Lissewege

Photographer's Note

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A bike trip brought this nice image, you can see this pictoresque village on 3 mile of the Belgian Noth Sea coast.
The previous picture was without people, now I placed a picture with two bikers.

The name of this place was recorded for the first time in 961 and the village thanks its existence to the construction of dikes that served as a protection of the region against the sea.

Between Bruges and Zeebruges, not far away from Dudzele, lies the peaceful village of Lissewege. Nowadays it is largely known as an artist's village. Lissewege is also called the white village, after the white chalked houses. At present, agriculture is the most important form of industry. But it was especially textile that made it one of the richest and most densily populated places in Flanders, although another source tells us that the village merely counted some 500 inhabitants in the Middle Ages.

Whether the village counted a lot of inhabitants or not, 500 or more, fact is that the church is gigantic and this certainly in relation to the village itself. The big church, with a tower of 50 meters (and actually only for 2/3 finished), was built between 1230 and 1270. How is it possible that such a small village could build such a large church? There are several stories that try to explain it. Most likely to be true is that she was constructed under supervision of the Templer Knights. These knights had to protect the pilgrims that were on their way to Santiago de Compostela, Rome and Jerusalem. For pilgrims coming from the north, their long journey began in Lissewege. Probably the church was financed by sacrificial gifts from the many pilgrims that passed this place.

I found this history by our TE friend Hendrik De Leyn(hdl)

I wish every visitor a good day.

Canon EOS 5D
Shooting Date/Time
10/06/2008 14:02:36
Tv(Shutter Speed)
1/140Sec.
Av(Aperture Value)
F20
ISO Speed
100
Lens
EF16-35mm f/2.8L USM
Focal Length
16,0 mm
Image size
4368 x 2912
Image Quality
RAW
Picture Style
Landscape

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Critiques | Translate

hardyuno (4652) 2009-08-25 10:42

Hi John,
a very nice image. The street leads not only in the village but also in the picture itself. Clear colours an sharpness makes this picture complete. TFS
regards
Hartmut

robertosalguero (292) 2009-08-25 10:47

Hello John,

A pleasant and peaceful image. I imagine life in this little place is very good. The image is well framed. Its colours and sharpness nice. Good work John.

Roberto

xuaxo (6854) 2009-08-25 10:49

Hi John,
Pretty view of the village.
The bikers add a nice human touch.
Greetings,
F.

Bluejeans (64251) 2009-08-25 11:41

Ola John ,
Que beleza de vila bem medieval , lindas as casas cm este tipo de arquitectura , o azul do céu está magnifico , parabéns!!
Um abraço Gonçalo

cobra112 (15589) 2009-08-25 12:33

Ciao John. Another interesting POV to exalt the perspective. Excellent light and contrast in beautiful colours. Well done.

Roberto

alvaraalto (42804) 2009-08-25 13:02

Hallo John,

Toen ik deze fraaie foto zag, moest ik ineens denken aan een van mijn favoriete schrijvers. Louis Paul Boon. Deze, ondanks de 2 fietsers, "verlaten straat" riep deze herinnering op. Het wordt tijd dat ik weer enkele van zijn boeken ga herlezen.

Groet Rob

jwmunro (286) 2009-08-25 13:08

Hello John -

A very nice village scene - the cyclists are a good touch. Exposure and other technicals are spot on. Well done!

Thank you for sharing.

John

vasilpro (41801) 2009-08-25 13:13

Hello John,
A beautiful composition, lovely colors and very nice contrast and clarity, the bicyclists add life to the picture.
Regards, Vasilis.

paololg (31448) 2009-08-25 13:57

Ciao caro John,
beautiful photo, bright, pleasantly animated by the two bikerses that give the feeling of the movement to the image. Excellent sharpness that allows us to also appreciate the single bricks of the houses. A photo that inspires relax, compliments!
Ciao, have a beautiful day!
Paolo

anesugur (18789) 2009-08-25 14:51

Hi John,
Wonderfull capture.
Very nice composition, excellent light and colors.

Best wishes. Uğur

polpo56 (15146) 2009-08-25 14:51

Ciao John,
a wonderful composition in this shot.
a fixed point on the left and a nice sense of movement to the left, created by the diagonal and cyclings.
Usualy, a nice quality of image.
My best regards.
Ludo

belido (19934) 2009-08-25 16:44

Hi John,

you did a good job with the highligh and shadows in this one. I also like the play with the perspective and the action with the inclusion of the cyclists. The blue sky is another good point. Great one!
Abraço,
Carlos

pierrefonds (114422) 2009-08-25 17:23

Hi John,

The blue of the sky is contrasting well with the white of the walls. The presence of the people has an effect of scale. The point of view takes our eyes toward the church which is giving perspective to the photoé It is clear and sharp. have a nice day.

