Sterkenburg Castle Photo

Photographer’s Note

Sterkenburg Castle was probably built in the middle of the 13th century as a moated round towerhouse, with 2,5 m thick walls, by a Gijsbert van Wulven. The Van Wulven family owned several castles in the region at that time. At that time the tower was lower then it is today. The castle remained in the hands of the Van Wulven family until 1456 when it came into the possession of a Wouter van IJzendoorn through marriage. It remained in their possession for the following hundred years. During their ownership the castle was rebuild; a square tower was added and a curtain wall was built along the edges of the castle island creating a courtyard between the 2 towers and giving the castle a polygonal shape. Also the round tower was raised with extra floors.
In 1565 Sterkenburg Castle was owned by Reinier van Aeswijn, who was married to the last female Van IJzendoorn descendant. He allowed a garrison of State troops to be quartered at the castle to protect it and the surrounding lands from the Spanish at the beginning of the 80-Years War. His son Antonie added a gatehouse to the bailey in 1626. In 1646 he left it to his nephew. This nephew however got murdered in the castle's woods in June 1647. This murder was never solved. The following decades Sterkenburg Castle changed ownership several times due to inheritance issues after a couple of untimely deaths.

In 1725 however the castle was bought by a member of the Mamuchet family. This family didn't live in the castle and it was rented out.
In 1741 the, by then decayed, castle was obtained by a member of the Van Westrenen family. The second Van Westrenen partially rebuild the castle's southside, opening up the courtyard demolishing the square tower and replacing it with a new wing on the old foundations.

In 1829 the castle was sold at a public auction to a PA. Hinlopen and his wife. They again sold the castle in 1848 to Karel Kneppelhout. He pulled down the entire castle, with exception of the round tower, and build a new house on the foundations. The round tower was provided with large windows and in 1867 he also added a square tower to the new wing. The present form of the castle is mainly the outcome of his rebuilding.
In 1978 the castle was again sold and its now rented out to private persons.

This one I took yesterday. There was a lot of wind east wind, a hard and cold one. Not good for a reflection but nice enough for a good atmosphere, I hope you like it.
Jaap

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jorgi (3800) 2008-12-14 10:24

Hi Jaap,

I agree, it is the atmosphere that makes this photo stand out.
Silverish tone dominating through whole photo adds to already superb sharpness.
Smart position of the stream uses its curving and leads the view towards the main motive, which impresses with the form gently illuminated by soft warm light.
Whole composition is so well managed and provides most excellent result.

My best,
Jeri

Nelu_Goia (2738) 2008-12-14 10:24

Hello Jaap,
Very nice and unusual framing for this photo,with the castle in the middle.It`s a bit low-key and even if technically might not be very correct, the mood is very well defined.
As usually,an impressive note for which I thank you.
Nelu

gracious (20017) 2008-12-14 10:27

Hello my friend Jaap,
Thank you once again for this lovely castel image which captured only yesterday! simply wonderful with the pov especially with the nice curve of the river going towards the castle!
I loved the nice sunlight comes upon the castle with that powerful sky above!
wishing you and family a happy festive season!
greeting from NZ
tony

mauro61 (16152) 2008-12-14 10:31

ciao Japp,
Un'ottima composizione.
Apprezzo l'ansa del fiume che entra nell'inquadratura e dà profondità.
Ottima la tonalità e la perfetta definizione.
buona serata
maurizio

jurek1951 (26072) 2008-12-14 10:38

Hi Jaap,
Beautiful and picturesque scenery :] Nice composition, colours and lighting, well framed.
Georg

JLG (2086) 2008-12-14 10:39

hello Jaap
une superbe compo avec la courbe du canal qui nous mene vers ce chateau
c'est magnifiquement réalisé
great work
jean louis

pat0500 (21513) 2008-12-14 10:39

Hi Jaap,
Very nice picture and good note.
Well done,
Patrick

mesutilgim (37186) 2008-12-14 10:43

Hi dear Jaap,
Another great capture of your "good seeing eye" ! Very good pov and very nice compo with wonderfull elements, nice reflections. The natural framing with the leafless branches above, perfect idea.
Good and usefull notes.
TFS and best regards
MESUT ILGIM

