2021 Bruges center 1, a photo from West-Vlaanderen, Flanders

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BRUGES.

Due to the relaxation in Flanders, I went back to Bruges but a bad day a little misty sky.

This is my first Saturday outing since the start of Covid-19, so 18 months ago.
We are both vaccinated, my wife and myself.
Few people, and certainly very few tourists, are in Bruges.
This photo was taken 100 meters from the Grote Markt.
St Jacobstraat, Geldmuntsraat, Eiermarkt, normally one of the busiest city center intersections.
As you can see very quiet and calm.
I saw many shops that are gone, and no big sale anywhere.
This is the aftermath of corona; will it still be good times my life pay attention to my age

I hope you like it

Camera Model
Canon EOS R
File Size
35.6MB
Shooting Date/Time
4/09/2021 12:22:10
Owner's Name
Shooting Mode
Manual Exposure
Tv(Shutter Speed)
1/160
Av(Aperture Value)
5.6
ISO Speed
100
Lens
EF16-35mm f/2.8L II USM
Focal Length
16.0mm
Image Size
6720x4480
Image Quality
RAW
Picture Style
Landscape

pierrefonds, Fis2, PaulVDV, pajaran, ikeharel, ktanska, worldcitizen, Royaldevon, ChrisJ, COSTANTINO, adramad, mcmtanyel, PiotrF has marked this note useful

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holmertz (102774) 2021-09-04 10:49

Hello John,
This is a brand new photo, almost like a news report. It shows a beautiful corner of Bruges, where the buildings are of different styles but they are all attractive and properly maintained. A few persons are nicely included to make the view more lively. Luckily I see no electric kick-bikes that have become a real nuisance in many cities, including where I live.
Kind regards,
Gert

pierrefonds (114536) 2021-09-04 10:58

Hi John,

The presence of the persons is animating the scene. The point of view is showing the details of the buildings of the center of Bruges. It is clear and precise. Have a nice day.

Pierre

Fis2 (170861) 2021-09-04 11:13

Witaj John!
A very nice fragment of Bruges, I like the tenement houses.
Good framing and colors.
Nice scene from daily life.
Well done.
Have a nice weekend.
Krzysztof

jean113 (27893) 2021-09-04 11:27

Hello John, just a few people about, but not enough to distract our view from the variety of building styles.
The tops of the buildings stand out against the grey sky.
Excellent sharpness.
Kind regards, Jean.

PaulVDV (62978) 2021-09-04 11:33

Hallo John,
Een nieuwe foto uit Brugge!
Het aantal volledig gevaccineerden is in Vlaanderen zeer goed doch niet overal. Ik las dat het in Brugge meer dan 80 % is. Dus kan je er relatief veilig naartoe.
In Vlaams-Brabant vormen de gemeenten die aan Brussel grenzen het probleem.
Je foto toont geen heel druk stadsbeeld. Doch ook niet een verlaten stad. Misschien een beetje zoals ik het zou verwachten. Anderzijds was je er natuurlijk op een zaterdag.
Het wegdek lijkt nat te zijn en de lucht niet heel blauw.
Wij hadden vandaag een heel zonnige dag. Het mooie weer begon echter maar ergens in de loop van de voormiddag.
Mischien heb je deze foto heel vroeg genomen.
Mooi stadsbeeld met mooie gebouwen en mensen en fietsen verspreid over de straat.
Vele groeten, Paul

Silvio1953 (221729) 2021-09-04 11:41

Ciao John, great perspective on fantastic square, lovely composition with beautiful facades, wonderful colors, excellent clarity, splendid light and fine details, very well done, my friend, ciao Silvio

pajaran (115989) 2021-09-04 11:58

Pozdrav.

Mnogo je komentara oko vakcine, ali svaka zastita je dobra.

Lep pogled trenutak, dobar tekst ...
Lep trg i stara arhitektura, dobro pokazano sa lepim bojama, kontrastom, perspektivom i uhavecenim trenutkom sa biciklistima.
Lep deo Bruges i fotografija.
Dobar tekst o koriscenoj tehnici i elementima snimka.