Pierre

yedirenk (11244) 2009-08-25 17:27

Hi John,
very nice depth and perspective.great textures and details with fine sharpness.colours and light are eye catcher.also dynamic scene with two cyclists.very lovely houses.well done.TFS
Best Regards

Cevdet

gunbud (34066) 2009-08-25 20:19

Hi John,
The traditional orange roofs on these stunning white cottages are wonderfully complimented by the vivid blue sky.
The distant church at the end of the cobblestone lane adds great depth while your cyclist add scale to this stunning image.
Regards, Tom

greek (7594) 2009-08-25 22:16

hi my friend,

i have already said many things about beautiful belgium!beautiful place, lovely sunny day,really would like to be there, galantis

cbrman (21685) 2009-08-25 22:25

Hello John,

Un luminosité étonnante dans cette image. Les mur blanc doivent être un vrai casse-tête pour les mesures d'exposition. Ici, tu t'en sorts parfaitement avec même de très bon détail dans les ombres.
Bravo !

A+

Dominique

delkoo (68) 2009-08-26 0:28

hi john,
You captured fantastic light in a really good composition. I am impressed by the details and colours of your photo
really good one
didier

barrufeto_77 (28888) 2009-08-26 0:49

Hi John.

When I was out on Hollidays I missed your pictures hahahahaha.

What amazing colours!!! Excellent as usual.

My compliments!

Amaz (11475) 2009-08-26 1:00

Fantastic capture, John!!!
Excellent architecture and very intersting your note!!
Amazing colors and superb compostion!!!

Well, I have uploaded today the photo from Santiago de Compostela (not knowing your metion, here)

My congrats!!!

All the best,

snunney (130967) 2009-08-26 1:38

Hello John,
A very attractive summery feeling to this charming composition. The point of view is well chosen looking up the cobbled street towards the church tower, which seems to dominate everything. The cyclists are well included and contribute much to the mood. Great clarity.

AiresSantos (56155) 2009-08-26 3:48

Hi dear John
Incredible details in this wonderful picture from Lissewege
Magnificent light management.
Beautiful colours, well framed and done
Have anice day
Aires

John_F_Kennedy (43797) 2009-08-26 4:13

Hello John,
Wonderful view of the alley with the bikers, your POV and composition are very good.
Best wishes,
Achim

npecanhuk (79329) 2009-08-26 4:26

Hello John!
First and above all, it's a quite lively picture, with all that sunny weather, blue sky above and people on their bikes strolling around a very pleasant place!
I love the architecture and your perfect sharpness allows me to see all the details so well! Exposure, depth of field, natural colors and pov are all excellent! The composition was effective with very attractive visual results and all the elements harmoniously placed in the frame! Your good photo job as usual!
TFS - congratulations!
My warmest regards,
Neyvan

ChrisJ (171822) 2009-08-26 4:56

Hi John

Nice symmetry of the 2 cyclists, who animate the scene, & add a welcome human element. Good colour, sharpness & saturation, with superb diminishing linear perspective provided by the cobblestoned road. Tfs!

hdl (7035) 2009-08-26 4:58

Ik vraag me af waarom ze dit het witte dorp noemen? grapje. 't Is een schitterend plaatsje en een mooi genomen foto. Ik vind het perspectief goed gekozen met de kerktoren die als het ware waakt over het dorp. Groetjes.

josepmarin (59385) 2009-08-26 5:09

Hi John,
The bikers across this street, in a village with a magnificent architecture, with a great light and a few beautiful colors, create a scene very attractive at sight in an elegant composition, creative and with a good technical execution.
Is a beautiful image.
Friendly regards,
Josep

nirvana73 (0) 2009-08-26 5:21

Hello John
good light,colors and shaprness
i like your POV
i like architectures
texture of the roads and walls
tfs
best regards
Ozhan

raszid62 (18457) 2009-08-26 5:47

Hello
Silence, calm little town. Very lovely street and splendid church.
Perfectly colours and sharpness
Best Regards
Joseph

alibasarir (15580) 2009-08-26 5:59

merhaba John,
mükemmel bir bakış açısı ile kadraja alınmış çok güzel bir görüntü.özellikle ışık,netlik,canlı renkler ve keskin detaylar nefis.gözalıcı süper bir fotograf olmuş elinize sağlık.
selamlar
Ali

thaprem (2566) 2009-08-26 7:46

Thrilling & historical...
I find my imagination rolling looking at this narrow lane....
The tight composition is very apt here.
Thanks,
Prem.

