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Along the river Amstel 6


Along the river Amstel 6
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Copyright: Ruud Blok (ruudblok) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2075 W: 835 N: 2237] (21123)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2007-12-22
Categories: Daily Life, Nature, Architecture
Camera: Canon 30D, Canon EF-S17-85 f/4-5.6 IS USM, Polarising filter
Exposure: f/13.0, 1/320 seconds
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Photo Version: Original Version
Theme(s): The Lowlands on December 22, 2007 [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2007-12-30 1:48
Viewed: 364
Points: 32
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
The Amstel's name is derived from Aeme stelle, old Dutch for "area abounding with water". The river originally began where two smaller rivers, the Drecht and Kromme Mijdrecht, joined together, a little south of Uithoorn. After the construction of a canal, the Amstel-Drecht Kanaal, the river (including the canal) now begins where the Drecht and another canal, the Aarkanaal, meet one another, near the town of Nieuwveen. Tributary rivers are the Kromme Mijdrecht, Bullewijk and Waver.

The river's mouth is in Amsterdam, where it meets the IJ bay. However, in 1936 the last part of the river (called Rokin) was filled in, so the river now ends at Spui square, although it remains connected to the IJ through subterraneous pipes.

Amsterdam took its name from the river. The city developed out of a small fishing village called "Amstelredam", built in the 13th century alongside a dam at the mouth of the river. The town was granted city rights around 1300. The hamlet developed into the small town "Amsteldam", which later became "Amsterdam".

The famous Magere Brug bridge in Amsterdam crosses the river, as do the Blauwbrug, Hoge Sluis and Berlagebrug bridges. The Stopera city hall and opera house and Carré theatre are both located on the banks of the river.

The area through which the river passes is known as the Amstelland. The city and municipality of Amstelveen, the municipality of Ouder-Amstel, the towns of Ouderkerk aan de Amstel and Nes aan de Amstel are all named after the river as well. Amsterdam has a street called Amstel (along the river), a square called Amstelveld and a train station called Amsterdam Amstel.

Amstel beer is also named after the river. The Amstel brewery was situated close to the Amstel river, and the river water was used to cool the beer.
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  • Andys Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 131 W: 19 N: 62] (931)
  • [2007-12-30 1:55]

A great winter scene, nicely composed wth spot on exposure.
really nicely done.

Weer een mooie plaat Ruud gooeie comp en mooi licht, voorgrond had voor mij iets lichter gekund, kwestie van smaak.

Grtz Pim

there is a lovely light and warmth to this winter scene, it would be interesting if you used a fill flash to get more detail into the foreground, it seems surplus to the wonderful trees beyond.

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  • Adri Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 268 W: 18 N: 814] (5030)
  • [2007-12-30 2:05]
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Het houdt maar niet op hè Ruud? Wéér zo'n prachtige winterse plaat met prima compo en kleuren.
Groet uit Schouwen,
Adri

Ruud.
Mooie serie heb je hier neergezet. Ik ken deze streek enkel maar van zomerse kleuren. Dit is een bijzonder mooie kijk op deze streek.
Gr.
Aloys

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  • Janice Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3164 W: 213 N: 6672] (26358)
  • [2007-12-30 2:24]

Another beauty Ruud... And I see some of the water looks frozen - but the ducks don't mind swimming in it.
Thank you
Janice

Cosy winter landscape, with beautiful colours.
Happy new Year!

jazmin

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  • Janone Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3299 W: 85 N: 2619] (17527)
  • [2007-12-30 2:43]

Goede morgen Ruud.
Dat zit er dik boven op. De rijp, bedoel ik.
Prachtig Hollands winterlandschap.
Denk dat ik morgen toch maar een paar 'Amstels'in huis haal.
Proost ik dan daar wel mee op youw mooie plaatje.
Fijne dag.
Jan

hello Ruud
a very nice winter scenary
well done
best wish for happy new year
sERGIO

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  • Emma Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1502 W: 7 N: 1586] (8726)
  • [2007-12-30 3:28]

Amanzing winter scenery,
Happy New Year.
Eva

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  • riems Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Silver Note Writer [C: 148 W: 15 N: 48] (1675)
  • [2007-12-30 9:14]

Mooi he, die hollandse winters!

Die bielzen doen het heel goed Ruud.
jan

Hi Ruud,
that's beautiful - winterwonderland!
I wish you all the best for 2008, bye and greetings
Sabine - wishnugaruda

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  • k-2 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 620 W: 6 N: 417] (2657)
  • [2007-12-30 10:35]

Nice fences and river guiding the eyes. Very crisp. TFS. K2

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  • coed1992 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 519 W: 2 N: 650] (4060)
  • [2007-12-30 13:11]

wow, superb snow image Ruud,well captured and composed with simple beautiful colors. well done again.

Happy new year..........andres

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  • Beger Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2984 W: 553 N: 3292] (14628)
  • [2007-12-30 13:47]

Hi Ruud,
Another splendid winter photo! Here, the dark fence in foreground leads us towards this beautiful white line of trees. Very efficient composition! Gorgeous colors! Bravo! Annie

PS/ Many thanks for your comment on my last photo!

Hi Ruud :
A great classical scene in winter with a river beginning to freeze.Lovely light composition and POV.....thanks again .....Roman:0)

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  • jawa Gold Star Critiquer [C: 1660 W: 0 N: 1] (10681)
  • [2007-12-31 2:44]

Hallo Ruud Hoort helemaal in de rijpserie thuis.
gelukkig Niuewjaar
Gr Jos
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