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Veluwe


Veluwe
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Copyright: Gert Paassen (Gert-Paassen) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1205 W: 2 N: 4550] (13764)
Genre: Landscapes
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2007-08-16
Categories: Trees
Camera: Nikon D300
Exposure: f/16
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2009-10-19 20:49
Viewed: 177
Points: 14
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note [Dutch]
Today also a picture from the Veluwe and that have I taken 2 years ago.
I hope you like it.
Thanks for looking and critique.

The Veluwe is a forest-rich ridge of hills (1100 kmē) in the province of Gelderland in the Netherlands. The Veluwe features many different landscapes including woodland, heath, some small lakes and Europe's largest sand drifts. The Veluwe is the largest moraine complex in the Netherlands, stretching 60 km from north to south, and reaching heights of up to 110 meters. The Veluwe was formed by the Saalian glacial during the Pleistocene epoch, some 200,000 years ago. Glaciers some 200 meters thick pushed the sand deposits in the Rhine and Maas Delta sideways, creating the hills which now form most of the Veluwe. Because the hills are made of sand, rain water disappears rapidly, and then it flows at a depth of tens of meters to the edges where it reaches the surface again.

There are both coniferous and deciduous forests on the Veluwe, and some 500 different plant species can be found. The region is also home to many different species of animals, such as wild boars, several species of deer, several species of snakes, including the common viper, Pine Martens, foxes, and badgers. Furthermore, the bird raven was successfully reintroduced, and the exotic Reeves's muntjac and mouflon can be seen sometimes. In all, the Veluwe is among the best places in the Netherlands to see wildlife.

Parts of the Veluwe that have been separated from each other by roads, towns and farmland are being reconnected by returning farmland to nature and creating wildlife crossings over highways. In 2007, three of these overpasses had been built, each one about 50 meters wide and covered with sand and vegetation to encourage animals to use it. Six more will be built in the next five years. Wildlife corridors connecting the Veluwe to other wildlife areas such as the Oostvaardersplassen in the Netherlands and the Reichswald in Germany are being developed. It is hoped that by doing so the genetic diversity of the wildlife population will increase, and that the Veluwe can be restored to its role as a main location for wildlife in North Western Europe.
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Hello Gert,
beautifull landscape, very nice colors, sharp deatails, great sky,
TFS, best regards,
Nikos.

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  • MMM Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 921 W: 0 N: 1985] (8905)
  • [2009-10-20 8:24]

Hi Gert
Nice landscape.Good POV and sharp image.I also like the composition including those clouds.
TFS Michel

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  • Alex99 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3584 W: 143 N: 5669] (18531)
  • [2009-10-20 9:41]

Hi Gert.
What a calm and nice landscape picture. Great 3D-effect and transparency of the image. Lights and colours are very delicate and pleasant for eyes. POV. Composition of the image and details across the frame are excellent too. Your shot creates a nice esthetic impression. Thanks a lot and best wishes.
Alexei.

Hoi Gert,
Ik was vorige week nog even op de Velume. Ik heb even een snelle stop gemaakt net nadat je het van der Valk hotel hebt gehad aan de A1. Ik moest opschieten want er kwam weer een regenbui aan. Zo'n late zomerse foto is dan toch ook weer heerlijk om te zien. De compositie met de enkele boom en de bloeiende heide tegen de beleke zomer lucht is prachtig.
Groeten,
Niek

Hi Gert,

Nice capture of the interesting landscape!
The sharpness is nice and the POV is very well chosen too.
Great composition!

best regards,
Paras

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  • siggi Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1370 W: 56 N: 4704] (16174)
  • [2009-10-20 11:23]

Hello Gert,
A very good and clear photo.Beautiful colours and details ,and very good composition.
Well done !
Regards Siggi

Hello Gert,
Beautiful landscape, very good POV and composition.
TFS. Ferran

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