gary91 (15321) 2008-12-14 10:50

Hello Jaap,
This atmosphere is simply superb and I am sure that your mastering in post processing counts a lot on this superb result.
The composition is very bright and uses the wide angle perfectly.
The low light brings a sliver tone all over the landscape and a touch of golden on the castle just enhancing it in order to attract the eye.
Very nicely done!
Have a nice evening.
Best regards, Christian

xavshot (62991) 2008-12-14 10:59

Bonsoir Jaap
superbe travail sur la lumière et cadrage impeccable de ce château. C'est une très belle photo. Bravo.
Xavier

belido (16757) 2008-12-14 11:01

Hi Jaap,

very good atmosphere. There is some interesting grey tones which brings a nice dramatism to this scenary. Light is well controlled and the reflection of the calm river adds a lot to the compo. There is a little tilt to left which doesn't bother at all. Very well done!
Regards,
Carlos

JCG (25687) 2008-12-14 11:10

Hi Jaap,

Very beautiful photograph once more and an image nicely made up with this vegetable halation. I like much the smoothness of the image and its treatment which gives a fairy-like aspect to the places I find. Very beautiful light also. Beautiful work and yet the conditions of catch of sight were not easy to read your note. Thank you Jaap.

With all my friendships and a very good evening,

Jean-Charles

TopGeo (22121) 2008-12-14 11:10

Hi Jaap!
Interesting central picture that with the river the prospect leads to the castle. They is a enchanting moment and appreciable photo, with good note and frame also Perfect nature composition and autumn colours!
Regards
Georgios

COSTANTINO (23105) 2008-12-14 11:17

Hi Jaap
I like all your photos especially for the warm
colours you use,because the pictures look
more impressive..the tones of silver colour
are excellent and generally the shot brings
your stamp..
thanks for your photo again
greetings from GREECE
cOSTANTINO

Gerrit (36127) 2008-12-14 11:21

Fantastisch kasteeltje, Jaap, en een prachtfoto.
Mooi gebruik gemaakt van de weinige echte winterse taferelen die ons zijn gegund hier.
Groeten Gerrit

emka (22131) 2008-12-14 11:30

Hi Jaap,
the atmosphere is really wonderful. It looks cold, it seems the leaves are a bit frosty. Nice view of the river or canal leading to the castle. I wonder how it is to live in such a castle with tower. I like this row of trees on the right side. Very beautiful scenery.

Warm regards

Malgorzata

Buin (38136) 2008-12-14 11:39

Hallo Jaap!
Again a very inviting photo. Here I like especially this wonderful inclined ligh which really "caresses" the landscape. The sunlit keep here is the true eyecatcher of the scenery. The composition is - as usual - great. As I said - very inviting ... a wonderful place.
Greetings from cold (-3°C) and cloudless Westphalia!
Frank

gilou530 (35568) 2008-12-14 12:05

salut jaap
un paysage magnifique que tu as su comme toujours mettre en valeur par un cadrage trés bien choisi et une gestion des couleurs et lumiére, un vrai régal pour les yeux, bravo
amitiés
gilbert

pauloog (6811) 2008-12-14 13:12

Dag Jaap,
Nice view, well composed and with the natural colours I prefer. The horizon seems to be a little tilted ?

regards,
Paul

delic (6735) 2008-12-14 13:26

Goede avond Jaap!
A perfect picture that conveys the winter mood very well. Composition is excellent as always. I'm having a hard time keeping up with two sites but will catch up eventually. Regards,
Hakan

delkoo (34588) 2008-12-14 13:48

hi jaap,
A fine composition making good use of the channel as lead-lines. Light management, contrast, color and definition are simply superb.

best regards
didier

Angelillo (9065) 2008-12-14 13:51

Hi Jaap,

It's impressive how with this dark light, almost "black" light, you reach this image soft and tender. I like very much your composition, the great curve creates a very strong perspective, and the soft light over the tower attract absolutely our attention. It's very beautiful, a pleasure!

Greetings,
Angel.

feather (50040) 2008-12-14 14:04

As you remark, the rippled water hasn't given you the mirrored surface you like, but we can still see the reflection of the castle tower. There is a tiny bit of light filtering through the clouds illuminating the important parts of the image and the curving lines of the stream work perfectly to lead the eye into the scene.
Kath.

papagolf21 (56623) 2008-12-14 14:16

Bonsoir, mon ami Jaap,
J'admire votre regard aigu sur la nature. Vous savez la magnifier, lui donner des lettres de noblesse, la peindre avec délicatesse et la parer des beautés qu'elle recèle.
Encore une réussite. Un grand merci pour cette très belle réalisation et la note d'accompagnement.
Amitiés.
Philippe

wautersw (3603) 2008-12-14 14:53

Dag Jaap,

vooral een heel sterke compositie met het water dat in een boog de blik naar het kasteel leidt en met de bomenrij op de achtergrond. Prachtige winterse kleuren en details. TFS en een prettige week.

