Holstentor
Ancient Gateway to Lùbeck8 total reviews
Comment from David Ruhl
I really like this Brenda! The variety of color in the bricks, the shading in the arched entryway, and the sense of depth are all outstanding. I also enjoyed the notes. I'm sure the original painting has much more detail than we can see here, but the camera focus is a little soft. Perhaps you could try and take a sharper photo? Regardless, it is very nice work.
Dave
reply by the author on 22-Sep-2019
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I really like this Brenda! The variety of color in the bricks, the shading in the arched entryway, and the sense of depth are all outstanding. I also enjoyed the notes. I'm sure the original painting has much more detail than we can see here, but the camera focus is a little soft. Perhaps you could try and take a sharper photo? Regardless, it is very nice work.
Dave
Comment Written 21-Sep-2019
reply by the author on 22-Sep-2019
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Dave thank you so much for a good critique and that ranking. Greatly appreciated. You are right the original painting is sharper although i tried to convey the worn texture of the bricks. I am not a great photographer for ever learning to improve. However this painting is in Newcastle and i in Portugal and I had to use an old photo I had on my smartphone when i decided to post this
Your pointers and compliments much appreciated.
Comment from seshadri_sreenivasan
I lived in Germany a couple of decades ago where I went for practical training. Unfortunately I do not seem to have come across many historical places. Be that as it may your painting is well made and gives a good idea about the Gothic Construction.Good luck!
reply by the author on 22-Sep-2019
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I lived in Germany a couple of decades ago where I went for practical training. Unfortunately I do not seem to have come across many historical places. Be that as it may your painting is well made and gives a good idea about the Gothic Construction.Good luck!
Comment Written 21-Sep-2019
reply by the author on 22-Sep-2019
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Thank you for reviewing as always appreciating your comments and time. Lùbeck was fortunate in that it did not receive irreversible damage in the wars. It is a fantastic city of medieval architecture, quaint winding streets and a harbour with tall ships. There are other towns similar nearby such as Wismar. I did a series of miniature paintings in the form if stamps of both places' landmarks.
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How nice! I wish you would post those miniature paintings on this site. I am sure it will generate a lot of interest!:):)
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I might just do that so look out as it costs to much to promote all the time
Comment from GaliaG
A very impressive paint
love the looks of it, the reality it shows and the use of colors
a pleasure to view, thanks for sharing
reply by the author on 22-Sep-2019
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A very impressive paint
love the looks of it, the reality it shows and the use of colors
a pleasure to view, thanks for sharing
Comment Written 21-Sep-2019
reply by the author on 22-Sep-2019
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Thank you. Its a great city with many beautiful medieval buildings but I particularly love this one.
Comment from Lucysmom072718
Nice job. The picture is clear and the focus is good. It has good lighting as well. I think it looks good the way it is. Nice entry and good luck to you.
reply by the author on 21-Sep-2019
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Nice job. The picture is clear and the focus is good. It has good lighting as well. I think it looks good the way it is. Nice entry and good luck to you.
Comment Written 20-Sep-2019
reply by the author on 21-Sep-2019
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Thank you. Happy you like my painting.
Comment from Lucas Sizov
Brenda, you have a highest rating from me for this painting. I think this is awesome! The composition is perfect! Depth, colors, tones, perspective - everything is great!!! Excellent entry for the contest! Best of luck with my compliment!!!
reply by the author on 20-Sep-2019
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Brenda, you have a highest rating from me for this painting. I think this is awesome! The composition is perfect! Depth, colors, tones, perspective - everything is great!!! Excellent entry for the contest! Best of luck with my compliment!!!
Comment Written 20-Sep-2019
reply by the author on 20-Sep-2019
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Lucas you made my day thank you so much
Comment from Kevin Williams
Excellent painting. Great entry for the contest. I like the color choices that you have used and your painting techniques. Great effort. Nice job with the building structure. Well done
reply by the author on 20-Sep-2019
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Excellent painting. Great entry for the contest. I like the color choices that you have used and your painting techniques. Great effort. Nice job with the building structure. Well done
Comment Written 20-Sep-2019
reply by the author on 20-Sep-2019
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Thank you for your very complimentary critique. Much appreciated.
Comment from MKFlood
very nice creation. the details is great. the depth is great. the shading is great. the blend of the colors is great. the building form is great. the creation is balanced and eye appealing to the viewer. creative and great job overall.
reply by the author on 20-Sep-2019
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very nice creation. the details is great. the depth is great. the shading is great. the blend of the colors is great. the building form is great. the creation is balanced and eye appealing to the viewer. creative and great job overall.
Comment Written 19-Sep-2019
reply by the author on 20-Sep-2019
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Thank you for your detailed critique and high marking. Most appreciative comments
Comment from cleo85
You painted a good likeness. I would have recognized the landmark without any name our comments. The colors are also realistic. The tall format is perfect It emphasizes the towers.
The panting is well composed and framed. Do you know that the Holstentor was part of the city wall several hundred years ago? It got famous around the world do to the German movies made after Thomas Mann's book of the same title.
reply by the author on 19-Sep-2019
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You painted a good likeness. I would have recognized the landmark without any name our comments. The colors are also realistic. The tall format is perfect It emphasizes the towers.
The panting is well composed and framed. Do you know that the Holstentor was part of the city wall several hundred years ago? It got famous around the world do to the German movies made after Thomas Mann's book of the same title.
Comment Written 19-Sep-2019
reply by the author on 19-Sep-2019
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Hi, that is so wonderful that you immediately recognised my landmark painting. yes I knew it had been part of the old city wall. I didnt know about the book and will look it up. Ich liebe Lübeck, es ist eine schöne Stadt. es ist mein Favorit. Die Straßen und Gebäude sind immer noch fantastisch und unberührt.
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You're most welcome! :o)
Ihr Deutsh ist ausgezeichnet. :o)
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Danke, aber ich lerne immer noch sehr langsam 🤔
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Who learns fast, might forget as fast, but who learns slowly will not forget. :o)
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I will remember that :)
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:o)