with good fg and the stonewalls receding into the distance as if pointing the attractive 'cones' in the bg. The subtle light & colours are just great with superb detail and contrast. People's presence create a stable frame to hold the eye. A lovely place well shot, Congrats.
Best regards
npecanhuk
(79329) 2014-09-15 3:28
Hi John! Lovely and charming details! Very beautiful, attractive and pleasant-looking picture! Sharpness, exposure, colors, horizontal format, chosen pov and composition are all excellent here too! TFS - Congrats! Cheers, Neyvan
adramad
(72940) 2014-09-15 9:59
Hi John.
A lovely image, which combine fine stone and greenery of plants and trees, I like the POV with a view of the street, which leads the eye towards the towers, I guess the castle, great management of shadows and lights.
An image to enjoy with its beautiful color, high brightness and perfect sharpness.
Excellent done. I love it.
Happy start to the week.
Best wishes.
Luis.
cornejo
(61504) 2014-09-15 10:20
Hi John, very good picture of this interesting composition in the old alley, good framing, sharpness, depth, beautiful 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.
All the best from southern Spain.
Angel.
clic
(76) 2014-09-18 5:54
Goedemiddag John
Why did you hide so long this romantic piece of Durby filled with the fragrances of history!
A magnificent view of 'by then' masterly captured without any modern artifact for added credibility to a voyage in the 'time machine'.
Met vriendelijke groeten.
Robert
swapankumarroy
(3769) 2014-09-18 11:06
Hello John,
Very nice view of the old street and significant of this frame was, a family walking at the end of the lane, good composition and capturing light and shade of the street very well.
with deep regards and thanks for sharing,
swapankumarroy
jcpix
(14030) 2014-09-21 8:23
Hi John,
Your older pictures are just as well thought out and hold the same appeal as recent ones, and this is certainly no different. A solid balance and wise use of the converging walls details your ability to create such strong perspectives.
This looks like an ideal path to walk, as I'm sure most of the city would be too. The family seen in the near distance is a beautiful touch that renders additional charm and personality to the visual. Bright, warm with atmosphere, and an overall beautiful setting to enjoy some time out and about. Enjoy the rest of the weekend. Take good care.
Friendly wishes,
Jason
carper
(96) 2014-09-24 11:56
mooie foto John
ik heb daar wat gelopen in dat straatje, die winkel is er ook nog steeds erg mooi gemaakt.
groet jaap
Angshu
(56760) 2014-09-25 23:11
Dag John
Lovely crisp shot with excellent exposure control. I love the details on the stones and cobbled path. The spires at the end of the path closes the perspective well. Lovely work!
Best Regards
Angshu
fritzi007
(14698) 2014-09-28 11:49
Hallo John,
sehenswertes Foto, interessanter Kommentar, gut gemacht!
Viele Grüße
Wolfgang
jmdias
(115072) 2014-10-02 17:18
john
I liked the inclusion of these personages here. nice angle catching well the street and its architecture. for some reason it looks like a van gogh painting in some aspects.
hugs
jorge
Didi
(61589) 2014-10-30 10:53
Bonjour mon ami
Les murs forment une intéressante perspective sur cette ruelle
Une image parfaitement cadrée sous une belle luminosité
Sincères amitiés
kordinator
(8738) 2014-12-25 0:08
Dear John
A beautiful view of the narrow street of this samall city and lovely architecture in the back.
Fine presence of peoples.
Nice texture of the wall stones makes your picture very attractive.
Perfect lighting and great depth of field.
An excellent composition, lovely presentation.
Great photo job.
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year 2015.
Saša
gervaso
(28177) 2015-01-09 2:09
Hello, John!
This path is beautiful full of green and captured with excellent light management! Very good perspective and the inclusion of the people is great! Wonderful colors! Excellent job!
ruisc_pt
(11594) 2015-01-12 10:01
Salut John,
Outstanding definition in all light keys,
Amazing composition as always,
TFS
R
Matyas
(0) 2015-08-02 0:42
Hello John! Amazing perspective, winderful architecture, smooth people. Nice weather, very nice llightness and colours. Good frame. Well done!
mkamionka
(74329) 2021-12-17 9:48
Hi John,
Very nice well saturated colors here.
I like the wall on both sides which makes a nice intro into the scene in the centre. The highlight for me is the two turrets in the centyre. Excellent capture,
M
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Copyright: John Maenhout (jhm)
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- Genre: ·ç¾°
- Medium: ²ÊÉ«
- Date Taken: 2007-07-08
- Categories: Architecture
- Camera: Cannon EOS 5D, Canon 16-35mm f2.8 L USM, SanDisk Ultra II 1GB, Cokin 77 UV-0
- Exposure: f/18.0, 1/60 seconds
- Photo Version: Original Version
- Date Submitted: 2014-09-07 22:49
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