A resort for the old and poor Photo

Photographer’s Note

Built in 1742, the “St. Johannis-Armenstift“ (St. John’s almshouse) is a well-preserved example of implementing poor relief in times of feudalism. It was established by Johann Rudolph, member of the noble house von Ahlefeldt, then owner of the manor house Damp at the Baltic Sea near Eckernförde. Ahlefeldt’s idea was to give old peasants a place to live until they died. Furthermore they got one cow, free firewood and a small amount of money each month. This was remarkable since welfare support for the poor was primarily organized at the local parish level, being responsible for supporting the poor at that time. Therefore the building with the tower - a chapel – was very important for the conception.
Today the “Armenstift” is protected. It still consists of four incredibly small houses. If you want to live in one of these cottages you can contact the present owner of Damp manor. The rent is affordable, app. 235 € per month.
When I took this photo, a lady approached me telling me that she shared her house with a battalion of mice and other creatures. But she was glad to live here, especially in summer.

Buin, Guenther, dip, COSTANTINO, fulvio52, besnard, gracious, saxo042, gildasjan, rginer, Longroute, JCG, Royaldevon, ciakgiak, ellelloo, jlbrthnn, carper, stego, plimrn, Vasa, gunbud, patdeph, feather, bakes888, papagolf21, claudeD, fanni, danos, Cretense, Angshu, macondo, skippy007, asajernigan, maloutim trouve(nt) cette note utile

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Buin (38040) 2009-03-12 12:03

Hallo Harriet!
Zusammen mit Deinem Kommentar wieder ein "runder" und interessanter Beitrag! Und das Foto - technisch perfekt! Ein wunderschönes, gepflegtes und sehr sehenswertes Gebäudeensemble!
Grüße aus dem klatschnassen und unerträglich grauen Westfalen. So langsam reicht's! ;-)
Frank

Guenther (6855) 2009-03-12 12:08

Hallo Harriet,

eine gute und interessante Note und ein fast idyllisches Bild ... von den Mäusen ist zum Glück nichts zu sehen ;-) Sehr schöner Beitrag!

Grüße aus Südtirol
Günther

bracasha75 (22225) 2009-03-12 12:19

Halo Harriet
Ein wunderschones foto mit ein sehr schoner blick an dieses gebaude fur obdachlose und ein herlicher tag hast du ausgewalht fur fotografieren und der sonige tag macht das ort mehr schoner und optimistischer was wir eigentlich heute auch brauhen nach viele schlime sahen die pasieren sind
Alles gutes, Bratislav

dip (12720) 2009-03-12 12:21

Hallo Harriet,
schönes Foto und eine interessante Notiz dazu!
Für 235 Euro im Monat es scheint ein Schnäppchen zu sein (trotz Mäusen:))
Ehrilch gesagt in manchen Ländern in solche Häuser wohnen die Reiche...
Viele Grüße,
Dimitris.

bema (8924) 2009-03-12 12:22

Hallo Harriet,

ein schönes Ensemble von Häusern und eine tolle Aufnahme, gefällt mir ausgesprochen gut.. klasse Farben und ein schöner Blick mit guter Tiefe..

viele Grüße in den Norden, Bernd

COSTANTINO (22988) 2009-03-12 12:26

Hello Harriet
A photo simple with great lightness and simple lines of the traditional houses..
Thanks for your information about the rent..I would like to travel there at the countryside
You have really captured this feeling
regards and compliments from GREECE
cOSTANTINO

besnard (30920) 2009-03-12 12:45

Bonsoir Harriet
Un très bel ensemble architectural bien mis en valeur avec une bonne luminosité. C'est du très bon travail.
Merci pour le partage et bonne soirée.
Nicole

fulvio52 (8314) 2009-03-12 12:53

Hi, Harriet.
So simple and so effective... A nice diagonal, a lovely display of traditional architecture, good lighting... that's all you need here. Splendid and nostalgic at the same time, TFS! You have a nice evening, I'll be seeing you.
Fulvio.

gracious (20017) 2009-03-12 12:54

Guten Tag Harriet,
This is of course the most meaningful place well preserved and protected for the good deed it had done for the past especially to the poor!
you had captured well with the pov to view the beautiful structure and the well preserved environment!
thank you for the most useful notes as well
take good care and have a wonderful coming weekend, Harriet!
a hug from Tony

saxo042 (16038) 2009-03-12 13:04

Hej Harriet,
There is a very short way between this part of Germany and Denmark. To me, this looks like a most typical Danish scenery , just like an illustration from H.C. Andersen! Excellent colours and presentation!
Kind regards
Gunnar

gildasjan (24005) 2009-03-12 13:38

Bonsoir Harriet
Belle perspective sur cette architecture typique.Cadrage soigné et bon accord de couleurs avec le ciel.
Bonne soirée
Amicalement
gildas

gilou530 (35488) 2009-03-12 15:31

salut harriet
une maison au toit de chaume au milieu de ces toits de tuilles sa donne un beau contraste de style, belle lumiére dans ce cadrage
amitiés
gilbert

rginer (572) 2009-03-13 11:03 [Comment]

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danyy (69181) 2009-03-13 11:40

Bonjour harriet,
une photo très lumineuse et des lumières qui ne sont portant pas trop fortes, elles sont bien calibrées. Un joli POV et un cadrage parfait pour nous faire profiter aussi du ciel bleu et de la verdure.
Une photo qui met cet endroit en valeur.

