Alkmaar Cheese market, a photo from Noord-Holland, South

Photographer's Note

During a business trip to the Netherlands, I remember I had rented a car and drove all the way to Alkmaar where a cheese market is held once in a week.
Of course it's more a show than an industry, but it works well when tourism is concerned. Actually the problem for a photographer is that carloads of tourists are coming in and there's hardly a place to watch anything.Nevertheless I found my way to an upper floor somewhere in a building, and could manage one or two pictures of the show.

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cessy (13647) 2007-03-09 3:54

Hallo Izzet
very nice capture of the moment
the cheese make a very nice pattern background
the limited colors yellow and red also make the pictures more wonderful

bantonbuju (51815) 2007-03-09 4:03

merhaba my friend,
can a picture about cheese be poetic? well, ladies and gentlemen, come here in numbers and see how...
this is a cool stuff, izzet, with red colour playing an important role here...
this is such a ...how to say it?...delicious photo...
best, j.

Tezic (17867) 2007-03-09 4:24

Merhaba İzzet Bey,
Bu tür kompozisyonlarınızda, hangi işin ne ile ve ne amaçla yapıldığını fotoğrafdan okumak hep mümkün... Bence ilk bakışta anlaşılır olması ve hatta bu Hollanda da çekilmiştir mutlaka dedirtecek kadar ifade ve anlatım gücü olması çok dikkat çekici çok önemli bir özellik....
Sevgiler - Coşkun

Edu71 (119) 2007-03-09 4:25

I really like this one, Izzet. The pattern given by the cheese display has a lovely contrast in the passing carriers. The colours are great, too. Well done.
José

suhan (3552) 2007-03-09 9:25

geometrisine ve ritmik ögelerine bayıldık bu kompozisyonun. belki saçma gelebilir ama dama taşlarını anımsattı tekerlek şeklindeki peynirler...
tebrikler, teşekkürler
merve-süleyman

coco (30439) 2007-03-09 12:26

Merhaba Izzet.
The movement creates a lot of dynamism.
Powerful picture and also very interesting. Even without cheese would be interesting, but the cheese can even add much more interest.

Take care.

delic (6735) 2007-03-09 12:55

Merhaba,
This photo deserves a lot more attention. Composition is fantastic: the two cheese-carriers (if that's what they are called) are perfectly positioned in the frame and the motion blur is just the right amount. Very strong graphical arrangement of the cheese wheels, as well. A truly exemplary and unique photo.
Best wishes,
Hakan

scalerman (26900) 2007-03-09 12:58

Yes, Izzet, I would expect nothing less from you. Great geometry, color, cultural significance, motion-blur, and compo: *****. regards, c

sabyasachi1212 (19779) 2007-03-09 13:53

Hi Izzet,
I wonder how many of these fantastic you have hidden in some treasure trove. I guess a few thousand more:) Its never easy to avoid the cliches when its a merely a show to attract the tourists but you have done brilliantly well here.
With Greetings from India
Sabyasachi

AnimeshRay (9089) 2007-03-09 14:13

An elegant image, Izzet! Love the brilliant red curves that frame the lower corner and the vivid yellow patterns around. Beautiful.

riclopes (35577) 2007-03-09 14:51

Olá Izzet, very beautyful capture of the movement of the carriers. The vantage POV is great and give a lovely graphism, one of the things I like more in your work. The orange colors are appealing and make a good contrast. A wonderful shot!
Friendly regards from me and my cats,
Ricardo

pastadog (13111) 2007-03-09 18:20

A great high POV, Izzet, it was fortunate you had to find a place away from the crowds. The red hats go nicely together with the yellow circles of the cheese, and you also nicely captured the movement of these guys, I like how you placed them tightly in the compo. Cheers :) Daniel

avigur_11 (22535) 2007-03-09 18:26

One of your best, IMO, Izzet. Wonderful high POV, excellent framing and sharpness, and above all - the motion. Excellent !!

salvator (19110) 2007-03-10 4:16

Hello Izzet Bey,
Your notes are always so concise and good, that it is a pleasure, and instructive to read.
As for the photo, I am always amazed by your compositions and pov. The shot itself is so expertly, and almost shows us what is happening without reading your notes. The colors are simple yet striking, and the details are wonderfull. I wish you a great weekend. Best personal regards. Salvator.

nwoehnl (122) 2007-03-10 4:36

Hello Izzet. A good use of shutter speed to show the movement in this scene, and a fine framing with the folks in the lower left area opposed to the stacks of cheese at the upper right. Did you know right away you'd use 1/30 or did you take a few variants with different speeds to see which turns out best?

