Photographer's Note
Amersfoort: Koppelpoort
Another photo that I found in my archives taken in the summer of 2007, when I visited the city of Amersfoort in the heart of the Netherlands.
Seen here is the medieval gate "Koppelpoort", which was built around 1425 as part of the second wall of Amersfoort. In 1885-1886, the gate was renovated by Pierre Cuypers (known as the architect of het Rijksmuseum and het Centraal Station in Amsterdam). The most recent renovation finished in 1996.
Amersfoort is the second biggest city in the province of Utrecht with 140,000 inhabitants. The name Amersfoort means ford (voorde in Dutch) in the river Amer (old name of the river Eem) and it was mentioned for the first time in 1028, in 1259 the city got city rights from the Bishop of Utrecht.
The photo was taken in the early evening. I hope you like it and thanks for your visit! :-)
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xavshot
(69835) 2008-12-07 2:56
Bonjour Lars
cadrage impeccable pour nous présenter cette belle architecture. Les reflets sont superbes également; Bravo, beau travail.
Xavier
jurek1951
(42198) 2008-12-07 2:58
Hi Lars,
Excellent contrast and presentation,
Very interesting architecture. Original POV and composition.Marvellous lighting and reflex on water.
Georg
papadimitriou
(128) 2008-12-07 2:58
Hi Lars from the beautiful country,
Excellent colours, nice reflection and frame.
My congratulations
Yiannis
feather
(51130) 2008-12-07 3:00
Gorgeous colours and reflections Lars. You chose a good angle for your POV as the perspective from both bridges works well in the composition. The cyclist and the touches of red are both pleasing additions to the scene.
Kath
riclopes
(35577) 2008-12-07 3:03
Olá Lars, I admire the brick architecture of these castles, so diferent from what we have in Portugal. You got a beautiful view from a distance, using well the reflections to enhance the beauty of the picture. You even got a cyclist on the bridge - I wish he was more visible. Good finding from your archives.
rgds,
ric
guillaumejm
(0) 2008-12-07 3:12
Hello lars
very nice place well framed. I specially appreciate colours and reflects.
best regards
JMarc
jhm
(211734) 2008-12-07 3:37
Dag Lars,
Lang geleden dat ik deze poort nog eens zag van dicht bij, maar blijkbaar niet zo heel veel veranderd.
Vroeger kwamen we well eens in Hoog Catharijnen het winkel centrum in Utrecht
Prachtig foto werk wat u hier laat zien, zowel het perspective gedeelte als de kleuren en samenstelling behoren tot de top klasse,,het is een beauty, Lars!
Goed gedaan , bedankt.
Prettige zondag namiddag,
John
devimeuxbe
(58557) 2008-12-07 3:39
Hi lars
beautifull vision of this medizval castle. Yu get a perfect light and the picture is well composed.
Excellent sunday
Bertrand
ahmetgedikli
(25609) 2008-12-07 4:37
Hi Lars
Very nice scenery... Excellent colours, reflections and sharpness. Well done.
Have a good sunday.
Ahmet
jafadabret
(56501) 2008-12-07 4:41
Bonjour Lars.
Tu as de bien belles archives !
J'aime beaucoup l'équilibre de la composition sur ce paysage avec ce château d'une grande beauté et ses reflets encore plus beaux.
Excellent !
Jacques
marrty
(235) 2008-12-07 5:09
Hoi Lars,
Je 2e foto binnen 2 weken. Een hele mooie reflectiefoto, die een beetje impressionistisch aandoet. Mooie kleuren ook, vooral dat oranje dak. Goed gedaan!
Groeten, Martijn
JLG
(2086) 2008-12-07 5:09
hello Lars
superbe vue sur cette porte
de belle couleurs lumineuse et un tres bon cadrage
great shot
jean louis
asajernigan
(21427) 2008-12-07 6:21
Lars,
This is a great shot with a fantastic reflection. The reflection provides nice depth and balance for the shot. The lighting and colors are great with excellent sharpness and detail. The bridge creates a nice diagonal which leads the eye into the shot.
