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Castle 'De Haar'


Castle 'De Haar'
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Copyright: Niek Bouwen (SunToucher) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1278 W: 157 N: 1300] (6917)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2009-10-09
Categories: Architecture
Camera: Canon EOS 40D, Sigma 10-20mm F4-5.6 DC EX HSM, Lee Filter System
Exposure: f/14.0, 1/25 seconds
Details: Tripod: Yes
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2009-10-19 10:09
Viewed: 140
Points: 22
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Hans and I decided to visit castle 'De Haar'. Probably one of the most beautiful castles I've seen in my life and certainly the most beautiful one in The Netherlands.

Although the castle wasn't at its best looking, a major restoration has been set up that will take at least one more year, the view from certain angles and especially from a reasonable distance is great. Our luck was that we had yet another wonderful day and the first signs of fall were visible.

For this result I had to do some work back home. In total it took me more then an hour. Actions that were taken include a correction for the lens distortion, the normally levels adjustment and the merge of two exposures. The latter was a painstaking job because I had to mask trees and the castle. I still think that certain spots could have received even more care. I did not add any saturation nor did I adjust colors in general. These are as they came out of the camera.

The two exposures were of course taken in the field using a 0.6 ND grad filter.

Niek Bouwen Photography
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hi Niek ,
beautiful place , excellent natural contrast and colors , transparent white clouds make the castle look like its glowing , great shot ,
regards ,
Arik

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  • Adri Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 524 W: 23 N: 1853] (11198)
  • [2009-10-19 11:03]
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Hoi Niek,
Een plāātje van een foto, zeg!
Mooie natuurlijke kleuren en fantastisch licht.
Aan de bovenkant zou ik wat afsnijden; tot bovenzijde boom links.
Is het een groepje vogels (boven het kasteel) of zijn het stofjes?

Groet uit Renesse,
Adri

PS: hartelijk dank voor je adviezen m.b.t. de uitgebeten plekken; ik ga ze proberen op te volgen.

Textbook composition and a good ratio of sky to land gives this shot pleasing proportions. I guess if I was going to do anything more to it, it would be a slight crop - without losing the composition - to eliminate the half-tree on the left and some of the negative space on the right.
Rew

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  • korbee Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1368 W: 0 N: 1667] (13527)
  • [2009-10-19 12:56]

Mooi Niek,ben het deels met Adri eens,ook al vind ik het eigenlijk wel mooi want het geeft de foto ruimtelijkheid.

jan

Hoi Niek,
Ook deze plaat maar eens even van links naar rechts en van boven naar onder bekeken. Dacht ook even dat de deels zichbare boom "in het beeld" staat, echter het geeft ook diepte. Vind wel de muren een tikkie aan de lichte kant. Over die Schipholvervuiling hebben we het ter plekke al gehad :-)
Qua kleur en helderheid helemaal top, je bereikt toch bijzondere resultaten met die 10-20mm lens!
Hans

Excellent technique and composition and a lovelypicture to boot Beautiful castle scenery and patterns in the sky TFS
warm regards
David

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  • karith Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1066 W: 80 N: 1170] (7403)
  • [2009-10-19 18:43]

The sunny fresh air atmosphere is especially appealing in this scene, creating an inviting Camelot impression. The cloud streaks lead the eye to the castle, and the jet trail suggests a carefully placed ribbon on the package. Excellent light quality and use of space in the composition, top to bottom, corner to corner. Well done:)

Hi Niek,

A marvelous capture with great view to the castle with outstanding architecture!
The colors of the castle are standing very well against the perfect blue of the sky. The sharpness and POV are perfect. The jet trail explaining its own story here. The water pond on the right lower corner of the picture, is lovely.

Very well seen work!

best regards,
Paras

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  • Jan Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 428 W: 123 N: 723] (4827)
  • [2009-10-20 10:05]

Een mooi blauw en groen vlak met 'de Haar" ertussen.
Mooi met die boom aan de linkerkant en die wiite streep in de lucht aan de rechterkant! Mooie compositie in deze foto.

Mooi gedaan, Niek!

Janneke
ps Al paddestoelen gespot bij Kasteel Twickel??

prywitanne Niek!
wonderful picture of Castle 'De Haar' and interesting note!good postcard!=)
ALiaksandr

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  • chrisJ Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 4216 W: 414 N: 6609] (41919)
  • [2009-10-23 6:20]

Hi Niek

A superb 'big sky' shot, with the low horizon line well placed in the frame, & excellent sharpness & saturation. Have a great weekend!

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