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Skylights


We loved training to Deventer, Holland, on December 19, for their famous Dickens Festijn.
Afterwards we walked through the city center and continued our photo hunt.

This detail is on the side of De Waag (weighing house) on the edge of Brink square,
built in 1550 and now housing the VVV tourism office and the historic museum.



Skylights


We loved training to Deventer, Holland, on December 19, for their famous Dickens Festijn.
Afterwards we walked through the city center and continued our photo hunt.

This detail is on the side of De Waag (weighing house) on the edge of Brink square,
built in 1550 and now housing the VVV tourism office and the historic museum.



comments (50)

  • Mroy
  • United States
  • 13 Jan 2010, 00:51
You have the eye of a photographer Ginnie. Love this, could be a lovely stamp.
Ginnie: You're very kind, Maria. This is the kind of thing we rarely see in the States, as you know, so such details sick out like a sore thumb to me. I love them.
That is so very cool. I like the composition but the processing is even better. It brings out beautiful tones.
Ginnie: This was a good one, I thought, for my "cheap" HDR, Michael. Thanks. smile
  • Chris
  • England
  • 13 Jan 2010, 01:20
Now I'm sure those sybols mean something Ginnie: they look like old fashioned fire marks on buildings in the UK
Ginnie: I'm guessing someone thought they were important enough to capture for posterity, Chris. But you do get the sense there's more to it than that. smile
  • SAVO
  • United Kingdom
  • 13 Jan 2010, 01:37
I agree with Mroy re: been a stamp. Well seen Ginnie smile
Ginnie: Thank you kindly, SAVO. We don't see details like this in the States, so it really caught my eye.
very cool shot! this is a very interesting kind of architectural detail. i wonder what originally inspired adding something like this. I am so glad it was preserved!
Ginnie: I would love to know the story behind this, Charles. I wonder if I could find it online?! Thanks fr your comment.
  • Ray
  • Thailand
  • 13 Jan 2010, 02:01
Wonderful stuff!

In every way.
Ginnie: I love suff like his, Ray. smile Thanks.
The moon is so interesting. Usually, the lunar orb itself exhibits the human features - here, the man is tucked into a stylized moon. I suspect that piece is a tribute to some local official or important person.

The star is slightly unusual, too, and the sun looks really unhappy. But the photo is gorgeous, and I love the way your name is tucked into the brick!
Ginnie: It all does make you sit and stare, Linda! There seemed to be much whimsy and humor to this detail. I would love to know the sory behind it. Thanks for your visit again. Later today I will read your next masterpiece. smile
  • sherri
  • Little Rock, Arkansas, United States
  • 13 Jan 2010, 05:15
That sun reminds me of the one I painted on my bedroom wall as a teenager. It was supposed to look like a Peter Maxx painting. Nice memory for me with this one.
Ginnie: I did a Google on Peter Max, Sherri, and got my education. So glad to know this little detail about you. smile Thanks for sharing it.
  • Astrid
  • Netherlands
  • 13 Jan 2010, 06:02
This is wonderfully framed and those tones are fabulous, the things you do with these pictures is just amazing, it brings us back to the time of manufacturing.
Wonderful composition, a joy to the eye.
Prachtige foto en heel erg goed gezien!!
Ginnie: Don't we just love our photo hunts together! Ontzettend bedankt. We sharpen each other's eyes and I like that. smile
  • Louis
  • South Africa
  • 13 Jan 2010, 06:20
You see weighbridges originate from holland. By now you should appreciate the story that copper wire was discovered by two dutchies fighting over a cent smile

