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Naaldwijk old houses


Naaldwijk old houses
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Copyright: Josine Kouwenberghe (Josine) Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 922 W: 21 N: 652] (4069)
Genre: People
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2005-08-13
Categories: Daily Life, Architecture
Camera: Nikon Coolpix 4300
Exposure: f/4.9, 1/500 seconds
Photo Version: Original Version, Workshop
Date Submitted: 2006-04-05 15:56
Viewed: 833
Points: 94
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Naaldwijk in Holland once more.

Old Dutch houses that can go easey back in time for 300-400 years.
Here you see small houses *almshouses/ courtyards* 'Hofje' in Dutch, build for older persons in the old days but now also very popular for young families who like to live in the old traditional way. (you see how sociable/cosy that can be :-) )

Bye bye
Josine

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Nice shot of daily life!
I like it.
Maurizio

I really do enjoy your photos of the old archptecture Josine. Lovely colours, very well composed and explicit detail. TFS,
David
PS Many thanks for your comment on Around Our Garden IV

Hallo Josine.
Gezellige hoeje en perfect gefotograveerd. Mooie compositie. jammer dat er nog maar zoweinig van die straatjes zijn.
Groet Frans

Another lovely one of these old houses. It looks very sociable " gesellig". En al die fietse!! The way of transport. Definitely cheaper than cars.

Josine,
Nice picture, good point of view. I posted a workshop with minor modification of the size of the picture. By reducing the bottom line, the viewer can feel to be closer with or beside the foreground peoples ;)
Good day
Lybil

Josine.
Heerlijk Hollands tafreeltje. Perfect in beeld gebracht.
Aloys

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  • Beger Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2936 W: 618 N: 3365] (15449)
  • [2006-04-05 17:24]

These old houses and their lanes have really much charm. You captured a pretty scene of the everyday life. The colors and the composition are very right. Cheer Josine! Annie

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  • ose Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Note Writer [C: 556 W: 0 N: 16] (5259)
  • [2006-04-05 17:41]

Beautiful peaple picture.Looks very relaxing.
Good colour,sharpnes,detail,DOF and POV.
Well done

osse

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  • Biero Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 294 W: 47 N: 262] (3373)
  • [2006-04-05 19:01]

Bravo Josine...superbe décor.
Belle netteté.
Bien vu.
Merci de partager.
Salutations.
Pierre

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  • Fons Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1522 W: 1 N: 143] (12326)
  • [2006-04-06 3:33]

Heel gezellige doening.Mooi weergegeven

Hoi Joos. Lekker Hollands sfeertje. Geinig die mensen
zo in hun straatje, geraniums en fietsen..op en top Holland. Heel leuk. Groetjes
John
puntjes later

Hoi Josine,
Maar een woord komt bij mij dat in geen enkele andere taal vertaald kan worden......Gezellig. Mooie foto met mooie kleuren.
Groeten,
Niek

Very lovely series of Dutch Houses, this one is very nice, with excellent perspective and composition. I usually do not like people in the shot but I think this feature in your shot is the special touch!
Bravo!
Vassilis

P.S. Thank you for your kind comments.

What a mood of tender sentiments!I like the depth of the picture!Great POV!
Regards,
chiping

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  • Viking Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 996 W: 63 N: 782] (4383)
  • [2006-04-06 12:31]

Well done Josine. The WS from Lybil,it takes the leadin line out and more contrast takes the soft colors out a little. You did fine as it is. Great to see how people in small scale can change the view for
better like we see here. Groetjes
Rob

Hi Josine,

This looks very relaxing and peaceful!
It reminds me of old neibourhoods where everyone sits outside and chats... :)
Very pleasant in colour and detail!
Well done!

Constantinos

ps. I don't any Mythos beer... :)) Did John drink it all?

Wonderful photography with many interesting subjects to look at. Great daily life shot.

TFS

GT

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  • luro Silver Note Writer [C: 4 W: 3 N: 24] (160)
  • [2006-04-07 9:20]

Josine,

Perfectly clear and well captured. One can just imagine what these ladies are gossiping about....LOL.
Good work.
Lukas

Josine !
I am relieved! First I tought this one was shot on April 5th. Geeee! I would have been jealous!Then I noted it was in August 2005 (^_^)

Great atmosphere, and friendly mood in this courtyard!
Cheers!
Robert

Sommer goeie voorbeelde van die fietse ook
A good example of the Dutch friendlyness and neighborship! (if there is such a word)

Nice photo. Really colorful and the surrounding looks peaceful too.

Keep it up.
Jomari

Hi Josine,
This is a great scene. Exposure looks great with the nice colors and sharp detail. Great DOF in this relaxed friendly neighborhood.
Scott

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  • Janice Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3158 W: 240 N: 7051] (28451)
  • [2006-04-13 16:26]

What a lovely courtyard Josine. I Can see how great it must be on warm, sunny days when all the neighbours can sit together and catch up on the gossip. I like the greenery growing there too. TFS
Janice

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  • ceslou Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 407 W: 15 N: 376] (4167)
  • [2006-04-14 11:38]

Good daily life image Josine. 10 out of 10 for me. Lovely colors, you really captured the soul of the place.

