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Flushing (29), Real Hero
© corngrowth
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Uploaded: 07/17/08 6:07 AM GMT
Flushing (29), Real Hero
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This image is a tribute to the real hero Frans Naerebout (1748 -1818) as he died 190 years ago. At this image his statue can be seen at the sea-front in Flushing, Zeeland, The Netherlands. Frans Naerebout was not only a pilot but a rescuer of people from ships in danger as well (saved, with the risk of losing his own life, the life of a lot of seamen and ship passengers, even in heavy storms). Naerebout was an excellent seaman, had a great courage and no fear at all. In Holland nowadays still the saying 'Onverschrokken Naerebout' (Undaunted Naerebout) can be heard. It's only said with respect to a person with an undaunted character as well. Hope you'll enjoy this image and thanks in advance for any comment. PS: I've chosen for this angle to give the viewer the idea that the a part of the Flushing sea-front is the bow of a ship and I've chosen to capture this image at dusk as Frans Naerebout did mostly his brave work in dark and heavy weather conditions but saw always 'light at the end of the tunnel'.
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.Ramad
07/17/08 7:26 AM GMT
Beautiful statue so wonderfully done! The way he stands at the bow of the boat ready to throw his line! Great shot, Cornelius.
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If practice makes perfect and nobody is perfect, then why practice?
Prachtig!!!, de gloed van de onder gegane zon op het
beeld is schitterend mooi!
Een wel overwogen professionele foto!
Erg goed gedaan , Cornelius!
John
beeld is schitterend mooi!
Een wel overwogen professionele foto!
Erg goed gedaan , Cornelius!
John
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MY PHOTOGRAFIC VISION...
I am not an artist, I only let you see with my eyes...!
you obviously put alot of thought into taking this shot cornelius, it and paid off well, very thought provoking and what a great hero he was.
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Absolutely gorgeous image with magnificent colors and great composition! Reading your narrative you really thought it out very well.
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When you're through with life and all hope is lost.
Hold out your hand 'cos friends will be friends - right till the end.
I love the way you play with the light in this shot...wonderful sculpture ..so beautifully captured!
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Adriana....:)
Fantastic shot and a wonderful tribute. Very well done Cornelius.
Stan
Stan
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- Richard Brinsley Sheridan
What an excellent picture. I really like everything about the image, and I think it makes a wondeful tribute. Thank you for the history behind the Hero aswell. I think you were right to take this at sundown, the sunset really adds allot to the image.
-Chris
-Chris
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And the Lord said "Go Sox"
Mr C
WHat a great capture and beautiful piece of history that you've shared with us.. great post.. well done..
Susan & Marietha
WHat a great capture and beautiful piece of history that you've shared with us.. great post.. well done..
Susan & Marietha
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Marietha
****Live every day as if it's your last... and take "pictures" of it ;) ****
Just great C. From what I know about you I would say you qualify as 'Onverschrokken Cornelius. Your character has impressed me from day one. Love the angle you chose and the thought you put into this shot. The information was perfect.
Tick
Tick
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I'll meet you at the edge of the sunlight, just behind the shadows. The Ghost
lovely light and the composition is great!
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Good photo with great composition and lighting. The framing adds to the entire photo. Great work. Thanks for the information.
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Cornelius, This is such a well done image and with so much thought behind it. I think this is great and I'm adding it to my faves. Love the whole idea behind the presentation. :) sandi♥
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Nature in all her glory is my uplift on life.
Easy to see that he is one of your heroes. Fantastic angle you have chosen for the shot. This is a great presentation.
Jimbob
Jimbob
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ARF
A great picture Cornelius. I love the light in this image. People like Frans are an inspiration to us all.In Britain we similarly celebrate Grace Darling for her heroics.
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G. K. Chesterton.
You are neither taxed nor fined if you look at My Gallery.
Wow Cornelius, this capture is BEAUTIFUL. Love the colouring of the sky and it's reflections on the statue and causing shadows. Amazing clarity, colours and great presentation. That's a really super story & thanks for sharing this one with us. BRAVO
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Wonderful magenta hues. Well done, Cornelius.
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There is no substitute for genuine lack of preparation.
Everthing about this image is so well done Cornelius...the angle and time of day you took this took an awful lot of reverent thought by you and very good commentary also...very well done Cornelius...gerry
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"The more we come in contact with animals, and observe their behaviour, the more we love them, for we see how great is their care for their young." - philosopher Immanuel Kant
I cannot add much more to what has already been said Cornelius. A fine tribute. Kudos!
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A beautiful written and visual tribute to courage. The time of the day, the angle of the shot, the story about Naerebout combine to make this photograph one of your very best.
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