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'Koornbloem' In Spring
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Uploaded: 05/20/15 8:34 AM GMT
'Koornbloem' In Spring
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Think it's time to provide my 'foreign' Caedes-friends (lol) with a capture of a traditional Dutch windmill again. This time it's the 'Koornbloem' ('Cornflower' aka Centaurea cyanus) situated on the outskirts of the town of Goes, Zeeland, The Netherlands.
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Beautiful composed and presented, Cornelius. The framing with the trees and greenery is one of your signature techniques. Fantastico!
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Smile, without a reason why. Love, as if you were a child, Smile, no matter what they tell you Don't listen to a word they say Cause life is beautiful that way. (From the film "Life Is Beautiful")
The beauty of this scene almost made me start my comment in French which happens to me in the moments of greatest artistic excitement. Tres jolie, merci, mon ami. Ending in French proves even stronger emotions...
SAM & SAAB
SAM & SAAB
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With all my love and respect, Marzena
That's a great shot..Windmills are so Photogenic....R.
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I wish I was a Glow Worm, a Glow Worm's never glum, 'cause how can you be grumpy, when the sun shines out your bum?
I hope I can complete my comment this time before the site goes down again. lol. Just a beautiful shot, Mr. C. The windmill is gorgeous and I love the sky and all the greens and sunshine. Excellent work.
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Mr. C. Beautiful imagery, picture perfect and your signature composition, makes this outstanding once again. tigs=^..^=
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Nature in all her glory is my uplift on life and so is my love of photography. sandi ♪ ♫
Very nice and typical Dutch scene. Makes me want to know more about windmills, how they were invented, what they look like inside, etc.
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Long before the white man and long before the wheel, when the dark green forests were too silent to be real. Light foot 1967
Supershot with a very good composition, colours and clarity my friend.
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Smooth seas do not make skilful sailors.
Can't stop looking at this image Cornelius - this spring scene is absolutely beautiful - love the composition, mainly the angle of elevation - Excellent - Saving and faving this one!!! p.s. Is this windmill still in operation.
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Well I've been trying to get on since yesterday and now I know why - so I could see this beautiful windmill scene which I always love. A S&F Mr. C.
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"What a desolate place would be a world without a flower!
It would be a face without a smile, a feast without a welcome." A.J. Balfour
Wow this is one beautiful photograph the windmill is stunning and as great character and lovely textures in the brick work .Plus perfect compstion stunning detail and I love the blue sky and white clouds in this shot too.Plus when it comes to colours they are amazing and the light perfect too.not to forget the trees had a lovely feel to this capture as well.
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-Referring to Alex's comment: Although in the Dutch language, by checking-out this link you'll find almost any kind of information about the traditional Dutch windmills. To understand the more technical details, you can use a translator (e.g. the S3.Google Translator).
-Referring to Laura's comment: when I took this capture this mill wasn't grinding, but is capable to do so. At least one day a week (Saturday) it's in function. People can make an appointment to visit the mill (inside and outside) then.
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Beautiful shot of the windmill and that lovely sky Mr. C. Nice scene all the way 'round.
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Wow Wow Wow, Brilliant composition and capture, of course I love the windmill - absolutely beautiful and that sky is gorgeous. Right into my favs and will also download when I get back to Canada
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VIEWED IN FULL *** HAPPY EASTER
Superb composition...really like that large tree on the right and the branch on the left that frame this so well. Everything looks so vibrant and alive!
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Alex (GomekFlorida) has forwarded me a question by PM.
I've given him an answer. Because it could be interesting to you as well, I'll provide you with this additional comment.
Alex's question: I notice the blades of the windmill sweep close to the ground. Do people get hurt or killed getting too close to the blades?
My answer:
Hello Alex,
When the mill is grinding, the lowest vertical position that can be reached by the blades is the first floor level. That's for two reasons: to catch sufficient wind and for protecting the people on the ground floor. You can see a kind of a terrace/platform on the first floor. It has more entrances, only reachable from the inside of the mill. Only the miller is allowed to enter this terrace/platform by opening one of the doors. Once he's on the terrace/platform, he can stop or start grinding and can bring the mill in the optimal azimuth position for grinding. The latter will be done by a kind of steering wheel that can be seen on this image.
The vertical angle of the blades is to a certain extent adjustable too for selecting the proper turning/rotating speed of the blades. When there's only less wind, a kind of sails can be attached by the blades as well.
I've given him an answer. Because it could be interesting to you as well, I'll provide you with this additional comment.
Alex's question: I notice the blades of the windmill sweep close to the ground. Do people get hurt or killed getting too close to the blades?
My answer:
Hello Alex,
When the mill is grinding, the lowest vertical position that can be reached by the blades is the first floor level. That's for two reasons: to catch sufficient wind and for protecting the people on the ground floor. You can see a kind of a terrace/platform on the first floor. It has more entrances, only reachable from the inside of the mill. Only the miller is allowed to enter this terrace/platform by opening one of the doors. Once he's on the terrace/platform, he can stop or start grinding and can bring the mill in the optimal azimuth position for grinding. The latter will be done by a kind of steering wheel that can be seen on this image.
The vertical angle of the blades is to a certain extent adjustable too for selecting the proper turning/rotating speed of the blades. When there's only less wind, a kind of sails can be attached by the blades as well.
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Try to change what you can't accept, but accept what you can't change. Please CLICK HERE to see my journal! Feel free to save my images or to add them to your favorites.
I always like seeing this type of photo. It brings back a feeling of history and is quite soothing.
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A lovely setting that is a delight to the eyes!
Nice one mate!