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Photography for us is simply fun. However, over the years, we try to progress !
Franz & Karl.
Camera:
NIKON D300S
CANON EOS2000D because it's light, fed up with heavy cam !!!!
Lens :
SIGMA DC 17-70 1:2.8-4 MACRO HSM
SIGMA EX 10-20 1:4-5.6 DC HSM
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*** About the history of Le Havre (the haven) ***
Due to the silting-up of the ports of Harfleur (north bank) and Honfleur (south bank) a new port was founded in October 1517 by King Francis 1st. A year later the first ships call in the new port.
Built on swampy lands, the draining of the area was achieved by the Dutch, as they were already renowned for their experience.
The new city was called “Franciscopolis” after the king’s name, it was later changed to “Le Havre de Grâce” and then shortened to “Le Havre” during the French Revolution. Already at that time, the port was the second largest in France.
*** About the Port of Le Havre ***
- The leading French worldport for foreign trade
Le Havre was the first port in France to welcome container carriers and the first ship was the "Container Despacher" on 25th November 1966.
Port of Le Havre sites :
Port video : www.youtube.com/watch?v=k4qJxOBWfMw&feature=fvsr
You wish to know more about Le Havre, please visit :
Je vis ailleurs - Je vis au Havre
www.dailymotion.com/video/x7ei4a_je-vis-ailleurs-je-vis-a...
Project "Odyssey 21"
www.dailymotion.com/video/xbwv05_le-havre-projet-odyssey-...
Cruise ships- Le Havre Gateway to Paris and Normandy
www.youtube.com/watch?v=7I3D3Fm9CMA&feature=youtube_g...
Groups :
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- JoinedJune 2009
- HometownSainte-Adresse, Normandy, France
- Current cityFRANCISCOPOLIS now Le Havre Normandy
- CountryFRANCE
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karl(LeHavreShips) is a joy to have as a contact and friend. i admire his deep interest in maritime/ships subjects. his pics are often well captured and should be in some articles in the maritime industry. keep it up Karl.
"Juste une petite bafouille pour témoigner du remarquable travail de Karl et de "Senior" qui savent mettre en valeur de fantastiques Paysages Industriels et qui arrivent à partager leur passion pour les bateaux en tout genre ... Par ce petit message, je voudrais aussi témoigner de leur gentillesse, de leur disponibili… Read more
"Juste une petite bafouille pour témoigner du remarquable travail de Karl et de "Senior" qui savent mettre en valeur de fantastiques Paysages Industriels et qui arrivent à partager leur passion pour les bateaux en tout genre ... Par ce petit message, je voudrais aussi témoigner de leur gentillesse, de leur disponibilité et de leur accueil ... Durant cette dernière année, leurs photos du Port du Havre m'ont réconforté lorsque ma Normandie et mon Pays de Caux me manquaient ... D'ici quelques semaines, je serais de nouveau en Normandie et j'espère sincèrement que nous pourrons régulièrement aller ensemble photographier les "monstres" qui font Escale sur le site Havrais ... Merci pour tout ... Sincèrement et Amicalement Pierre, Nestor et accessoirement Dark ..."
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