22122010.. Den Haag / The Hague (for Claude19) by efron_241
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Counting down till Christmas.. It might be a white one.... finally
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Claude wanted to see a little less, so he could see a little more :D
I think he was right...
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Background image is the Boulevard at the beach....
Top left is the "Zieke". A canal created in 1345.
Zieke = "ill man". Until the 17th century the road was only for those with lepra.. ! If you did not have it.. but walked there.. you had it..
Down left is the "Bierkade" in de Zuid singelsgracht
Bier = beer... Ships bringing beer docked there.
The canal was created in 1612. Singel = defensive canal (gracht = canal). You had several canals in a city for transprot.. but one (Singel) for the defence... You'll see that in all cities in the Netherlands.. But Rotterdam called it's 19th century waterways also singels.. confusing
This one is in the "The Hague South" (Zuid), which is not the real South. In The Hague the north is were the Northsea is !!! And that is not in the north. A compas does not help you in my city.. Fun for guides like me.. Horror in the war.. when Allied forces bombarded wrong arreas, becasue they did not know that important fact
The image down right is "Zuid Oost Singelsgracht"
With the kay on the left called "Uilebomen"
Uilebomen = Owl-trees.
This was the red light district in the 17th/18th century. Like in Amsterdam (Walletjes=Walls) in the area were the soldiers were.. Women came to them to ease them through the night.. But kids there could not sleep and asked their parents.. what is the noise... "sleep" said the parents.. you only hear owls in the trees.. therefor the name of that street/
Grin.. one of the legends of The Hague
Comments (33)
A very lovely set of images.
wonderful again..lovely shots as always
wonderful Collage !!
excellent presentation.
Wonderful work !! =)
I was there last year, wonderful city & lots to see.
Interesting Info & pictures from the City where you live, looks so magical!!!!
Hug's Ute
Great photos of your snowy town. Beautiful lighting. The bottom, and two photos of the canal, very well placed enough ... a meeting between two types of communication channels. The photograph at the bottom left adds nothing to the beauty of the top three combined, and disturbs the eye can not focus on your choice of departure .... In addition you unbalance your collage. Friendly with my sincere thanks to : great thanks for your words ! Claude
Each photo is beautiful Chris, and the snow really makes this appear to be a winter wonderland. Thanks so much for providing all the details about this wonderful collage.
splendid collage! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!!
What intriguing information about your city! Love the redlight story, the leprosy.. I think the canal looks beautiful. I wish you a Merry and looks like very White Christmas!
Great winter shots! A Merry Christmas to you! :o)
Outstanding collage with many marvelous views. Merry Christmas!
Beautiful pictures and presentation !!
Excellent collage and dedication!!!
Beautiful! ")
Cool, outstanding captures!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Wonderful and beautiful photos Thank you
Forsure a White one around here. Merry Christmas!
Wonderful collage and photos ! http://www.cartoline.it/pics/natalebabboa008.swf
EXCELLENT!
Excellent
~Spectacular collage!~
Very interesting! I've probably said it before but I'll say it again: Merry Christmas and have a wonderful coming year!
Prachtige collage weer. Heel erg mooi in beeld gebracht, met veel sfeer.
Beautiful images!!!!
OH yes do show off that beautifil place u live wow incredible thanks for sharing Have a white wonderful Holiday!~~ hope your feeling 100% in 2011(again)))
Fantastic collage, I like every single photo.
Very good pictures!