GrandFather's Farm

Critiques [Translate]

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• denizler (10904)
• [2007-10-09 13:20]

Merhaba Dear John,
Perfect house.Very beautiful compo and colours.Congrats!!
Greetings From Istanbul.
Deniz:)

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• ttreen (14407)
• [2007-10-09 13:29]

Hello JT...
Very nice bright shot.. The nice black frame really brings out the wonderful colors... As always great notes.. I often wonder if our next generation has so many "things" that they have become distant!

I bet this walk down memory lane was much needed!

Tricia

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• macgarret1 (1264)
• [2007-10-09 13:48]

This is a beautiful place John and you have captured it beautifully here. You have composed the picture excellently and I like the well ballanced exposure and the range of recorded brightness and colour. Your note is excellent too, providing an interesting insight into your own background and into important aspects of Dutch society past and present.
Well done and thanks!
Best wishes
Bill

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• kickback (8788)
• [2007-10-09 13:53]

hi john, neat notes, yes i wonder if some still operate that way on sundays, nice pisture very dutch looking, take care, thanks scott

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• inaam (1348)
• [2007-10-09 13:55]

Hello Sir John,

I agree, places and things associated with childhood are wonderful. And the place like this certainly bings back a lot of flash backs of the past. A beautiful composition in pleasent light. Excellent image my friend. Well done.

Thanks for sharing this shot.

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• Helkoryo (21668)
• [2007-10-09 13:57]

Hello Mr T

What a stunning capture, beautiful scene with superb lighting and detail. Its like a picture postcard. Lovely notes too.

TFS regards Helen

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• doganizler (2058)
• [2007-10-09 14:08]

excellent colours.......tfs ****

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• lilimih33 (13760)
• [2007-10-09 14:36]

Hello John!
Lovely house and very beautiful colours, light and clarity in your composition!
Nice point of view and frame, too!
Excellent done!
Best regards!
Lili

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• ls_photography (7020)
• [2007-10-09 14:56]
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This really does NOT look real. It looks like a doll house. Nice sharpness and colors.
TFS

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• Beger (15117)
• [2007-10-09 15:04]

Hi John,
Thanks to you for sharing with us your childhood memories! What a beautiful house, here! Image so clear and sharp with a nice composition! Bravo! Annie

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• bracasha75 (6489)
• [2007-10-09 15:17]

Hi John
Like always... Greath..
TFS
Cheers,Brac

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• Kiwis (12321)
• [2007-10-09 15:52]

Hi John,
Very nice composition and colors. Place which seems inviting. Beaux souvenirs que vous avez partagez. It's look like a postcard. Thanks
Best wishes
Diane

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• WMcK (6410)
• [2007-10-09 16:31]

John-
This is a lovely compositon with fabulous light. It is very pleasing to the eye. Well done.

TFS

Wanda

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• Liberty (5595)
• [2007-10-09 17:46]

Beautiful place John.

Nice composition. Good clarity and great colors. Lovely House.

TFS,

Best regards

Josée :)

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• Pops71 (2089)
• [2007-10-09 18:15]

Splendid capture and note, my friend John. Excellent composition and colors. The frame is perfect for it.
Bravo. TFS
Warm greetings
Pierre

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• c_rapp (6614)
• [2007-10-09 23:42]

Beautiful memory and a gorgeous picture to go with. Nice details and colors a very pleasant pov. TFS
Christan

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• Viking (4383)
• [2007-10-09 23:59]

John, heb van je foto genoten EN het verhaal.
Een oud boek a la A M de Jong (schrijver) :-)
Toppie
Rob

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• Ejtaan (9484)
• [2007-10-10 0:15]

Wat een fantastisch sfeervol plaatje Johnny-boy... Werkelijk schitterende kleuren en een heerlijke compositie.
Wat leuk trouwens, dat je je nog zoveel herinnert van die tijd! Die oude sfeer...
Natuurlijk was het heus niet zo geweldig als we het ons nu allemaal voorstellen; tijden waren hard... toen ook al. Maar niets is mooier dan die herinneringen aan een onbezorgde tijd.....
Dat is wat ik ook terugzie in deze foto... "sweet memories"...

Gr.,
Anneke

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• tjutjut (15007)
• [2007-10-10 0:31]

Hi my friend,

I see some old houses in Indonesia similar to the one you presented here . . except the roof has been replaced . .
Beautiful picture with detail and sharp . . Very nice environment . . Lovely garden . .
Very well captured . .
It must be a memorable picture . .

Tfs,
Tjutjut - far distant fiend

:-)) this afternoon

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• pozaru (16089)
• [2007-10-10 0:36]

Wonderful emotions; thanks !


v

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• Refugee (24931)
• [2007-10-10 0:53]

Hi John. Lovely memories for you I guess. It is funny driving around and seeing things that remind you of your past and your upbringing. Nice image with good colour and lovely detail. TFS,
David

Many thanks for your comment on ‘Old and Grey’...My neieces used to say James Brolin.

