heemstede Castle Photo

Photographer’s Note

Heemstede castle, near utrecht (the netherlands).

originally built in 1645, in a design that looks back to the medieval castle keeps and towerhouses.

the current structure is much restored after a devastating fire gutted the place in 1987.

Heemstede Castle is not a real medieval castle. It was built in 1645 as a manor in Dutch Classistic style by Hendrick de Pieck. Its medieval predecessor, also called Heemstede Castle, was situated some 500 meters to the west / south west, in what is now the Vuilcopse Polder.
When Heemstede Castle was built everything was focused on comfort and luxury and it became one of the most famous estates in the province of Utrecht. It is characterized by its severe symmetrical exterior. The four corner towers gave the castle a feudal appearance and the castle can be seen as a 17th century variant of a medieval tower house.
After Hendrick de Pieck several other owners followed. Between 1680 and 1695 Heemstede Castle was owned by Diederick van Veldhuysen who embellished the interior and layed out the large baroque gardens. In 1720 the castle again changed hands. Its new owner however destroyed the gardens; most of the trees were cut down and the lead of the fountains was sold.
In 1919 L.J. Heijmeijer, coming from an Amsterdam family of corn merchants, bought the dilapidated castle which had been standing empty for several years. He restored the castle and the gardens and used it as a summer residence. During World War II the castle was inhabited by friars from Zeist and after 1968 the castle stood empty again. In 1972 the castle was sold by the Heijmeijer family and under the new owner restorations were carried out in 1974. On January 10th, 1987 however the castle was destroyed by a large fire.
In 1999 the castle was bought by a building company who rebuilt the castle. This restoration was finished in 2002. The castle is now used as an office for a real estate company and there is a restaurant with 1 Michelin Star in the baseme

I hope you like the shot here, have a nice week.
regard jaap

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xavshot (61821) 2009-04-05 10:25

Bonsoir Jaap
superbe... je ne varie pas trop dans mes commentaires mais bon... ton travail est toujours au top. L'image est très agréable à regarder.. Belle lumière. Bravo.
Xavier

stego (22318) 2009-04-05 10:27

Hi Jaap,
I can't believe I am going to be the first writing about this one. Probably I won't... :-)
Beautiful light, amazing compo and sharpness. The castle is very scenic and it is wonderfully framed by the trees and the bush fence. The ditch makes a great visual path and gives a nice sense of depth.
Regards, José.

devimeuxbe (55655) 2009-04-05 10:31

Hi Jaap
As usual this is a very nice picture; Excellent cropping and perspective on the castle behind the garden
Excellent
Bertrand

Aliskt (0) 2009-04-05 10:40

fantastic Shot..
Amazing View ,dreamy and splendid
thanks for Sharing your useful notes about this View,excellent capture of a good photographer,dreamy reflection
regards and compliments
Ali

rodgerg (22953) 2009-04-05 10:53

Goed avond Jaap,

The POV very well selected give a great prospect to this beautiful castle. The tree give an interesting graphic vertical effect. Details very well collected and a very plesant balance in the composition.
Have a good evening,
Roger

vasilpro (7929) 2009-04-05 11:04

Hello Jaap,
Beautiful view and great composition with the diagonal fence and the trees leading the eye to the castle.
Regards, Vasilis.

Nicou (43771) 2009-04-05 11:11

Hello,

Grandiose compo, quel beau château, avec cette végétation ces abreds dénudée, des tons très dou, mangigique.

bravo et amitié

Nicou

Kielia (8159) 2009-04-05 11:16

Hi Jaap,
it is not only the moody colors of winter that makes this impression so amazing, the long shadows are also contributing to this unique atmosphere. Excellent management of the light and your POV is also outstanding. A great capture and a very interesting note. Congratulation!
Warm regards
Harriet

mvdisco (11322) 2009-04-05 11:27

Bonjour Jaap,
Nice presentation of this heemstede Castle,
Excellent point of view and details,
nice note and great colors and composition as usual,
Beautiful light and contrast,
very well done.
Michel

KLB (17779) 2009-04-05 11:30

Hello Jaap

A perfect quality that leaves no doubt about the author of this image ;o)
A very elegant presentation, with a tidy framing, a great perspective and a marvelous light to sublimate the castle.
As usual, it's a marvelous picture, and I have no choice but to write each time the same compliments.
Thanks for sharing all these beautiful images.

