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Merry Christmas TL-friends!


Merry Christmas TL-friends!
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Copyright: Hans Spruijt (GreenBaron) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3147 W: 796 N: 9718] (38751)
Genre: People
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2006-12-23
Categories: Decisive Moment, Mood, Portrait
Camera: Minolta Z1
Exposure: f/3.6, 1/60 seconds
Details: (Fill) Flash: Yes
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2006-12-24 14:47
Viewed: 648
Points: 64
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Merry Christmas TL-friends...

This wonderful one-man-band I spotted during my visit at the Christmas market (Weihnachtsmarkt)last Saturday in Münster (Germany). He was sitting in front of the 'Friedenssaal' (Peace room) at the well known (?) Town Hall of Münster were in 1683 the "Peace of Münster" was signed between: Holland, Flanders and Spain. I think its a good moment of reflection while this wonderful street singer singeing about peace (Christmas) in front of this very ancient building in Germany.....Peace for the whole world!

PS-talk...not relevant.

Münster is a city in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. It is located in the northern part of the state and is considered to be the cultural centre of the Westphalia region. It is most well known as the location of the Anabaptist rebellion during the Protestant Reformation and as the site of the signing of the Treaty of Westphalia ending the Thirty Years' War in 1648.

The signing of the Peace of Westphalia of 1648 at Münster and Osnabrück ended the Thirty Years' War and was one of the foundations upon which modern Europe was built. It also guaranteed the future of the prince-bishop and the diocese; the area was to be exclusively Roman Catholic.


Town Hall in the PrinzipalmarktIn 1780 the University of Münster (today called "Westphalian Wilhelms-University", WWU) was established, now a major European centre for excellence in education and research with large faculties in the arts, humanities, theology, sciences, business and law. Currently there are about 40,000 undergraduate and postgraduate students enrolled. In 1802 Münster was conquered by Prussia during the Napoleonic Wars. It became the capital of the Prussian province of Westphalia. A century later in 1899 the city's harbour started operations when the city was linked to the Dortmund-Ems Canal. With the spread of radio technology, in 1924 the radio and television organisation Westdeutscher Rundfunk (WDR) was set up in Münster's harbour area.

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  • cokke Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 470 W: 108 N: 904] (4279)
  • [2006-12-24 14:50]

Hello Hans, Merry Christmas, receives a hug from Mexico.

Very picturesque scene and street musician. Original way to wish us Merry Christmas.
A great Christmas to you, too! Have a wonderful time !

Andreea

Very nice, very colorful individual. I hope you also got some close ups. This is a nice shot, for composition I wish there was a little more breathe room under the feet. Aside from that nothing else to pick at.

Hello Hans.
Ik wens je heel fijne Kerstdagen en een heel gelukkig en gezond 2007
Alle goeds voor 2007.
Aloys

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  • salmi Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 850 W: 5 N: 430] (4732)
  • [2006-12-24 15:14]

Merry Christmas to you and yours!
Lovely colors, lightning, a beautiful compo Hans.
Mihaela

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  • Yug Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 223 W: 0 N: 93] (1860)
  • [2006-12-24 15:22]

Merry Christmas to you Hans! Nice picture!

GUY

Hans,
Merry Christmas to you too.
Nice composition here. I like all the colors, it was a very good choice of photo's to post near Christmas. if I were there I'd pick up the Dobro and pick a few notes! Good notes and a very peaceful photograph! Thank You,
Your friend,
Scott

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  • puffy Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2014 W: 136 N: 3063] (16571)
  • [2006-12-24 16:10]

Merry Christmas to you too Hans...:D

What a good catch... he look like a one man band, I hope he make some money for Christmas. :D

Have a great day, :D

Sweety

merry Xmas back

John

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  • ttreen Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1576 W: 118 N: 3601] (14417)
  • [2006-12-24 16:15]

Hi Hans,
What a festive shot...
I love the words you have added...
Santa's coming better get to bed soon! ;)

Tricia

One of the holy three Magis has survived during the time ;-) That's a cool guy, I like the shot very much, thanks.
I wish you prettige kerstdagen en een gelukkig nieuw jaar.
All the best for you my friend, bye
Sabine - wishnugaruda

Hi Hans,
Nice presentation enriched with lovely bright and sharp colors.
A Merry Christmas to you too.
Regards,
Lurdes

I like his outfit. Like a wizard. Great image and nice note. Hope you and your loved ones have a wonderful christmas.

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  • limba3 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1112 W: 430 N: 391] (10929)
  • [2006-12-24 18:12]

I can see Hans, around you thought about all. One more time I am thanking behind wishes and your presence at TL.
Anna
Merry Christmas

Merry Xmas Hans,
good shot.
s.

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  • Dawn Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1224 W: 110 N: 3234] (16107)
  • [2006-12-24 18:51]

A delightful photo Hans..this guy looks very talented with all his instruments.

Merry Christmas to you dear Hans and your family.

Warm wishes are being sent from New Zealand specially for you.
Dawn.
:-)

All the very best, dearest Hans, full of symbolism in this beautiful image, THANK YOU, M, (*_*)

Hello Hans,
This is a bit different but very fine Christmas atmosphere captured!
Well composed and with good details...
Merry Christmas to you and your beloved ones, my friend!
Greetings,
Pablo -

Greenie is coming! OK-

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  • Janone Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3353 W: 86 N: 2728] (18009)
  • [2006-12-25 7:04]

Sounds good Hans.
Have a nice day.
Jan

Wonderful photo Hans, as usual, you bring something different to the table! Excellent colors. Really beautiful Christmas Card!
May this next year bring you great joy!
Merry Christmas!
B-)
Linda
pt

hello hans!
wonderful photo.
merry christmas to you too.
tfs
zoran

pl

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  • inaam Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1738 W: 5 N: 382] (1348)
  • [2006-12-25 11:26]

Aaha, this is written on the wall - well done for an innovative idea - that I always expact from you. Nice presentation on the right time and on the right occasion. Assorted type of guitars are looking nice specailly one Russian Belalaica. Wonderful picture has been posted along with an informative commentary note.

Merry Christams to you too. Thanks for sharing it.

Hi Hans,

Merry Christmas, my friend!! Have a wonderful time!

Take care
Constantinos

Hi Hans, an excellent Christmas image. The busker is a bright and colourful individual and you have captured him well. Nicely framed and good notes. TFS,
David

Many thanks for your comment on ‘Maritime’

Hi Hans... thanks for this great image... great detail from yourself... i wish the best for you and your family in this christmas... congratulations... TFS... (again) hehehe

Luis Fernando

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  • Ivan Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 498 W: 103 N: 275] (3555)
  • [2006-12-26 7:16]

Hi Hans,
Wow, he have to play very fast because at 1/60, his hand is blurred. Good composition, full of atmosphere. We can almost hear him! Happy Holliday.
Ivan

Nice capture of this musician.
And they even had the Christmas wish on the wall of the town hall for the TL members? How surprising :-)
Well done
Pierre

Merry X-mas Baron! Origijnal and nicely composed.

Cheers!

Ben.

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  • Fons Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1516 W: 1 N: 131] (11785)
  • [2006-12-27 4:28]

Mooi die veelzijdige muzikant !
Een echt veelkleurige prent

Hi Hans.

You found a character here all right, a colourful chap, welldone.

Stv

Great christmas picture - was his music as good as his outfit?
Lovely colours and good composition. Hope you had a good christmas and have a superb 2007
Thanks for sharing
Mark

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  • Suerte Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 527 W: 64 N: 255] (3254)
  • [2007-01-06 12:20]

wonderful and colorful compo! very well done!
tfs

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