Heimat - a German mood

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• fanni (2508)
• [2008-10-05 3:59]
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Hello Harriet,
a very attractive photo even in the small thumbnail which I saw in the gallery :)
It's a pity the very top of the tree (in the left part of the photo) is cropped. But on the other hand, the bottom (with the reflections and water lily leaves) is beautiful, too, and is a very lovely addition to the picture!
In fact, with such views (reflections &Co), I guess, one never knows what POV is the best!... it's sometimes either the very top is cropped or the bottom...
But whatever, I like this very beautiful romantic scene... beautiful colours! At first I thought that the shadows are too dark (especially in the right part of the photo) but then I thought: if you edit the photo and make the shadows less dark, the depth of the picture will disappear. So, imho, it's very good as it is!

Concerning "Heimat"... For me (although I'm in Russia) "Heimat" = Stockholm - the "beauty on water" (although I strongly dislike cliches) :) Can't help it. I left my soul there.
best regards,
and have a nice Sunday!
Elena

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• kaptan (1406)
• [2008-10-05 4:06]

wonderful
great shot.TFS.Nezih

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• Gerrit (26945)
• [2008-10-05 4:24]
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Hi Harriet,
a very recognizable landscape for a man from Holland.
We have no proper word for it, Heimat; it's a great word that is stolen by the nazi's from great romantici like Heine.
I like your composition in halves. A little pity the treetop on the left is cut off.
Regards, Gerrit

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• jurek1951 (17637)
• [2008-10-05 5:17]

Hallo Harriet,
This picture is a masterpiece,very nice scenery.
great composiiton and nice sharpness, beautiful reflections,
Georg

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• besnard (22077)
• [2008-10-05 5:51]

Bonjour Harriet
Un joli cliché de ce paysage qui respire le calme et la tranquilité. Les couleurs sont belles, les reflets bien saisis et c'est tentant d'aller y faire un tour.
Merci pour le partage et bonne fin de journée.
Nicole

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• JCG (18124)
• [2008-10-05 7:09]

Hi Harriet,

First of all thank you for the very interesting informative note on the place. As for the photograph, cheer for this splendid reflection of which you accustom us from now. I like much the light on the lake. The resting aspect of the image is very appreciable. Pretty glance, thank you Harriet.

With all my friendships and a very good end of WE,

Jean-Charles

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• dareco (12187)
• [2008-10-05 7:35]

This looks like an awesome place!! Nice composition with excellent colors and reflections. Really good detail. TFS

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• bema (2944)
• [2008-10-05 9:11]

Hallo Harriet,

schöne Aufnahme mit tollen Reflektionen und klasse Farben,
zum Begriff Heimat teile ich deine Meinung, solange man den Begriff nicht überstrapaziert finde ich ihn in Ordnung und sehr schön..

Grüße aus der Pfalz, Bernd

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• saxo042 (7602)
• [2008-10-05 10:10]

Hi Harriet,
I can really understand why you feel at home here! This is certainly a beautiful place and having passed here many times I think I understand why you like it. For me "Heimat" could very much be Värmland, from where I have posted a lot of photos. I was born there, but have no connections whatsoever with that province anymore. My present "Heimat" is undoubtly Gothenburg!
Greetings from Heimat
Gunnar

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• gracious (14389)
• [2008-10-05 10:55]

Hello my dearest friend from Germany,
I would not miss a good spot like this for the world and really feels like spend some time with you to enjoy such calm and peaceful moment in our life!
the best exposure and focus indeed to brings out the wonderful lighting withour any OE at all that comes with a beautiful reflection!
I loved it with my compliment for your effort!
take good care and my warmest regards from NZ
Tony

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• Buin (26779)
• [2008-10-05 12:51]

