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The Magical Moselle


The Magical Moselle
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Copyright: Beverley Robinson (Royaldevon) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1657 W: 377 N: 4220] (16444)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2009-09-22
Categories: Nature, Architecture
Camera: Nikon D200, Nikkor 18-70mm 1:3.5-4.5G ED DX
Exposure: f/13.0, 1/40 seconds
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2009-10-10 0:47
Viewed: 147
Points: 38
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Good Morning Everyone,

Today, I would like to share this shot of the 'Magical Moselle'.

Last week, we sailed down this river which meanders through the famous wine producing areas of Germany. (We should have been sailing the Rhine but a very dry summer and a drop in water level, has meant that the Rhine was not navigable for boats with a deep draught.) Consequently, I was unprepared for the beautiful views that we experienced. The Moselle region is totally beautiful! The steep sided valleys are covered with vinyards, the houses are a delightful mixture of old and new, pastel colours and stone, and around every bend in the river, we seemed to encounter the remains of 'fairy tale' castles.

What could be better than travelling quietly through such beautiful countryside, friends by your side and a camera in your hand ... well, okay, a glass of wine, too, occasionally!

Many thanks for stopping by.
Please feel free to offer feedback on any aspect of the photograph. Bev :-)

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  • roges Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 507 W: 0 N: 940] (4728)
  • [2009-10-10 1:43]

Hi Bev,
Splendid image. Excellent play. A beautiful landscape with an interesting topic.
Have a beautiful weekend,
Adrian

hello Beverley
how are you?
interesting view
good focal length to capture reflections
good perspective.
well composed and framed

regards
Manuj Mehta

Hi Bev,
A fabulous postcard of the 'Magical Moselle'.
Subtle lighting and impeccable sharpness.
A great reflection in the slightly agitated water which gives life to the composition.
Very natural colors.
Neatly presented in this elegant frame.
Best regards,

Francis Xavier

Good shot, great landscape, framing, contrast, light, reflections and sharpness, congratulations, hugs

Salam Bev'

Very nice scenic place with good composition and faithful colors (If I were you, I couldn't keep myself to increase the saturation :))
Great reflection on water and superb architectural details

Best wishes, Alireza

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  • Janice Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3266 W: 267 N: 7731] (32972)
  • [2009-10-10 3:33]

Hi Bev, really this could be a picture postcard!! Sounds like you must have had a wonderful trip sailing on the river. What an amazing holiday.
Well captured here, and the reflections have come out well. It's a lovely scene and I wish I'd been there
TFS
Janice

Hi Bev
a wonderful postcard.
great mirror image. the essence of this part of Germany was perfectly captured.
the green vineyards and magnificent castles on the river bank look really like "fairy land".
greetings
tsilla

Hello Bev,
It does look like a good time was had by all in navigating this shallow river - amazing that Asia has different weather pattern with all the floods and calamities. A serene scene. You composed this well and is highlighted by the lovely homes and river reflection. Best regards,
Danilo

Hi Bev :)

What a lovely capture with superb details!
I like the way to placed the magnificient building (a church?) in the center part, getting great contrast from the vegetation from the hill. The sharpness and POV are perfect. Great composition!

Have a nice weekend!

regards,
Paras

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  • chrisJ Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 4229 W: 414 N: 6657] (42097)
  • [2009-10-10 4:55]

Hi Beverley

Wonderful symmetrical reflections. The dual towers form a nice letter 'H'. Good sharpness, pastel colours & composition. Excellent perspective control. Tfs!

Hi Bev,

Indeed this is a beautiful view a place I would like to return to, stayed in Germany from 1698 to 1972. The reflections of the houses are brilliant the water looks very calm lovely colours and sharp details.

Regards
Jon

Ciao Bev, great view of baeautiful place with fantastic reflections, splendid light and colors, very well done, have a good week end, ciao Silvio

Hi MF Bev,

What a wonderful scene capture of the Magical Moselle from nice point of view with realaxing impressive reflections, colours and delighjtful composition. Also thanks for your explainatory notes!
TFS and have a nice WE MF!
Cheers,

Bayram

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  • Nokin Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Note Writer [C: 54 W: 0 N: 37] (537)
  • [2009-10-10 6:54]

Hallo,

Idee und Umsetzung perfekt .Schärfe und Aufbau genial.
Farben brillant.*****

Gruß Detlef

Hi Bev:)
Very impressive postcard indeed.Excellent POV, perspective and reflection.TFS.
Cheers,

hAyAti

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  • AKITA Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1011 W: 81 N: 66] (12226)
  • [2009-10-10 16:56]

dear Beverley,
a wonderful view shot with the feeling of very slowly passing time and flowing water.
old stone houses are excellent and those are quite harmonious with surrounding mountains and river.
colors are chic and settled, it is my favorite.
thank you,
Akihisa

Hello Beverley,

Excellent shot.
Great composition, clarity, very naturally colors and amazing reflection on the water.

Best regards,
Tatjana

  • Great 
  • korbee Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1375 W: 0 N: 1674] (13565)
  • [2009-10-11 11:25]

Certainly one of the best spots of Germany Bev,specialy Cochem!
Good scnenery,wine,brandy and very nice and polite people,I love Germany.
Thanks for the vieuw.

jan

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  • vanda Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 240 W: 0 N: 243] (1696)
  • [2009-10-11 15:04]

Hi Bev!
Splendid landscape.
Superb clarity and reflections on the water.
Great DOF and details.
Ciao! Vanda

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  • gnada Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2662 W: 74 N: 4763] (21687)
  • [2009-10-14 5:02]

hiBeverley...

Very good composition and excellent shot..!
Beautiful scene, indeed view nice reflection.
Nice details and colors.
With my compliment,
George

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