Wolf

barrufeto_77 (25903) 2008-12-14 15:41

Hi Jaap.

Again, a lovely picture. The colours and the atmosphere are, as usual, great!

Rgs, Oscar

gneufeld (15233) 2008-12-14 18:35

Hi jaap,
A good one here with excellent light and deep rich colors. Good job and TFS. Gerald

dareco (17104) 2008-12-14 19:25

Very pretty! and the composition is excellent. Very good depth and detail. TFS and have a great week.

ribeiroantonio (21959) 2008-12-14 20:37

I like the way the trees open a window towards the background and the castle. The POV is superb and the light on the castle is beautiful. Well done.
Antonio

P-S-I-G (24482) 2008-12-14 21:37

Hello Jaap,
I enjoy the framing. Beautiful light and colours. Well done this the branches of the tree in the corners of the picture.
Best regards,
Fabrice

AiresSantos (42750) 2008-12-14 23:06

Hi dear Jaap
Magnificent DOF and sharpness in this beautiful picture.
Very well framed and perfect light management
Have a nice week
Aires

ChrisJ (70419) 2008-12-15 1:34

Hi jaap

I like the sweeping curve of the canal & esplanade. The grey skies add mood & atmosphere. Good muted colours, with superb sharpness & reflections. Tfs!

rodgerg (24773) 2008-12-15 2:16

Dag Jaap,

Very nice. I like especially the athmospher of this photo, an winter's athmospehre very well collected.
The excellent managment of a not easy light gives nice contrast, colurs and superb reflections in the water.
I like too the very good balance of the composition. Congratulations!
Have a good week,
Roger

azaf1 (15547) 2008-12-15 3:12

Good morning Jaap
A fairy tale like post really fitting this period of Christmas. A perfect 1/2 frame. excellent curve creating a great perspective and reflection and the castle in the middle. Just worth looking and admiring it
Have a great week and TFS
Argiris

zeynepe (9358) 2008-12-15 3:21

Hi Jaap,
The windy and gloomy weather makes the composition fantastic. I like your perfect low POV with the curve of the river. The castle is absolutely splendid.
Congrats and have a nice week,
Zeynep

Photo65Net (43096) 2008-12-15 3:35

Hello Jaap,
Amzing light here !
I like how you used natural curves and dynamics.
Beautiful job,
Have a nice day,
JB.

jlbrthnn (38727) 2008-12-15 3:52

Hello Jaap,
I like the canal which peacefully follows its curve to the castle. Very beautiful light on the tower so in charge of history. A beautiful realization, a beautiful painting. Cheer.
Have a nice day
Cordially
Joël

patdeph (18244) 2008-12-15 3:59

hello Jaap
I like very much the POV with the river leading to the castle,and I like how you have framed it with the branches of the foreground!There is a superb light on the casle and on the grasses boarding the river,and that makes a nice contrast with the darker landscape,and creates a nice atmosphere!I like very much!
regards
Pascale

jhm (83161) 2008-12-15 5:05

Dag Jaap,

Niet echt het beste weer, zoals u al zelf schrijft, maar in onze lage landen is het soms huilen met de pet op, om mooie wolken te krijgen.
Niet tegenstaande het minder goede weer heeft u toch een briljant plaatje neergezet.
U weet toch een composition te kiezen dat vooe elk wat wils is te zien.
Goed perspectief en een goede presentatie, waren al de foto's op TE maar zo, we zouden een andezr TE tezien krijgen.
Bedankt.

Groetjes,
John.

John_F_Kennedy (31865) 2008-12-15 5:45

The sharpness and the clarity is impressive, as the light and the colours is nice to see. Very informative your note too. Well done.
Best wishes,
Achim

Cretense (56866) 2008-12-15 6:14

Hi Jaap!

Fantastic one, as always! This time you changed a little bit your favourite square framing, to include those branches on the upper corners and you did perfectly well, they add a lot to the picture! Congratulations!

