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22 - The Bridge

Bartlehiem view map

This is a - in The Netherlands - well known bridge. It is located in Bartlehiem. Bartlehiem is a hamlet in the province of Friesland. It is known for its role in the Elfstedentocht.
The Elfstedentocht (English translation: "Journey of Eleven Cities") is a speed skating competition and leisure skating tour held irregularly in the province of Friesland, Netherlands.
The tour, almost 200 km in length, is conducted on frozen canals, rivers and lakes between the eleven Frisian cities: Leeuwarden, Sneek, IJlst, Sloten, Stavoren, Hindeloopen, Workum,
Bolsward, Harlingen, Franeker, Dokkum and finally again Leeuwarden. The tour is not held every year, mostly because not every Dutch winter permits skating on natural ice.
As Bartlehiem - Dokkum is the only part of the route that is skated both ways, Bartlehiem is the only spot along the route where you can see skaters in three directions.

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Marielou Dhumez22-Apr-2009 19:45
Exquisite picture, very inviting for a walk... on your ground !
Yvonne22-Apr-2009 12:32
I am so enjoying this series of challenge shots Maaike...this one is a delight!
Doug Cruden22-Apr-2009 06:15
Your lovely soft processing makes this look dreamy and so relaxed, Maaike - love the perspective too, with the far canal disappearing into the distance...V
John 22-Apr-2009 05:55
Wonderful work. beautiful soft processing! V
Inga Morozoff22-Apr-2009 02:35
You choose and excellent POV to present this bridge. Interesting background info as well. Thx for that.
Cindi Smith22-Apr-2009 02:21
Beautiful processing! This is splendid work! My vote!
Michael Shpuntov22-Apr-2009 02:01
Very nice dreamy shot. Great perspective and colors. Vote.
Guest 21-Apr-2009 23:11
Excellent capture!
Jola Dziubinska21-Apr-2009 23:10
Very nice angle and soft colors.
DeMorcan21-Apr-2009 23:09
This draws the viewer in very nicely.
Sam Stevenson21-Apr-2009 22:45
Excellent image and history.
Máire Uí Mhaicín21-Apr-2009 22:02
An excellent composition.
Mairéad21-Apr-2009 21:58
This is a beautiful scene and a very strong composition.
laine21-Apr-2009 21:52
A wonderful scene...great tones used here, Maaike