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Hidden treasures in De Lutte


Hidden treasures in De Lutte
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Copyright: Hans Spruijt (GreenBaron) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3210 W: 950 N: 11529] (49159)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2006-05-29
Categories: Nature
Camera: Minolta Z1
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2007-03-29 13:31
Viewed: 466
Points: 38
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Hidden treasures in De Lutte

Yesterday I posted a picture taken at the arboretum in De Lutte, a small village in Twente, and today a second one from this nice area. This is a part of the arboretum, but much more a swamp. Hundred, no thousand frogs are living here and make a deafening noise in the breed season which is in the month of May. So just to let you know, it is not only coloured bulb fields, or crowed roads, nor only mills or airports, we do have fairytale landscapes...

And Pierre no hidden Motor Policemen this time :)

PS-talk:
- increased saturation (+15)
- decreased brightness (+3)
- Pasted two other images
- Framed and add text

Swamp
A swamp is a wetland that features permanent inundation of large areas of land by shallow bodies of water, generally with a substantial number of hummocks, or dry-land protrusions. In the USA, swamps are usually regarded as including a large amount of woody vegetation, but elsewhere this may not necessarily apply, such as in African swamps dominated by papyrus.
By contrast a marsh in the USA is a wetland without woody vegetation, or elsewhere, a wetland without woody vegetation which is shallower and has less open water surface than a swamp. A mire (or quagmire) is a low-lying wetland of deep, soft soil or mud that sinks underfoot.
Swamps are generally characterized by very slow-moving waters, often rich in tannins from decaying vegetation. They are usually associated with adjacent rivers or lakes. In some cases, rivers become swamps for a distance. Swamps are features of areas with very low topographic relief, although they may be surrounded by mountains.
The most famous swamps in the United States are the Everglades, Okefenokee Swamp and the Great Dismal Swamp. The Okefenokee is located in extreme southeastern Georgia and extends slightly into northeastern Florida. The Great Dismal Swamp lies in extreme southeastern Virginia and extreme northeastern North Carolina. Both are National Wildlife Refuges. Another swamp area, Reelfoot Lake of extreme western Tennessee, was created by the New Madrid earthquake of 1812. Caddo Lake, the Great Dismal and Reelfoot are swamps that are centered at large lakes. Swamps are often called bayous in the southeastern United States, especially in the Gulf Coast region.
Swamps are characterized by rich biodiversity and specialized organisms. For instance, southeastern U.S. swamps, such as those mentioned above, feature trees such as the Bald cypress and Water tupelo, which are adapted to growing in standing water, and animals such as the American alligator.
A common species name in biological nomenclature is the Latin palustris, meaning "of the swamp". Examples of this are Quercus palustris (pin oak) and Thelypteris palustris (marsh fern). (Text Wikipedia.com)
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  • SkyF Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1666 W: 136 N: 1263] (6138)
  • [2007-03-29 13:53]

Hello Hans,
very nice presentation, I like how you included the close ups into the framing. Now one not only can enjoy the wonderful landscape but also has an idea of the wilf and plantlife around the pond.
Very well done.
TFS..Sky

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  • ttreen Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1412 W: 130 N: 3837] (15946)
  • [2007-03-29 13:54]

Hi Hans
Again a very peaceful shot (well not in May I guess lol)
I also think that both of the little photos on the bottom would do very well alone!
great POV!! the frog is my favorite very sharp

Tricia

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  • Ejtaan Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 981 W: 101 N: 2260] (11411)
  • [2007-03-29 14:04]

:-) I know that there's places like this in Holland too! Only... I've never been there.

I think I'll soon go to Amsterdam for a shoot.
would be great, don't you think?

Like the pic you posted yesterday I like this one too. I absolutely love the green!
Nice addition of the frog and the waterlily...
Great composition Hans...

Cheers,
Anneke

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  • twin Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 423 W: 122 N: 200] (7348)
  • [2007-03-29 14:35]

very beautiful shot from a great country...
love it...

Hi Hans,

Beautiful presentation of a beautiful spot !!
Very nice how you inserted the two small pictures, which give some extra highlight to two essential parts of this spot.
Technisch helemaal goed volgens mij.
greetings,
Joop!

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  • inaam Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1719 W: 5 N: 389] (1376)
  • [2007-03-29 15:25]

The nature has been presented in an innovative style here which is appreciated. Beautiful combination of macro and ladscape. Nice work done my friend.

Many thanks for sharing this green image.

Hallo Hans, ene tolle Collage, gute Idee!
Gruß,Chris!

Hi Hans,

Indeed Nature is full of surprises. It hides so many beautiful creatures (and others not so beaufiul...). :)
This is a lovely collage! Very well composed and presented with nice lighting and colours!

Very well done and TFS
Constantinos

Hallo Hens.
Een prachtige manier om iets te presenteren.
Erg sterk, mooi en zeer atractief.
Groet Frans

Hi Hans, wonderful photo composition with great landscape and lovely details, very well done, ciao Silvio

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  • Dingo Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2744 W: 370 N: 2624] (11948)
  • [2007-03-29 18:18]

Mooie manier om zo'n natuurgebied te presenteren, Hans. Subtiel en met drie mooie compo's. Prachtwerk.
TFS

Hi Hans,
Lovely image! The close-up of the frog and the water lily are beautiful and really add to the image. Good sharpness and details. I know what you mean about the frogs in breeding season, I have a wetlands within walking distance to me and boy are they noisy!! Great notes as always and the framing is excellent! TFS
Cheers Tina :-)

LOL!!!
Beautiful capture and a very good montage.
TFS
Pierre

Hello Hans,
Ahh what an awesome photo, the pond by itself is beautiful wth the bright green foliage around it. but I really like the thumbnails of the frog and lilypad..nice work as always! TFS
Donna:o)

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  • c_rapp Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 955 W: 20 N: 1282] (7282)
  • [2007-03-29 20:59]

Beautiful picture(s)!! Amazing color and details here. What a gorgeous scene. TFS
Christan

So you were born in a swamp Hans?? hmmm very interesting! So you came from the OTHER side of the dyke eh?? B-) Nice shot, excellent pop ins of the frog and flower! As always, an interesting story!
Linda
B-)
pt

Hi Hans,
Lovely combo, composed of very nice images, put together in a harmonious way and with an excellent frame. Great and informative note.
TFS,
Vassilis

Yet another interesting presentation (you have a knack for it) and three really good pictures. Landscape shot is nice but lacks interesting detail but you've compensated superbly with the frog and the water lily.
Thanks for sharing
Mark

Hi Hans,
Great photo(montage). Even gives idea for myself. Nice colors and wonderful composition. You have so many good images here, but this is - by my opinion - among Your 10 best ones. Tfs. And of course, congrats. Best regards, László

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