TFS,
Asa
Budapestman
(82620) 2008-12-07 6:46
Hi Lars,
Great shot from this imposing place with amazing atmosphere. The composition is very spectacular, the colours and reflection are beautiful. Congratulatons. Have a nice Sunday!
George
Gerrit
(62042) 2008-12-07 8:19
Dag Lars,
prachtig middeleeuws stadsgezicht genomen onder ideale omstandigheden. fantastische weerspiegeling en framing.
Topwerk,
Groeten Gerrit
gracious
(20025) 2008-12-07 9:25
Hello Lars,
This is a perfect architectured well captured and composed in good quality in it's pov, sharpness, wonderful colours and superb details!
the reflection is a true bonus towards this beautiful composition!
well done
take care and warmest regards
Tony
papagolf21
(152605) 2008-12-07 11:35
Bonsoir, mon ami Lars,
Comment ne pas tomber sous le charme devant une telle photographie ! Difficile de résister à la beauté représentée par cette composition. Le sujet parfaitement traité, la mise en image, les couleurs, les détails, l'historique, tout contribue à apprécier grandement cette réalisation.
Un grand merci pour le partage.
Amitiés.
Philippe
dip
(21408) 2008-12-07 11:44
Hi Lars,
wonderful architecture image,excellent POV and framing,
amazing colors and reflections,
well done,
Dimitris.
carper
(96) 2008-12-07 11:56
mooie foto Lars,
Ik heb deze ook eens op de plaat gezet maar deze is beter dankzij het juiste licht, erg goed werk.
prettige avond
groet jaap
gilou530
(34) 2008-12-07 12:36
salut lars
un chateau trés bien mis en valeur avec une lumiére qui donne ces beaux reflets, bon cadrage et netteté
amitiés
gilbert
emjleclercq
(15778) 2008-12-07 13:03
The reflection is not bad, but I prefer the original. This medieval gate is very well preserved and the red stone makes a good mix with the blue water.
All the best,
Emmanuel
Emile
(20352) 2008-12-07 14:00
Hola Lars.
Beautiful picture of the "gate" of Amersfoort, very impressive architecture and excellent reflection. Very good colors and sharpness. Great POV capturing both bridges and part of the street houses. Superb photo.
TFS.
Wish you a nice week ahead.
Best regards.
TopGeo
(38220) 2008-12-07 15:13
ΗHi Lars! Here you have had the luck of a wonderful light, a great sky and a nearly perfect mirror of water. The colours complete the scenery to a wonderful photo. This must be a picturesque place Wonderful picture.The colors are absolutely fantastic .Superb composition with excellent color the foreground.The reflections of the bridge and the castle are very nice.
Georgios
brano14
(3454) 2008-12-07 18:59
Lars,
Great POV, with nice colors, good clarity. The reflection looks very nice.
Brano
pablominto
(53746) 2008-12-07 23:01
Hello Lars,
I like the design of this fine old castle or rather fortification!
The integration with the canal works well, and the structures are captured with sharp fine details...
The reflection adds flavour to this fine composition!
Greetings,
Pablo -
Graal
(103040) 2008-12-07 23:23
Hi Lars,
good presentation of old castle. Beautiful place and well done photo. I like the reflections and colours. Good note also.