Hercules

npecanhuk (14492) 2008-12-15 7:06

Hello Jaap!
Another very interesting and beautiful photograph! I specially like the composition, with so many elements put together in such a wonderful manner! I really like this curve of the creek as one of the main subjects of this image! This photo really pleases me!
TFS - Congratulations!
My warmest regards,
Neyvan

TGULUMSER (12514) 2008-12-15 7:45

Hello Jaap,
A spectacular view. The wind effect over the water is especially very nice. The atmosphere and the architecture are superb. Amazing nature,
Best regards,
Tulay

Cormac (26451) 2008-12-15 7:47

Wonderful shot! The graceful curve of the river leads us around the bottom and towards the tower. I also like those tree branches coming down from the top, like a halo around the building. Well done!

jafadabret (40185) 2008-12-15 7:52

Bonjour Jaap.
C'est une photo très récente ce qui nous montre que le temps n'est pas aussi mauvais que chez nous. J'aime la lumière sur la tour du château. La composition est toujours aussi impeccable.
Excellent travail !
Jacques

Budapestman (42660) 2008-12-15 10:07

Dear Jaap,
Beautiful romantic atmosphere with picturesque composition and particular lights. The details are beautiful, great shot from this castle. Have a nice evening, my friend!
George

danos (33074) 2008-12-15 11:06

Hello Jaap,
great the view of the Sterkenburg Castle,with the canal to surrounded,and to create depth in the scene.I like the moody atmosphere and the branches of the leafless trees that create a nice frame on the top of it.Well done.

Regards,Danos

bostankorkulugu (33888) 2008-12-15 11:53

how many castles are there in Netherlands?... they are never ending i guess, you always present beautiful postcards of them... yet another charming shot of a thrilling place... all the best jaap...

josepmarin (34011) 2008-12-15 12:34

Hi Jaap,
A winter scene that you have caught with a great sensation of cold. Elegant setting in which we can enjoy the architecture of the castle and its surroundings, with a few beautiful gardens and the curve of the canal, which gives a dynamic touch and a good perspective to the composition.
Nice work, my friend, I love its light and its beautiful soft tones.
Best regards,
Josep

mvdisco (11597) 2008-12-15 13:49

Bonjour Jaap,
Une autre belle composition et paysage des Pays-Bas,
Belle présentation et jolies couleurs naturelles,
j'aime bien cette petite rivière qui fait une courbe et qui nous dirige vers le château...
Magnifique.
Michel

sacavem (8453) 2008-12-15 17:09

Olá Jaap,

Very nicely captured and composed shot from a very good POV.
Very nice colours, and sharpness.
Well done...
Greetings,
Filipe

Graal (58577) 2008-12-15 22:50

Hi Jaap,
another interesting place and view, good informations in note. Very good quality. I like the composition also.
Gr., Aleksander

paura (39036) 2008-12-16 2:35

Jaap,
A imagem é linda e parece tomada de livro de fábulas. Os elementos estão agrupados com maestria e o gerenciamento de luzes e cores está soberbo. Muito bom.

Abraço

Paulo

Angshu (33995) 2008-12-16 4:25

Dag Jaap
I always admire how you compose your pictures...treat to watch & lessons to learn. From your POV you used the curving canal as a good perspective leading us stright to the castle. Well framed with the branches of the trees. Excellent work!
Best Regards
Angshu

Jean-Luc (5488) 2008-12-16 5:30

Bonour Jaap,
Une très belle composition qui fait penser à un tableau de maître. j'apprécie la douceur des couleurs automnales sous cet éclairage discret malgré le ciel menaçant.
Amicalement
Jean-Luc

amaryllis (17701) 2008-12-16 8:59

bonjour
ce chateau est situé dans un bel environnement d'un si belle nature avec ce cours d'eau autour et qui nous emmène au chateau; des couleurs superbes et une bonne luminosité
et sur les arbres aussi avec le soleil qui donne
excellente composition
juliette

gildasjan (24049) 2008-12-16 9:57

Bonsoir Jaap
La courbe de ce bras de canal nous guide bien vers le château bien éclairé sous ce ciel.
Bonne soirée
Amicalement
Gildas

mark_mk (246) 2008-12-16 10:03

Hi Jaap,
nice scene, the river leads the eye into the scene and that dark sky adds some drama to the scene, which is something I like. Nice POV and great composition, another very nice shot, many thanks for sharing!

