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Hvedholm Slot


Hvedholm Slot
Photo Information
Copyright: Jens Fiskbaek (Jens) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 654 W: 55 N: 1210] (4625)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2007-02-10
Categories: Architecture
Camera: Canon EOS 400D/ Digital, Canon EF-S 17-85 IS USM
Exposure: f/13.0, 1/250 seconds
Photo Version: Original Version
Theme(s): 50-59 points part 10! [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2007-10-08 15:04
Viewed: 532
Points: 54
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Hvedholm Slot (Hvedholm Castle)
This magnificent red castle was mentioned as a royal scat back in 1231. The noble family Hardenberg owned Hvedholm for centuries, and among the renowned owners was Sophie Lykke - one of Denmark's few female vassals, but nevertheless said to be one of the strictest!
In 1588, Erik Bille built a four-winged castle with three towers and surrounded by a moat, which was inherited by the famous Danish astronomer Tycho Brahe's nephew, Jorgen Brahe. He owned 9 estates and was called "the little King of Funen. The castle burnt down in 1681 but was rebuilt and extended.In the 18th century Preben Bille Brahe inherits this vast property, only 16 years old, and this wealthy young man acquires costly collections of coins, books and art pieces on his journeys in Europe. In the late 1800's Hvedbolm is rebuilt and extended to its present style.
Arm & Gorm Lokdam acquired the castle in 1996, and after a restoration it was opened as a hotel with 130 beds and dining capacity for 400 guests - in the Banqueting Hall alone 130 guests. A lift makes Hvedholm accessible for disabled.

Hvedholm Slot is situated in South Funen on the outskirts of Faaborg with a beautiful view over the town, from where you can explore the multitude of islands in the archipelago. The area also bears the name "Denmark's Garden", and is known for its picturesque beauty. Among the attractions are also Egeskov castle (museums and a famous maze) and the Hans Christian Andersen museum in Odense.

Legends:
The shape of a woman in a green dress may be seen at Hvedholm, and this Mreen Lady" is said to have poured wine for the guests at a dinner party. Hvedholm is also mentioned in the memoirs of the famous Danish poet, Hans Christian Andersen. Imagine him sitting in the shade of the old plane trees writing his fairy tales ? anyhow, the idyllic South Funen is, indeed, a fairy tale landscape.

Fact:
I slept there for a couple of nights and I have to admit I didn’t see this Mreen Lady, but perhaps at new year evening / night where we are staying on this magnificent place celebrating the new year on this castle we will meet here – ho knows. (A couple of beers and some bottle of vine and champagne should help).
A stupid and strange low in the year 1918 destroyed one of Denmark’s riches families from one day to another to a complete ruin. The castle was in the same family for more than 500 years, and from one day to another it was over.

Speed: 1/250 sec.
f. 13
ISO 400
Focal length 41 mm.

PP work, only framed resized and posted.

Have a nice evening
Jens.
Urfaust, paweljg, perryhooter, pablominto, Silke, milas, vandana2923, denizler, Helkoryo, Marylou, Hendrika, bluepianowaits, Beger, Refugee, Hormon_Manyer has marked this note useful
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really good capture Jens!!!
lovely little reflection on the river.. good colors and pov..
well done!
ciao ciao Marco

Jens
Nice focus... very beautiful colors...
very beautiful image...
well done
John

Hi Jens,
Wonderful architctural view.Good POV, colours,
perspective and reflection.Well done.TFS.
Cheers!

hAyAti

Witaj Jens,

Interesting photo. Nice colours, composition with branches and lovely reflection on the water. Very useful note. Well done & TFS :]

Pozdrowienia z Polski,
(Greetings from Poland)
Pawel

Hej Jens,
Subject has been nicely framed and the reflection makes up for the low light!
Good details in the architecture, and thne naked branches filter the greay sky...
A fine well balanced composition!
Greetings,
Pablo -

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  • Silke Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3116 W: 280 N: 6312] (24123)
  • [2007-10-09 6:18]
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This is one of those beautiful places that can only be properly captured in the winter when there are no leaves on the trees! Superb PoV and wonderful colours and details
TFS
silke

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  • milas Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2167 W: 385 N: 2285] (24750)
  • [2007-10-09 8:06]
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merhaba myfriend Jens...
verynice composition and shot...bravo...selamlar

Hello Jens,

Here from Munnar, Kerala.
Nice shot from Denmark. Good architecture and colors. TFS

Vandana

Hi Dear Jens,
Wonderful Photo!!very beautiful compo and shot.
Congrats!!
Cordial Greetings,
Deniz:)

Hello Jens

Beautiful sharp image with lovely colours, sharpness and details. I like the natural framing of the tree at the top

TFS regards Helen

Nice picture. Vi bliver nødt til at tale om de "rammer" og tekster du sætter på dine billeder. ;-)

Hi Jens :)
Wonderful castle with great colours ! Nice POV with the trees and excellent reflections on water, really good job ! TFS
Greetings
Marylou

One of your best
Great shot
Rob

Hej Jens,
igen et flot foto af vores kulturskatte med spejlbillede i vandet. Det var nok lidt tilfældigt, at du fik det med :-). Generelt er det lidt dunkelt og himlen er lidt trist, men det er vel pga. vejret. Ellers et flot billede. TFS
Flemming

Hai Jens,
This is a beautiful castle,
very nice shot,
Gr, Jacqqueline

hello Jens
POV and framing are interesting with branches, reflection and the building, well balanced
regards
jo

Hi Jens,

Great capture nice POV and the reflections realy add something, as do the branches hanging down.

Cheers
Tom

Hi Jens
I am sory but in the moment I didn't have enought time to read your note but I am very gratefull for it. As an architect I mean that you do a real job in your photo. I could smell this building. TFS
Regards
Melanija

Hello Jens !

Absolutely gorgeous composition and light here to reveal the details of the building. Bravo , bravo , bravo!

Grey days are excellent for these shots have you have no problem with shadows, when you shoot these buildings.

Cheers!
Robert

Hi Jens,
Monumental architecture. ı liked red color of walls and foreground tree branches
TFS
Selahattin E

Hallo Jans...
Eine wunderschones Tag und alles gute..
L.G.Ella

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  • Josine Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 922 W: 21 N: 652] (4069)
  • [2007-10-10 14:17]

A great an authentice photo

Josine

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  • Beger Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2936 W: 618 N: 3365] (15449)
  • [2007-10-10 17:13]

Hi Jens
This beautiful photo could be a excellent poster for the promotion of this nice place. Very well composed, specially with the branches in top of the image and the red facades against the gray sky. The reflections adds a nostalgic mood. Very well done! bravo and thanks for the informative note! Annie

That must have been heartbreaking after so many centuries being in one family - seems like a friendly ghost pooring wine - too bad you missed out on her.
Jens, we have seen many stately homes and beautiful castles during our month long stay in Denmark - a lovely picture and story to share (only place we did not have time for was Odense (did we miss a lot - otehrwise we have to go back some day...)
TFS
Els
:)follow

Excellent composition Jens. Strong colours and lovely reflections. TFS,
David

Many thanks for your comment on ‘Morning Rays’

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  • lavan Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 560 W: 2 N: 82] (2267)
  • [2007-11-22 23:31]

good capture of the nice building
regards
lavansj

Hej Jens,
Very nice capture. In most of the cases branches used to "destroy" the image - but not in this case, You used them quite well. Perfect compo with great colors. Bravo.
Regards, László

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