Famous among writers, a photo from Sonderjylland, West

Photographer's Note

Asserballe church is located high up on a hill in a tiny village of 400 inhabitants in the Danish German border region. The church is a remarkable, very unusual and interesting cruciform church. The oldest part of the choir dates from the 1100's and it was originally one of the typical lime washed field stone churches that are so characteristic for Northern Europe. But when this region became a part of Prussia in 1864, this peculiar gable, built in the style of the "Historismus", which adopts historical architecture elements, was added to the otherwise unpretentious building.
The church is famous among writers. It was in Asserballe the Danish author Herman Bang was born in 1857 of a noble family, the son of the vicar, a relative of Grundtvig (In the Church of Denmark no man has exercised a greater influence than Bishop N. F. S. Grundtvig, 1783-1872).
In his novel 典ine�, published in 1889, Bang wrote of life on the island of Als in the aftermath of the battle of Dybb in the Second War of Schleswig which resulted in the traumatic loss of 20 % of the Danish territory.
Bang's works earned him renown as a leading European impressionist writer. It was Claude Monet who told him after meeting him: "Monsieur Bang, you are the first impressionist author in the world."

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gildasjan (43826) 2009-11-22 1:56

Bonjour Harriet
Un bon POV qui donne de l'importance � cette 馮lise mise en valeur ainsi.
Bon dimanche
Amicalement
gildas

Buin (42580) 2009-11-22 2:02

Guten Morgen Harriet!
Was f�r ein wundersches Geb舫de! Du hast es in einem schen Licht eingefangen, das den Treppengiebel noch eindrucksvoller erscheinen l舖st. Mir gefallen besonders die "menschlichen" Dimensionen dieser Kirche.
Gr�e aus dem regnerischen S�dwestfalen!
Frank

besnard (59196) 2009-11-22 2:08

Bonjour Harriet
Une belle image dominicale avec une prise en contre-plong馥 qui met l'馮lise en valeur.
Merci pour le partage et bon dimanche.
Nicole

subhendu_bagchi (26091) 2009-11-22 2:45

Hi Harriete,
nice church with white and brick red combination, which is so much contrasting. Nice to see under the blue sky. Good diagonal take. Nice light and vivid colours. Very well photojob. Well done. Tfs.
Have a nice sunday.
Subhendu.

JCG (35153) 2009-11-22 3:17

Hello Harriet,

Curious� a church with shutters !!! Here is a beautiful Sunday papagolfade, the architectural details are interesting and well emphasized on this photograph where clearness is appreciable. I notice that the neighbourhoods of the building are well maintained. Pretty glance and thank you for the instructive note.

With all my friendships and very good Sunday,

Jean-Charles

delpeoples (60342) 2009-11-22 3:36

Hi Harriet, fantastic shot! I love that low POV and the sky is superbly exposed. The red roof contrasts so well with the sky. Nice work, and I wish you a very happy Sunday and week, Lisa.

npecanhuk (79329) 2009-11-22 3:50

Hello Harriet!
Nice sample of architecture in a very pleasant and beautiful photograph!
Sharpness, exposure, low pov, colors and composition are very good features in this image!
The sky behind it is a real highlight too!
TFS - congratulations!
Best regards,
Neyvan

saxo042 (38078) 2009-11-22 6:17

Hi Harriet,
You have found the perfect POV here, I can inagine that you were walking here in front of this very typical Danish church, trying to establish a good position. And here it is. The long line of the roofs and gable on the left side could not be better. I find it a bit dark, but this might just be the usual matter of taste... I tried a WS and hope you donｴt mind.
Greeting from a very rainy Gothenburg
Gunnar

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asajernigan (21427) 2009-11-22 6:34

Harriet,
This is a nicely composed shot showing this fine church from an angle that gives the scene depth. The side lighting is nice drawing our eye to the brighter sections of the church. The foreground is a little dark and could be lightened in PP to reveal more detail.
TFS,
Asa

jmdias (115046) 2009-11-22 7:14

harriet

very interesting this architecture. I liked this lower pov that make the church bigger. The light is something weak but you managed it well. nice framing

hugs

jorge

wolf38 (30) 2009-11-22 9:44

Hello A church with a particular architectural style. First, I would always know where is this church. Your text gives new information about this. And indeed, this church is worth seeing. I would say a good picture for TE. Best regards, Wolfgang.