Regards
Karine

gracious (20017) 2009-04-05 11:32

Hello Jaap,
Thank you for another quality shot on the castle!
perfection in pov, superb lighting and wonderful colours!
great job well done
Tony

josepmarin (33571) 2009-04-05 12:04

Hi Jaap,
Nice and elegant contrast between the light and the shades in this peaceful landscape and its beautiful castle. The light plays a great role in the quality and the beauty of this image, and your composition is impeccable.
As usual, a great work.
Friendly regards,
Josep
PS: I go away out for one week. Happy Easter.

besnard (30072) 2009-04-05 12:07

Bonsoir Jaap
La lumière d'hiver sur ce château élégant donne un très bon résultat. De l'excellent travail comme à ton habitude.
Merci pour le partage et bonne soirée.
Nicole

TopGeo (21357) 2009-04-05 12:36

Hi Jaap
Wonderful picture, this is a very nice composition with Heemstede castle, Excellent depth and perspective!The light and administration together with the choice of stimis and carefully gives interesting frame and plays a great role in the quality and the beauty of this image. Excellent view on the castle behind trees
Georgios

amaryllis (17011) 2009-04-05 12:44

bonjour
un tres beau chateau avec du recul qui donne une belle perspective sur celui-ci avec ces herbes au premier plan et ce avec une bonne netteté et luminosité et toujours dans un format agéable à l'oeil
juliette

gilou530 (34657) 2009-04-05 12:53

salut jaap
une trés grosse profondeur dans ce cadrage et une bonne perspective du mur, ce chateau encadré dans ces deux arbres c'est bien vu
amitiés
gilbert

COSTANTINO (22126) 2009-04-05 13:14

Hello
When I will have more time I ll visit all your photos to find how many photos with castles you have in your collction..
You took this castle from the best point of view,the tree in the foreground gives
a particular tone to the scenery..
As always warm colours
regards and greetings
Costantino

papagolf21 (55872) 2009-04-05 13:47

Bonsoir, cher ami Jaap,
Une gemme de plus à mettre dans le précieux coffre aux trésors. La beauté de l'ensemble est comme à l'accoutumée parfaitement mise en valeur.
Heureusement que ce château a été reconstruit après un terrible incendie.
Amitiés.
Philippe

jonathan_hart (22564) 2009-04-05 15:03

great lighting, the POV is interesting
shadows and light on trees are good looking
jc

ChrisJ (69430) 2009-04-05 18:22

Hi jaap

Good use of the 2 trees to frame the bg castle, with excellent sharpness, color & pov. The wall provides superb linear perspective. Tfs!

ribeiroantonio (21711) 2009-04-05 21:19

What I really like in Holland are the grandiose castles/palaces you keep showing us. I have visit a couple many years ago, and now I would like to return and go around all of them you have introduced here in TE. Many thanks for the guided tour.
Antonio

dareco (17024) 2009-04-05 22:16

A very beautiful castle. Nice pov and excellent detail. TFS

judesta (992) 2009-04-05 22:20

Hi Jaap
What a beautiful composition, love the castle between the bare trees and the hedge making that soft line through the middle, what a lovely place, superb photo.
Cheers
Jude

syrus_persia (2110) 2009-04-05 23:02

Salam jaap

perfect pov to show these interesting details of architecture and nature. the light and the framing and sharpness are perfect too. well done
cyrus

jjcordier (24046) 2009-04-05 23:06

Jaap
Encore un modèle de composition dans cette très belle photo aux très belles teintes.
Amicalement
JJ

BennyV (4458) 2009-04-05 23:16

Dag Jaap,
Mooi pov met het kasteel zelf een beetje verscholen achter die haag. De twee bomen vormen een mooi natuurlijk kader rond het bouwwerk.

Benny

phwall (5410) 2009-04-05 23:52

Hi Jaap,
It is no accident that you always find these remarkable POV's. Each castle you photograph has its own distinctive signature and this one is no exception. The look through the bare trees with the hint of a ruined wall in the foreground is perfect. What a sight this must be in summer when everything is lush and green.
Wonderful exposure and colour rendition, a superb capture.
Regards
Peter

Floydian (30970) 2009-04-06 0:40

Hallo Jaap,

Geen eenvoudigge foto met moeilijk licht en die kale bomen geven er nog iets troosteloos aan. Maar hoe het groen oplicht en het licht op het kasteel zelf vind ik wel erg fraai neergezet...