Gr., Aleksander
ChrisJ
(171220) 2008-12-08 0:38
Hi Lars,
Fantastic reflections with superb overall colour, sharpness & lighting contrasts. The 2 fences either side provide nice lead in lines. Tfs!
fulvio52
(8314) 2008-12-08 3:30
Hoi, Lars.
hier kwam ik nog vorige week even langs... Schitterende weergave van een van mijn lievelingspoorten in Nederland. Absoluut perfect geframed, meet zeer veel ruimte voor al die prachtige reflecties onderin. Top belichting, kleuren en definitie, lekker leeg, het ademt werkelijk een zeer aparte sfeer. Prima fotowerk, vriend. Bedankt! En bedankt ook voor je bezoek van onlangs aan mijn Moab Blues, ik waardeer het ten zeerst. Ik wens je nog een hele fijne dag. Tot gauw,
Fulvio.
patdeph
(35750) 2008-12-08 3:56
helo Lars
splendid presentation of this beautiful castle!This is very well framed,and the reflection in the blue water gives a great charm to the photo!The light and the colors are superb!Very well done!
Regards
Pascale
Miha2ou7
(5162) 2008-12-08 5:04
Hey Lars,
Great motive and reflections. Technically an impeccable image once more: the colors, sharpness etc etc. Always glad to see more.
Best regards.
gildasjan
(43826) 2008-12-08 7:36
Bonjour Lars
Tous les éléments sont ici réunis pour une très belle image et ce plan d'eau magnifie cette composition.
Bravo et bonne soirée
Amicalement
Gildas
Cricri
(176) 2008-12-08 7:58
Hi Lars
Belle perspective et cadrage des deux ponts, trés beaux reflets et ouleurs, une bien belle image d'archive
Good day for you
cricri
UlfE
(14641) 2008-12-08 10:14
Hi Lars,
Excellent composition. The reflections and colours are wonderful. Looks very quiet and almost like a model. I love the inclusion of cyclist that adds some life to the scence. I do not know why you have waited for such a long time to post this photo. TFS and have a nice evening!
Cheers,
Ulf
Silvio1953
(220577) 2008-12-08 12:23
Hi Lars, fantastic composition with splendid castle, fascinating reflections with wonderful colors, very well done, I like a lot, ciao Silvio
alvaraalto
(42804) 2008-12-08 13:14
Hallo Lars,
Prachtig plaatje van het oude Amersfoort.
Als we in Nederland toch eens al die poorten hadden laten staan.......
Nu moet je het aantal maar verdubbelen door een spiegeling toe te voegen.
groet Rob
ElAprendiz
(30) 2008-12-08 13:52
Hi Lars:
A magnificent place, without a doubt. There is a good combination of nature and architecture. The castles always have fascinated to me, and this scene is not the exception. There are a good frame, good handling of the light and beautiful tonalities, and those reflections in the water, are spectacular
John
paura
(25802) 2008-12-08 13:56
Lars,
Uma beleza de trabalho, com eficientes ajustes de exposição e composição com forte carater artístico. Muito boa.
Abraço
Paulo
giorgimer
(35017) 2008-12-08 14:49
Hi Lars,
very beautiful castle. excellent shot, with good details and reflection.
TFS
Gio
batalay
(41261) 2008-12-08 19:08
Hello Lars,
The density of castles and palaces is beyond anything I would have expected in Holland, and of course they date back to medieval days. You have captured this view of Amersfoort: Koppelpoort so beautifully that all its salient aspects seem to be on display.
Warm regards,
Bulent
bakes888
(18499) 2008-12-08 23:39
Hi Lars. Early morning is a great time for photographers, usually the wind is low and the tourists are still in bed ;-). Excellent capture. Well composed to make the most of the reflections and warm light. Thanks for sharing.
Cheers, Paul.
Henryk_Bilor
(20803) 2008-12-09 1:26
Hi Lars
Great capture of the gate. Interesting architecture, lovely reflections and colours.
Have a nice day.
jorgi
(3810) 2008-12-09 2:03
Hi Lars,
yes...reflections do have the power to captivate us, don't they :)
How not to...they always make best grounds for an excellent photographic opportunity.
Like on your photo..a magnificent hystorical monument reflecting its glory in water so frequently found in immidiate closeness. Red accents and soft moss growing on walls add additional vividness to harmonic brown blue balance.