mauro61 (53411) 2009-11-22 13:31

ciao Harriet,
particolare l struttura di questa chiesa che ci proponi dalla facciata bianca e il tetto rosso.
Sola in un contesto naturale semplice ma di bell'aspetto.
saluti
maurizio

phwall (6787) 2009-11-22 14:49

Dear Harriet,
It's a beautiful sharp image and an excellent POV.
I like the architectural style, the many sharp angles along with the steep gables make an attractive sight.
I had a look at the lighter version in the workshop and agree with the change. To my view your image is a little dark, particularly with the foreground, but that is just a matter of personal preference.
Another of your interesting notes, an enjoyable read.
I hope you have a lovely week.
Warm wishes
Peter

shevchenko (20560) 2009-11-22 18:56

Hi Harriet,
I like the combined of different geometries in built this church, it is really unique, the patterns on the door just look like palms, nice soft sunlight shining, thanks for sharing a beautiful church. A bit bright up is better, I like the WS.
Ally

Nicou (193806) 2009-11-23 2:50

Hello,

merveilleus b穰iment ce blanc avec le toit rouge, ce graphisme des tuiles, le tout accompagn� d'un merveilelux, ciel, sueprbe compo.

Bravo et amiit�

Nicou

rodgerg (55767) 2009-11-23 2:56

Hello Harriet,

yes, a very remarkable church. This church is here very well collected with a POV and a framing very well selected.The red and white colors of the church arise very well in the superb sky well colected too.
Have a nice week,
Roger

Longroute (19600) 2009-11-23 4:17

A very fine church in a style so unusual for us from the south.
I like how the church create a kind of diagonal. Fine and intense colours and a good framing. A good presentation and work.

Best regards,
Donato

pablominto (53746) 2009-11-23 4:36

Hello Harriet,

This is a fine point of view to show details in the architecture!
I notice the interesting design without sign of any tower except the facade...
Well framed with lovely colours, good angle of light and I can agree with the WS but I guess that is a matter of screen settings too..!

Greetings,
Pablo -

ciakgiak (30) 2009-11-23 4:49

Hello Harriet,
a great POV and a perfect composition permitted you to realize a very interesting image. The architecture of the church is really amazing and, as usual, the colours and the sharpness are fantastic. Have a great week.
Warm regards.
Giorgio

dareco (17136) 2009-11-23 6:56

Very impressive architecture. I like the angle you've taken this from. Good colors and detail. TFS

diomed (13926) 2009-11-23 8:31

Hi Harriet,
marvelous northern architecture with very graphic and amazing shapes. Perfect low POV, harmoic and delightfull composition, well balanced, lovely play of lights and shadows.
Nice week
Antonio

carper (96) 2009-11-23 9:32

very nice Harriet
a well taken shot here, good contrast, fine colors, good balance in the shot, good composition, have a fine evening.
regard jaap

dip (21408) 2009-11-23 9:58

Hallo Harriet,
ein sehr schoenes Foto,der Blickwinkel und die Belichtung sind klasse,
aber auch,die Bauart der Kirche ist sehr interessant,
Gruesse,
Dimitris.

paololg (31448) 2009-11-23 13:15

Ciao dear Harriet,
Perfect POV. The image shows us this pleasant and curious architecture captured with excellent sharpness. Beautiful photo, realized very well, compliments!
Ciao, have a nice night!
Paolo

Silvio1953 (221463) 2009-11-23 13:19

Ciao Harriet, lovely composition with splendid church, good POV, wonderful colors, very well done, ciao Silvio

lousat (139170) 2009-11-23 16:26

Hi Harriet,the choice of point of view was decisive for the beauty of this pic.Very nice and intelligent composition whit a top quality of sharpness and colors.My best compliments,have a nice day,LUCIANO

danyy (0) 2009-11-23 23:55

Bonjour Harriet,
il faisait assez sombre au moment de la photo et cela be permet pas aux couleurs de s'exprimer clairement et surtout � l'avant plan.
Un ciel toutefois magnifique et une petite contre plong馥 qui donne tout son panache � cette 馮lise un peu d馭orm馥.
Mes amiti駸.
Daniel.

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Cretense (68709) 2009-11-24 2:09

Hello Harriet!

Beautiful architecture photo, great capture of this beautiful church! Simple but nice composition and framing, great light management! Very interesting note, too!

Hercules

toto (0) 2009-11-24 2:52

Bonjour,
belle photo de cette eglise superbe avec ces briques blanches et son toit rouge.
Bonne lumi鑽e, le jardin bien entretenu.

Amiti駸 Thomas

gilou530 (34) 2009-11-24 3:51

salut harrier
un tr駸 belle 馮lise avec ce blanc qui flashe bien dans ce cadrage, tu as bien redress� les perspectives m麥e s'il en reste sur la droite, un bon boulot
amiti駸
gilbert

pajaran (115779) 2009-11-24 3:54

Pozdrav .
Crkva stara sa bogatom istorijom, prikazana ovom lepom fotogrtafijom, pravog trenutka i dobrih boja. Pravi tekst.
Puno pozdrava, lep dan, Paja.

hardyuno (4652) 2009-11-24 7:13

Hallo Harriet,
Frank hat es ja schon sehr gut ausgedr�ckt mit der Gre er Kirche, ich finde auch die seitliche Bildgestaltung gut gelungen, praktisch aus der Ecke. Sch auch die Einbeziehung der Mauer vorne. Gut gelungen, auch die interessante Info dazu.