Fijne dag,

Henk

Budapestman (40866) 2009-04-06 2:24

Dear Jaap,
Picturesque shot of this place, the composition is splendid, I like the bare tree in the foreground, the colours and lights are picturesque, beautiful shot. Have a nice day, my friend!
George

pablominto (39872) 2009-04-06 3:03

Hello Jaap,

The light management is well done and adds to the fine atmosphere!
As usual very well composed, and the details are great at all distances from the dry grass to the castle...
The naked trees frame the building effectively, directing our attention to the architecture!

Greetings,
Pablo -

jhm (81637) 2009-04-06 3:06

Dag Jaap,

Mooi verscholen achter de beuken omheining haag en tussen de bomen krijgen we een mooi kasteel tezien.
U speelt zeer mooi met licht en schaduwen waardoor er een mooi diepte ontstaat.
Goede samenstelling en goede presentatie. Bedankt.

Groeten,
John.

Jean-Luc (5488) 2009-04-06 3:07

Bonjour Jaap,
Un POV excellent et la composition avec ces deux arbres qui entourent le château tout à fait réussie.
La lumière est splendide et le dégradé de la luminosité apporte certainement un plus à cette vue.
Amicalement
Jean-Luc

npecanhuk (12947) 2009-04-06 3:11

Hi Jaap!
As usual, all the best technical qualities are here in this picture, but the composition is what mostly must be commented on! The two leafless trees - the one in the fg has a specially beautiful shape - and all the other kinds of vegetation are harmoniously placed together with the Castle in the bg!
I really like it! It's pleasant, peaceful and wonderful!
TFS - Congratulations!
Best regards,
Neyvan

Photo65Net (43084) 2009-04-06 3:21

Hello Jaap,
Amazing light, wonderful mood.
Very fine job,
Have a nice day,
JB.

snunney (33988) 2009-04-06 4:41

Hello Jaap,
A fine capture of this rather austere looking castle. I like the framing offered by the leafless trees and the sparse looking vegetation in the foreground, both of which contribute greatly to the mood, helped by the threatening sky.

Bluejeans (31479) 2009-04-06 4:59

Hello my friend,
Lindo ponto de visão sobre este castelo tem umas torres magnificas , gostei muito do destaque dado a esta árvore em primeiro plano ficou linda , boas cores e luz,parabéns!!
Um abraço Gonçalo

jlbrthnn (36802) 2009-04-06 5:32

Hello Jaap,
You always use light of comparable nature, and that always functions. Excellent point of view and superb clearness. Congratulations.
Have a nice day
Cordially
Joël

sacavem (8032) 2009-04-06 6:13

Olá Jaap,

Great perspective shot here, good details and a super qualityjob.Amazing tones, very good sharpness and very well framed.
TFS and greetings,
Filipe

danos (31562) 2009-04-06 7:02

Hello Jaap,
one more castle,one more beautiful shot with the pale Winter light to make the scene to has a little bit sorrowful appearance.Excellent presentation.Well done.

Have a nice afternoon,Danos

Gerrit (35417) 2009-04-06 7:06

Een mooie plek Jaap.
Prachtige compositie met die grillige boom ervoor en het licht is wonderschoon.
Groeten Gerrit

belido (15997) 2009-04-06 8:00

Hi Jaap,

impressive register. Love the graphism provided by the branches. I also find that the castle is perfectly positioned between the trees. Light is pleasant too. Great one!
Regards,
Carlos

jafadabret (38881) 2009-04-06 8:31

Bonjour Jaap.
Cette photo est très réussie tant pour la composition très équilibrée que pour la lumière et les couleurs. Ce château a très fière allure dans ce paysage d'hiver.
Excellent !
Jacques

wolf38 (12475) 2009-04-06 8:39

Hello Jaap. Also this firstclassical photo is masterful in all interests. Compliment. Best regards, Wolfgang.

maltese (21527) 2009-04-06 9:14

Hello Jaap
une très belle lumière et une très bonne mise en scène de ce château dans la photo, bien calé entre ces deux arbres.
Du très beau travail, d'une grande qualité!!
Amicalement
hervé

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JCG (24783) 2009-04-06 10:25

Hi Jaap,

This is a beautiful castle which is entering TE. You have found a good angle to give a nice perspective to the image and balance the elements in the picture. Il like much your management of light and colors that creates an excellent atmosphere. Beautiful and interesting glance, thank you Jaap.

