Ruïne van Brederode, a photo from Noord-Holland, South

Photographer's Note

I've showed you the villages East of Haarlem, now it's time for the villages West of Haarlem.
First of all, the village of Santpoort. Here you can find the Ruïne van Brederode (Ruins of Brederode), which you can see on my picture here.

The ruins are the remainings of the Castle of Brederode. This castle was built by Willem I van Brederode in the second part of the 13th century. It was situated on the mainroad through the County of Holland. The castle was very import for the trade and the defence of the region of Kennemerland (the area between Alkmaar and Haarlem).
In the 14th and 15th century there were a lot of wars in Kennemerland and after having rebuilt a couple of times, the castle became finally a ruin in 1491.
Nowadays you can visit the castle or what's left of it.

I cropped this picture a little bit and made it more clear and colourful. I hope you like it!

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Steft (6109) 2005-01-19 11:14

Oh wow, Lars!

A masterwork! It's just like a painting from the romatic period. Is so great! Spooky, dramatic, warm and mysterieus at the same time.

I love the colours, the sky (also like a painting) and the shadow-light-contrasts.

Hanssie (11022) 2005-01-19 12:39

The famous (for me, it's in my neighbourhood...) Ruines Van Brederode and in a very special mood: the full colours, wonderful light and the "old look" of the castle, like a painting, a medieval mood maybe, it's a great one, Lars !

Hauke (12) 2005-01-19 12:58

Wonderful light of a late afternoon creating great structures on those brick walls. Romantic atmosphere, ruins, warm light, time to dream... Well done Lars, thanks for posting it to us.

papagolf21 (152607) 2005-01-19 14:37

Bonsoir Lars,
Les ruines sont encore de qualité (il y a encore de beaux restes), l'on peut s'imaginer approximativement l'architecture générale du château.
Très belle lumière donnant de magnifiques couleurs.
Très belle composition Lars.
Bien amicalement.
Philippe

paulspain (625) 2005-01-19 14:59

Hello. This is an amazing image, a photo of an extraordinary beauty. The colors and the light are really wonderful. A wonderful image, Lars.
Saludos.
Pablo

jmdaoudal (82) 2005-01-20 4:01

This Dutch ruin is majestuous and splendid. This comes from your choice of a very good angle and environement created by framing. Colors and lights which are playing with the architecture are interesting.
Compliments
Jean Michel

supereira (9576) 2005-01-20 6:53

Good point of view and DOF.I like the framing and composition.Very good colors and good contrast bwetween them.I like a lot the sky,very good clouds.Good light and sharpness.Very good shot.Well done!

jhm (211736) 2005-01-20 8:22

Kastelen daar houd ik van Lars, mijn grootste bewondering is, de kracht dat dit uitstraald en door mensen handen gemaakt, en u brengt dit netjes in beeld met een laagstaande zon waardoor de lange shaduwen ontstaan, mooi voor deze periode van het jaar, de warmen kleuren ook in de winter passen perfect bij dit beeld, mooi gezien Lars.
Groeten,
John.

RGatward (20108) 2005-01-20 10:06

Nice classical composition, and beautiful light you've caught for this one. If I had niggle, I think it might be possible to bring out a little more detail in the very shadowy area on the right.

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hojper (2832) 2005-01-20 16:30

Beautiful afternoon light and long shadows. The grey sky and the very green grass (maybe a wee bit too saturated) go well together, but the attraction are all those shades of red and brown in the facade and the trees. A powerful photo.

singuanti (15250) 2005-01-21 0:12

nice one! i love the way the lighting plays on the castle and the grass. it affords some fantastic textures. the sharpness is just right too. very good work.

Steve_T (421) 2005-01-21 16:29

Lars! I think this is your best photo ever!! He's really great!!!!! Well done Lars!

Didi (61589) 2005-02-13 5:15

Bonjour Lars
La composition est intéressante, les couleurs sont un peu fortes, j'apprécie la lumière latérale qui donne du relief.
Cependant essayez de ne pas centrer le sujet principal.

john_c (24666) 2005-04-10 21:48

This is a first rate image, Lars. The lighting is dramatic, the shadows impressive. I particularly like the division of the scene into three layers of colour. Magnificent. Even the clouds are dramatic. Regards.

Stepan (27210) 2005-08-13 5:05

Lokks like a picture from the old times...
I must admit I really like the colors and the light, especially in the sky.
Well done.
Stéphane

riclopes (35577) 2006-02-09 3:48

Hej Lars,
I find this image very attracted and powerful. I like what you've done with the pp, increasing the saturation of colours. The combination of them in the picture works very well, along with the contrasts between shadows and iluminated areas. The grey cloudy sky also works well as a neutral colour in this landscape. Congratulations!
Hilsner,
Ricardo

jafadabret (56501) 2006-05-23 9:53

Lars, j'aime la belle lumière qui baigne ce bâtiment et qui lui donne du relief. Le ciel nuageux, l'herbe et les arbres font un beau décor à cette demeure historique.
Jacques

peco85 (921) 2006-07-02 15:44

Hello again Lars:)

Nice image of this amazing castle at Harlem. Good balance and nice comopsition:) But is there something about the woods to the right?
Genious colormix with a touch of old atmosphere and something that makes it look like a painting:) Good one:)

jonathan_hart (21276) 2007-08-26 9:48

hello Lars
today i finished to see your gallery, some photos show me interesting places i didn't know,
this place is so pretty, well shot from good POV
i see a WS has been already done but i've done a different version, working on the tones
regards
jo

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emjleclercq (15778) 2007-12-24 22:45

Impressive castle view, wich colors combine very well with surrounding vegetation.

All the best,

Emmanuel

pierrefonds (114448) 2015-08-13 17:30

Hi Lars,

The trees are framin g well the ruins. The point of view is showing the details of the ruins. I like the effect of the sun on the colors. Have a nice day.

Pierre

jmdias (115156) 2018-05-13 9:12

lars

I am surprised because it doesn't looks so damaged if compared those I saw in scotland and were very damaged. nice the lower golden light showing the beauty of its architecture.

take care

jorge

PiotrF (54666) 2020-11-18 16:20

Hello Lars,
Interesting place , great view of Ruins of Brederode.
I like superb light, fine details, good composition, wonderful colours and good quality.
Good work, fine presentation.
Regards
Piotr