around the corner, a photo from Antwerpen, Flandres

Photographer's Note

This picture was taken more or less around the corner from where I live, yet there is a hidden story. That is: I didn't really know what this building was until recently.

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DEURNE is the second largest district of Antwerp. It has some 80,000 inhabitants and is situated to the north of the city. It is a working class district, a down-to-earth sort of place. It's also known for its parks, including the Rivierenhof, which is Antwerp's biggest park.

Deurne consists of two more or less seperate parts: Deurne Noord (home to the famous Royal Antwerp football ground) and Deurne Zuid, which includes the Antwerp airport and the Boekenbergpark...and that's where this picture was taken.

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THIS PICTURE shows a rather intriguing construction in the Boekenberg Park in Deurne. In fact, it is the base of what used to be Chinese tower, a folly built around 1800.

The tower was tore down in the late 1950's, with its base left abandonned. Now it has been restored and you can even rent it for small parties and events.

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In the WORKSHOP I'll include an old bl/w postcard to give you an impression of what it was.

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PaulVDV (54735) 2020-11-24 14:59

Hallo Benny,
Spijtig dat de toren niet in zijn geheel bewaard gebleven is.
Door enkel naar je hoofdfoto te kijken, was het moeilijk raden waartoe dit gebouw eigenlijk diende.
Beeld je in, een feestje in de basis van een Chinese toren die zelfs nog ouder is dan België.
Je nam de foto onder een zeer mooi licht. Het gebouw wordt nog meer benadrukt doordat de omgeving veel donkerder is. Zelfs het paartje viel me niet meteen op.
Vele groeten, Paul

CMJC (4757) 2020-11-24 22:03 [Comment]

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jemaflor (135252) 2020-11-24 23:10

Salut Benny,
Well photographed, so nice warm light for the presentation of this building, good effect with the curvy lines, tfs.

emka (152060) 2020-11-25 0:20

Hello benny, Nice to see something that is round the corner of where you live. beautiful light, interesting kiosk. Funny place for rent.
Best regrads Malgo

Silvio1953 (205491) 2020-11-25 1:47

Ciao Benny, great view of lovely architecture, wonderful colors, excellent clarity, fine details and splendid light, very well done, my friend, ciao Silvio

jhm (202823) 2020-11-25 6:22

Dag Benny,

Echt een heerlijk herfst plaatje
De belichting maakt de kleuren aangenaam
We krijgen een mooie ronding van de weg
Ook de bomen zij mooi om naar te kijken.
Goed foto werk, bedankt

Groeten uit Oost-Vlaanderen
John

abmdsudi (88423) 2020-11-25 7:33

Hi Benny
A quaint structure plus the striking sunshine colours which can look extraordinarily, cheerful and very refreshing to see. The marriage of blue sky is much more than satisfactory. Gorgeous and tx to your useful info
Best regards

foxy (2059) 2020-11-26 4:46

Hello Benny,
:-) you live just around the corner, you just found out recently about this odd looking building ( I mean stand out building ). It did not gets your attention !
The history of this building is rather ...... yeah, intriguing ( as you put it ). What's on earth , the Chinese got to do or influenced , around 1800 in Deurne :-)
It was a pity that the tower was tore down. It would be a very beautiful sight in the park, for sure.
I'm sure, you'll noticed that long time ago.
Btw, you've caught this building, just only the sunlight shining on it and the surrounding of the trees. Tbh, I think the roof is a bit 'saai', restored back the 'Tower' :-)
Thanks for sharing - around the corner discovery.
Loong