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holmertz (97578) 2021-09-24 13:31

Hello Paul,
One more set of three well taken photos from this area which seems so strange for a Scandinavian atheist like me. The buildings are really pretty and it's amazing to see streets with no cigarette buts or empty beer cans. The note is very interesting. What a pity those beghard communities have not been preserved. It would have been interesting to compare the tidiness. ;-)
As for the note to WS #2 there would be a lot fewer pictures on TE if nobody would post a photo similar to what someone else showed of the Westminster Abbey, Giza pyramids or the Taj Mahal several years ago.
Best regards,
Gert

holmertz (97578) 2021-09-24 13:24

Hello Ricardo,
A well taken photo with an exciting atmosphere. The moon rivals the street lights for brightness. The church is nicely illuminated and the palms are clearly visible against the black sky. The old houses are really beautiful.
Regards,
Gert

holmertz (97578) 2021-09-24 13:22

Hello John,
This is as nice as a few days ago, but I am surprised that you post almost the same photo twice. I think this was taken 1/4 second before the one you showed last Monday.
Regards,
Gert

holmertz (97578) 2021-09-24 13:17

Hello Luis,
This is a charming statue and it looks so real that I could almost believe it's a "living statue". Poor woman sitting like that for hours! ;-) This close view makes a much greater impression than the entire monument, although it's a good complement to see all of it in the WS. In this view the flowers are given a generous 1/3 of the size which makes the photo even more attractive.
Best regards,
Gert

holmertz (97578) 2021-09-24 9:41

Hello Kari,
You found a great view of the lake with the steep hills covered with vineyards and a nice village near the water. There is a slight haze under the clouds in the distance, but it was generally a clear and bright day with a fine light and lovely colours.
Regards,
Gert

holmertz (97578) 2021-09-24 6:21

Hello Benny,
A very good composition with the strange dark peaks neatly balanced by the low buildings and church basking in the sun. It's a fascinating scenery and a well taken photo. I never heard of this place.
Regards,
Gert

holmertz (97578) 2021-09-24 6:17

Hello Bev,
Already the last photo hinted at the nice surroundings of this place, and these pictures confirm that this is a pleasant area for a visit when the weather is good. They are all nicely composed, still I can't deny that I am more curious about the sculptures shown in the park than Chinese pavilions.
Best regards,
Gert

holmertz (97578) 2021-09-24 5:18

Hello Silvio,
Another beautiful sculpture. The artist captured the Madonna's sorrow cleverly and there are many fine details of the faces and Mary's clothes to admire. It's a well exposed photo with an attractive blue background.
Best regards,
Gert

holmertz (97578) 2021-09-24 5:15

Hello David,
The boats are real, for sure, but you cropped the photo nicely to basically leave the real buildings outside. You made the reflections blend very nicely with the "real" view. The mild colours and soft light are also very nice.
Regards,
Gert

holmertz (97578) 2021-09-24 5:12

Hello Chris,
I guess this is only a fragment of the painting. It somehow makes me think of Matisse, who was active at roughly the same time that Knossos was restored. Coincidence? Nice painting anyway.
Regards,
Gert

holmertz (97578) 2021-09-24 5:07

Hello Jean,
I like the contrast between the zig zag lines of the wooden walkway and the soft shapes of the beach. It doesn't look very crowded, so the beach is a tempting sight. The light and colours are very nice.
Regards,
Gert

holmertz (97578) 2021-09-24 5:02

Hello Ian,
I never thought of Australia as a land of tulips, so I've learned something from TE today. Both photos are bright and full of fine details. I might have chosen the WS for the additional brightness of the workers, but both pictures are fairly equal.
Regards,
Gert

holmertz (97578) 2021-09-24 4:58

Hello Murat,
Another proof of the artistic skill of the craftsmen who created this. In WS #2 we see just as much of the tiles and mosaics but also a few visitors, which means that I have a slight preference for that one.
Regards,
Gert

holmertz (97578) 2021-09-24 4:54

Hello Piotr,
The dark statue and the white church tower balance each other perfectly. Between them we see the mountains and lots of trees. It's another beautiful scenery and a well exposed photo.
Best regards,
Gert

holmertz (97578) 2021-09-23 12:19

Hello György,
I guess it's not easy to completely avoid some very slight motion blur on a great heron ready for take-off. It's really as sharp as I could ever ask for. Besides, it stands out very clearly against the fairly dark green background, and the diagonal branch is a very strong bonus.
Regards,
Gert

holmertz (97578) 2021-09-23 10:25

Hello Mariusz,
The "pyramid" may be the most peculiar element of this view, but it's not my favourite part of the photo. I much prefer to watch the tiny persons scattered across the sand. They, and the fences surrounding them, are graphically quite attractive. Even better is the upper part of the photo with the two areas of blue and a slice of dark green. You found a good position from where to take this picture.
Regards,
Gert

holmertz (97578) 2021-09-23 10:20

Hej Lars,
Jag anade nästan att du skulle ta en bild som denna. Enkelheten och elegansen i de här linjerna är svåra att motstå, i synnerhet när de lätta små molnen skapar en så fin bakgrund. Det är något av ett offentligt konstverk.
Hälsningar,
Gert

holmertz (97578) 2021-09-23 7:35

Hello Michael,
This is a quite fantastic piece of glass art. I really love the details and shape. Good light and sharpness give us a perfect view.
I am sorry to hear your health is not so good. I hope you can avoid the hospitals for some time.
Regards,
Gert

holmertz (97578) 2021-09-23 5:00

Hello Pierre,
A nice little monument in front of a dramatic scenery. You could have added to the note that these two "discovered the Vikings' America" (according to the Norwegian inscription).
Regards,
Gert

holmertz (97578) 2021-09-23 3:51

Hello Silvio,
A beautiful Romanesque abbey in remarkably nice surroundings. The photo is well composed and the red flowers provide bright details.
Best regards,
Gert