Koog Zaandijk Photo

Photographer’s Note

Zaandijk is a town that lies about 11km northwest of Amsterdam. It is a part of the municipality of Zaanstad but it was a separate municipality until 1974.

Today the population of Zaandijk is around 9,000. The first citizens of Zaandijk were members of the family of Hendrik Pietersz who moved into 'de Lage dijk' (The Lower Dike) in the year 1494. De Lagedijk still exists in Zaandijk. In 1571 the town consisted of 19 houses. These dwellings were burned by the Spaniards in 1572, during the Eighty years war. The town began to prosper and grow following the return of the population.

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westcoastgirl1 (1423) 2009-10-30 18:28

Hello Christian

Hi! I just noticed you posted a new photo. Great job. I like how the grass is popping up in the foreground of this shot. It makes for a very natural feel. The day is cloudy but your shot is clear and in focus, with good lighting management. I like the perspective shown of the windmills. Looks like a great place to live/visit.

TFS,
Tosca

jusninasirun (10211) 2009-10-30 20:31

Hi Christian: Three is a beautiful number and you have lined up these windmills in fine perspective by the water. Nice place with small population which has grown since 1494. Thanks for sharing and best regards. Jusni

Cricri (43360) 2009-10-30 22:08

Hello cowboy
Jolie visite dans le pays des moulins, bien cadrer avec les herbes ou il semble avoir un léger vent sous un ciel plutôt gris, de jolies couleurs
Good week end
cricri

Clementi (44627) 2009-10-31 1:31

Ciao Christian,
una bella immagine del paese dei mulini, interessante questo povcon le canne in primo piano che danno movimento alla scena.
ben fatto
Giorgio

cobra112 (11720) 2009-10-31 11:21

Ciao Christian. Inteesting dynamism by the wind trought the plants in BG. Best compliments for excellent sharp. Right compo, godd perspctive.

Roberto

claudeD (11360) 2009-11-01 10:13

Hello Christian,

very interesting shot from the Netherlands with a good composition and fine framing.I like this scenery very much.Very well seen and shot.TFS.

With regards from Luxembourg

Jean-Claude

mvdisco (11565) 2009-11-04 15:23

Hi Christian,
Beautiful landscape of north of Holland,
Excellent POV. with these winmills,
and nice details,
great colors and light, and note of the sujet of the place..
very well done.
Michel

AiresSantos (42494) 2009-11-06 1:13

Hi Christian
Despite the low light you got a beautiful colours and details.
Excellent sharpness and depth. I like the blurred grass in foreground
Have a nice Friday
Aires

belido (16669) 2009-11-06 7:08

Hi Chris,

this is very Holland. A classic scene of the great country through an well executed composition. What I like more in here is tha combination colors/light which makes me think I'm there. Very natural and attractive. Great work!
Regards,
Carlos

crckt (7080) 2009-11-15 5:14

Hi Chris,
An iconic shot, most wonderfully captured. I get a feel from your shot that it was very windy there. Good colors, nice work.
Shaeri