Rhine-ice 3 by jcv2
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As you already noticed, the water is brown (contaminations all along the river, from Switzerland through Germany entering the Netherlands). Not good for the environment... but in this particular situation the sepia color makes this somewhat unusual.
The ice-layer is thin, so you can only walk on the parts not above the streaming water. I remember times when parts of the river entirely frozen but even then it's dangerous: if you might crack in a blow-hole the streaming water will push you under the ice-covering. The inundated forelands, however, provide in some winters very good opportunities for ice-skating.
In very cold winters we have our so called Elfstedentocht (Eleven Cities Tour), an ice-skating tour of 200 km (124 miles) through 11 cities all over frozen lakes and canals.
Minolta X-700 (Fuji Sensia 100, 70 mm)
Thanks for your attention and your always valuable comments
Comments (23)
tallpindo
A very believable story about people who live and play on the river. I am quite timid toward rivers having gained my knowledge of ice and winter weather in a swamp with ditches and pools. Even then coming home with "soakers" was part of the year. The january thaw made the very edge near the bank detach and the ice would tip.
BusyB967
Excellent shot .. Interesting story .. :)
vlaaitje
GORGEOUS !!!!!!
marybelgium
excellent capture ...interesting too !
oscilis
Beautiful photo with a great story. Never trust ice! Super colours and textures.
diomedes66
Superb composition, the tone and texture are awesome. Bravo, well done! V
tvernuccio
Quite amazing how beautiful that polluted Rhine is! I love how you captured the rolling waves and the incredible light and sparkles. i would be verrrry scared to walk on the ice!!! that link you provided was interesting! i would love to watch some of that event! thanks for another magnificent capture! vote!
deannemart
The crack on the left edge tells the story - be careful on the ice! Too bad about the pollution - I wondered why the ice looks so dark. Nicely done!
pimbotin
Ice skating on a long distance! I think I would love it. I clicked on your link and it really made me want to visit your country and try this!
glix70
Beautiful sun reflex in this amazing capture of the iced river!!! Excellent work!!! :)
DJB
Interesting info.wonderful looking reflection.Sepia tone is totally effective!
TwoPynts
Hey, this image works great. The play off light of the shapes of the ice and water ripples is brilliant. I appreciate you risking your life to get this shot, but don't take too many chances my friend! ;)
Akinom
Ahhh... how beautiful!!! The light and tones are fascinating!
chantal-france
The iridescent light is bright and the composition very artistic, Jan-Carel :) A golden shot!
LadyLisa
Brrrrrrr.....Feels like I am right there. Excellent capture!
GiMi53
I'm speachless.... beautiful.... fantastic light and reflections ! :~)
sharky_
Very interesting...........aloha
kennyliu
Thanks for sharing!
sossy
what an fantastic impression again! amazing reflection and ripples! and here are the dangerous Janny-holes again! LOL
Gabrielsdream
Fascinating and very interesting information on the ice skating! Wow!
ralfy
a dangerous place, but very photogenic! well done!
iaacf
Yes, I remember the river Lek was frozen completely back in 1985 and also in 1986. Huge ice mountains all over the.. what once was.. the river. This picture remembers me of that time.
lajasmine
Toutes les photos de Rhine-ice sont splendides ,reflets sur l'eau , glaces et textures sont remarquables!! ;) excellent Jan-Carel:)