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Below Sea Level
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Uploaded: 09/17/11 12:02 AM GMT
Below Sea Level
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I was asked, from time to time, by Caedes-friends: "Cornelius, what's a polder?" That was my explanation: "A polder is a low-lying (below sea-level) tract of land, reclaimed from the sea, and enclosed by embankments known as dikes. Because it's reclaimed from the sea, it's flat as flat can be."
Although I realize that it's not a that good subject to make a wonderful capture of it, think however that it would be nice to show this 'phenomenon' now on an image. It was captured while I was standing on a dike in Zeeland, the Netherlands. At the left side of the image you see the sea. In the middle you see the dike, and at he right side you see the polder. Think the image shows clearly that the polder is below sea level and that the dike is proctecting us from flooding. Dangerous, isn't it? Perhaps, but we got used to live this way.
As already said, from photographic point of view, this isn't a great image. Hope however that it's interesting to you. Thanks in advance for your comment.
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::tigger3
09/17/11 12:05 AM GMT
Mr. C. I think this is a wonderful image, you wanted to show us what a polder is, and this explains it perfectly. You images are always so crystal clear, sharp in focus, and well composed. Thanks for sharing this one with us. Tigs♥ =^..^=
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Nature in all her glory is my uplift on life and so is my love of photography. sandi ♪ ♫
very lush and green polder plus I like that long trail beside it makes for a nice walk on a sunny day...
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That's a great explanation, Mr. C. Even a redneck like me understands it. LOL. Not only is it a great explanation, it's a great picture. You didn't happen to know the Little Dutch Boy that had his finger in the dike, did you? LOL.
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JB
It's the Dutch ingenuity that has reclaimed so much land from the sea..Good picture and explanation...R.
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Donald Duck comics were banned from Finland because he doesn't wear pants
I admired it a lot ,during my last visit in your country...Great Dutch landscape,beautifully captured and presented!!
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Adriana....:)
Cornelius - Keep the sea waters calm! You show very well the polder and the dike making it possible. Thad
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If I could tell the story in words, I wouldn't need to lug around a camera. ~Lewis Hine
It all leads to a point at them trees!
Cracking perspective you caught here...
Cracking perspective you caught here...
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This image gives everyone a clear idea of what a polder is, Cornelius because it shows the difference in levels very clearly. Very nice and informative post.
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If practice makes perfect and nobody is perfect, then why practice?
Great shot Sir C. The sea appears to be waiting patiently but her fury may one day jump the wall.
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"If I should leave this path of life today, I would carry the vision of Gods' rose blooms with me as I go......" -- Stan V. Griep
I think it is fascinating and an ingenious idea. I just wouldn't want to invest in real estate there. lol Thanks for giving us the full view of what a polder is, Cornelius. I had a general idea, but actually seeing a photo makes it more real.
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LYTRO. The new light field photography. Refocus your shots AFTER you have taken them. Just click on the word LYTRO. See a VIDEO HERE.
A great explanatory view Sea. I suspect you sea faring crew was always well trained and well informed.
Wonderful perspective.
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Wonderful perspective.
TicK
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Cameras are like people--sometimes they lose focus.
I personally think it is a great capture and making the explanation very clear too. Such intense greens and seems as if the picture just go on and on...... thanx for sharing
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Marietha ****Live every day as if it's your last... and take "pictures" of it ;) ****
Beautiful greens.
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Adult: A person who has stopped growing at both ends and is now growing in the middle.
I think the whole city of New Orleans must be a polder. Great explanation and a beautiful capture.
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Billy
Can you imagine, the dike is my backyard, cause I am living right behind it....
Great shot and a good explanation of what a 'polder' is:o)
Great shot and a good explanation of what a 'polder' is:o)
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Carpe Diem!
Ben het niet met jou eens Cornelius (lol), want ik vind het een hele knappe foto. Vooral het standpunt is erg goed, waardoor de nadruk nog meer komt op het hoogte verschil welke je graag wilt laten zien bij deze polder. De scherpte is van begin tot de 'horizon' en de kleuren zijn fris. De verhoudingen, water land, paden... klasse! .. Mich
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I think this is a very interesting photo Cornelius. It really shows the difference between land and see level. Thanks also for the interesting narrative.
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SEFA
I love the low perspective of this landscape & I can clearly see what a 'polder' is. Thank you for the helpful explanation as well. The colors are vibrant & it looks like an interesting place to visit ... but then I love anyplace that is close to the sea. Beautiful capture, Cornelius.
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"Packers Rock!"
Eenvoudig en tegelijkertijd spectaculair.Een,voor mij,ietwat beangstigend beeld van de realiteit dat Nederland voor bijna 1/3 onder de zeespiegel ligt.
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A picture is worth a thousand words.
Thanks for the narrative; I've never see a polder and I was wonder I was constructed.
Much appreciated.
Ed.
Much appreciated.
Ed.
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