My best,
Jeri
danos
(110407) 2008-12-09 2:25
Good morning Lars,
nice presentation of this part of the Amersfoort's city.I like the impressive castle with its arch entrance in the canal as the reflections the created on the water.The pink-reddish tints are well captured.
Have a nice day,Danos
jlbrthnn
(76043) 2008-12-09 3:38
Hello Lars,
Your files hide very beautiful images. I like much these historical constructions, perfectly described by your framing and your point of view. A very beautiful artistic and technical realization. Cheer.
Have a nice day
Cordially
Joël
sacavem
(18620) 2008-12-09 6:31
Olá Lars,
You found a great POV for this photo. The architecture of "castle"is fantastic and different of my country.
Well done
Best regards
Filipe
marietom
(34611) 2008-12-09 12:29
hello Lars,
très belle composition, avec ce beau bâtiment et son reflet. C'est très bien vu.
Bonne soirée
Marie
toto
(0) 2008-12-09 13:31
Bonsoir,
belle photo de ce superbe chateau et de son reflet dans cette eau calme.
Jolies couleurs, les détails d' architectures, le ciel, les arbres et leurs reflets sont bien nets et nous montre une très jolie vue de ce château.
Très bon partage.
Amitiés Thomas
shevchenko
(20560) 2008-12-09 18:10
Hello Lars,
Good pov to show balancing of symmetry between real world and reflection, red castle and blue sky make the scene more colorful, distinct image, well done.
Ally
siolaw
(38294) 2008-12-09 21:40
Hi Lars,
An interesting and beautiful site, with reflections adding a dreamy mood.
Colors, sharpness and contrast levels are fine
Well realized
Laurent
John_F_Kennedy
(43797) 2008-12-10 4:26
The lighting and colours are fine with excellent sharpness and detail. And the reflection on the water with the ripples are vey nice. Excellent composition.
Best wishes,
Achim
yedirenk
(11244) 2008-12-10 7:38
Hi Lars,
perfect scene with excellent reflections and superb sharpness.light,colours and architectural details are very impressive.also very good point of view and great textures.well done.TFS
Best wishes
Cevdet
Didi
(61589) 2008-12-11 14:56
Hi Lars
That's great for this one with nice colours and interesting reflctions on the foreground.
Just take care about the little tilt :))
Best regards.
rodgerg
(55767) 2008-12-12 4:03
Goed middag Lars,
Een zeer mooie plaats met mooie gebouwen van verleden.
Een zeer mooie foto met kleuren contrsatent, details en zeer mooie afspiegeleingen.
Een goed en mooie fotowerk.
vriendscahppen,
Roger
Bluejeans
(64251) 2008-12-13 2:28
Ola Lars ,
Que magnifico reflexo deste castelo parece uma pintura , gostei muito da arquitectura do castelo especialmente o arco , os telhados são muito bonitos , boas cores, bom enquadramento da foto, parabéns !!
Um abraço Gonçalo
stego
(24132) 2008-12-14 12:21
Hi Lars,
A flawless compo, its interesting how it doesn't look so tight as it actually is, I guess it's because of the bridge on the left and the fence on the right, suggest an "opening" while they lead the eye to the that superb medieval building. The wonderful reflection on the dark blue water also amplifies the sense of space. As usual, gorgeous clarity and colours.
Regards, José.
npecanhuk
(79329) 2008-12-18 6:28
Hello Lars!
Well, first of all I have to say I have really enjoyed it at my first glance! From the very thumbnail! That's very important to me! Later on I start seeing all the details in the image and still they all really please me!
With excellent sharpness, management of light, pov and composition, this picture stands out undoubtedly!
The architecture is very interesting and beautiful and the reflection you have obtained is simply fantastic!
TFS - Congratulations!
Warmest regards,
Neyvan
danyy
(0) 2008-12-18 23:28
Bonjour Lars,
la photo met ce petit bijou médiéval bien en valeur.
Une photo qui en montre toute une face, et sans distortion.