Alco (7559) 2009-08-26 7:49

Hello John,
Nice picture of that village.The numerous white houses confirm the name of white village.The big church and the nice blue sky create a good contrast with the white houses.Very interesting note about that church.TFS.
Alain

jplebrun (21208) 2009-08-26 9:39

Hi John
très bon cliché de cette petite rus entourée de maison blanche et de ces deux cyclistes qui se promènent.
Amitiés
Jean-Pierre

jurek1951 (42198) 2009-08-26 9:40

Hi John,
good POV and DOF.
wonderful capture of the colored street.
all the colors are vivid and sharp.
Georg

rodgerg (55767) 2009-08-26 9:47

Dag John,

Ik ken deze plaats, Lisseweghe is een zeer mooie dorp.
Very nice view with a greap prospect to the church-tower. Contrats well collected. The two bikes give an interetsing elemnt of life.
Goed avond,
Roger

mortijo (12828) 2009-08-26 9:58

Hallo John,
een mooie foto van Lissewege. Haarscherp en met mooie gesatureerde kleuren. De fietsers brengen wat leven in de brouwerij.
Hartelijke groeten uit Luxemburg
John

carper (96) 2009-08-26 11:28

hoi John,
mooie strakke foto, goede kleuren mooi perspective goede contrast, zelf had ik een meter meer naar rechts gegaan om nog meer perspectief te maken, maar ongetwijfeld waren er obstakels anders had U dat wel gedaan, goed werk.
prettige avond

hay_kes (31439) 2009-08-26 12:46

Merhaba John,
Very beautiful postcard indeed.Great POV, colours and perspective.TFS.
Regards,

hAyAti

tedesse (25147) 2009-08-26 16:02

Hello!
Excellent POV and perspective,lovely street shot.
Beautiful colours and light,perfect sharpness.
Very well done.
Greetings
Tadeusz

danyy (0) 2009-08-26 23:37

Bonjour John,
je suis sidéré de voir tant de propreté et tant de netteté dans ces villes de Flandre, une Flandre qui a tellement de choses à apprendre à la Wallonie, assurément en retard dans tous les domaines.
Une exposition parfaite et l'art de transformer une petite rue somme toute banale, en un endroit magique.
Best regards from Luik.
Daniel.

syrus_persia (2270) 2009-08-27 0:25

salam John
A wonderful buildings with the nice light ans colors .Thanks for sharing,
Cyrus

dip (21408) 2009-08-27 4:05

Hello John,
a beautiful image of daily life with excellent clarity and sharpness,
amazing vivid colors and good light managment as well,
Regards,
Dimitris.

jlbrthnn (76043) 2009-08-27 5:33

Hello John,
I like much the composition of this photograph. The street, its paving, the frontages and their colors, the bell-tower, all appear better way. The light, the colors and clearness are perfect. In addition, the image is agreeably alive. congratulations.
Have a nice day.
Cordially.
Joël

ciakgiak (30) 2009-08-27 7:53

Hello John,
what a pittoresque village with very particular and suggestive houses.
The atmosphere is really enchanting, the composition as usually perfect, and the bikes passing add a great note of life.
Congratulations and TFS.
Giorgio

maltese (22909) 2009-08-27 8:00

Hello John
Une très belle lumière et une très bonne gestion de l'exposition pour ne pas se faire piéger par le blanc des murs!!
Beau travail pour cette bonne composition!!
Amicalement
Hervé

Gerrit (62042) 2009-08-27 8:40

Dag John.
mooie foto van de fietsers in dit prachtige witte dorp.
De witte huizen en de kasseien, het heeft wat van Damme, maar ik ken dit dorp niet.
groeten Gerrit

ymrk (15099) 2009-08-27 11:00

i've particulary communed with that moment!a perfect sharpness and spectecular point of view.Congratulations dear Master!

Yağmur

jemaflor (147104) 2009-08-27 11:00

Hi john,
interesting perspective, good effect with these lines for the depth, well the human presence and a nice light on the white wall on the left side.