Hi Josine,
Great daily life shot from Naalwijk.
I like your pov,colors,sharpness,focus,dof,note and details.TFS
Cheers,
Chris

Lovely scene, old age home, looks very peaceful. how about some pictures of the old people?

jaco

Josine, what an idyllic image. I once spent three months in Holland when the Guilder was a Guilder and the Euro just a glint in some euro politician’s eye! I spent my time in a town called Grijpskerk near Groningen not too far from the boarder with Germany. Unfortunately I do not have any photographs from that period. Oh well that is the way the cookie crumbles sometimes. Cheers Gazza

Hi Josine,
this photo is a good example of scene where I (wanting to photograph it) feel disoriented. I tried several times, but never succeeded - view looks too busy and I can't figure the final result. You did it perfectly - it's great scene. Peaceful, kinda lazy, pleasant, cosy. Beautifully composed with all this green and contrasting reds of the walls. Perfect mood making me want to get there immediately :-) tfs

Marek

Hello Josine,
These old houses and their lanes have really much charm.
A very good photo with color, POV,DOF and BG. TFS and regards.

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  • denjoe Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 158 W: 0 N: 144] (2443)
  • [2006-05-10 13:57]

Splendid photo!! Looks like a lovely little place. Very well composed and colorful. I also like the human presense which adds to the charm. Well done!

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  • Janone Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3446 W: 98 N: 3054] (19636)
  • [2006-05-21 6:07]

Hallo Josine.
Long time no see. As well I did not seen Naaldwijk the last 40 years. But passing it many times. lol
Very lovely "Streetlife" picture. Good one.!
Jan

Hi Josine
Very very nice street. Flowers street :) Perfect composition.
Well done. Good capture.
Thanks for sharring.

Kerem

So you was in the neighbourhood of John and me????????????

Deze steegjes in Naaldwijk zijn leuk ja. Foto is goed gelukt, Josje.'Geeft het sfeertje daar goed weer.

Groetjes,

Don

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  • loumi Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Note Writer [C: 58 W: 1 N: 20] (260)
  • [2006-06-11 13:34]

Love this cosy, friendly atmosphere in this private garden. Please share more pictures of daily life. They are always a pleasure to look at. Nice colours.

Hello Josine, this is very nice and romantic backyard. With all the flowers, the ivy and the stones.

Very well done and I prefer with the contrast added in your workshop.

Have a great day and take care, Yan! :)

p.s. thank you very much for your visit in my Treklens Member Reunion at Lake Pink, it would surely be nice to all meet together if this was possible. To know all of us better and have fun! :)

Niiiice,
i've been to Amstedam two years ago, beautiful country, and very friendly people

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  • valari Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1121 W: 105 N: 400] (4089)
  • [2006-06-27 11:50]

Josine,
Nice picture, good point of view.I really do enjoy your photos of the old archptecture .It make me small sad.But all of them are beautiful.
regards,val

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  • scot Silver Star Critiquer [C: 36 W: 9 N: 4] (313)
  • [2006-07-27 19:44]

Hi Josine
Very nice pic so much going on. John.

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  • dbp Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 678 W: 11 N: 97] (3781)
  • [2006-08-04 15:27]

Hi Josine.
great pic.very good pov.you are very good on taking daily life moments and memorise them.
David

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  • inaam Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1719 W: 5 N: 389] (1376)
  • [2006-09-12 15:07]

This is a beautiful compostion of colors with light and sharpness. Nicely captured details. Lovely perspective.

It seems like a peaceful place, away from the noisy environment. Very colorful and interesting indeed. Thanks you for sharing a reclining moment from life.

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  • deains Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 200 W: 32 N: 1134] (4691)
  • [2006-11-12 11:40]

Great shot of the good life! The average homes built here will be lucky to last 100 yrs. Don

Hi Josine,
Dat heeft absoluut wel wat - bij ons waren alle tuinen gewoon open of een draadje op 30 cm. hoogte - op die manier had je dus inderdaad met iedereen veel contact. Voor ons als kinderen was dat heerlijk.
Mooi he, als oude huizen helemaal opgeknapt worden - ziet er prima uit.
TFS dit gezellige moment (met gezellig weer).
Els
:)volgen

Hi Josine,
This is nice and romantic street with Dutch Houses, looks peaceful place. Good shot with nice point of view and good soft colors.

Best Regards,
Alex
:)follow

Hello Josine,
Seems to be a great place with the bikes and tables in the middle of the street!
Cobblestones and a lot of greenery add to the atmosphere, very attractive...
Well composed image, good point of view and fine details!
Greetings,
Pablo -

This is a very attractive and relaxed looking place Josine. You appear to have recorded everything beautifully as well. The composition and the POV are lovely with an excellent "Lead in" left of picture. I like the colours and the sharpness too. It's the people who add to the relaxed atmosphere I think!
Well done and best wishes,
Bill

VERY IMPRESSIVE CANDID SHOT .......... REGARDS BOBAN.

hello Josine,

very cosy from the look of this place.. im sure im happy to be living in a old place like this.. beautiful too.

excellent shot of this place.. love it..

regards, terry

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