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Westhove Castle 1
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Uploaded: 09/13/09 8:49 AM GMT
Westhove Castle 1
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This image shows the Westhove Castle. In the past I've posted already some images of this castle, but think this is a better one.
The castle is situated between the villages of Domburg and Oostkapelle in the northern part of the peninsula Walceren, Zeeland, The Netherlands. It was built in the beginning of the 13th century, but since that time often (partly) destroyed and changed. During WW II the castle was again heavily damaged. In 1948 the outside of the castle was repaired, followed in 1977 by a thorough restoration of its interiors. Because of all these changes not much remains of the real medieval castle. The castle as shown on this image mostly dates back to the 17th and 18th century.
Hope you'll enjoy this image. Thank you in advance for your comment.
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.Catharina1
09/13/09 8:54 AM GMT
This castle is beautiful. Your composition with the water and ofcourse the reflections is super. A very very good post my friend! Mich
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I personally like a lot castle and abbeys.
This one is very well restored and that is part of the history to be maintained.
I wonder whether Westhove is the name of the noble family.
Saved & faved.
Ed.
This one is very well restored and that is part of the history to be maintained.
I wonder whether Westhove is the name of the noble family.
Saved & faved.
Ed.
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Like to answer Ed's question, brought forward in his comment above. Although some Dutch families have this name, in this case the castle 'Westhove' is not named after a noble family. A 'hove' or 'hof' in Dutch is an ancient (large) garden with or without woods. When a rich family owned more of such gardens, each garden got a different geographical name like eastern garden (Oosthof), northern garden (Noordhof), and so on. In the time of emperor Napoleon, everyone should have a family name. It was not unusal that people who worked at such a garden were taking then the same name as the name of the garden.
Westhove is the most western 'hof' in our country, as the North Sea is just one mile further.
Cornelius.
Westhove is the most western 'hof' in our country, as the North Sea is just one mile further.
Cornelius.
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Very well composed image with great clarity. Strikingly beautiful with that blue sky behind. The reflection in the water of course adds much to the attraction of this photo. Well done again, my friend.
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Looking at the castle today you would never believe it had ever been damaged. I like the angle you took it from on such a clear blue sunny day. At least you have castles to visit in the US we have none. The oldest building dates back to the early 1600s and was nothing fancy. nice capture
Cornelius!
Cornelius!
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Mr. C. Your castle image is so perfect in composition, clarity and color. It really draws the eye right into the image. Excellent posting. ♪ ♫ :)sandi♪ =^..^=
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Composed perfectly Sir C! Faved. Would love to see this castle in person and tour the interior as well. Awesome!
Stan
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Whoa Cornelius, this is really a breath taking capture of this castle, such brilliant colours and also love the reflections. SUPERB shot as usual & presentation
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Beautiful castle photo,the composition is very good,very nice colors,reflections and sky as well,very nice work,Cornelius,thank you for the information as well.
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You had a nice sunny day to photograph this beautiful castle, and get great reflections in the water. A gorgeous shot in every way, Cornelius.
Jimbob
Jimbob
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A well composed and well presented image of this beautiful Castle, Cornelius. The colours, detail and reflections are excellent. I like the oval porthole looking windows in the other building. S&F, Thanks for sharing
Ed
Ed
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Beautiful work Sea. The reflection is so good. A wonderful shot of the castle at a more peaceful time. That is how it should always be.
Good health to you and yours.
Good health to you and yours.
OFT
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Simply stunning capture of this castle Cornelius. Love the reflections and bright blue of the sky. Great work.
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Cornelius - A terrific composition, with a pretty sky and reflection in the water to add. Very well done! Thad
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I love the angle you have taken this from and again the light and colour really make this. Well done!
Ann
Ann
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Inspiring composition. Love the colorful contrasts of sky, castle and green. I would love to visit the sites of your photos! Excellent work as always. Thank you for sharing it.
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Fantastic looking castle..Perfect composition and colors.Fabulous capture Cornelius.WOW
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It's all been said Mr C, comp is spot on, colours are spot on. I fear that maybe the castle slants to the left a bit but I didn't check it so I might be wrong.
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lovely photograph. the shot angle is wonderful. the greens (grass), reds (bricks) and blue (skies) are wonderful.
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i am always extremely grateful for the kind comments and suggestions that you make.
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Anyone that knows me could tell you that my passion for castles goes WELL beyond the fanatical. This shot is truely worthy of my attention. BEAUTIFUL photography. Saved, faved, and most of all, admired. Thank you Cornelius.
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Wow! What a gorgeous shot of this castle. I love the reflection of it in the still water and it is all topped by that gorgeous blue sky! Amazing post!
~Kim
~Kim
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