Selmik (3641) 2009-08-27 11:31

Hi John,
thank You for your comments!
Very pleasant view,quiet place,beautiful colors;most of all I like the line of houses that ends by the church,very interesting point in your composition.
Nice photograph!
Cheers,
Mike

Fis2 (170717) 2009-08-27 12:36

Witaj John!
Fine street, beautiful tower.
Good frame and perspective.
I like the light and colours.
Good work.
Regards
Krzysztof

jusninasirun (17529) 2009-08-27 22:49

Hi John,

Beautiful simplicity in this shot. The light and leading path are so well registered. I like the riders on the cobble path against the saturated blue sky. Wonderful framing and thanks for sharing.

Regards,
Jusni

cunejo200 (7281) 2009-08-28 3:34

Hello John,
A high quality image. The blue sky is fantastic, lead-in textured cobbled street is charmingly captured. Best regards...
Danilo

JanD (0) 2009-08-28 3:47

Howdy JHM!
Amazing bikes, wonderful street, superb hoouses and excellent church in the background. Ideal light and colours. Ideal exposure. Nice frame.
Regards.

jrj (34843) 2009-08-28 4:23

You have a most cryptic way to name your works John.. Beside of that I like this village setting where the inclusion og the bikers adds life and interest to the silent street.

gildasjan (43826) 2009-08-28 8:15

Bonjour John
Une image très bien construite avec ces deux cyclistes dans la diagonale.Belle lumière sous ce ciel et bon accord de couleurs avec les toits de tuiles oranges.
Bonne journée
Amicalement
gildas

sacimar (38173) 2009-08-28 11:32

Hi John,

beautiful picture, sharpness and details are perfect, I like the colours and light management, the street you show us is nice and the presence of the bikers is a bonus, well done,

Have a good weekend!

Sergio

bostankorkulugu (42866) 2009-08-28 11:44

looks very mediterranean to me somehow... or portuguese may be... may be because of the bright sun... beautiful shot john... regards... korkut

bukitgolfb301 (54014) 2009-08-28 17:25

Hello my dear John

What another great landscape/architecture shot!
Perfect composition and tight framework.
Well calculated color balance/coordination is splendid.
Thanks for sharing and best regards,
Have a nice weekend !
Takero

berek (50518) 2009-08-28 22:06

Hi John,
its beautiful small village atmosphere. I love blue sky and strong sun light.
Have a nice weekend.
Burak

pauloog (11751) 2009-08-29 1:26

Dag John,
Een heel mooi zicht met de weg en de fietsers die het oof naar de donkere zware toren leiden, contrasterend met de witte huisjes. De belichting is heel geslaagd met mooi licht in de zon en in de schaduw, ondanks de sterke middagzon.
Groetjes,
Paul

siolaw (38294) 2009-08-31 5:54

Hi John
Great light and exposure control of the shadow areas... The town looks nice in white paint! The cyclists are a bonus in the compo.
Greetings
Laurent

Longroute (19600) 2009-08-31 6:49

Hello John,

I could not decide which one of your two last photos to vote: they are both superb! So because I like them both I decided to vote the all of them!
This village is so cute and picturesque. I can imagine how good it must be cycling through its street!
But, as in most of your pictures, it's the light here that makes the difference, a brigh and intense light which in some way enhance the richness of the colours and the sharpness of the textures. The street leading to the tower makes a dynamic composition.
TFS,
Donato

pablominto (53746) 2009-08-31 22:50

Hello John,

The clean lines draw a strong perspective in this composition!
Cobblestones are always attractive to look at, and the bikers have no problems as long as the surface is dry hehehe...
Great light and vivid colours, a picturesque village scene!

Greetings,
Pablo -

jmdias (115128) 2009-09-01 17:08

john

excellent pov, framing, light and colors. the couple in bicycles are nicely puit inside the compo. beautiful the high tower ahead. a beautiful image. TFS

hugs

jorge

jafadabret (56501) 2009-09-02 2:07

Bonjour John.
Cette photo est bien composée avec la rue en perspective qui aboutit à cette tour plus que centenaire. J'aime la lumière qui se réfléchit sur les façades blanches. Les deux cyclistes animent cette rue écrasée de soleil.
Beau travail !
Amicalement
Jacques

boa (8039) 2009-09-05 13:28

Hello John,
looks just like a postcard ! Very sharp and clear with
amazing colors. The Pov is well choosen, with a fine depth and lead the eyes through this street. The two persons on bicycles adds more life, very good !
Best regards.
Boa

kingurek (724) 2009-09-07 4:05

Hello,
What a lovely calm and quiet place :) I like these bikers-they give a special atmosphere here. Wonderful vivid colours and a great depth of field. I like this image very much :)

