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Rest at last


Rest at last
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Copyright: Hans Spruijt (GreenBaron) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3133 W: 820 N: 10013] (40330)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2006-11-07
Categories: Daily Life, Nature, Mood
Camera: Minolta Z1
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2006-12-02 3:30
Viewed: 701
Points: 72
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Rest at last…

This is my third picture on TL from the Petrusse valley in Luxembourg. At the end of the walk I wished a could take a brake. But walking with my colleagues (It was a business trip) I couldn’t convince them to take a short brake, we were heading for the bar you know ;) so I did it on my own, sitting on a bench beneath a wonderful tree which was dressed in a beautiful autumn suit! After a five minutes relaxing break I had to catch up with my fellows and made a “short” sprint. Till today I regret that effort. With the physical condition of a faded head of lettuce it wasn’t a brilliant idea. So the rest of the afternoon I was trying to catch some air. Ending up in a fine cosy bar in downtown Luxemburg with a nice cool drink I had finally time to recover.

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- increased saturation (+15)
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- framed and add text


History of Luxembourg

The recorded history of Luxembourg begins with the construction of Luxembourg Castle in 963. Around this fort, a town gradually developed, which became the centre of a small, but important, state of great strategic value. In 1437, the House of Luxembourg suffered a succession crisis, precipitated by the lack of a male heir to assume the throne. In the following centuries, Luxembourg's fortress was steadily enlarged and strengthened over the years by its successive occupants, the Bourbons, Habsburgs, Hohenzollerns, and the French, among others. After the defeat of Napoleon in 1815, Luxembourg was disputed between Prussia and the Netherlands. The Congress of Vienna formed Luxembourg as a Grand Duchy in personal union with the Netherlands. Luxembourg also became a member of the German Confederation, with a Confederate fortress manned by Prussian troops.
The Belgian revolution of 1830–1839 reduced Luxembourg's territory by more than half, as the predominantly francophone western part of the country was transferred to Belgium. Luxembourg's independence was reaffirmed by the 1839 First Treaty of London.

The King of the Netherlands remained Head of State as Grand Duke of Luxembourg, maintaining personal union between the two countries until 1890. Luxembourg was invaded and occupied by Germany during the First World War, but was allowed to maintain its independence and political mechanisms. It was again subject to German occupation in the Second World War, and was formally annexed into the Third Reich in 1942.
During World War II, Luxembourg abandoned its policy of neutrality, when it joined the Allies in fighting Germany. Luxembourg became one of the six founding countries of the European Economic Community (later the European Union), and, in 1999, it joined the euro currency area. In 2005, a referendum on the EU treaty establishing a constitution for Europe was held in Luxembourg. (Text Wikipedia.com)

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  • Fons Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1519 W: 1 N: 143] (12189)
  • [2006-12-02 3:38]

Een heel mooi herfstzicht ,vredig en
kleurrijk

great shot my dear friend... is just that i need... time of rest... hehehe... great autumm postcard!!!... i like it so much... TFS my friend..

Het is een prachtige compositie deze foto
Voor de plaats en stand van de bankjes in combinatie met de bomen maken het voor mij helemaal. De kwaliteit van de foto (technisch houd te wensen over)
RuudBlok

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  • kayra Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 392 W: 37 N: 113] (3113)
  • [2006-12-02 4:05]

Hi Hans,
Great autumm shot, great composition and colours, very well done..

Hulya

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  • twin Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 447 W: 134 N: 198] (7288)
  • [2006-12-02 4:25]

hi hans,

very nice autumn photo composed beautifully...

thanks for the note..

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  • Alba Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 577 W: 0 N: 207] (2762)
  • [2006-12-02 4:34]

Hi Hans,
Nice autumnal lanscape, with that soil covered of leafs and the green in teh distance.
Mary

nice modd effects, of autumn, Hans.. TFS Meagan

Excellent compo, framing and colours. Beautiful autumn landscape. Very nice.
TFS,
Andreea

Hi Hans, wonderful photo with lovely autumnal colors, nice composition, well done, ciao Silvio

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  • limba3 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1115 W: 426 N: 406] (11365)
  • [2006-12-02 6:03]
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Hi Hans
Beautiful place. It was worthwhile separating itself from friends and the moment to rest in this park. By the way you did wonderful photographs about which so nicely you are telling. I unfortunately don't have such attractive business trips. (translator)
Anna

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  • lucbus Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2328 W: 92 N: 2012] (10488)
  • [2006-12-02 7:00]