With all my friendships and a very good evening

Jean-Charles

Cricri (42735) 2009-04-06 10:48

Hi Jaap
C'est une très belle image, j'aime les couleurs et la lumière douce de l'hiver, bon POV et perspective, félicitations
Spend a very beautiful week
cricri

Philippe (11651) 2009-04-06 11:43

Dag, Jaap. Een prachtige compositie met het kasteel dat uitstekend geplaatst is tussen de twee bomen. De muur en de haag leiden naar de achtergrond waar het kasteel zich bevindt. Zeer goed licht.
Prettige avond verder,
Philippe

Waylim (10667) 2009-04-06 12:57

Hi Jaap,
Another really beautiful shot of this castle, I like that you included lot of natural elements in this composition, that accentuate and complement the strcuture very well and make it a perfect composition. Beautiful tone and light too. Thanks
Way

mark_mk (246) 2009-04-06 14:34

Hi Jaap,
very nice shot! That winter mood really does look nice and you framed this castle perfectly, composition is top notch, as well as the light, which looks great! Another great one, thanks for sharing!

Take care
Mark

John_F_Kennedy (30545) 2009-04-07 1:06

A wodnerful castel hidden behind the bushes. A beautiful perspective with the diagonal lien and the nice trees. Well done.
Best wishes,
Achim

Dpbours (210) 2009-04-07 4:19

Hoi Jaap,

Mooie plaat! Eerst dacht ik 'Dat heb ik helemaal niet gezien toen ik in Haamstede was!' ... Nee klopt, zie nu dat het Heemstede is. Dat is Utrecht en niet Zeeland ;-).
Maar nog steeds een mooie plaat!

Groetjes,
Dennis

paura (37722) 2009-04-07 4:23

Jaap,
The soft tones in a very well composed photo works very nice here. Details are great and the dep fantastic in order to show the beautiful arcuitecture. well done!

Regards

Paulo

delkoo (33894) 2009-04-07 4:29

hi jaap,
A simple shot of a simple subject,but so effective.It`s an excellent exposure with fantastic colors and contrast,with a skillful use of light.

regards
didier

Longroute (8831) 2009-04-07 5:01

Quite a different atmosphere here from the other castles you photographed, but the same skill in composing a fine and top quality image. A very fine light, perhaps the one Holland is famous for? Very enjoyable.
All the best,
Donato

trekks (14260) 2009-04-07 5:36

hi Jaap

Sometimes when a superb photo is posted on TE, all of us wish to be the 1st critique placed on it! So even if I cannot be the 1st here, let me add my tag to it to show that I too appreciate the good work put into this lovely scene of the castle view taken on a clear sunshine day in December without any trace of snow :)

Great work.

tfs, bill

patdeph (17370) 2009-04-07 10:29

hello Jaap
superb perspective given the ditch bordered of high grasses and a hedge behind which appears the castle!A bautiful light enhances the beauty of the picture,I like very much the contrast between the lightened green on the left with the softer colours of the right!Wonderful!
Regards
Pascale

leo61 (42740) 2009-04-07 12:06

Hi Jaap!
This looks like it was very cold...
Great POv and good composition as usual.Maybe a vertical composition would have been nice,too,to see the whole tree.
Regards,leo

kiks (5967) 2009-04-07 13:50

Heel mooi gedaan Jaap,ik ken dit kasteeltje helemaal niet maar volgende keer dat ik in de buurt ben van Heemstede zal ik het zeker opzoeken
vr. gr.
kiks

berek (28750) 2009-04-07 19:43

Bonjour Jaap,
very good presentation for this Castle, great point of view and clever natural framing here. thanks for note.
Best wishes.
Burak

dip (12406) 2009-04-08 1:44

Hi Jaap,
impressive view of the castle,excellent POV and framing,
the clarity and sharpness are great,
very well done!
Greetings,
Dimitris.

Cretense (54654) 2009-04-08 4:26

Hello Jaap!

Beautiful castle perfectly positioned between the two trees in a wonderful frame! Great light managment and wonderful, "soft" colours! Congratulations!

Hercules

BelCan75 (2416) 2009-04-08 12:56

Hallo Jaap,

Een schitterende foto met een prachtig zicht. Ik vind het mooi hoe je het kasteel kan zien tussen de bomen door, dat zorgt voor een mooi natuurlijk kader. Knappe compositie met prachtig licht, mooie kleuren en details. Prachtig werk!