Viele Gr�e aus dem heute etwas tr�ben S�dbayern
Hartmut

gunbud (34066) 2009-11-24 16:41

Hi Harrriet,
Wonderful lines and intricatel details to this unique church that standsd out so nicely against the blue sky and wispy clouds.
Fine note rich with history.
Regards, Tom

Vasa (515) 2009-11-25 1:00

Original face of the church, dear Harrier, and your nice idea to present it. The weak sun gives more possibilities to show the part in the shadow. Thanks for your note and thanks for your presence in my mind.

Branko

claudeD (47754) 2009-11-25 8:32

Hallo Harriet,

sehr sches Architekturbild dieser Kirche.Viele Details und super Sch舐fe.Wir immer freue ich mich deine Onfos zu dem Bild zu lesen.

Mit den besten Gr�ssen aus lUxemburg

Jean-Claude

holmertz (102604) 2009-11-25 9:27

Hello Harriet,
A beautiful church from a good POV. A love the marvellously well saturated colours and the crispy sharpness. Very well done,
Regards,
Gert

John_F_Kennedy (43797) 2009-11-26 5:43

Hallo Harriet,
wundersche kleine Kirche. Mir gefallen gut diese stufenartigen Mauern am Kirchturm.
Viele Gr�e,
Achim

bracasha75 (24591) 2009-11-26 10:01

Hallo Harriet
Ich glaube mir felen die richtige worte dazu, aber was ich sagen kann ist das es ein schones gebaude ist!!!!!!!!!
Ich wunsche dir ein schonen abend aus schon herbstliches Serbien
Bratislav

patdeph (35750) 2009-11-26 10:07

hello Harriet
superb architecture standing out a wonderful sky!And,as usual,a superb and interesting note!
Regards
Pascale

Urs (14082) 2009-11-26 18:26

Hallo Harriet

Gute Nutzung des Seitenlichts, um die Kirche mit Halbschatten lebendiger zu machen. Das Sonnenlicht buchst臙lich modelliert die weisse Kirche, mit anderen Worten bricht die H舐te des Weiss. Sehr gute Kontraste dank dem Seitenlicht. Das ist die Augustsonne, die noch w舐mte, nicht wie jetzt im November!

Herzliche Gr�sse aus Alor Star
Urs

buscape (6219) 2009-11-27 5:01

Hallo Harriet,
mir gef舁lt bei dieser Kirche besonders der "Frontgiebel" mit den Stufen auf beiden Seiten und die Fensterl臈en bzw. der T�rladen darunter. Perfekte Symmetrie. Die Belichtung hast du gut hinbekommen, was bei weiﾟen Fassaden nicht ganz einfach ist. Besonders dann wenn die Sonneneinstrahlung (hier das Seitenlicht) nur einen Teil von dem Geb舫de erhellt. Gut gemacht.
Viele Gr�e aus dem heute windigen Donautal,
Helmut

jlbrthnn (76043) 2009-11-27 5:03

Hello Harriet,
Your note locates well the geographical and historical context of this church. The photograph in light low-angle shot is very agreeably built. The whiteness of the frontages makes the building quasi luminous. The light and the colors are natural. Good realization. Cheer.
Have a nice day
Cordially
Jo�l

ellelloo (6572) 2009-11-28 3:33

Hello Harriet,
A good shot of this church with interesting architecture. The low POV makes the church stand out well from its environment against the sky. Good colours and clarity. The foreground looks dark, but I guess it was also rather dark already, when you took the photo. The photo details are not shown though for some reason. As always an excellent note. Thanks for sharing!
Greetings from wet and grey southern Finland,
Lasse

dumbo (4541) 2009-11-29 2:54

Hello Harriet,
That's an interesting looking old church with beautiful and unique architecture. The colors of this photo are great and I like your composition.

Best regards,
Eino

PJE (20758) 2009-11-29 7:31

Hello Harriet. The design on the front of this church is very unique from my North American Canadian perspective. Very interesting design front. Only suggestion for improvement would be to brighten the grass a little in post processing. Thanks.

Royaldevon (85862) 2009-11-30 1:13

Good Morning Harriet,

Interesting notes, as always.
Your shot has a wonderful clarity about it! The whites and greys are striking but with no oe at all.
The upward pov emphasises the fine architectural details, adding a sense of grandeur.