Hallo Harriet!
Was soll man hier sagen ... am besten man bleibt stehen und betrachtet, genießt diese Idylle und tankt auf. Dein Foto ist voller Schönheit, Ruhe und Gelassenheit. Man meint, die Zeit steht still. Ein rundherum schönes Foto mit einem wunderschönen Licht.
Ich kann gut verstehen, dass man hier "Heimat" empfinden kann, wo einen Natur und Ruhe umgeben - auch wenn es nicht meine Landschaft ist.
Heimat für mich ist dort, wo ich Wurzeln habe, durch die ich Kraft aufsaugen kann. Ich habe nie Menschen verstanden, die behaupten, sie könnten überall leben und glücklich sein ... "Umpflanzen" würde ich nicht gut vertragen ;-)
Eine gute Woche!
Frank

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• phwall (2526)
• [2008-10-05 14:08]

Hello Harriet,
I am fortunate to live on a lake here in Sydney, my "Heimat" has many of the qualities you mention in your note with regard to sea, lake, light, environment. I face west, so each evening I have the sun-setting over the water in front of my house, a rare treat when you live on the east coast. Yes, Heimat, indeed.
I like your photograph very much, to me it is perfect in every respect.
It is a pleasure to sit and view it, congratulations.
Warm wishes.
Peter

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• gunbud (19732)
• [2008-10-05 18:43]

Hi Harriet,
Wounderful shades of varying deep greens seen contrasting brilliantly with the pastel sky and deep blue lake.
The reflections are most tranquil in the still waters of the canal.
Regards, Tom

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• mafegan (1311)
• [2008-10-05 19:04]

Hello Harriet
A beautiful photo of your Heimat but I agree with Elena in that it would be better with the top of the tree included. Marlene

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• claudeD (7363)
• [2008-10-05 22:57]

Hello harriet,

very nice shot full of peace and calm.I like the reflections in the water and the amazing atmosphere of this place.VThank you for sharing and your detailed note.

With regards from Luxembourg

Jean-Claude

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• shevchenko (4910)
• [2008-10-06 2:14]

Hi Harriet,
Nice to see a corner in natural blue and green colour, great reflection, relaxing and peaceful environment, good balancing of lighting between bright and dim area, good shoot.
Ally

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• mauro61 (4517)
• [2008-10-06 3:08]

ciao Harriet,
mi piace molto questa immagine di una giornata molto serena...bella l'inquadratura, i colori e le ombre
un saluto
maurizio

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• ellelloo (2136)
• [2008-10-06 3:30]

Hello Harriet,
An idyllic piece of world, your "Heimat". Beautiful light and colours. You have controlled the light very well. A really tranquil atmosphere and great reflections. Well done!
The simplest answer to the question of my "Heimat" would be the place where I have my roots, the southern Finland. However, if I think of the landscape, where I think as being at home, it can be a Finnish forest in all its variety, a glittering sun on the surface of the sea in the archipelago, a morning fog floating over a lake in the wilderness, or a lonely skiing track leading into the snowy forest.
Have a nice week!
Lasse

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• Bluejeans (20940)
• [2008-10-06 5:23]

Ola Harriet,
Muito bonito este lugar com este lago de aguas calmas muito bonita a natureza envolvente , gostei muito dos reflexos ficaram perfeitos , bonitos tons de azul , boa inclusão destas plantas aquáticas em primeiro plano , bom enquadramento da foto , parabéns!!
Um abraço Gonçalo

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• buscape (727)
• [2008-10-06 5:36]

Hallo Harriet,
sehr schönes Bild von dieser idyllischen Landschaft.
Tolle Reflektionen im Wasser und schönes stimmungsvolles Licht und Farben.
Heimat sind für mich all die Plätze und Gegebenheiten, wo ich mich wohl fühle und wo nette Menschen um mich herum sind.
Landschaftlich gesehen sind es vielleicht die Kalkfelsen im Donautal wo ich stundenlang die Aussicht und die Ruhe geniessen kann.
Viele Grüsse aus dem Donautal
Helmut

