2015 Meebrug III, a photo from West-Vlaanderen, Flanders

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My archive 2015
Belgium have a new lock down to December 15

The government asks to stay at home, walking and cycling is allowed, maybe I'll take a photo outside

The Meebrug interrupts the Meestraat and connects the Reie with the Groenerei.

The first mention of the Meebrug dates back to 1290. However, the current name is only used for the first time in 1440. This bridge, like the nearby PERENbrug, has an important connection between the city center and the adjacent suburb, so-called the "Braamberg, early on. ", because the latter was added to the city center shortly before 1246. In 1390 the original wooden bridge was replaced by a stone one, built by the famous Bruges bridge builder Jan van Oudenaerde ( 1412). The Meebrug is a simple arched bridge with a cobbled road surface. The exterior consists of regularly hewn blocks of Brabant white stone in combination with bluestone for the keystones of the arches and cover shelves. The parapets on the west side and the entire east side of the bridge are made of brick.

I hope you like it

Camera Model
Canon EOS 5D Mark II
File Size 28,1MB
Shooting Date/Time
3/10/2015 11:36:53
Shooting Mode
Manual Exposure
Tv(Shutter Speed)
1/60
Av(Aperture Value)
16
ISO Speed
100
Lens
EF16-35mm f/2.8L II USM
Focal Length
16.0mm
Image Size
5616x3744
Image Quality
RAW
Picture Style
Landscape

Fis2, pajaran, pierrefonds, ricardomattos, COSTANTINO, jemaflor, ikeharel, ktanska, Royaldevon, ChrisJ, PaulVDV, papagolf21, foxy oznaczył to zdjęcie jeko użyteczne

Critiques | Translate

Silvio1953 (205890) 2020-10-31 12:36

Ciao John, excellent perspective on fantastic palace, fine details, good clarity, splendid light and wonderful colors, very well done, my friend, have a good week end, ciao Silvio

holmertz (92938) 2020-10-31 12:50

Hello John,
I like the angle of this photo, with the street leading us on a diagonal towards the house of four gables and brick roofs, and the row of houses along the canal. The trees to the right are nicely included. I like how a young man is leaning on the railing of the bridge to the left and a young woman in a similar position to the right. It is a very nice composition with first class colours and light.
Best regards,
Gert

Fis2 (155762) 2020-10-31 12:55

Witaj John!
A very curious building and stone bridges, I love it.
Good framing, colors and shadow.
Well done.
Good evening.
Krzysztof

Miguel82 (47108) 2020-10-31 13:09

Hallo John, that cobbled bridge is very old, it crosses a canal. The picture gives a glimpse of the local architecture. It was a sunny day of autumn. Fine colors, good sharpness, regards.

pajaran (102782) 2020-10-31 14:11

Greeting.
Nice bridge and old architecture, well shown with nice colors, contrast, perspective and good text.
A well-captured moment with passers-by and white clouds in the blue sky.
Beautiful photo and memory.
I wish you a nice and peaceful night, all the best.
Paja.

GyurMaster (21397) 2020-10-31 16:09

Dear John,

I do hope that you will have the opportunity to take such great photos! I understand this is an archive photo, but until you are allowed to cycle, you have the opportunity. Why do I like this photo? because of the triangular shaped shadow pointing at the beautiful historic building. The human presence is a nice addition. I didn't have other choice, but to fave it.

Best Wishes,
Gy.

pierrefonds (103663) 2020-10-31 16:31

Hi John,

The trees are framing well the buildings. The point of view is showing the details of the buildings. The colors are beautiful. Have a nice day.

Pierre

PiotrF (52330) 2020-10-31 17:20

Hello John,
Interesting view of this part of Meebrug with nce architecture.
I like good composition and nice colours.
Good work, fine presentation.
Regards
Piotr

ricardomattos (15086) 2020-10-31 17:22

Hi John

Beautiful facades, light and colors here. Very good compositiom with tge bridge, tree and amazing sky. Well done picture.

Best regards

Ricardo

vjmite (5094) 2020-10-31 20:43

Hi John,

This photo really jumps out out and says "Look at me!". The low point of view makes the building seem quite large, and the colours of the sky, trees and buildings are wonderful. It looks like you have treated the photo to emphasise the textures.

Vince

ifege (32433) 2020-10-31 21:09

Hi John
There seem to be new lockdowns everywhere in Europe - it seems they were relaxed the first time much to soon. A good photo looking across the bridge towards an interesting complex of old buildings.
cheers
Ian

COSTANTINO (104259) 2020-10-31 22:00

Hello dear friend and have a nice day
we have an explosion of colors here
I like the chosen point of view
creating and interesting angle
photo with great lightness
regards
Costantino

emka (152388) 2020-11-01 0:11

Hello John, Nice view of this wide bridge and the beautiful old house there. Impressive big trees. We can see also lovely buildings along the canals and another bridge. Fine composition, lovely colours and good sharpness as always.