Have a good day,
Bev :-)

Bluejeans (64251) 2009-12-01 7:50

Ola Harriet,
Bonita composi鈬o com esta igreja moderna , bem interessante com os seus telhados altos , sua cor vermelha se destaca bem na paisagem , bom ponto de vis縊 apanhando as duas paredes, gostei muito do c騏 , parab駭s!!
Um abra輟 Gon軋lo

Waylim (25436) 2009-12-03 13:53

Harriet,
Another beautiful image. Even though it may seem a bit dark, but I like it this way too. The workshop images are great, but this one gives us an essence a melodramatic mood, which sometimes we do feel that way. Charming church and good quality.
Thanks

jemaflor (147018) 2009-12-06 2:43

Hi Harriet,
Well framed from this pov, nice light to give a good shot, interesting architecture, well the white walls with this lateral light.

Angshu (56760) 2009-12-10 1:08

Hello Harriet
As always your notes are an education for me. Quite a different architecture for my eyes, for a church, the red tiled roof contrasting very well with the blue sky. The light seems to be mellow and that adds to the picture by adding pastel hues to the white wall. Well done!
Best Regards
Angshu

skippy007 (12510) 2009-12-11 2:29

Hello Harriet, Perfect low POV to capture this beautiful old church. The white is well exposed with the red roof contrasting well against the blue sky. I also felt it was a little dark, I must admit I like Gunnar's version. A beautiful image just the same with excellent colour & detail. Your note as always is interesting & informative, Mr Bang would be pleased to see once more his name being mentioned ;-).
Thank you
Regards
Santo

alvaraalto (42804) 2009-12-14 2:53

Hi Harriet,

Recently I read the Dutch translation of "Ved Vejen". Lars (who had read the book in Danish for his study) isn't a big fan of Herman Bang, but I liked the book.

groet Rob

UlfE (14641) 2009-12-15 11:36

Hi Harriet,

A magnificent picture with this beautiful Danish church. The colours and lighting looks very natural to me. I could agree perhaps that the grass might be a bit too dark but otherwise I perfer your version compare to the brighter in WSs. I am not very sensitive for tilts and I am often of the opionion that it could improve pictures and that you should not avoid exiting POVs for such reasons. Here you have a perfectly vertical line through the gate, between the two windows and through the clock. Exactly the choice I would have made myself. TFS and have nice evening!

Warm regards,

Ulf

Disabled_A (0) 2010-01-02 14:50

Hi Harriet,
during my long absence from TE I missed so many photos!
I've been trying to catch up with the Time... :)
Interesting church of an unusual architectural design (at least, for me).
Very good POV and composition :-)
and an interesting Note, as always!
Wishing you a Happy new Year 2010!!
Warm regards,
Elena

sacavem (18620) 2010-01-31 9:38

Ol� Harriet,

You found a great POV for this photo. The architecture of monuments is fantastic. TFS,
I like more than 3ｺ Ws.
Well done.
Filipe

Ricx (13495) 2010-02-13 3:26

Hi Harriet, a truely remarkable building, well reflected in your image.. .. Churches the world over astound me in their architecture and design.. very well captured.. Rich

jimkil (1706) 2010-02-13 20:00

Perfect perspective and angles on this one Harriet with good light and colours. Maybe not as picturesque as the ones we see in Switzerland or Germany but it does have its own character. Thanks for the informative note also.
Cheers
Jim

BluSimo (9392) 2010-09-13 12:43

Good evening Harriet
also your photo is impressionist: -) I love the vanish light that illuminates the lateral walls, leaving the rest in the shadow. the pov from the low it is a good choice of composition, the facade of the church against the sky is much effective. compliments
have a nice evening
ciao
Simonetta

danos (110407) 2011-03-11 0:39

Good morning Harriet,
superb the POV of the church with the red tiles to contrast perfect with the grey of the sky.I like the architectural style of the church, as the clarity and the sharpness of the image.Well done.

Have a good day,Danos

jadesgran (5433) 2011-10-28 12:47

Hello Harriet
This is a charming church, and you have captured it really well.The architecture is unusual but interesting.Good P.O.V.
Best Wishes Gladys

fabbs99 (17179) 2013-05-25 13:18

Hello Harriet,

Beautiful frame of this lovely Church.
Magnificent vivid colors,contrast and superb overall quality of the image.

jhm (211736) 2013-07-31 11:23

Hello Harriet,

I have taken an old picture, I like the architectural style, the many sharp angles along with the stair gable make an attractive sight.
Quiet and pleasant image to look at
We see almost all details and perfect colours.
Nice depth and perspective picture.
Very well done, TFS.

Best regards,
John.