Delft - The Netherlands
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It was raining all day, so I spent some time re-editing an older capture. Hope you are having better weather.
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Delft is a beautiful little town With very nice houses and canals. this is the city I decide to get more long exposure photo than before, you can see my last photo on Instagram: www.instagram.com/kavzeb/
Then there are some attractions you definitely won't want to miss. The slender tower of the New Church, almost 110 m tall, has been a recognisable landmark in Delft for centuries. And if you climb the 367 steps to the top of the second highest church tower in the Netherlands, you have an amazing view out over the city and the surrounding area.
Not far from the New Church is the Old Church, also known by the local residents as ‘Scheve Jan’ (Crooked John) on account of the strange kink in the tower. Both churches have international allure because of all the famous people from Dutch history who have been interred within their walls. Next to the Old Church is the Museum Prinsenhof Delft, an elegant historical building which was once the home of William of Orange. Here you can discover the history of Delft (and the rest of the Netherlands) and the origins of Delft Blue ceramics. A visit to Delft would naturally not be complete without a visit to one of the local earthenware factories, where you can see and experience the world-famous Delft Blue ceramics and pottery being made in the traditional way And last but not least: get up close and personal with Johannes Vermeer in the city where this world-famous painter lived and worked his entire life. You can discover everything you want to know about his life and work in the Vermeer Centrum Delft
Sometimes the cars are parked so close to the water, the driver has to step out on the other side or has to be an acrobat.
Picture taken in october 2013.
Oostpoort
Oostpoort Delft.
Camera: Canon Eos 6D
Lens: EF17-40mmF/4L-USM
Aperture: f/18.0
Focal Length: 35 mm
Shutter Speed: 30 sec
ISO: 50
Tripod: Siriu T-005KX
ND2-ND400 Filter
The Eastern Gate (Oostpoort) in Delft, an example of Brick Gothic northern European architecture, was built around 1400. Around 1510 the towers were enhanced with an additional octagonal floor and high spires. This is the only city gate remaining in Delft; the others were demolished in the 19th century. It currently serves as an art gallery and private residence.
Delft es una ciudad y un municipio de Holanda Meridional, PaÃses Bajos, a mitad de camino entre Rotterdam y La Haya. Cuenta con 94 098 habitantes (2005). Es primordialmente conocida por el centro de la ciudad, tradicionalmente neerlandés (surcado por canales); la cerámica de Delft (Delftware), la Universidad Técnica de Delft y su asociación con la Familia Real. (Wikipedia)
Perhaps one of best streetscapes I shot of this trip but certainly one of the top ten, not a pitch for the Hotel De Emauspoort but Vrouwenregt the street it reside on is one of the prettiest in Delft especially if the light is right.
Ever my favorite thing to do upon arriving at a city is find a car park close to where I want to end up and then walk away from it the opposite direction exploring the outer reaches circling the town usually until time or exhaustion forces me toward the old town and the finale of the walkabout.
Even though this is no advert for De Emauspoort I had heard and read amazing things about it and wished that I was spending the night here during the trip as they have two special Gypsy caravans that are a special treat for travelers as well as a Vermeer themed room topped off with historic common areas, 24/7 service of attentive staff at this boutique destination.
A little tidbit about Delft is that the first Dutch bible was printed here in 1477 only the old testament, it took two volumes and 1300 pages, rather unwieldly for the user I would imagine.
I took this on Sept 17th, 2017 with my D750 and Nikon 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6 Lens at 38mm 1/13s, f/16 ISO 100 processed in LR, PS +Lumenzia, Topaz , Luminar and DXO
Disclaimer: My style is a study of romantic realism as well as a work in progress
this is the Wijnhaven, the cafe and the street are having the same name.
This street is first mentioned in 1534, then called the Wijnstraat (Wine street).
The lights in and around the Wijnhaven are here all year long and give a nice atmosphere
Wundervolle kleine Universitätsstadt in den Niederlanden
Wonderful little university town in the Netherlands
Delft, Paises Bajos
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Cityscape with in the middle the Rietveldse Tower. This is one of the 22 walltowers that surrounded Delft in the 16e century. The tower is since 1967 an official monument of the Netherlands. Delft, The Netherlands
Wishing you all the best in 2017
The city square of Delft is an old one, lots of people crossed this square for buying groceries, go to parties, to cityhall meetings. Lots of tourists come to admire the old city hall and the Nieuwe Kerk (New Church) that is opposite the city hall.
These days we're having a Chrismastree which gives a special view on the square.
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