Greetings

Kinga

JCG (35153) 2009-09-10 10:49

Bonsoir John,

Une parfaite maîtrise de cette lumière forte sur cette photo. Au niveau de la propreté je rejoins les propos de notre ami Daniel, beaucoup de nos grandes villes françaises pourraient suivre cet exemple !!! J'aime beaucoup le cadrage et le contraste des couleurs. Un village qui doit être très agréable à vivre. Merci John.

Avec toutes mes amitiés et une très bonne soirée,

Jean-Charles

dkeus31 (27739) 2009-09-11 12:57

more classic, but also much better quality here!
would be perfect with the church not cropped by the house in my opinion
take care
didier

Urs (14082) 2010-07-17 5:58

Hi John

These very white and very blue contrasts are amazing, they really stick out of your shot. And road boosts DOF, while the two bicycle users add life to the shot. Well done

Thanks for your critique of my grass cutter shot from Alor Star. Interesting, that you have them as well in your country, all other European all did not have them. In principle it would be better to live in a wooden house in Malaysia, it would be cooler, but we live in semi-detached house build with bricks and cement.

Best regards
Urs

ikeharel (113319) 2011-09-16 5:37

Hi John,
Biking through the old village's alley looks lovely sight.
Good details as always, and I detect a strange edifice, a bell-tower maybe? at the far side of this nice image.
Interesting place as noted.
Have a nice Friday
Ike

pajaran (115861) 2013-04-10 10:17

Dobro vece, gospodine.
Vrlo interesantan i dobar tekst o selu, sa datim podacima i istorijom ...
Lep pogled na kuce i trenutak sa biciklistima ...
Dobar trenutak snimka, kontrast i perspektiva, lepe boje.
Dobar rad, lepo pokazano.
Lepe kuce na selu.
Prijatno vece i mirna noc, sve najbolje.
Paja.

Good evening, sir.
Very interesting and good article about the village, with the given data and history ...
Nice view of the house and the moment the cyclists ...
A good time recording, contrast and perspective, beautiful colors.
Good work, well shown.
Beautiful house in the countryside.
Good evening and peaceful night, all the best.
Paja.

ManishaJain (524) 2013-07-21 23:20

Hello John
This is a beautiful pic. I like the cleanliness of this village and peaceful life as depicted. Very good colours and sharpness

ourania (51103) 2014-01-27 14:06

Hello John,
a wonderful picture with instant appeal, it certainly captivates the attention and interest of the viewer with its irresistible perspectives, colours and contrasts. The cyclists add vividness, are perfectly placed on the strongest perspective and enhance the sense of depth too. I like how they are illuminated by the sunshine and stand out against the shade. The huge church tower looks attractive and imposing but its dimensions don't disturb the harmony of your composition. Beautiful work, congratulations and thank you!
All the best, have a great day,
Ourania

Matyas (0) 2015-09-03 0:57

Hello John! Fine bicycles. Fine scene. Amazing weather. Excellent place and architecture. Gorgeous sky. Good cut. Good composition. Nice frame. Original effect. Regards!

mcmtanyel (68479) 2015-12-04 22:36

Hello John,
I like views "around" corners and the view of the church tower around the corner is very nice. Excellent colors and textures, TFS!
Regards,
MT

abmdsudi (95869) 2021-10-17 21:51

Hi John
A standout shot, the angle allows the viewer to enjoy the architectural detail of the classic buildings and the feeling of depth. The rich colours and contrast brighten up the place really well while the cyclists easily hold the eye together. Excellent lens work
Best regards

COSTANTINO (116452) 2021-10-17 22:55

Hello dear friend
I like the simplicity of this photo
which has the greatest lightness
and sharpness..and a few people..
I know John uploading photos
with magical landscapes and
no many people
well done
regards
Costantino

Photo Information

Copyright: John Maenhout (jhm) (211736)
Genre: Lugares
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2008-06-06
Categories: Arquitectura
Camera: Canonn 5D, Canon 16-35mm f2.8 L USM, Sandisk EXT.III4GB, B+W 77 010 UV-Haze 1x
Exposición: f/20.0, 1/140 segundos
Versión de la foto: Versión original
Date Submitted: 2009-08-25 10:34