Hi Hans,
This is a very beautiful scene, with a nice quietness and peaceful mood. I feel like sitting on one of these bench and admiring these beautiful autumn colors. very well done.
Luc

Hi Hans!
Beautiful place with great autunm colours.I like this pic.
regards.
Cezar

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  • Ivan Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 506 W: 110 N: 278] (3672)
  • [2006-12-02 7:45]

Hi Hans,
Nice composition and atmosphere. I think that the frame is too large and it compressed the picture. But that picture is still very good !
Ivan

Just super Hanzel! Long but intersting note..in all:
Top posting!
John T

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  • Janone Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3434 W: 87 N: 2980] (19345)
  • [2006-12-02 8:15]

Mooi herfst plaatje, Hans.
Er hangt nog genoeg aan de bomen om het kleur te geven.
Jan

Hi Hans, Love this park shot. I do love park and bench, I took on in Paris when I visited last year... in les "jardins du Luxembourg"..

Here, the light and difference in colors is great!

Keep shooting! See you on TL, Marie-José

excellent autumn shot, hans
lovely composition and colors.
great frame.
tfs
zoran

Hello Hans

Excellent fall photo perfectly composed and capture photo perfect details, very crisp, excellent colors, bg, POV DOF perfect jOB

tfs kYLE

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  • hester Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1378 W: 31 N: 1576] (9677)
  • [2006-12-02 12:38]

Hi Hans

I'm sure after all that exercise the drink was well deserved :) It certainly looks like a lovely place to sit and relax. Wonderful colours and an inviting composition.

TFS

Karan

Lovely image Hans. Soft Autumn colours, well detailed and nicely framed. TFS,
David

Many thanks for your comment on ' Free Settlers’

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  • ttreen Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1570 W: 119 N: 3641] (14830)
  • [2006-12-02 14:36]

Hi Hans,
It looks like a very nice place to sit!! :)
WOW the year 963 makes my little country look very young!! Once again wonderful note to go with your wonderful photo! :)

Tricia

Hi, Hans,
Very beautiful autumn colours of the trees and fallen leaves. I like the composition, your effort was surely worth it.
Regards, Evgenia

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  • izler Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 536 W: 83 N: 343] (4059)
  • [2006-12-02 16:07]

hello Hans
peaceful and calm park from Luxembourg with autumnal colours. i like your perspective and workshop working. composition, point of view, colours, details and frame are great
TFS
regards
izler

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  • jacobo Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 699 W: 34 N: 678] (4869)
  • [2006-12-02 17:55]

Great autumn scenario. Good colours and beautiful details.
Jacobo

Beautiful shot. A nice place to relax and take some time off.
TFS.
Pierre

Great peaceful park scene, with wonderful autumn colours. The contrast of green and gold make a perfect picture. The lighting is particularly nice in this shot. Well done
Cheers Joan

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  • puffy Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1933 W: 132 N: 3028] (16575)
  • [2006-12-03 2:30]

Hello my dear Hans....

It is indeed rest at last, what a great place to take a rest, excellent colours, beautiful scene, well captured, thanks for sharing

Cheers,
Sweety

Hi Hans,
Beautiful image.
Wonderful composition and dramatic colours, I love the intense band of light and colour running across the image where the leaves meet the turf.
Thanks,
b.

Lovely autumn's colors!
very well done;

Armel.

Lovely Autumn landscape with a variety of colors fom nature's palette. Nicely composed and well presented.
TFS,
Vassilis

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  • Janice Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3159 W: 238 N: 7024] (28253)
  • [2006-12-03 17:37]

Yes, a very restful scene Hans. The carpet of Autumn leaves give a beautiful colour, and the seats make we want to stop and sit for a while,
Thanks for the notes too,
Janice

A "sprint"?? at your age??? HAHAHA! I'll bet I'nm older than you!
Just an incredible shot, really beautiful leaves. I had to laugh at your condition..."faded head of lettuce"...HAHAHA! that is so funny!
Thanks Hans!
B-)
Linda

hans,
great note.
you portray the mood an dcolor of autumn very well in this composition. nice pov. these benches here enhances the mood a lot.

Hello Hans.
Lovely capture, very beautiful place.
Nice composition, well done.
Thanks for sharing and best regards.

Yasin.

Hello Hans. Nice shot, Great Autumn colours. Thanks for sharing.

Regards Phil.

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  • moli Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1186 W: 285 N: 1315] (7065)
  • [2006-12-19 4:19]

Great picture. Nice point of view and colours. Live colours of autumn make my day today. Regards
J-23

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