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Uploaded: 11/19/06 11:09 AM GMT
Middelburg (02), Homeward Bound?
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An old steamboat, called 'Hydrograph' sailing into Middelburg, The Netherlands. The next Saturday it will be used for the yearly ceremonial entry of 'Sint Nicolaas' in The Netherlands. 'Sint Nicolas' is a Dutch phenomenon. At the birthday of this saint, children become presents. Although I'm not sure, I asume that 'Santa Claus' is derived from 'Sint Nicolaas'.

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.twinkel
11/19/06 1:29 PM GMT
well well this is the boat where Sinterklaas was coming into the Netherlands last saterday from Spain, this is a legend where all dutch kids believe in because Sinterklaas gives everyone present(if you have behaved yourself) on his birthday (5 dec.) just like Santa Claus does, so corngrowth have you bin good this year? But by the way the picture looks good full of colors and a great clearity as well.

Twinkel
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laughter is the best medicine
.jackygroen
11/19/06 2:01 PM GMT
I regognize this old steamboat as well Cornelius, but I'm not worried..I've been good (lol) beautiful capture with clear colors, really like the angle as well, very nice post my friend !!

Jacky
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joy is not in things, it's in us !!!
.dutch_postings
11/19/06 8:07 PM GMT
Oh, dat is een erg mooie en kleurijke foto, bedankt voor de posting !
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.photog024
11/20/06 2:28 AM GMT
i think this is a nice photo but the red and blue saturation seems too much for me.
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