Brugge

Nice B&W tonal range and good composition.

...a beautiful shot Ulla...

Thank you both so much!

 

regards, Ulla

I rated this one earlier but did not have a chance to comment. I really love your black and white tones (I have not done much black and white). I especially like your chosen POV here. The buildings are most interesting and the one up ahead looks most charming, I imagine this would be lovely in colour also Ulla !!!

Dear Gail, 

Thank you for a very nice comment, I love it. I did try to do this photo in color, but as the sky is in very sad gray and the sun was just a bit too strong (taken in the middle of a day again :(), I found it a bit too dull. I worked on it for an hour but then I just turned it into BW. The effect is much stronger. To tell you the truth the photo was taken just as I noticed that the carriage is passing me by so it's not really prepared, but I noticed that a lot of the best photos are taken in a moment, in a whim. Just an idea, how would it look like, and you press the trigger.

And you have right I just love this old places in town with a lot of history like Brugge, the old cafes are full of nostalgia and charm.

Love, Ulla

 

Great shot, Ulla! Looks very much like an old film picture would. I think it is b&w makes it look like that, hiding away some modern details , like the way people are dressed, some sighns, etc. Love Europe for the places like that.

All the best, Tamara

Like horse and carriage, I am drawn into this beautifully composed B&W.  Excellent, Ulla.

@Tamara: Thank you for the very nice comment, I was going for the "old look", I even added a touch of yellow (just a shade). 

Belgium has a lot of old places, Antwerpen and Gent are also very very nice, but Brugge is a bit special. I do have to visit the Ardens tho, they are supposed to be sooo beautiful.

@Wayne: Thank you so much for visiting my page and for a super comment. It's a great feeling when people love your photo and this makes me feel really special!

 

Regards, Ulla

A very nicely composed beautiful shot, Ulla!

Nice composed and worked this bw,sharp and clear with good contrast,this old part of the town looks very good and mood around this is pleasantly,best regards.

@ Ruud: Thank you so much for your opinion, and for visiting my page. It's an honor to have you here.

@ Radu: I feel honored to have such nice comments. Thank you. And it was a pleasant day all in all, so it's nice it reflects in the picture also :).

fantastic composition, very nice tones.

modern and vintage, amazing composition with great historical contrasts, looks like a back in time, goes to my favorites! 7/7

Very strong composition, and the scene is remarkable.

@ Mark, Sina and Gunnar: I really appreciate your comments and I am very very happy that you like the picture. Thank you again for your contribution!

Regards, Ulla

 

Like in the 19th century!

 

Best regards Ulla!

 

PDE

@ Pierre: It's always nice to see your commentary under the picture, thank you for visiting and complementing my page!

 

Regards, Ulla

outstanding tonal range and dramatic movement, Ulla. so much depth to the composition. an awesome angle.. brava ;-} dp

@Donna: Thank you so much for your nice and inspiring words.

 

Regards, Ulla

Nice composition

excellent choice of BW

Gianluigi

@ Gianluigi: Thank you so much for your visit and your nice comment :).

 

Regards, Ulla

Nice street-bw result. I like the dynamics of the photo. It shows the everyday life of the pleasant town of Bruges, with people, tourists and the chariots. All this integrated into a beautiful urban architecture. Good work! Congratulations. Roldao (from Brazil)