Zelim vam lepu i mirnu noc sa dobrim zdravljem, sve najbolje.
Paja

lousat (139332) 2021-09-04 12:12

Salut John,un beau retour a Bruges apres 18 mois,avec le vaccine on peu finalement tourner en surete'. Pas beaucoup de monde et tourists, la pandemie laisse encore ses traces,une capture magnifique malgre' la lumiere sombre de ce preview de l'automne. Belle soiree' et merci,Luciano

jmdias (115252) 2021-09-04 12:30

john

a special pov showing two sides of the square. I liked the biker in evidence and the precious architecture we can see here. excellent.

take care

jorge

abmdsudi (95869) 2021-09-04 20:35

Hi John
A charming old town scene, and lively where focus is directed into the heart of picture - the imposing old style buildings depicting the character and style of the architecture with lovely blend of colours. The exposure is seamless, well done shot
Best regards

ifege (48159) 2021-09-04 21:30

Hi John
Bruges at its quietest, very unlike when I visited. The overcast sky meant very even light for you so there is good detail everywhere and more so in the large view.
cheers
Ian

jemaflor (147224) 2021-09-04 23:37

Hi John,
Beautiful architecture, perfect quality, sharpness and light for your presentation, tfs.

ktanska (44804) 2021-09-05 10:18

Hi John,
Bruges is such a touristic city, it surely has changed during last 18 months. And on a rainy day there are not much locals on the move either. But buildings are impressive as always.
Kari

Tue (92470) 2021-09-05 10:28

Hallo John,
Wat een prachtige foto van dit deel van het plein en de kruising van straten, waardoor vele verschillende gevels te zien zijn. Ze hebben allemaal een andere stijl, maar de bakstenen gevel net rechts van het midden is waarschijnlijk toch wel het bijzonderst.
Lars

GyurMaster (24840) 2021-09-05 11:42

Dear John,

It is a nicely done photo. The overcast sky helped to improve the tones and colours of the scene.

Best Wishes,
Gy.

worldcitizen (16104) 2021-09-05 12:51

Hello John,
The dull sky and empty square seem to match the shadow of COVID hanging over the world. Still, the buildings are all charming, and I especially like the brick one with the red-trimmed windows. Many shops and restaurants have also disappeared here in NYC. Take care!

Royaldevon (85932) 2021-09-05 15:02

Hello John,

It is hard to imagine just how many restrictions we have all endured during the last 18 months but you must have felt a great sense of freedom to be able to visit your favourite city, at last!
Sadly, the weather was not in your favour and the usual groups of excited tourists were not to be found but even in bad weather, the beauty of the Bruges buildings cannot be denied! You have still be able to capture the sharp details of the buildings, with good colours, despite the weather.

My warm regards,
Bev :-)

ChrisJ (171884) 2021-09-06 20:36

Hello John,

Good sharpness with a pleasant diffused light. The cyclists animate the scene. The distinctive stepped roof of the building with the the red portico is eye catching. Tfs!

COSTANTINO (116580) 2021-09-06 22:06

Hello dear John
excellent classical view
from this worthseeing
place...
we are both vaccinated my
wife and myself...
thanks for the sharing
giving to us the chance
to travel with our imagination
regards
costantino

adramad (73006) 2021-09-08 9:57

Hi John.
Surprising composition of the city center, incredible to see it so empty, also in summer where it should be with the bustle of people and tourists, terrible the impact that the Covid has made everywhere, so if possible the buildings look more impressive with their nice facades.
A magnificent range of colors, good brightness and sharpngess management.
Very well done. Love it.
Have a great day.
Very best regards.
Luis.

mkamionka (74535) 2021-09-10 4:04

Hi John,
beautiful town centre indeed. I like the attractive architecture of the townhouses and also a nice wide foreground with plenty of patterns. We can see three bikes in there which add a repeated motif across the frame.
The weather was not my favourite but you did a great job under these circumstances,
great quality,
M

vjmite (6604) 2021-09-10 5:37

Hi John,

The grey sky results in very even lighting throughout the photo, so it is easier to take a well exposed photo and to see details of the interesting architecture everywhere. The sharpness is excellent, and the colours are natural. I don't like crowds, so this quiet scene looks perfect to me. I am sure the shops will open again, maybe with new owners.

Vince

ikeharel (113427) 2021-09-10 10:38

Mid-summer rainy day, John, but the wet paved square shining and colors were enhanced.
Outcome was fairly well, considering the weather.
Exquisite styled building all around.
Good evening,
Ike

mcmtanyel (68623) 2021-09-20 20:21

Hello John,
Nice plaza surrounded by pretty facades. I like the presence of bicycles in three modes: one being ridden, one being walked, and one parked.
Regards,
MT

PiotrF (54788) 2021-10-13 15:17

Hello John,
Interesting picture from Bruges center with beautiful old architecture.
I like good composition, nice colours and good sharpness.
Fine presentation.
Regards
Piotr

Photo Information

Copyright: John Maenhout (jhm) (211736)
Genre: 場所
Medium: カラー
Date Taken: 2021-09-04
Camera: CANON EOS R, Canon 16-35mm f/2.8 LII USM, SanDisk Extreme PRO, B+W 82 010 UV - Haze 1x MRC
Exposure：　f/5.6, 30 seconds
Photo Version：　Original Version
Date Submitted: 2021-09-04 10:44