Port of Rotterdam, a photo from Zuid Holland, South

Photographer's Note

The port of Rotterdam has a long history, stretching back into the 14th-century. As the city of Rotterdam has developed from a small town into a major harbour city, the port has expanded. In earlier centuries, docks were built on the banks of the Nieuwe Maas river. In the 19th century, connections between Rotterdam and the North Sea were poor, with a large estuary/delta area with many small waterways between them. Ships had to sail around the island of Voorne-Putten to go out to sea. This could take several days or even weeks. The Port of Rotterdam is the largest port in Europe, located in the city of Rotterdam, Netherlands. From 1962 until 2002 it was the world's busiest port, now overtaken by first Singapore and then Shanghai.

Covering 105 square kilometres (41 sq mi), the port of Rotterdam now stretches over a distance of 40 kilometres (25 mi). Over the years the port was further developed seaward by building new docks and harbour-basins. Rotterdam's harbour territory has been enlarged by the construction of the Europoort (gate to Europe) complex along the mouth of the Nieuwe Waterweg. In the 1970s the port was extended into the sea at the south side of the mouth of the Nieuwe Waterweg by completion of the Maasvlakte (Meuse-plain) which was built in the North Sea near Hoek van Holland. This part is what you see at this image.

In the past years the industrialised skyline has been changed by the addition of large numbers of wind turbines (at the left on the photo) taking advantage of the exposed coastal conditions. The construction of a second Maasvlakte received initial political approval in 2004, but was stopped by the Raad van State (the Dutch Council of State, which advises the government and parliament on legislation and governance) in 2005, because the plans did not take enough account of environmental issues. On October 10, 2006, however, approval was acquired to start construction in 2008, aiming for the first ship to anchor in 2013.

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eltotorino (223) 2013-04-03 8:10

hello kiks,
a really nice atmosphere shot, remembering me the spirit of the great pink floyd artwork, animals.

your work is only miss a pig in the sky.
cheers
hector

marabu61 (11587) 2013-04-03 10:27

Hello Kik
a beautiful and moody shot with great colors and a pleasing light. The silhouettes of the industrial area is gorgeous, especially the rising smoke from the chimneys. a very artistic and attractive picture.
have a good evening
Daniel

cornejo (61504) 2013-04-03 11:33

Hello Kik, I like this excellent photograph of this beautiful skyline backlit, with the wonderful and dramatic orange sky, very well captured in this interesting image, with good sharpness, light and color. Excellent and interesting job perfectly done, congratulations my friend. Thanks for sharing this beautiful work.

Good night and happy week
Best regards from southern Spain.
Angel.

Bluejeans (64251) 2013-04-03 11:58

Ola Kik ,
Uma bela foto em tons dourados , gostei das silhuetas do porto de Rotterdam de fundo , bom primeiro plano nesta praia , parabйns!!
Um abraзo Gonзalo

jemaflor (146412) 2013-04-05 12:13

Hi K,
What a great shot, So lovely result with these factories silhouettes and this charming light in the sky, Well managed, tfs.

macjake (98262) 2013-04-06 12:17

Hi Kik
now this is a WOW photo for me!
who'd have thought that such strong yellows and golds could look so attractive in a photo like this!
beauty!!!!
love the smoke tacks, the industry and just the overall look is a 10 out of 10!
cheers
craig

rychem (72187) 2013-04-08 11:13

Attractive photo with beautiful warm colors, perfectly captured and composed
regards
ryszard

bayno (18348) 2013-04-12 19:18

Ciao Kik,
very nice urban landscape, well framed and with particular tones...seem a end of word ;) the smoke go out is a good element for the photo ;) i don't know for the air...
regards,
Valter

williewhistler (16606) 2013-04-13 11:43

Hello Kik,
I like the drama created by your imaginative composition,the dark FG supports the interesting sky very well,with the smoke bellowing from the chimneys a real bonus.
The industrial skyline is simply perfect for this occasion,a fine piece of photography.
Regards,
Les.

papagolf21 (152607) 2013-04-14 1:01

Bonjour Kik,
Une image qui mйrite les fйlicitations ! la beautй d'ensemble est trиs particuliиre.
J'aime beaucoup. L'image parle d'elle-mкme, les mots sont inutiles.
Amitiйs.
Philippe

delpeoples (60342) 2013-04-14 5:44

Hi Kik

Wow this is stupendous. It looks like a painting, the colours are dramatic and I like the partial sillhouettes of the cranes in the background.