Regards.
Daniel.

Longroute (9629) 2009-03-14 1:37

These old houses are so cosy and nice and your composition shows them well with a fine sense of depth. Even in 1700 there were illuminated people who thought not only to themselsves.
Have a nice week end,
Donato

JCG (25589) 2009-03-14 4:49

Hi Harriet,

A really interesting story on this architectural unit. I love the beautiful light that has illuminated a nice color contrast. Despite the mice, I will spend many a night to test !!! Thank you Harriet.

With all my friendships and a good WE,

Jean-Charles

Royaldevon (5938) 2009-03-14 5:09

Hello Harriet,

A lovely pov to capture the depth and the architectural details of these beautiful old houses.
Perfect composition and colours.
The light was superb for this early summer capture.

Kind regards,
Bev :-)

mauro61 (16048) 2009-03-14 11:34

ciao Harriet,
bella testimonianza del passato con l'inclusione di una casa a graticcio dal fascino sempre particolare con la sua copertura a cappello.
ottima luce e prospettiva.
saluti
maurizio

ciakgiak (11012) 2009-03-14 12:20

Hello Harriet.
I like this simple architecture, it's so exiting! The diagonal POV is perfect for this kind of photo, we can admire this little houses in all their beauty. I would like a lot to stay here for some time, TFS.
Have a great Sunday dear friend.
Best regards
Giorgio

buscape (3887) 2009-03-14 21:13

Hallo Harriet,
mir gefällt deine gut gewählte Perspektive für diese schöne Gebäudereihe. Zumindest von aussen sehen die Gebäude noch sehr gut erhalten aus und erscheinen mir für 235 € pro Monat Miete ein echtes Schnäppchen zu sein. Wenig Mäuse für viele Mäuse sozusagen.:-) Ach ja, wie Frank schon zu Beginn erwähnt hat, ist das Foto technisch gesehen tadellos. Gratulation.
Viele Grüsse aus dem Donautal,
Helmut

foozi (4733) 2009-03-14 21:17

Hi Harriet,
nice capture of the building. the sky is lovely blue, and the red roofs really give a good contrast colours and captivate the view. the lighting helps a lot in giving a good details of the resort in an attrctive scene.

regards,
Foozi

ellelloo (4885) 2009-03-14 23:21

Hello Harriet,
A charming photo with excellent composition and perspective, beautiful light and colours and very good clarity. With your interesting note a great TE contribution. TFS.
Greetings,
Lasse

jlbrthnn (38527) 2009-03-15 10:02

Hello Harriet,
I am allured by these houses, it is damage which they are so distant. The light reveals constructions and their charm due to their low height. Beautiful perspective according to the diagonal. A very pretty work. Cheer.
Have a nice sunday
Cordially
Joël

carper (65290) 2009-03-15 10:30

very nice Harriet,
the place is very nice and you made a fine shot of it and it's complete with the good note here, well done. have a good evening.
regard jaap

stego (22376) 2009-03-15 15:45

Hi Harriet,
It reminds me an illustration of a children's book! It's so charming! The history of the place you tell us about in the note is also very suitable for a children story - "Once upon a time there was a prince that was too good to his people, so he decided to offer houses to the old people of his states..." :D
The POV and framing are very well chosen, the clarity and light of the day are skilfully exploited.
Regards, José.

plimrn (19688) 2009-03-15 16:01

Hi Harriet,
I do like the way you framed the buildings on the diagonal with the thatched roof in front and the tower in back. Your light management is also very good with no overexposure in spite of the bright light. However, even nicer than your photo is the lovely thought that people cared for others and still continue to do this.
HLJ, Pat

Vasa (5946) 2009-03-15 16:52

Lovely corner of Damp, dear Harriet. The house on the first plan is the most interesting for me. I try to make myself something similar in my country house on the Danube. Your picture is a big inspiration. Danke shone dear friend.

