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Flood Scar
© corngrowth
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Uploaded: 08/09/10 7:40 AM GMT
Flood Scar
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Not only a body can have scars, but a polder (*) as well. This polder was 'wounded' when the south western part of the Netherlands was flooded by the sea on February 1st, 1953. The sea level was risen extremely high by spring-tide in combination with a north western gale (force 11) so that the seawater could be swept over the dikes, and broke a lot of them. The water was flowing very fast then into the land below sea level and created some inland creeks. The people in the south western part of the Netherlans were completely 'surprised' (please notice the inverted comma's). More than 1850 people were drowned by this disaster. I was a 7 years old boy then who lived in the flooded area as well. I still can remember how my family and me were rescued in the middle of a very, very cold night.
You can see a (repaired and heightened) dike in the distance, but the creek, being a scar of the flood then, is still there to remind the people in the south western part of the Netherlands that the sea can be both a friend and an enemy.
Hope you like this image. Thank you in advance for your comment.
(*) A polder is a low-lying (mostly below sea-level) tract of land, reclaimed from the sea, and enclosed by embankments known as dikes.
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::biffobear
08/09/10 7:46 AM GMT
I watched a program about how the Dutch had built the Dykes and the new hydraulic ones and the like.I was most impressed by it..Lovely shot Cornelius..R.
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“Life is full of beauty. Notice it. Notice the bumble bee, the small child, and the smiling faces. Smell the rain, and feel the wind. Live your life to the fullest potential, and fight for your dreams.”
These the ones where little boys stick their finger in to stop a flood?
Welll, that's the story I heard when a baby!..lol
This is a grand shot Mr C...lead in and composition is 'Dam' good
Welll, that's the story I heard when a baby!..lol
This is a grand shot Mr C...lead in and composition is 'Dam' good
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OwdBob'sGallery
I saw a TV program about the 1953 flood and found it very interesting, what devastation was caused by this terrible flood in lives, animals, land, and property. I wonder how global warming will affect the Netherlands. Thanks for sharing the story in this pretty picture
Cornelius.
Diame
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I'm glad that you and your family were rescued, and you could relay this story. It's one I don't think I have heard before. Beautiful composition, and the colors and contrast are top notch, as is the sharpness and lighting. I love that beautiful sky.
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HOWS ABOUT A DATE, BABY?
Excellent post Cornelius. We all have a life story or two that is certain. I am glad you and your family were rescued so we could enjoy not only your photography but your life stories and the stories of your land. Fine work my friend.
Stan
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It must have been such a shock for a young boy! I am sure that you will still remember the smallest details from that awful night. Today we can say that are lucky Cornelius when we see what is happening in Russia, China and Pakistan. Nice clear image of the creek and the land around it.
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If practice makes perfect and nobody is perfect, then why practice?
Amazing story and information that I never would have heard about without your interesting photo. Thanks for sharing this. Fran
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The photo is beautiful,Cornelius,very nice place,the colors are very nice,beautiful sky too.
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Quite a story and a beautiful place in spite of it's history.
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The picture is excellent, per normal from you Mr. C. The narrative was both exciting and informative. Combining the two makes for a pretty good post.
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Cornelius - The force of nature is greater than anything we humans can do. Out of this tragedy, comes beauty, as you have captured so wonderfully. Thad
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If I could tell the story in words, I wouldn't need to lug around a camera. ~Lewis Hine
Great shot and narrative, Cornelius !
John
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I have seen a Tv program about it,Cornelius..I am glad your and your family were rescued.Super composition and colors.A Very Beautiful photo.Faved.
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Very interesting story, Cornelius. Nature's powers are very huge. In time we learn how to cope only some of them. Nice shot!
Tanju
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Stunning in color, and clarity. Mr. C. I'm so glad you and your family made it. =^..^=sandi♥
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Nature in all her glory is my uplift on life and so is my love of photography.
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What a terrible thing to have to live through Cornelius. Really is a marvelous image with such beautiful colours and composition
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A great photo and information that sent me to googling Sea. I found this which I have bookmarked and will look it over.
This photo looks so great full screen. I see this incident didn't alter your love for the sea.
Good health to you and yours.
This photo looks so great full screen. I see this incident didn't alter your love for the sea.
Good health to you and yours.
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Cameras are like people--sometimes they lose focus.
Beautiful post Sir C .......such a sad story to go with it:(
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every day is a gift......that's why it's called the present!!
Water is powerful force on this planet Cornelius...good capture and story...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 too have seen a TV program about this disaster. I also remember we talked about it in school.
This is a very good photo in every way Cornelius.
This is a very good photo in every way Cornelius.
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Excellent lines in this one Mr C. I appreciate the history and insight to your personal and cultural particulars.
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It is not "The powerful attack the weak." it is "The fearful attack what they fear."
A beautiful looking scene and a great narrative. Thanks for sharing both.
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