These are photos from Monnickendam, a city in the Dutch province of North Holland. It is a part of the municipality of Waterland, and lies on the coast of the IJsselmeer. It received city rights in 1355.
The first is an original photo. I used a high structure filter in the second, and a high key filter for the third image. I think it made it look like a photo from the past. What do you think?
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I am joining Lens and Pens by Sally, who hosts each Monday the Sally D’s Mobile Photography Challenge.
Shot with an iPhone5
The schedule theme for this week’s challenge is: Black and White
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Both spectacular!
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Thank you! 😀
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Hey nice scene. I think I prefer the sky from high structure – the contast adds so much mood, but I like the buildings and boats more in high key as it brings out some more detail.. So I like different parts of each 🙂
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Thank you Alexander. Your comment fits well with my decision to post both, as I just couldn’t decide on which parts I liked the most. Thank you for comment.
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The original has the ambience of a small village that lures those who want a quiet retreat. The second image gives it more energy with greater contrast. The third brings another kind of energy that makes the scene seems less “heavy” and more lively. But moody can be just as good as a day spreading sunlight. Well done. Happy Photo Challenge.
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Thank you so much Sally, your comments are always insightful and wise.
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Charming!
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Thank you!
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As mentioned above, they all have their points and all work well. My favorite is the second. It has a clarity and sharpness that appeals to me.
janet
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Thank you Janet. I appreciate your comment.
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I agree with the words above from Janet – very well done… 🙂
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Thank you so much, Drake.
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Beautiful shots. I adore this type of architecture. 🙂
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Thank you, Amy. Come and visit!
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My aunt is going next year. I’ll hide in her suitcase. 🙂
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Great idea!! Join her and stay here with us.
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It’s tempting!
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I’m serious! Just think about it.
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Tiis village looks like a scene from a silent movie under your masterful touch Lucille – very brooding clouds!
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Thank you fir the lovely comment, Debbie. You should have seen today’s clouds! Creepy!
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I think I like the high structure filter effect giving the photo an old time feel to it in my eyes. I like this darker version. This looks like a wonderful place.
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Thank you Angeline. It’s indeed a very nice place to eat and stroll around the old streets.
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Great photos. I like the High structure. The clouds are more dramatic and foreboding. I am enjoying your Holland photos as I am reading a novel set in the 1600’s all about the Dutch traders and the guilds in Amsterdam.
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Thank you, Leanne. How interesting!! Which novel are you reading?
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The Miniaturist by Jessie Burton
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Thank you! Will check it out.
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What lovely shots! The high key one does make it look ‘older’ but both have their own atmosphere!
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Thank you Debbie. Your comments always make me happy!
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Stunning. I especially love the high key.
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Why thank you. Xx
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The high structure photo is so much more powerful!
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Thank you for dropping by and commenting.
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Oh…Amsterdam…happy memories
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It’s not Amsterdam but Monickendam. They all look the same, isn’t it? Sorry…😉
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Oops…
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