Thanks for sharing, have a lovely Sunday
Lisa

Robert1969 (7160) 2013-04-14 23:52

Hallo Kik,

Een foto met een warme atmosfeer. Heel mooi is
de ruimte die je in de foto hebt gelaten, dat
maakt het geheel zeer aangenaam rustig.

Vriendelijke groeten,
Robert

ChrisJ (171392) 2013-05-18 12:25

Hello Kik

You've made a bleak industrial area look very attractive in this superb sunset. Good sharpness and saturation with a pleasant warm orange monochrome throughout. I like the soft silhouette of the factories and cranes along the horizon line. Have a great weekend.

mohammad_H (10178) 2013-05-18 20:35

Hello
Environmental conservation, the main objectives are nature lovers, Are you one of deleterious environmental factors, taking into view the beautiful photos, no description, and a very comprehensive
regards
seyed

Romano46 (18472) 2013-05-19 1:10

Ciao Kik
questo tuo porto di Rotterdam sembra un quadro per la composizione ridotta a poche linee essenziali che lasciano ampio spazio ai fumi delle ciminiere e per il colore uniforme che copre l'intera foto.
Una bella ed originale interpretazione della cittа portuale che merita parole di apprezzamento.
Grazie per averla condivisa.
Ciao e buona domenica
Romano

berek (50518) 2013-05-19 7:03

Hello Kik
spectacular sunset colors. need to do to solve the problem of air pollution in the world.
greetings
Burak

zanzi (13690) 2013-06-03 12:47

Bonjour Kik
These are the indian smoke signals of the modern era...
I like this linar and almost monochrome picture.
Bravo
Chris

mesutilgim (0) 2013-10-18 11:36

Hello Kik,
Very nic capture from Rotterdam, amazing compo.
TFS and best regards
MESUT ILGIM

adramad (72622) 2013-10-19 9:17

Hello Kik.
A spectacular image that intense yellow-orange color of the sky, while gently shaping up on the horizon industrial and port area.
Perfect lighting and sharpness for details.
Very well done. I love the work
Enjoy the weekend.
All the best.
Luis.

Kamilutka (8107) 2013-10-23 12:09

Hi,
I like how you used the light and beautiful warm tones to make this quite simple scene very eye catching and pretty. Never expected chimneys and industrial buildings to look so attractive. Very good proportions, sharpness and composition overall.
Thanks for sharing
Kamila

m (0) 2013-11-13 10:47

A fiery eye-catching frame with the smoke bringing in a tornado-like feel to the picture. Well spotted.

Best wishes

Didi (61589) 2013-11-27 8:37

Hi Kik
Very good warm ambiance and good composition
I suggest you to be close to the shore for a watered foreground
Kind regards

clic (76) 2014-02-02 7:46

Goedenavond Kik
I consider you captured a perfect picture because the shore line as well as the main clouds are located right on lower and upper tiers lines.
You managed well, placing the 'acid twister' on a lateral zone of interest.
How pollution could be more attractive than in this shadow puppet play?!!
Tot ziens.
Robert

alvaraalto (42804) 2016-04-08 13:08

Dag Kiks,
Prachtig dit fragiele silhouet van de Rotterdamse haven heel, heel in de verte.
De rook verbindt mooi dit silhouet met de hoge wolkjes.
De donkere voorgrond geeft diepte aan deze bijzondere foto.
Groet Rob

mjw364 (1466) 2016-07-02 4:33

Hi Kik

Great colours and warmth rendering what is an industrail scene beautiful.

Have a great weekend.

Mike