Take care
Mark

Fis2 (46253) 2008-12-16 11:42

Witaj Jaap!
Wonderful castle, beautiful place.
Good frame and composition.
Very interesting colours.
Well done.
Regards
Krzysztof

Sistercosmo (2649) 2008-12-16 13:37

Hi Jaap,
another post card! Excellent pov and nice warm feeling this gives. The silver calm of Autumn, very well captured.
Wonderful post! Thanks and take care,
Linda

maltese (21537) 2008-12-16 13:46

Hello Jaap
Une très belle réalisation avec ces belles lumières dont tu as le secret!! C'est très bien composé avec la courbe de l'eau qui nous guide jusqu'au château!!
Une très belle photo
Amicalement
Hervé

molla (6891) 2008-12-16 14:32

hejsan Jaap
the small branches framing this crystal clear image in a very attractive way, the sky is moody in a way i really like , the sun rays is lightning up the Castle in just that dramatic romantic way as in a painting from mid 1800.
and the name of the family Van Wulven, that's really out of a fairy tale.
cheers

Anders Mohlin

gunbud (28107) 2008-12-16 17:10

Hi Jaap,
The beautiful 13th century castle stands out wonderfully against the somber silver blue sky.
The narrow stream moving slowly towards the castle makes a lovely lead in to this fine scene.
Regards, Tom

danyy (69319) 2008-12-16 23:00

Bonjour Jaap,
une photo dans la plus pure tradition Carper, avec tous ses ingrédients de charme, lumières, couleurs et cadrage, petit coin d'eau.
Je note toutefois ici, un léger tilt vers la gauche. Un fois de plus; le choix de l'endroit est fabuleux.
Best regards.
Daniel.

jjcordier (25104) 2008-12-16 23:53

Jaap
Encore une très belle composition avec une superbe unité de tons. Tu as toujours l'art de trouver exactement le POV qui convient à l'image qui, à chaque fois, est un régal pour les yeux.
Amicalement
JJ

snunney (35350) 2008-12-17 4:34

Hello Jaap,
The light does indeed make for a fine atmosphere in this very pleasing composition. This together with the sky and the bare trees makes a lovely image very evocative of a cold winter's day. I like the way the river curves round and draws the viewer ineluctably towards the castle. Quality photo work.

hdl (6737) 2008-12-17 4:51

Weer een heel sterke compositie. Het weer zat niet echt mee maar het draagt in dit beeld wel bij tot de sfeer van dramatiek (die ik ook een beetje in de begeleidende tekst lees). Dit wordt nog versterkt door de takken die zich rond het kader scharen. De gebogen sloot geeft extra dynamiek aan foto.

MarianneS (14360) 2008-12-17 8:30

Hello Jaap,
Excellent composition, with a great perspective to take us to this beautiful castle.
Sweet light to enhance the whole sight.
Well done!
Regards,
Marianne

Emile (20055) 2008-12-17 8:30

Hola Jaap.
Superb picture with nice soft colors and a mystic atmosphere, the presence of the grey sky enhances the beautiful view of the castle, the curved stream take our eyes directly to the impressive architecture, your POV is good and also the soft light and good sharpness.
TFS.
Regards.

Dpbours (220) 2008-12-17 9:30

Hey Jaap,

Ja, wolken kunnen toch mooi zijn, maar vandaag vind ik echt niks aan die grijze lucht.... Mooie opbouw deze compo. Hoe je tussen de takken van de bomen door kijkt. En dan die on-symmetrie met links de curve van het stroompje en rechts dan die rechte lijn van de bomem.
Het grasveld loopt wat af naar de waterkant toe, en dat geeft een beetje het gevoel van een tilt. Maar kijkend naar de toren is er geen enkele tilt.
Mooie plaat.

Groeten,
Dennis

besnard (31000) 2008-12-17 9:36

Bonsoir Jaap
Un très joli cliché avec une bonne luminosité qui met en valeur ce beau château. C'est bien cadré. Le temps a l'air convenable, juste un peu de givre.
C'est du très bon travail.
Merci pour le partage et bonne soirée.
Nicole

leo61 (43610) 2008-12-17 10:48

Hi Jaap!
Nice winteratmosphere with this light.I like how the castle is framed by the curve of the canal and these branches on top.
Regards,leo

toto (18755) 2008-12-17 11:22

Bonsoir,
belle photo de cette courbe de rivière qui mène notre regard vers ce château qui comme les autres est très beau, bien net.
Ces arbres sans feuilles, ces feuilles gelées a terre, ce champ pris dans ce tournant de rivière est de toute beauté.