Excellent picture of the zon, maan en sterren. Dat is ie belooft.
Ginnie: So I learn something new every day, Louis, especially from you about Dutch/Dutchies! Bedankt!
  • zed
  • Australia
  • 13 Jan 2010, 06:46
Love to know the meaning behind the emblems, fine shot Ginnie
Ginnie: I would, too, Tony. There's a bit of whimsy to them. Thanks.
  • Elaine-
  • canada
  • 13 Jan 2010, 07:29
the archways are my fave part... love this shot, i'm a big brick fan too smile i'm sorry you have to enter your personal info, i thought that wordpress blogs gave the option to save it? no?
Ginnie: I'm having to use Astrid's laptop while my new one is being ordered, Elaine, so my info isn't being saved here. Oh well. Hopefully I'll have my own data by the end of the week or ealy next week. Sigh. In the meantime, I'm lucky to have access to a computer at all, so I am thankful. Thanks for your comment.
A great eye you have Ginnie!
Very nicely captured.
Ginnie: Thank you kindly, Richard. Merci.
  • Philine
  • Germany
  • 13 Jan 2010, 08:14
Een fijn detail heeft je ontdekt: zonnetje, maan en sterren! But the sun looks a bit sad- I don't know why?, for we all are enjoying her or him or it (? different in some languages)!
Has teacher Astrid already mentioned that we have to distinguish between: de maan (moon), maandag (Monday), de maand (month), and de mand (bucket)?- oh Ginnie, sometimes Dutch is really difficult for us buitenlanders!
You are right: De Waag is an impressive building on this large square reminding us of former times.

We have in German a nice kinderlied:
"Laterne, Laterne,
Sonne Mond und Sterne!
Brenne auf mein Licht,
brenne auf mein Licht,
aber nur meine liebe Laterne nicht."
Ginnie: No, Philine. Astrid has not let me in on all that info for de maan! I love it. These are the things I will enjoy learning as time goes on here in Holland. In the meantime, I'm unpacking all my household goods. smile Bedankt voor jouw "nice kinderlied."
Beautiful detail Ginnie.
Ginnie: Thank you, kind sir.
As always, your composition and processing rock, Ginnie. A fascinating frame
Ginnie: As always, Paul, you're a sweetheart! Thank you.
nice crop Ginnie
Ginnie: Bedankt, Chantal.
Tis a fine shot Ginnie , it could be an album cover IMHO.
Ginnie: Hmmmm. Hard rock, Mick?? smile
Ah the sun moon and stars. Nice composition.
Ginnie: Can't live without them, Chad, can we! smile Thanks.
  • Oscar
  • France
  • 13 Jan 2010, 09:48
the symbol of the wicth....

You are a godd,very good eye
Ginnie: I guess so, Oscar...I hadn't thought of that. grin Gracias.
  • aussie
  • Australia
  • 13 Jan 2010, 10:11
Beautiful detail
Ginnie: I thought so, too, Aussie. Thanks.
  • theys
  • Belgium
  • 13 Jan 2010, 10:18
Very nice implementation, fine details, bravo!
Ginnie: Thank you kindly, Roland!
As usual a very beautiful picture with a good composition and a very high techniqual quality!
Bosse
Ginnie: Thank you kindly, Bosse!
Pictures in a picture and each one will have a meaning, I love the brick and arches and you have processed it beautifully.smile
Ginnie: Thank you kindly, Linda. You're a sweetheart.
Nice capture, Ginnie - they look a little odd as though they were from an older building and re-used, but given the age of the building that seems unlikely.
Ginnie: I see a bit of whimsy in this depiction, Tom, which is part of what intrigues me about it...from that long ago. Glad to see they had humor back then, too. smile Thanks.
  • vintage
  • Australia
  • 13 Jan 2010, 11:44
Great capture Ginnie
Ginnie: Thank you, kind sir.
I can't tell if this is paint or ceramic. Nice in any way.
Ginnie: Good question, Mary, but I actually think it's stone/slate? Thanks.
  • rem_la
  • France
  • 13 Jan 2010, 12:19
vraiment superbe !
Ginnie: Merci, Rem. Merci.
the stars, the moon, the sun, three elements of life... wonderful, Ginnie, contrast and angle of framend, a very special shot
Ginnie: Where would we be without them, Fabrizio, right?! Grazie.
Nice lot of gritty detail Ginnie.
Ginnie: I loved adding the grit, Brian. smile Thanks.
Great patterns to this Ginnie. The symbols..I have no idea.
Ginnie: The symbols remain important to this day, so I guess that's all that matters, Ron. smile Thanks.
  • Petra
  • Netherlands
  • 13 Jan 2010, 15:31
mooie composition, well framed. good shot
Ginnie: Bedankt, Petra. En bedankt voor de explanation of YOUR image today. smile
  • Antoine
  • France
  • 13 Jan 2010, 18:06
Superb capture and great détails. Have a nice evening Ginnie.
Ginnie: Merci, Antoine. You, too. smile
  • blackdog
  • United Kingdom
  • 13 Jan 2010, 18:31
Your roving eye has once again found the sublime detail - I particularly ike the depictions of the sun and the moon!
Ginnie: Don't we love it when we find these treasures, Mike! Thanks.
Great shot, excellent details and color!
Ginnie: Thank you kindly, Andrei, for stopping by and commenting.
For a building so old, Ginnie, the decoration & brickwork are in relatively good shape. The three illustrations certainly add to its charm.