Groetjes,
Ann

bostankorkulugu (33328) 2009-04-08 22:31

the colours are a bit too pale may be but the balanced composition is lovely jaap... all the best...korkut

Graal (57208) 2009-04-08 22:42

Hi Jaap,
nice presentation of castle. Good composition and informations. Solid job. I like it.
Gr., Aleksander

danyy (67882) 2009-04-08 22:53

Bonjour Jaap,
traités avec toujours autant de soin au travers de ton objectif et tes retouches, tous ces paysages des Pays-Bas nous livrent leurs charmes infinis. Ce chateau émerge bien entre les deux arbres, entouré de belles couleurd et d'un ciel serein.
Le moment est bien chois pour ses lumières.
Regards.
Daniel.

azaf1 (15541) 2009-04-09 2:05

Good morning dear Jaap

A real classic "carper" composition, but every time with something new. Here I really like how you have included the light in the middle leaving out the fg and the tree, thus creating two pictures in one. The house well placed and framed by the two trees really stands out in the side light. A real maestro!

My sincere compliments and TFS
Argiris

ymrk (8285) 2009-04-09 10:04

Merhaba Jaap!
Wonderful architectural perspective and sharpness in here...I like a that sunlight with photocorner!
Have a nice day,TFS!

Yağmur

Maged (1408) 2009-04-09 11:38

Hello Jaap
In fact i took a look in your Gallery , and i found it is excellent .
In this shot ..You are using the light perfectly , even it has shadows and bright areas , but nothing over or under exposure , i like your position a lot , you put that excellent comp between two pretty trees , the Castle looks amazing with a lot of details, the true is the extra high quality in all your images.
Excellent shot and PP work.
Best Regards

Maged

parbo (10936) 2009-04-09 18:33

Dag Jaap,

Fantastic capture, impressive one dear Jaap. It looks like printed on high quality photo paper, framed and hanged on a wall. It's really great pleasure to watch each parts while resting on my chair right now. Naked trees created amazing graphical effect with your skillful layout of Heemstede Castle middle of them. Ruined brick walls, water canal the sky are great additions of your splendid capture. Congratulations.

Best Regards,

Ertugrul

gunbud (27515) 2009-04-09 20:22

Hi Jaap,
Stunning view of this magnificent Dutch castle seen in amazing light that brings out all its fine intracate details in lovely natural colors and sharpness.
The foreground tree really grabs the eye and leads towards the beautiful architecture.
Regards, Tom

asajernigan (13865) 2009-04-10 5:41

Jaap,
Your composition and POV are great showing the castle framed by the trees. The wall and ditch creates a nice angle through the shot. The lighting and colors are great with excellent sharpness and detail.
TFS,
Asa

Silvio1953 (40677) 2009-04-10 8:11

Ciao Jaap, splendid composition with beautiful castle well framed by branches, wonderful architecture against a fantastic grey sky, have a great Easter week end, ciao Silvio

AiresSantos (41220) 2009-04-10 15:11

Hi Jaap
Fine POV and wonderful light in this superb composition
TFS and have a nice Easter
Aires

aadilj (17950) 2009-04-10 22:45

Hello Jaap, I like the way you create these kinds of shots. The heus and the ambient nuances are always so finely handled

ellelloo (4646) 2009-04-11 10:56

Hello Jaap,
Wonderful light and atmosphere in this photo. A good POV, perspective and composition. The trees nicely frame the photo and the beautiful tree on the right also gives an interesting graphical impression. Good colours and excellent clarity. There is one English description available here http://www.castles.nl/heem/heem.html. Fine job!
Happy Easter to you and yours!

Emile (19775) 2009-04-11 14:37

Thank you Jaap for another amazing shot, beautiful castle captured from a good point of view, great perspective and composition, good light and frame. Interesting note.
TFS.
Best regards.

bracasha75 (21560) 2009-04-11 23:00

Helo Jaap
Just.... wonderful
Excellent distance shot
Happy easter Jaap
Bratislav

mumek (17464) 2009-04-12 6:16

Good morning Jaap!
Great view at the castle in this nicey composed scenery. Excellent play of colours, light and shadows.Very well done.Happy Easter to you and your family.
best regards
ziggy

josevescovi (1658) 2009-04-12 11:24

oto criativa e que possui também excelente técnica. Trabalho inteligente e competente.

Visite minha pagina.

Feliz Páscoa.