ChrisJ (171220) 2007-03-10 4:42

Hi izzet

Good repetition of the yellow, circular cheeses, with superb motion blur of the red hatted workers. I like the high pov too. Tfs!

recepyuksel (18640) 2007-03-10 4:59

Merhaba,
bu iki kırmızı şapka muhteşem bir etki yaratıyor. Olağanüstü güzellikte bir fotoğraf.
Saygılar

setenay (7706) 2007-03-10 6:51

Merhaba İzzet Bey,
23 nisandan sonra bu güzel kompozisyon gibi bir kareyi bende göndermek isterim.1593 ten beri Nisan -Ekim arası,her cuma sabahı bu peynir mezatı seremonisinin tekrarlandığını öğrenmiştim,Perşembeden gidebilirsem görebileceğimi umuyorum.Koskoca peynir tekerlerinin önünde,turuncu taşıyıcı ve şapkalı adamların koşuşturmaları çok güzel.Teşekkürler paylaşımınız için.İyi hafta sonu dileklerimle
setenay

BAKO (1691) 2007-03-10 8:00

Hocam, kacirdigim fotograflariniza bakiyorum.
hepsi birbirinden guzeller.
ellerinizden operim
Bako

berek (50518) 2007-03-10 16:16

Merhaba İzzet bey,
yine çok hoş ve hareketli bir resim. elelrinize sağlık. saygılarımla.
Burak

amazon (12112) 2007-03-11 8:36

şu anda sanki yağlı boya bir tabloya bakıyorum...
kırmızı lekeler çok yakışmış,
ellerinize sağlık,
iffet

balatrek (7455) 2007-03-11 13:40

Hi Izzet,

I like the perspective from a high point of view, the movement effect is very creative, I like the composition and the colours of this scene, the result of this work is good and of great dynamism, congratulations.

Regards
José

InasiaJones (31566) 2007-03-12 15:08

Hi Izzet,

Ive seen the film ŤGirl with a Pearl Earringť, where such a scene takes place, but I wasnt aware that this tradition still goes on. So thanks to you, I will surely be among those over numbered tourists, because your photo is absolutely beautiful and inviting.

The reduced colours scheme and your terrific point of view make this photo a stunning one. The motion blur of the Ťcheese transportersť create a lot of dynamism and a sense of emergency. I dont like cheese, but your image is very appetizing.

Like it a lot!!

André

Didi (61589) 2007-03-15 20:05

Bonsoir Izzet
Une scčne traditionnelle intéressante au marché du Gouda.
Composition agrémentée par le mouvement des transporteurs.
Couleurs trčs appréciables.
Amicalement.

yener (25) 2007-03-22 10:12

merhaba izzet bey yaklaşık bir senedir sizi takip ediyorum her yeni bir günde fotograflarınıza bakıyorum oldukça ustaca çekilmiş kareler...

kadraj ve düşük pozlama hareket hissini uyandırmış karede ki krmızı renkler ise dikkat çekici bir derinlik duygusu vermiş ben çok begendim emeklerinize sağlık izzet bey sizinle tanışmak ümidiyle hoşçakalın

kri54 (1515) 2007-03-27 5:44

photo traditionnelle du kassmarkt mais tellement personnelle , le flou des personnages , donne un air des gondoles ...

sedaeristurk (457) 2007-04-11 4:06

Izzet bey merhabalar.Fotograflariniz o kadar guzel ki,hangi birine bakacagimi sasirdim.Elinize saglik.Seda

CLODO (45116) 2009-10-17 1:08

Hi Izzet
I posted a picture of this market today, and so I surf on the theme and discover your picture. Amazing POV, unusual compared to the tourist POV. Well framed, and you had the same idea as I; low speed to give movement feelin in the image. I like the red and oranges hues contrasting on the grey pavement
Have a nice WE
CLODO