PS my/our gift arrived today, many thanks my friend.

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• eyesthetix (7631)
• [2007-10-10 1:54]

Very clear photograph :-)
Good tonal balance and picture quality !
Well done John.

Best regards, Daniel.

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• GreenBaron (38599)
• [2007-10-10 2:00]
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Hi John,
Yep, this is the picture I was waiting for! Great capture of the Dutch farm heritage, excellent colours as I'm used from JT-photography. The frame is a bit overdone though in my opinion, I like to see more farm :-)
Regarding the very interesting note going along with this picture: the story of my life. Religion; no not for me. Well John an outstanding and typical Tulip posting a joy for the eye!
TFS
Hans

:) Later....

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• pablominto (27422)
• [2007-10-10 2:05]

Hello John,
This is a lovely place with many interesting details!
The good light really brings out the colours in this well composed image!
Greetings,
Pablo -

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• Hendrika (17706)
• [2007-10-10 2:52]

Hi John,
And that was exactly how it was and in this picture it is exactly how it is.
Typical Dutch!
TFS picture and story,
Els
:)follow

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• SkyF (6138)
• [2007-10-10 4:44]

Hi John,
very nice POV to capture this historical building.
Excellent colors, sharp details and wonderful colors contrasts make this shot very interesting.
TFS..Sky

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• shelbeesmom (33420)
• [2007-10-10 5:57]

No CELL PHONES??? NO TV???? Oh my my...you were depraved...uh...I mean deprived! HAHAHA! Very nice shot of this lovely place Johnny!Looks like heaven to me!!
Great shot!
B-) I'll be back..........
Linda

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• Silke (23856)
• [2007-10-10 7:51]

Stunning notes, John!
The capture itself is simply perfect and I see that many people agree with me. This has wonderful colours, details and composition!
Perfect in every way
TFS
silke

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• jan515 (14124)
• [2007-10-10 8:11]

Hello John,
What a stunning capture, beautiful house,lighting and presentation.
Regards.
Janusz
**)pt

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• Jens (4623)
• [2007-10-10 10:05]

Hey hi and ho mr. Tulip
Great wonderfull shot of a beautiful place. What more can I say that isent sayed before, oh yes - my compliments and TFS my friend.
A lot of regards - mange hilsener
Jens.
ps. If you a continuing this way it will end up with you become a favorit - ha-ha.

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• Aloys5268 (2749)
• [2007-10-10 11:05]

John
Mooi verhaal over de vroegere tijd. Heerlijk om te lezen.
Daarnaast ook een bijzonder mooie foto.
Prachtig huisje wat je mooi hebt vastgelegd.
Ik zou enkel de border en letters daarin wat kleiner hebben gemaakt. Zou nog fijner uitkomen.
Groet vanuit Helvoirt
Aloys

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• mvdisco (17757)
• [2007-10-10 11:24]

Bonjour John,
Beautiful house, nicely composed with great colors and sharpness picture of your grandfather's farm, Excellent point of view , well done,
Mes salutations.
Michel

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• feh2006 (106)
• [2007-10-10 12:19]

hi John,
nice house looking very 'hyggelig'. Just a good place to stay I think. The images is very sharp and with great colors. Great comp and framing. TFS
Flemming

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• korbee (8411)
• [2007-10-10 12:33]

Dit doe jij gewoon het beste John!
jan

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• joopschotsman (3658)
• [2007-10-10 12:42]

Erg mooie plaat John !! Heel nostalgisch inderdaad.
Wageningen zeg je .... ha, dan ken je Voorthuizen ook wel, waar ik 17 jaar gewoond heb. En in die omgeving heb je inderdaad dit soort bouwsels.
Mooie kleuren en scherpte. Mooie architectuur.
groeten,
Joop!

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• sela (2206)
• [2007-10-10 13:07]

What a wonderful place and you show it so beautifully and thank you for the infos about this.
Regards Rose

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• Josine (4069)
• [2007-10-10 14:05]

John wat een prachtige foto.
Een ontroerend verhaal, ik mag dat wel mensen geven zo een betere kijk op het 'ik'
Complimentjes en doei
Joos

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• vandana2923 (22118)
• [2007-10-10 21:36]

Hello Johnny, from India greetings
Fantastic photo John, I remember we all made photo's there!
Along with the story it is extra nice, when you start firt book? :-) Hugs to you both
Vandana

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• mobiaga (8390)
• [2007-10-10 23:07]

hello! great place! a lovley scenery!wonderful POV! TFS
Aga

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• kokos101 (25086)
• [2007-10-11 5:45]

hello john!
this is so beautiful, excellent colors and composition, i like it.
wonderful farm.
tfs
zoran

pt

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• Photograph2u (14504)
• [2007-10-11 6:13]

Hi Bro, this is very nice, what a beautiful thatched farm.
I like the curved road and the down view.
Nice green tress and sunshine.
Good composition and very shapr.