Les couleurs très naturelles sont bien rendues grace à de bonnes lumières bien capturées.
Un cadrage qui laisse place belle aux superbes reflets aux teintes très fortes.
Regards.
Daniel.
darek1978
(13361) 2008-12-22 12:40
Hello Lars,
Great composition and very interesting architecture. I really like this reflection on the water and quiet and cold atmosphere. Well done!
Regards,
DArek
paololg
(31448) 2008-12-22 14:00
Ciao LArs,
absolutely stupendous! The composition is of a rare beauty thanks also to the perfect sharp and the good saturation of the colors. Reflected that make to dream, you have done an excellent photo, compliment!
I wish you a marvelous and happy Christmas
Ciao
Paolo
MarianneS
(15338) 2008-12-23 13:05
Hello Lars,
This castle is beautiful and, together with its reflection, it offers you a great view. Well composed, under a sweet light.
It seems very peaceful.
Regards,
Marianne
brevbrev14
(140) 2008-12-26 6:30
Hi LArs, very nice reflection and colours
MERRY CHRISTMAS AND HAPPY NEW YEAR!
ciao!
Valeria
bostankorkulugu
(42866) 2009-01-01 20:57
never seen this place before i guess, looks truly amazing... loved the way you present the gate together with the reflection in a tight framing... a real good job i think... all the best to you in the new year lars...
korkut
chrisnet
(23062) 2009-01-02 11:16
Hello Lars,
Marvellous castle and reflection here! Very nice contarst and various colors, well done!
I wish you a good new year
Regards
Christian
PaulVDV
(62802) 2009-01-13 10:34
Hallo Lars,
Prachtige foto van toch wel een heel biezondere stadspoort. Goede compositie met de brug naar de poort links en de straat rechts. Er is zelfs een toegang tot de stad langs het water, of leidt die ingang misschien rond de oude stadskern ?
De weerspiegelingen zijn heel mooi maar die van de poort op het kanaal (of de slotgracht ?) vind ik de prachtigste.
Een mooi gedetailleerde foto met excellente kleuren.
Groetjes, Paul
zumoduvas
(2069) 2009-03-27 6:11
Hello Lars.
Excellent postal. nice composition and colors.
Regards.
Jose luis.
jaywalker
(16105) 2009-04-06 14:10
Hi Lars, A great photo of great architecture, the reflections have been beautifully captured, excellent light & the colour is very good, super detail & TFS, kind regards Wilson.
Elaine_Blath
(8471) 2009-05-11 23:55
Hi Lars,
this seems to be an amazing castle, I have wanted to visit also other parts of Netherlands for a very long time, and I certainly will come here...maybe a polarization filter will help (to darken the sky and to make colours more rich), but even without it you have preserved the composition very well!
Take care, Ivana
axiotea
(21651) 2009-05-12 21:24
Hello Lars
an excellent pov to discover this beautiful architecture displayed in a pleasant light, which is also reflecting so nicely in the moat...
Colors and framing are great too!
Cheers
Marilyn
mayjayne
(7204) 2014-08-11 5:31
Dear Lars,
What a lovely postcard composition - filled with warm, rich colours and a lovely reflection. Great catch !
TFS,
May
dkmurphys
(79209) 2014-08-12 3:03
Hi Lars,
Superb colors, a wonderful scene along the canal. Well taken.
Daniel
claudeD
(47754) 2014-08-12 11:12
Hello Lars,
Wonderful reflection picture from Amersfoort with an excellent composition, fine colors and sharpness. I like the view very much.TFS.
With regrads from Luxembourg
JC
fritzi007
(14698) 2014-08-29 14:41
Hallo Lars,
very good photo, very good comment, I am thrilled congratulate you!
best regards
Wolfgang
fds
(9963) 2014-08-29 14:48
very very beautiful architecture with great port in front of the canal
great document for my
NorthernLight
(2383) 2014-09-28 3:42
Hello Lars,
where I live there are unfortunately almost no such medieval buildings. Therefore it is always a joy to me to see the photos of other photographers who have such old walls as theme.
