Friday, April 26, 2013

Out of the Jurisdiction: Kinderdijk

Kinderdijk -- or the Children's Dike -- is a village in the Netherlands that has nineteen windmills that once were used to drain the water from the low land into the adjacent canals.  It is now a UNESCO World Heritage site.  The windmills are all in operable condition and are available as backups, but today most of the pumping is done by diesel-operated turbines.

This photo was taken at sunrise on a VERY cold morning in early April.


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33 comments:

  1. DianneApril 26, 2013 at 6:32 AM

    Fantastic Jack .... beautiful soft morning colours.

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  2. LOLfromPasaApril 26, 2013 at 6:44 AM

    Beautiful tones here, Jack. Enjoying this collection of holiday photos. Lovely part of the world.

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  3. EdApril 26, 2013 at 6:55 AM

    Great reflection, Jack. Early morning light provides some very nice colors as well. "Very cold" seems to be the description of April weather just about everywhere this year. At least things are starting to bloom around here.

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  4. Cezar and LéiaApril 26, 2013 at 9:47 AM

    wow this picture is magnificent!Brilliant shot, Jack!
    I love so much the reflections!
    Have a nice weekend,
    Léia

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  5. SharonApril 26, 2013 at 10:22 AM

    I'm glad you braved the cold weather to get this beautiful shot.

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  6. Sylvia KApril 26, 2013 at 11:09 AM

    A fantastic capture/reflection of a glorious pink world, Jack! Thanks for sharing the beauty!!

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  7. 'TsukiApril 26, 2013 at 11:10 AM

    That is such a lovely composition, with the boat and the mills in the sunset colors... It looks very quiet, too.

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  8. MalyssApril 26, 2013 at 11:16 AM

    Even without a word, it HAD to be in Holland!What a lovely picture!

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  9. Taken For GrantedApril 26, 2013 at 12:18 PM

    Jack, the light is terrific even if you were cold. Love the reflection of the boat in the water.

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  10. JamesApril 26, 2013 at 12:48 PM

    Wow! This is so beautiful! Great shot Jack!

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  11. William KendallApril 26, 2013 at 1:35 PM

    I have heard of this place. Gorgeous pic, Jack!

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  12. carol l mckennaApril 26, 2013 at 2:14 PM

    Ah! The sea is such a treasure ~ Great shot!

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  13. RajeshApril 26, 2013 at 2:33 PM

    Wow! great reflection of boat in the water.

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  14. RedPatApril 26, 2013 at 3:01 PM

    Fabulous pic Jack! Too bad it was so cold for your trip especially since you have lost your winter hardiness from being in Florida for the season.

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  15. ValerieApril 26, 2013 at 6:27 PM

    A fabulous capture Jack - the results of your brave early morning sortie were surely worth risking frostbite!

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  16. MichelleApril 26, 2013 at 8:31 PM

    Really a fantastic capture. The pink tones are stunning!

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  17. RandyApril 26, 2013 at 10:00 PM

    Nice reflection.

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  18. SharonApril 26, 2013 at 11:52 PM

    Your comment on my site made me chuckle. I don't like that sculpture either!

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  19. s.cApril 27, 2013 at 5:32 AM

    Lovely shot Jake. When I only saw the thumbnail I thought what does a dutch windmill here, but now I know, it is in Holland. Well done.

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  20. KarlApril 27, 2013 at 5:35 AM

    Fantastic shot, Jack!

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  21. Chrissy BrandApril 27, 2013 at 6:14 AM

    Delightful light -wish I was there!

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  22. HalcyonApril 27, 2013 at 8:57 AM

    This is beautiful, Jack!

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  23. VPApril 27, 2013 at 10:16 AM

    I have been there a long time ago, but I guess it hasn't changed much in this time...

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  24. VirginiaApril 27, 2013 at 10:48 AM

    OH I'm playing catch up here Jack. This is lovely with that pink sky and the windmill in silhouette.
    V

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  25. PerthDailyPhotoApril 27, 2013 at 11:05 AM

    Oh la! Such pretty colours Jack, and very nice reflections. Am loving your holiday shots.

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  26. UnknownApril 27, 2013 at 12:09 PM

    You surely made justice to the wonderful atmosphere. Fantastic capture, Jack!

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  27. SuzanneApril 27, 2013 at 9:36 PM

    The pinkish sky is so lovely, it really speaks to early morning light.

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  28. HildaApril 27, 2013 at 11:12 PM

    Love the delicate colors of the sky!

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  29. Stefan JanssonApril 28, 2013 at 5:13 AM

    Very nice. Cold mornings can be beautiful.

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  30. GunnApril 28, 2013 at 8:24 AM

    So pretty!


    We have direct flights to AMSTERDAM.
    So perhaps it is about time to take a trip there.

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  31. ShirleyApril 28, 2013 at 12:36 PM

    Pristine and pretty.

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  32. CaTApril 28, 2013 at 10:33 PM

    well thats pretty!
    yes, when we were in the netherlands in november it was also very cold. much colder than here in boston!!

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  33. Nathalie H.D.April 29, 2013 at 3:29 PM

    It doesn't get much more Dutch than this, doesn't ? Lovely shot.

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