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• holmertz (5268)
• [2008-10-06 7:51]
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Hello Harriet,
Whether this picture shows a special German mood or not, I wouldn't know. It could also be almost anywhere in Scandinavia. But I find a kind of dreamy atmosphere here, and at least for me my "Heimat", the rural area where I spent my first 20 years, very often comes back to me in my dreams (although usually quite distorted).
By the way: didn't Edgar Reitz do a lot to restore the dignity of the word Heimat with his huge film trilogy?
Kindest regards,
Gert

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• Cretense (38228)
• [2008-10-06 10:42]

Hi Harriet!

amazing reflections in this excellent landscape photography! Great framing and composition and great light managment! Congratulations!

Hercules

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• COSTANTINO (12647)
• [2008-10-06 10:57]

Hello Harriet,
Here we are again after a nice week end..
What a wonderful photo..
Green colours which are really breathtaking..
Wonderful capture..
The reflections and the water are perfect..
bravo good sho
Costantino

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• Waylim (4233)
• [2008-10-06 17:33]

Harriet, wonderful image, love the natural surrounding, it feels very peaceful and full of nature beauty. Love the lily pond with beautiful reflection. Reminded me of Renoir painting. This is so beautiful it can be turn into a painting as well. congratulations for excellent work.

Way

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• clio (12705)
• [2008-10-07 4:03]

Bonjour Kielia,
For me Heimat evokes nothing because the German language is totally unknown me. But I like very much this photo and this green universe or water lilies mix in the reflections. It is at the same moment, cheerful, alive but also romantic and quiet.
A beautiful place to forget noises of the city.
Very well done, amicalement
Diane

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• dumbo (2588)
• [2008-10-07 4:16]

Hello Harriet,
I like the beautiful and sharp reflections in this photo.
Good mood and colors.

Regards,
Eino

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• zeca (18578)
• [2008-10-07 22:14]

Hello Harriet!
Very nice mirrored lake, showing the beautiful green in double! Nice POV!
Regards,
Zeca

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• danyy (54428)
• [2008-10-07 23:36]

Superbes couleurs Harriet,
assurément vedettes de la composition.
Un bon cadrage avcec l'inclusion de reflets, un petit manque d'un point d'accroche pour l'oeil.
Regards.
Daniel.

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• papagolf21 (49527)
• [2008-10-08 0:41]

Bonjour, chère amie Harriet,
L'été est encore présent à travers cette très belle image où l'eau joue un rôle important dans la composition.
Que la nature est belle, encore faut-il savoir la saisir d'une belle façon, ce qui est le cas à travers cette très jolie réalisation.
Amitiés.
Philippe

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• UnTrained (0)
• [2008-10-08 1:24]

Hallo Harriet,
Heimat ist für mich etwas vertrautes in Menschen und Umgebung. Insofern ist es durchaus nachvollziehbar, was Dein Kollege sagte, für ihn ist es vertraut, wie für den Südbayern eher die Berge. Und den der beides kennt, der findet sich in beidem ein. Die gute klare Spiegelung finde ich reizvoll, auch die leicht diagonal angesetzte Uferlinie mit den Stegen. Bei dem Baum muss ich mich den anderen anschliessen, auch wenn Dein Wunsch nach den Seerosen richtig ist. Etwas weiter im Format, am besten nur nach oben für ein Quadrat (notfalls mit Stitch), das wäre es dann.
Lieben Gruss, Ulf

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• gilou530 (27143)
• [2008-10-08 14:11]

salut harriet
un coin qui respire le calme et la sérénité, un espace verdoyant sous une belle lumiére et des reflets bien capturés
amitiés
gilbert

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• pablominto (31873)
• [2008-10-09 2:14]

Hello Harriet,

An interesting mirror image, showing this lovely location by the lakeside!
The number of boats tell me this place is used for recreational purposes, and the varied light gives life to the scene...
Rich colours and fine details in this moody capture!