Branko

gunbud (28049) 2009-03-15 19:36

Hi Harriet,
Beautiful shot of this old style German architecture that is so well seen in this brilliant light.
You did a fine job of light management in these difficulut condtions bring out ture natural colors and soothing shadows.
Your note is very warm and speaks well of the local parish.
Regards, Tom

roges (1204) 2009-03-16 0:49

Hallo Harriet!
Ein schönes und interessantes Bild zur gleichen Zeit.
I love it.
Grüße,
Adrian

patdeph (18158) 2009-03-16 12:12

hello Harriet
these houses are really lovely,I think I 'd like to live there,and if it was possible not to have the numerous animals inside! The colours and the light,the superb blue sky enhance the beauty of these houses!I like very much!
Regards
Pascale

feather (49940) 2009-03-16 15:14

It looks like a lovely place especially the house with the thatched roof, but the 'battalion of mice and other creatures' would definitely put me off. You had good clear light and the colours are well rendered.
Kath

delpeoples (6439) 2009-03-16 15:57

Hi Harriet, what beautiful old buildings you have captured. It's hard to believe it is Germany, which I always think of as very modern. I really like the angle you have used, the image is sharp and as usual, your colours are so beautiful and natural. TFS and have a great week, Lisa.

bakes888 (18257) 2009-03-16 21:20

Hi Harriet. It is good to see some good in the world, especially after watching all the doom and gloom that is out TV news. Nice photo, good handling of light to have such good colours and clarity. Well composed also. Thanks for sharing.
Cheers, Paul.

papagolf21 (56515) 2009-03-17 1:48

Bonjour, chère amie Harriet,
Quel plaisir de contempler une telle composition où le charme est évident.
J'apprécie beaucoup cette réalisation et particulièrement le sujet parfaitement traité.
Un grand merci du partage.
Amitiés.
Philippe

claudeD (11392) 2009-03-17 11:06

Hello Harriet,

very interesting contribution to TE with a nice picture and detailed information.TFS.

With regards from Luxembourg

Jean-Claude

fanni (8737) 2009-03-18 3:21

Hello Harriet,
I like this sunny view! :) Very good perspective, interesting houses! Concerning the composition, I have slight doubts about cropping a little of the right side (with part of the house) but I am not too sure... in a way, this house is also "part of the story".
I also liked the words about "a battalion of mice and other creatures"... :)) I wonder what are those "other creatures"? ;)
Very pleasant photo!
Kindest regards,
Elena

trekks (14332) 2009-03-18 8:08

hi Harriet

1742! Wow! That is quite a period of history here for this resort. Very interesting to see this kind of architecture so well kept and it is definitely very different to stay in this kind of resort.

tfs, bill

danos (32926) 2009-03-18 8:57

Hello Harriet,
really nice the existence of this Armenstift between modern houses.To live someone there I think that it would be a nice experience and the cost its to low for a month.Informative your note too.Well done.

Have a nice afternoon,Danos

pablominto (41032) 2009-03-19 0:45

Hello Harriet,

Interesting details in the old architecture!
One of the more eye-catching is the tower on the main building, and the roofing of the smaller, half-timber structure...
The point of view works well and give good lines to the composition, fine details!

Greetings,
Pablo -

mafegan (4375) 2009-03-19 4:36

Hello Harriet
A crisp and clear photo of houses which are full of character. The cloudless sky is also a real feature - it looks as though it is just painted on. Very nice and tfs, Marlene

Cretense (56688) 2009-03-19 7:42

Hi Harriet!

Great architecture photo, with excellent framing and composition and great diagonal perspective! Flawless light managment and beautiful colours! Very interesting note, too! Congratulations!

Hercules

jmdias (19623) 2009-03-19 17:27

harriet

beautiful architecture, this pov and framing are fantastic and I liked the light and the beautiful colors here too. very interesting compo

hugs

jorge

Angshu (33947) 2009-03-21 9:57

Hello Harriet
A fine note to compliment the picture. I understood why there's the steeple up there, if this was an old age resort. Good diagonal perspective. The house in the FG is a half timber one...am I correct? Thanks again for showing us pictures from your country of the areas not known to people like us. It's an educative experience & thanks for that.
And I thank you for your wishes for my movement. Believe me, I need every ounce of it.
Best Regards
Angshu

macondo (13205) 2009-03-21 23:54

Hi Harriet.
What an interesting note, and an interesting place. A very humane parish. You got the photo of it in excellent Summer light. The thatched roof looks wonderful between the red tiles. The complex seems very well preserved and maintained, as well as very quiet. Nicely composed and the colours seem very naturalistic.
Regards,
Andrew

skippy007 (7243) 2009-03-22 13:48

Hello Harriet, Your photo is simple yet very attractive due to the colour, nice clean lines & clarity. amazing that even in those times there were people like Johann Rudolph who thought of charity to others who were less fortunate than him. A lovely photo with interesting architecture, enhanced by a very informative note.
Thank you
Regards
santo

zumoduvas (1974) 2009-04-06 11:32

Hello Harriet.

Excellent image, nice composition and colors.

Regards.
Jose Luis.

asajernigan (14236) 2009-04-08 17:46

Harriet,
This is a fine shot of this great architecture. The angle of the shot is great and gives the shot a nice sense of depth and direction.
The lighting and colors are great with excellent sharpness and detail.
TFS,
Asa

maloutim (3995) 2009-06-06 11:43

Hi Harriet!
A very interesting post and beautiful photo!
I like the composition in diagonal and the bright colours! Very useful note! It's nice to know that the houses haven't been turned into musums, but are actually lived in! ( Well, apart from the mice maybe?)
Thanks for sharing!
Have good weekend!
Marie Louise.