Apparently, hanging on the outer wall of the Waag, there is an over 500 year old kettle that is said to have been used for a public execution in the late Middle Ages; a man who had produced counterfeit coins was cooked to death in it.

I think I prefer to look at the stars, moon & sun.
Ginnie: Ohhhhh...I wish I had known about that kettle, Beverly. We would have gone looking for it. It was sooooo cold that day. After we took a few pictures, all we wanted to do was find a warm cafe, which we did. Very interesting history, however. Maybe one day we'll go back! smile Thanks you.
  • Frida
  • Sweden
  • 13 Jan 2010, 22:00
I would love to know what the three images stands for. They are so beautiful and my favorite is the one with the star.
Ginnie: Philine sent me something in Dutch that I need to translate, to see if it tells me what we all want to know. In the meantime, I think the star is my favorite, too. smile Thanks, Frida.
You're getting really good at selecting images that suit the very subtle toning that you use.
Great texture and some skilled cropping. Good one Ginnie!
Ginnie: You're very kind, George. I appreciate the time you take to comment. Thank you.
  • rian
  • United States
  • 14 Jan 2010, 00:26
nice work spotting the detail on that structure.. very nice shot.. smile
Ginnie: Thanks, Rian. It was a delight to find it. smile
  • yvonne
  • United States
  • 14 Jan 2010, 02:00
Love the detail in this photo! I would love to have the metal work on my wall. Nice find!
Ginnie: Metal or stone, whatever it is, Yvonne, I agree. smile Thanks.
on est en plein dans l'alchimie là!
très joli
Ginnie: I guess you could say they do live in peaceful coexistence, O-P. smile Merci.
  • Liang
  • United States
  • 14 Jan 2010, 08:15
very nice stones and textures on this shot. great details!
Ginnie: I'm so glad I saw it to capture it, Liang. Thanks. smile
  • don
  • United States
  • 14 Jan 2010, 14:28
You've selected a portion that makes a very nice composition. The detail and coloring are top flight. Excellent image.
Ginnie: Thank you kindly, Don. I was so glad I saw it in the first place! smile
  • Andy
  • USA
  • 14 Jan 2010, 17:00
Wow what amazing work on this sculpture. Love the bricks too.
Ginnie: It was a delight to behold. Thanks, Andy.
Details can be so beautiful.
Ginnie: You are so right, Rolf. Sometimes it's all in the details. Thanks.
Wow, tremendous image. Well seen and shot. One to be proud of!
Ginnie: Thank you kindly, Bob, for stopping by and commenting.
  • Toni
  • Eastern Washington
  • 17 Jan 2010, 01:47
Love the detail that you've captured so well. Excellent processing, too.
Ginnie: Thank you kindly, dear Toni. smile
  • david
  • United States
  • 19 Jan 2010, 12:48
i do like the burnished metallic feel you've given this. excellent.
Ginnie: Thank you, kind sir. smile
Gorgeous details...
Ginnie: Thank you, Heather.
  • Antoine
  • France
  • 24 Jan 2010, 21:26
Superbe composition and great détail. Ginnie, have a lovely evening. Antoine.
Ginnie: You're a sweetheart, Antoine. Merci.

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