Photographer's Note
one more picture of home
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Antwerp was the most important port and trade center in this part of the world during the late 15th century, after the decline of the old Flemish port cities Bruges and Ghent.
In the early 16h century a staggering 40% of all trade passed through the city.
Religious turmoil and the break-up of the low countries eventually lead to the city's decline, which kickstarted a golden age for the newly independent Dutch nation.
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This picture shows a part of the old quayside. Behind me is the river Scheldt.
The building peeking through between the two towers is the Vleeshuis (lit. 'Meat House'), one of the oldest buildings in Antwerp. Its construction started in 1501 and was completed in 1504.
The building functioned both as Guildhall for the Butchers and as a meat market. The narrow streets around the Vleeshuis slope down towards the river, facilitating the butchers' helpers' cleaning up. As a kid I used to imagine streams of blood flowing towards the river...
Since 2006 it houses the City Music Museum.
The two buildings that frame it are more recent additions to the Antwerp quayside.
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song title reference: Lou Reed & John Cale
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No_One
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(4) 2016-07-16 2:42
Hi Benny
All these different shaped towers make a fascinating urban skyline and a beautiful architectures photo. Its like a city from a fairytale.
Best wishes
Noel
Silvio1953
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(221771) 2016-07-16 3:37
Ciao Benny, lovely composition with beautiful flowers, wonderful colors, splendid light and excellent perspective, very well done, my friend, have a good week end, ciso Silvio
Sergiom
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(117241) 2016-07-16 5:19
Bonjour Benny,
Il y avait bien de quoi utiliser le cadrage vertical dans cette composition. Les immeubles sont tellement haut que tu ne pouvais faire autrement.Bel effet de profondeur avec le regard qui se faufile entre entre les maisons.
Bon samedi
Serge
dta
(98848) 2016-07-16 6:53
hello Benny ,
Intιressante architecture . Parfaits cadrage et angle de vue .
Amicalement
jemaflor
(147270) 2016-07-16 23:45
Hi Benny,
Intιressante architectures et contrastes de styles, c'est pris d'un bon angle, bonne nettetι.
PiotrF
(54850) 2016-07-17 0:09
Hello Benny
Great picture from Antwerpen with beautiful architecture.
I like nice architecture detale, good composition and nice sharpness.
Very well done.
Regards
Piotr
emka
(158204) 2016-07-17 0:11
hello Ben, Another lovely picture from you home city. Nice composition showing beautiful buildings with towers. Splendid architecture. I think I remember this place from my visit in Antwerp. Very pleasant view
WArm regrads Malgo
Tue
(92514) 2016-07-17 3:04
Hallo Benny,
Een prachtige foto van deze verlaten straat in Antwerpen met een mooie mix van gebouwen met een veelvoud aan verschillende torentjes. De rustige sfeer hier is erg aangenaam.
Lars
alvaraalto
(42804) 2016-07-17 11:44
Dag Benny,
Ik heb vol bewondering naar deze foto zitten kijken. Je brengt de schoonheid van de stad hier heel close en indringend in beeld. Prachtige harmoniλrende kleuren en mooi scherp gefotografeerd.
Groet Rob
sothy81
(9646) 2016-07-18 13:29
This is a very nice shot of the buildings. The architecture is quite dramatic here. That blue sky really adds to the color balance of the photo. Vertical is such a suitable choice. Best, Sothy
abmdsudi
(95869) 2016-07-18 23:42
Hi Benny
Just lovely architectural snap of having interests in both contents and colours. I love the oldie atmosphere of this with contrasty sharpened cones lends this the extra impact. Great stuff, bright and clear so well composed, Congrats.
Best regards
kasianowak
(17676) 2016-08-06 12:31
Hi Benny
Great architectural shot with straight verticals and well-selected portrait format. Dramatic clouds and the empty street create a mysterious atmosphere.
I really liked your city - I visited briefly 3 years ago.
Best wishes
Kasia
macjake
(98456) 2016-08-21 4:36
Hi Benny
i'm glad I clicked on your gallery page today!!!!!
I absolutely love love love this city shot.
perhaps its the rounded turrets that make the scene look so beautiful, not sure, but the overall look of the buildings and the color tones are very striking.
the thought of butchers blood flowing down the streets make it that much better. Past and Present all in one.
fine post
cheers
Craig
mkamionka
(74607) 2016-08-21 13:07
Hi Benny,
beautiful architecture, I really like Antwerp seeing through your reportage.
So many sharp towers in one frame :)
It looks very clean and elegant, perfect for a Sunday afternoon walk.
I put this town on the list of places I really want to visit in the future,
Highest quality photograph,
M
PaulVDV
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(63010) 2016-08-28 9:13
Hallo Benny,
Werkelijk een heel mooie architectuurfoto van Antwerpen.
Prachtige verzameling van torentjes.
Vele groeten, Paul
Photo Information
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Copyright: Benny Verbercht (BennyV)
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(34748) - Genre: Τοποθεσίες
- Medium: Έγχρωμο
- Date Taken: 2016-07-08
- Categories: Μετακίνηση
- Camera: Nikon D3200, Tamron AF18-200mm 3,5-6,3 XR Di II E 6
- Έκδοση φωτογραφίας: Πρωτότυπη έκδοση
- Θέμα(τα): Pictures of Home [view contributor(s)]
- Date Submitted: 2016-07-16 2:24
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