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Lake of love
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Bruges - Belgium For most visitors the Minnewater and its lovely park are the entrance to the beautiful city of Bruges. The Minnewater is a canalized lake. Because of the idyllic surroundings it is mostly referred to as 'the lake of Love', the Dutch word 'Minne' meaning 'love'. One of the symbols of Bruges is the swan. There are always plenty of them on the 'Minnewater'. There exists a nice legend about the swans of Bruges. In 1488 the people of Bruges had executed one of the town administrators belonging to the court of Maximilian of Austria, husband and successor of duchess Mary of Burgundy. The town administrator was called 'Pieter Lanchals', a name which means ' long neck'. The Lanchals family coat of arms featured a white swan. Legend has it that Maximilian punished Bruges by obliging the population to keep swans on their lakes and canals till eternity. Most of these legends and romantic interpretations come from the 19th century. Believe them or not : the beautiful 'Minnewater' deserves them.

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::100k_xle
06/15/08 12:43 AM GMT
Simply Beautiful Antonio.
Thanks for sharing.

E J
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.muki7
06/15/08 12:52 AM GMT
Nice shot and a good story.

Ed
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When i look into my lens someone looks back. so i put the lens cap back on so they don't escape.
.Tomeast
06/15/08 1:19 AM GMT
Such a nice story behind this photo.I would find this to be more dramatic without the birds but thats just me.Well done..
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::Jimbobedsel
06/15/08 1:47 AM GMT
Great shot, Antonio. I love the textures in the bricks and the scene is beautiful. Nice.

Jimbob
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.OrchidLadyLinda
06/15/08 2:51 AM GMT
~ Wonderful capture!
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.427cobraAC
06/15/08 3:40 AM GMT
Very nice picture Antonio. I really like the church, its to bad you can't see the top of it though. Thanks for the added story too
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::tigger3
06/15/08 3:43 AM GMT
Wonderful composition my friend and very nice image.
sandi♥
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Nature in all her glory is my uplift on life.
::danika
06/15/08 4:52 AM GMT
Lovely colors in this scene Antonio. Wonderful capture.
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Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away ~ George Carlin
::cynlee
06/15/08 4:56 AM GMT
The image is enchanting, Antonio. The thing about legends is no one is ever really sure about them, but this one could be true or else the swans just like it here because it is beautiful.
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Click on Stop NAU
.annie100
06/15/08 6:27 AM GMT
So fantastic colors and clarity!!!Beautiful shot!!!
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::Rokh
06/15/08 7:56 AM GMT
Wonderful image! And thanks again for the very interesting narrative!
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::JQ
06/15/08 8:58 AM GMT
i love the willow trees here, and the swans too, they look happy chillin on the grass!
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.Genver
06/15/08 2:09 PM GMT
Nice view of the birds and green colors,the photo is lovely.
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::JEdMc91
06/15/08 2:10 PM GMT
Nice shot with great composition and colors :-)
Good story too
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Music's the medicine of the mind. ~John A. Logan
.Roseman_Stan
06/15/08 3:12 PM GMT
Beautiful shot! The overall balance of this shot is fantastic.

Stan
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.gabriela2006
06/15/08 6:04 PM GMT
a wonderful spot and such rich history...excellent post:)
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::0930_23
06/15/08 6:47 PM GMT
I too love the willow tree. The colors are so soft and captivating adding to the romantic theme. Good post Antonio.

Tick
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I'll meet you at the edge of the sunlight, just behind the shadows. The Ghost
.Inkeri
06/15/08 7:48 PM GMT
Wonderful shot and a Lovely scene..
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::marcaribe
06/15/08 10:15 PM GMT
What a charming old world style park setting. and I liked reading your very informative write up...by the way aren't you going on Holiday very soon?
Diane
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::nigelmoore
06/18/08 7:16 AM GMT
Bruges is somewhere I'd like to visit and you've added to that with this photo. I like the narrative too, I had no idea!
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"The tree which moves some to tears of joy is in the eyes of others merely a green thing which stands in the way." William Blake
.jesouris
06/22/08 9:14 PM GMT
I have a photo in my gallery of this exact same spot! Very nice capture :)
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::casperkate
06/25/08 9:24 AM GMT
Looks like a truly beautiful lake. Great composition and interesting background information. Well done.
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