Very well done! sis :)

Ps: many thx for your congratz for my new equipement and for the crit on "Guess what's new with my photos". I am so pleased that you like it, but don't tell everyone how much I splurged! hihi! I had a good price here as Canon is having a good mail-in rebate.

pps: great note and very interesting story, it must have been cute to watch you walking behind your opa with your clogs :)

:)

pl

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• orkhan (3526)
• [2007-10-11 8:28]
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Thanks for the comment. Your Opa and mine have the same caracters, I guess,

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• deains (4646)
• [2007-10-11 8:49]

Very good John, love the color & neat Dutch look of the farm house! Enjoyed your notes! Minster, Ohio is a german settlement town, where I took the horse photos & where our two children were born. The Germans like the Dutch kept their homes & grounds very neat & clean. Have a good week-end my friend! :} Don

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• Dingo (11618)
• [2007-10-11 12:10]

Qua sentiment is dit een 10/10, John. Qua kleur en PoV ook, trouwens. Ik zie twee technische minpuntjes: een kleine tilt in wijzerzin, en moiré in de witte gevel. Dit laatste kun je makkelijk vermijden door het downsizen in stapjes te doen. Als je wilt stuur ik je een PS "action" waarmee je dat automatisch kunt regelen.
Dit is alleszins een mooi stukje Nederland.
TFS

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• Jacqueline (1880)
• [2007-10-11 13:17]

Hai John,
Heerlijk toch die herinneringen aan hoe het was vroeger,
Prachtige boerderij trouwens, het heerlijke landleven,
Gr, uit Den Bosch,ook aan Jolanda,
Jacqueline

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• Urfaust (10419)
• [2007-10-11 16:21]

it'a great story John!! really.. full of the real sense of life.. grazie!! i appreaciate it!
shot is the same full of something special.. i like so much this kind of capture! nice colors.. nice light u captured.. with so much details interesting.. my compliments for all..
ciao Marco

P.s. I'm well.. and u?

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• stevkds (1602)
• [2007-10-11 21:50]

Hi John.
Very impressive picture. Great colour and composition. Very well done. tfs.Stev

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• chrisJ (28048)
• [2007-10-12 4:32]

Hi John

Well composed with perfect contrast, colour, & sharpness. The black frame appears to intensify the colours. Tfs!

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• Silvio2006 (26301)
• [2007-10-12 6:04]

Hi John, wonderful farm with splendid architecture, great composition with beautiful colors, very well done, ciao Silvio

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• Tomek (11802)
• [2007-10-12 6:08]

Hello John:)))
Very nice and clean - this farm look like very well maintained and your POV is great - well done my friend:)))
Cheers - Tom
:) follow

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• kbeall (3542)
• [2007-10-12 7:28]

Hello John,
If you were to ask me to conjure up a vision of "a house" for me, it would be as this one, maybe smaller, but born of childhood imaginings of fairy tales and stories. And, most importantly, it would have to have the window boxes, filled with geraniums.
Back to reality--we don't see this kind of house here (and I see many houses), but this is a treat, with its manicured landscaping, stonework, and fresh paint. Good to see that it is so well loved.
Thanks for sharing,
Karen
P.S. Favorite part of the note--your impersonation of your Opa; you must be a comedian!

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• TheMystic (5760)
• [2007-10-12 10:31]

Nostalgic! Lovely picture to reminisce by! I too remember my Opa very well (both of them in fact). Seems Opa's are a boys heroes. Mine were different though: much more permissive than my parents, and understanding a boys needs (like the aquisition of make-believe weapons, like sticks for swords, which my mother tried in vain to discourage).
Cheers
Otto

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• Marylou (11962)
• [2007-10-12 14:41]

Hello John :)
What more beautiful than chilhood memories ! Many thanks for sharing sur nice shot and note ! You are a great man John :)
Kisses
Marylou

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• Claudine (0)
• [2007-10-12 15:59]

This travel in time was so interesting to read Mr. Tulip! It is much appropriated with this beautiful and sunny composition :) I like the movement created by the curve in foreground and the eye perspective of the house. I really wish that I could visit your country someday; the mood there seems to be agreeable :) Thanks,
Claudine
BTW, I didn’t know that the Dalai Lama have said that ;)

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• jpinkham (904)
• [2007-10-13 8:21]

Picture postcard perfect, John. You convey a sense of typically pristine Holland property -- pleasing lines and colors, a point of view with good framing and contrasts. It appears to be a fine slice of country life -- and of a people who take pride in the way their homes and lands look. Well done.

Jim

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• trekks (8847)
• [2007-10-15 6:17]

Hi John

Home sweet home. Simple shot yet it gives everything in good photo finish. Well done.

Cheers
Bill

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• Hormon_Manyer (2051)
• [2007-10-27 8:33]

Hi John,
Very nice photo as always from You, with great colours, sharpness, compo, POV... Great note, too. Outstanding frame, which helps to enjoy the colourful image even more. Tfs this excellent photo/story-pair... Your Magyar Friend, László