The Gatehouse of Elswout


Elswout is a hidden treasure of Haarlem, the Netherlands. The park was founded in the 16th century, had several owners throughout history, it even served as a German military base during WWII. While it has a lot to offer to the tourist, the time I was there it was one of the warmest, sunniest days in the summer. While this is certainly good news if you want to walk the park, when it comes to photography, I don't like direct sunlight, unless the theme is the high contrast between light and shadow. It makes metering difficult, backgrounds are frequently over-exposed, details are difficult to emphasize and colors often disappear. I've selected this shot for the blog because it combines lights with shadows, has the right details and has a certain atmosphere of warmth and calmness, more typical of the fall than the summer.

Poorgebouw van Elswout

 

Camera Nikon D90
Aperture f/8.0
Exposure Bias -0.67 eV
Focal Length 80mm (120mm)
Lens Nikkor AF-S DX 18-200 f/3.5-5.6
ISO 400
Shutter Speed 1/1000
Post Processing ACDSee Pro 6

 

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