Greetings,
Pablo -

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• bakes888 (13490)
• [2008-10-10 1:17]

Hi Harriet. For me Heimat also involves water, to be more precise the Whanganui river here in New Zealand. It is the place I spent my childhood and my earliest memories are from there.
Great photo. You have captured a wonderful mood of calmness and warmth. Nice work and thanks for sharing.
Have a good weekend, Paul.

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• Royaldevon (3498)
• [2008-10-10 5:10]

Hello Harriet,

What a rich and romantic shot.
The beauty of the deeply coloured, overhanging trees, is perfectly refected in the mirror-like water. It is so interested how these reflections are punctuated with water lily leaves. Excellent pov and dof.

It is sad the tree top is missing but to have included this might have upset the whole balance of the shot!

Kind regards,
Bev :-)

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• jimkilgallon (1827)
• [2008-10-10 23:49]

Hello Harriet
Excellent scene with the green oozing all other the image. The reflections are awesome, this is very well seen and presented.
Regards
Jim

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• naznaz567 (322)
• [2008-10-11 15:12]

A crisp capture with reflections, deep colors and a great compostion.
TFS
Cheers
NBM

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• daddo (8493)
• [2008-10-14 4:33]

Hi Harriet. An idyllic place, somewhere where one can reaffirm one's connection with something bigger than oneself. Harmonious blend of sky (light), water and vegetation.The stillness is uplifting. As for my Heimat, there is the everyday one of the eucalypts surrounding my house, the colourful parrots and various other birds that fly overhead and visit. But there is another Heimat that I carry deep inside from my childhood, when the impressions are the strongest- of the Adriatic gently lapping against the pier of my hometown,the smell of my new pencil case, the scent of lilacs and violets in Spring and ripe watermelon and figs in Summer.And the auroma of my grandmother's cooking.Regards. Klaudio.

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• Silvio1953 (26994)
• [2008-10-15 11:11]

Hi Harriet, splendid composition with fantastic colors and fascinating reflections, very well done, ciao Silvio

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• Docarmo (7509)
• [2008-10-15 21:20]

Hallo Harriet,
Colours and reflections are the more attractive visual elements for me here. They are in an aesthetically pleasing integration. But more interesting than this is your note, talking about your Heimat and asking us to tell you about ours. Living in a Quebecer region without land surface elevations, only 50m above the sea level, I miss the mountains of my Heimat (Minas Gerais, Brazil). My Heimat is the fresh and dry air, the bright early mornings, with sun still hidden by the mounts... and my Heimat is also people from my Minas Gerais, their mood ;-)
Thanks for sharing and making us share our feelings,
MCV

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• npecanhuk (66)
• [2008-10-17 3:34]

Hello Harriet!
The image is superbly interesting because I really like the reflection and this mixture of green and blue, just broken by the center division of the photograph! Very pleasant, very calming!
TFS - Congratulations!
Best regards,
Neyvan

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• jmdias (9650)
• [2008-11-01 16:56]

harriet

this is one of your best shots. I loved the colors, the light, the amount of greens and the reflection too. very beautiful image, congratulations]
hugs
jorge

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• Angshu (26268)
• [2008-11-05 19:44]

Hello Harriet
A very nice picture of the countryseide, with strong light contrasts, which has been effectively exposed. Like the reflection in the deep blue water & the leaves in the FG. I also live far away from my home town & when I see pictures from there, I also feel a strong sense of nostalgia..maybe that's what is expressed when you say Heimat
Regards
Angshu

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• jorgi (2903)
• [2008-11-12 0:21]

Hi Harriet,

now this is a scenery where can we relax our eyes from all the ugliness in the world. Trees and their reflections create a vortex like appearance...an optical illuison of moving. It draws us in...like being hypnotise by nature's beauty. Wonderful photo!
About my Heimat...I do not think I found it yet...

My warmest regards,
Jeri