The picture is well done in every respect. It is well composed, the colors are great, contrasts are good and this image is also sharp. But the fine reflection makes the real attraction.
Undoubtedly a beautiful picture.
All the best from Sweden
Peter
pierrefonds
(113572) 2014-10-30 16:59
Hi Lars,
The reflections on the water are assets to the composition. The point of view is showing the details of the buildings and of the gates. The good luminosity is making the colors to stand out. Have a nice day.
Pierre
No_One
(4) 2015-08-29 3:13
Hi Lars
My favorite color combination is red brick and blue sky, so this photo is a delight for me. A beautiful study and picturesque castle and you really choose the perfect view with this mirror reflection. Excellent view, thanks for sharing, I love to learn of new castles!
Best wishes
Noel
Periko
(9105) 2015-08-31 14:55
Hi Lars
Impressive and beautiful building. Sharpness and exposure are excellent as well as the composition with such a reflections on the water. Well done.
Regards
Pedro
ikeharel
(112419) 2015-09-05 6:00
Hello Lars,
Ancient edifice of the gate is on reflection, perfect mirror, but also its real view is moist attractive.
Actually, its a double gate: for road and waterway. Red wooden shutters, white windows frames the shield above the gate and the turrets cones shape are most attractive elements on picture.
Fine photo, immaculately done.
Have a nice weekend,
Ike
SWEETFREEDOM
(24623) 2015-09-06 0:14
Hi Lars,
beautiful old gate, nice p.o.v. and colors.
regards
Alessandro
berek
(50518) 2015-10-20 22:56
Dear Lars,
a castle very well presented with a light that gives these beautiful reflections, good framing and sharpness Greetings. Burak
jmdias
(114262) 2015-11-01 10:18
lars
very beautiful this sample of architecture. in some aspects looks like a toy building or a miniature. many details to enjoy. a compo well done and with the best quality.TFS.
hugs
jorge
serp2000
(47063) 2015-11-30 9:54
Hi, Lars
Cool! Excellent capture of the old fortress reflections. This photo reminds me some historic movie decoration. Yes, I like this photo, well done. Although I see the dates 2007/2008 and I think this is just a far past. Times gonna fly...
Best wishes,
Serghei
carlo62
(81265) 2015-12-13 1:51
Ciao Lars
mi sono fatto un giro nella tua galleria alla scoperta dei Paesi Bassi, bellissimi luoghi che non ho ancora avuto il piacere di vedere.
Hai molte foto belle e interessanti, ho scelto questa perché non conoscevo questo luogo e la tua foto è molto bella, mi piace l'architettura e il riflesso è magnifico.
Saluti
Carlo
Karolina999
(0) 2016-01-05 8:20
Dear Tue,
amazing fortress, wonderful castle, fine reflection, nice weather, beautiful colors, good contrast and sharp, ideal framing.
Thanx for sharing.
Cheeers!!!
cargus
(13842) 2016-06-16 12:23
Wonderful composition of colors you framed, superb reflections in water The clarity and lights very well managed. Well done.!!
Regards.
Adrian
mcmtanyel
(67635) 2017-02-02 20:27
Hello Lars,
You are showing us beautiful architecture with plenty of arches, most of which have been converted to ellipsoids due to the lovely reflections.
Regards,
MT
lucasgalodoido
(27698) 2017-09-10 15:40
Olá Lars,
bonita captura dessa antiga construção mesmo, e o contraste ficou excelente, assim como o reflexo. Belo trabalho.
Parabéns e Abraço,
Lucas
LuisGustavoLima
(5184) 2018-01-22 15:33
Olá, Lars!
Reflexões incríveis, muito bonitas mesmo! O enquadramento da foto foi bem feito. Nitidez e cores muito boas. A luz está bem natural.
Excelente foto!
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