Rosa et toto vous souhaites de bonnes fêtes de fin d' années et une magnifique année 2009 ou santé et argent vous apportera le bonheur.
Amitiés Thomas

barni (14563) 2008-12-18 5:27

Hello Jaap
Superbe image. Les tons plus sombres sont excellent.
Bonne journée
Christophe

mikeo (12117) 2008-12-18 6:08

Dear Jaap,

What I can write about this shot? It's great!
Superb climate of the photo, very good composition, excellent quality...No more words is necessary...

Best regards,
Mikeo

Tue (25608) 2008-12-18 6:15

Goedemiddag Jaap,
Er hangt hier een erg mooie sfeer met de beetje zonlicht en de bewolkte achtergrond. Prima foto met in het midden het kasteel, mooie, natuurlijke framing in de voorgrond ook. Het water loopt mooi dwars door de compositie. Bedankt!
Groeten,
Lars

dip (12792) 2008-12-18 6:54

Hi Jaap,
beautiful composition,excellent point of view and amazing lighting,
well done!
Greetings,
Dimitris.

Cricri (43560) 2008-12-18 9:46

Hi Jaap
Une trés belle présentation du château , bon POV donnent une jolie courbe au fleuve, bonne lumiére malgre le ciel gris et de jolies couleurs
Have a nice evening for you
cricri

Gustaw (21670) 2008-12-19 6:51

Hi, my friend!
It is next very good and very profesional photo. Very good quality. I like your composition. Nice old architecture and beautiful all nature.
Marek

Charo (31677) 2008-12-19 9:59

Hallo Jaap,
Prachtige vangst met een prachtig licht en kleuren. Ik hou van de details van de bodem op de voorgrond en de kromme van het kanaal en hun reflexen. Uitstekend, zoals altijd.
Die pasjes goede Kerst en Nieuwjaar.
Met vriendelijke groet,
Charo

ellelloo (4919) 2008-12-19 12:21

Hello Jaap,
A wonderful photo, which has a lovely atmosphere. It looks like a great painting. Excellent photo quality as always! A pleasure to view! Thanks for sharing!
Greetings,
Lasse

Nicou (45523) 2008-12-20 2:16

Hello,

Fantastique image, quel cadrage, avec la neige sur l'herbe, le cile divin, ce cha^teau qui ressort à merveille, grandiose.

Bravo et amitié

Nicou

Didi (36364) 2008-12-20 9:17

Bonsoir Jaap
Très belle composition sous une belle luminosité.
Si tu utilises la méthode HDR, c''est parfaitement réussi car l'image possède un excellent contraste et si tu n'utilise pas cette méthode, alors chapeau !.
La luminosité latéral donne un von relief à l'image.
Amitiés et passe de bonnes fêtes.

macondo (13239) 2008-12-21 1:12

Hi Jaap.
Nice picture of this castle in a lovely winter light under that brooding sky. I like the trees hanging down into the picture. A little tilt to the right, but not important.
I wish you and your family a happy Christmas and New Year
Regards,
Andrew

saylan-cb (12726) 2008-12-25 14:01

Hi Jaap,
Superb atmosphere!Great capture and very nice POV.
Excellent work!
TFS/Regards

zahoor_salmi (2451) 2008-12-27 17:08

Nice composition, colours and lighting, well framed.

Yffic (6106) 2008-12-30 10:19

Hi Jaap,

Superb picture.
I've told many times but I REALLY like your square format.
The composition is perfect with this river who transport ours eyes to the castle.
I specially like the strong sky: have you use filters ?

Best wishes to you and your familly for 2009.

Regards

Yves

Photo Information

Copyright: jaap polak (carper) (65448)
Genre: Lieux
Medium: Couleur
Date Taken: 2008-12-12
Categories: Nature
Camera: Canon 40D, Canon 10-22 f3.5-4.5 EFS
Exposition: f/13.0, 1/15 secondes
Versions: version originale
Thème(s): Castles in the Netherlands, JB's Daily Pick(s) From Your Pics [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2008-12-14 10:13