Best regards MAlgo

jemaflor (135520) 2020-11-01 0:19

Hi John,
Nice photo with photogenic contrast of light with this good triangle with shadows in the FG, beautiful building with a pleasant sunlight, tfs.

alvaraalto (42354) 2020-11-01 1:55

Dag John,
Een mooie foto van de Meebrug en de vier statige herenhuizen daarachter.
Je hebt prachtig gebruik gemaakt van de schaduw driehoek aan de onderkant van de foto die ons oog leidt naar de schoonheid van de huizen.
Een geode zondag toegewenst uit een zonnig Haarlem, Rob

ktanska (40157) 2020-11-01 2:25

Hi John,
Low and wide angle works very well on this one. Nice old bridge with cobblestone pavement. Facade of that old building looks great. The sky is lovely too.
Kari

dta (98560) 2020-11-01 2:59

Hello John ,
Splendid composition with very attractive colors . I like the shade in the FG .
Regards

Royaldevon (75584) 2020-11-01 3:05

Hello John,

You have supplied some useful information about this bridge and area.

From your chosen aspect, you have been able to use the converging lines of the bridge to funnel viewers towards the tall buildings, each with the familiar 'stepped' appearance to its roof.
It's nice how the trees make a natural border and the family adds human interest.

We are in a similar position to you. England is going into lockdown until Dec. 2nd! Like you, walking or cycling outside, alone or members from the same house, will be permitted!

Keep smiling and keep safe, Bev :-)

BennyV (32570) 2020-11-01 4:30

Tja, Brugge...wij wilden daar deze herfstvakantie bij wijze van plan B nog eens naartoe...maar als de musea dichtzijn, dan laten we het maar. Mooie foto van eventjes geleden.

Groetjes uit 't stad & tot vervolg, hou je goed.

Benny

lousat (130061) 2020-11-01 5:21

Salut John,encore une belle memoire depuis ton archive,un effect 3D impressionante et une capture tres brillante dans la meilleure lumiere! Bon Dimanche et merci,Luciano

jmdias (103052) 2020-11-01 6:44

john

a beautiful building, I liked this angle and the use of this shadow in the ground with a triangular shape. a nice compo, well done and beautiful.

take care

jorge

ChrisJ (160138) 2020-11-01 9:31

Hello John,

The red tiled roofs contrast superbly with the deep blue sky to give a terrific warm cold colour contrast. Good sharpness and the flagstone street adds nice lead in lines and perspective. Tfs!

PaulVDV (54931) 2020-11-01 9:49

Hallo John,
De driehoek gevormd door de schaduw op de voorgrond fungeert als een pijl die de richting aanduidt van de prachtige gebouwen.
Het rood van de daken en de bakstenen gevels zorgt voor een mooi sterk contrast met de blauwe lucht. Enkele langgerekte wolken maken deze lucht nog wat aantrekkelijker.
Prachtige inkadering met de takken aan beide zijden van de foto.
Het licht en de kleuren zorgen er voor dat dit een super mooi beeld van Brugge is.
Vele groeten, Paul

Tue (82360) 2020-11-01 12:01

Hallo John,
De brug en het muurtje wijzen beide mooi richting de vier oude stenen huizen met prachtige trapgevels. Het zonlicht is prachtig helder en zorgt ervoor dat de kleuren schitterend zijn. De oranje daken steken mooi af tegen de blauwe lucht.
Lars

abmdsudi (88621) 2020-11-02 3:29

Hi John
Love the viewpoint observing the rule of the thirds where my eye is focused on that beautiful building and its enormous architecture. This is so cheery with its own charm and feel of time gone by with subtle colours and light. The visitors further add more interest. Great shot
Best regards

papagolf21 (152601) 2020-11-02 8:31

Bonjour, cher ami John,
Une composition architecturale du plus bel effet. Toujours ŕ l'affűt du beau, c'est gentil pour les membres.
Confinement oblige, pas de sortie... De plus, le ciel est bien gris et la pluie n'est pas loin.
Amitiés.
Philippe

mkamionka (61366) 2020-11-03 4:10

Hi John,
I like very much the blue sky here. The good weather resulted in so much color. Nice composition, I like the shade making a geometrical shape in the foreground.
We have a lockdown in England as well but it is less strict I think. But the weather is so bad I don't want to leave my house if I don't have to :)
Excellent work,
M

walterantonio (2210) 2020-11-03 16:02

Hello John,

Beautiful construction and place. The bridges are very beautiful and well built. The old stone building in the photo was very well shown here. Capture with great color quality and sharpness, a great sunny day for capturing photos in this incredible place.

Best Regards,

Walter

foxy (2059) 2020-11-06 2:47

Hello John,
It's almost like a postcard scene of Bruges - a beautiful quaint little city. I could walk and walk , all day admiring all the bridges on the cobbled road surface. I would stop now and then , like the people do , finding my own place to absorb the beauty of Bruges.
I'm pleased to know that you still can do 'Bike Trip' even in the lockdown. That's what I've been doing these days.
Thanks for sharing my favourite city.
Loong

macjake (96157) 2020-11-11 2:07

Hi John
I chose this one from your gallery page because of the brightness of it, and the brightness of the contrasting colors, its too much to pass up. I also like the sharpness of the stone, and the step rooftop in that orange color. striking light too. cheers
Craig

Hanssie (11022) 2021-01-20 2:25

De donker "pijl" wijst al aan waar het mooi is.....

Photo Information

Copyright: John Maenhout (jhm) (203133)
Genre: Miejsca
Medium: Kolorowe
Date Taken: 2015-10-03
Camera: Canon EOS 5 D Mark II, Canon 16-35mm f/2.8 LII USM, Sandisk EXT.III4GB, B+W 82mm 010 UV-Haze
Naświetlenie: f/1.4, 30 sekund
Wersja zdjęcia: Oryginalna wersja
Date Submitted: 2020-10-31 12:24