José Vescovi

MarcT (20981) 2009-04-13 11:37

Hallo Jaap,
honderden kastelen... Mooie reeks. Prima licht en kleuren.
Groet
Marc

hdl (6733) 2009-04-13 15:00

Dag Jaap. Je kasteelfoto's beginnen ook echt een handelsmerk te worden. Ik haal ze er echt direct uit en da's een compliment want het is een stijl die erg aanspreekt. Je hebt hier een origineel pov gekozen met die boom met haar grillige takken op de voorgrond.

gildasjan (23257) 2009-04-14 9:20

Bonjour Jaap
Ici encore une image très bien composée dans le carré.La lumière et le dégradé du ciel créent une belle atmosphère.
Bonne soirée
Amicalement
gildas

claudeD (11146) 2009-04-14 11:28

Bonsoir Jaap,

excellente prise de vue comme on est habitué chez toi.Excellente netteté et bonnes couleurs.Bravo pour cet excellent travail photo.

Salutations amicales du Luxembourg

Jean-Claude

Vasa (4764) 2009-04-15 17:09

I come again in your gallery to take the lesson. Many thanks Jaap.

Friendly

Branko

Angshu (33215) 2009-04-15 20:54

Dag Jaap
Lovely framing you achived here, framing the impressive castle between the two trees. As always the perspective has been well created...I also do see a touch of frost in the grass. Good work!
Best Regards
Angshu

chrisnet (20354) 2009-04-16 11:51

Hello Jaap,
Very nice castle well framed with the trees, the light is excellent, another perfect work, congratulations my friend.
Best regards
Christian

mikeo (12113) 2009-04-17 0:45

Hello Jaap,

Like always amazing place and excellent quality. Superb light, so very good composition and this unique climate.

Well done!
Greetings,
Mikeo

Muse (30559) 2009-04-17 2:37

Hello Jaap,
Encore un très joli château pris sous une superbe lumière.
Très jolies couleurs et un pov qui donne de la profondeur
Best regards
Denise

MarianneS (14262) 2009-04-17 3:40

Dag Jaap,
Another superb Carperade;-) Everything was already said, I just want to congratulate you too for this beautiful composition.
Regards,
Marianne

Charo (31651) 2009-04-17 5:41

Hallo Jaap,
Prachtige compositie met het kasteel tussen de twee bomen kaal van bladeren. Zeer goed vooruitzicht met een uitstekende diepte en licht en details.
Best regards mijn vriend
Charo

Romatou (1372) 2009-04-17 7:49

Bonsoir Jaap

Superb painting from the netherlands . Details , colours , lights are close to perfection . A true eye candy . Superb .

Cordialement ,

Buin (36786) 2009-04-17 12:49

Hallo Jaap!
What should I say here what hasn't been said already?! Again a wonderful view from a not to surpass point of view. The light was really gorgeous when you took this one. Great!
Greetings from rainy and cool Westphalia - and have a nice weekend!
Frank

anto95 (1744) 2009-04-18 6:55

Ciao carper,
Excellent framing and composition, great light management, beautiful colours! Congratulations!
Antonello

Tobias__Ortmann (2589) 2009-04-18 8:58

Hi jaap,
wonderfull capture
I reallz like the look of the fantastic castle wonderfull light in your image
composition is good
well done
Toba

Wandering_Dan (3169) 2009-04-18 10:45

Hi, Jaap -

The combination of the winter light and the bare trees give me the impression the castle is haunted! Great use of diagonals, too.

Best,
Dan

nwoehnl (118) 2009-04-19 7:17

Hi Jaap, I hope that you are well. Fine lighting in this winter shot of the castle, with a good use of the trees for natural framing. Technical quality is very good, the whole scene looks very vibrant.

batalay (20658) 2009-04-19 7:25

Hello Jaap,

The lovely 17th century castle appears to be rising like a dream from the tall grass and shrubbery. The composition, colors, and resolution are all suberb, and your note is, as usual, highly informative. I hope that you are having a very good Sunday.

Warm regards,

Bulent

Didi (35668) 2009-04-24 17:37

Bonjour mon cher Japp
Je sens le relief de la composition grâce à la bonne orientation de la lumière qui met en valeur la vue.
Le cadrage est parfait avec une bonne profondeur d'image par l'avant-plan.
Amitiés

Dyerco (8842) 2009-04-27 7:34

Hi Jaap
A lovely composition with the castle/office framed by the two trees. Also there is a strong diagonal line that adds to the overall look.
Nicely done.
Phil

zeca (20024) 2009-05-04 16:42

Hello Jaap!
Excellent! Great! The light is beautiful as always, but the composition is perfect!
Regards,
Zeca

JudyR (783) 2009-09-28 18:07

Dramatic, spooky composition! Great atmosphere! Congratulations. Judy