Neo Classic building, a photo from Oost-Vlaanderen, Flanders

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Archive 2004

Walking around Ghent 2004.

With the introduction of the euro in 2002, the administration of the National Bank of Belgium could gradually contract.
In 2009, this neoclassical building from the beginning of the 20th century became too large for the East Flemish department of the National Bank.
The University College Ghent has bought it to include classrooms and an art library.

I hope that you enjoy it

Camera Model Canon
EOS 300D DIGITAL
Shooting Date/Time
10/07/2004 12:06:26
Shooting Mode
Tv(Shutter Speed)
1/250
Av(Aperture Value)
9.0
ISO Speed
200
Lens
18.0 - 55.0mm
Focal Length
18.0mm
Image Size
3072x2048
Image Quality
Fine
Flash Off
Landscape

snunney, jean113, ikeharel, Fis2, pajaran, ricardomattos, ChrisJ, papagolf21, COSTANTINO, mcmtanyel, macjake, adramad, Cricri has marked this note useful

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mesutilgim (0) 2019-01-12 7:00

Hello dear John,
Another interesting capture and TE entry in your gallery.
Again photographycally perfect and with a wonderfull cloudy sky as background.
TFS and have a nice weekend
MESUT ILGIM

Tue (86966) 2019-01-12 7:03

Hallo John,
Wat een bijzondere mix van verschillende architectuurstijlen samengevoegd in een gebouw. Het wordt mooi gemengd met het vele groen, waaronder de klimop die het gebouw begroeit. De kerktoren steekt er op de achtergrond mooi bovenuit.
Lars

snunney (130967) 2019-01-12 7:04

Hello John,
Excellent capture of this rather curious looking building, the age of which is difficult to determine. I like the point of view and the contrasting framing offered by the vegetation. The whole is well exposed with good colour contrasts and sharpness.

holmertz (97636) 2019-01-12 7:42

Hello John,
It's a very odd building in a style - or maybe several styles - which I would find it hard to define. But it is interesting to watch, and considering the institutions that have used it I suppose the trees are meant to be growing all over the façade, and are not signs of long neglect. It is as always a very well exposed photo.
Kind regards,
Gert

jemaflor (140815) 2019-01-12 7:54

Hi John,
Nice architecture, well taken and presented, perfect sharpness, tfs.

Nicou (193806) 2019-01-12 8:16

Hello

quelle vue et image quelle style de constructuin avec cette coupole la partie classique sueerbe architecture et ensemble ces fenêtres de formes diférentes cet barre végétative en fond et sur le petit terrasse quelle vue en fond cette tour que ressort ancien sueprbe
Bravo et belle journée
Nicou

jean113 (25425) 2019-01-12 8:30

Hello John, a good close view of this neo classical building.
I was surprised to discover its situation, not imagining buildings of this style in Ghent.
I like the point of view. The greenery is very attractive.
It sounds as if it has been put to good use, after the closure of the bank.
Regards Jean.

rychem (72187) 2019-01-12 8:32

Beautiful and original building with a lot of greenery on all balconies, it could be interesting to see this building today, after 14 years,
very well done
regards Ryszard

dta (98848) 2019-01-12 8:49

Hello Hohn ,
In the thumbnail , this building looked older !
This is an interesting architecture , very well presented in quite poor light conditions .
regards

carlo62 (81265) 2019-01-12 10:25

Ciao John
veramente bello questo palazzo, molto originale.
Purtroppo non l'ho visto....
Per ora mi accontento della tua bella e interessante condivisione.
Buona domenica
Carlo

Fis2 (162759) 2019-01-12 12:52

Witaj John!
A beautiful building surrounded by greenery.
I love it.
Good framing and composition.
Excellent colors and light.
Well done.
Good evening.
Krzysztof

pajaran (108804) 2019-01-12 13:56

Dobro vece, gospodine.
Lep pogled i trenutak, dobar tekst ...
Lepo pokazano, dobar kontrast, lepe boje, lepo uhvacen trenutak sa oblacima koji dolaze.
Lepa fasada i detalji, lepa arhitektura i zelenilo.
Dobar tekst o koriscenoj tehnici i elementima snimka.
Lepa fotografija i secanje.
Zelim vam lepu i mirnu noc, sve najbolje.
Paja.

ricardomattos (16486) 2019-01-12 17:34

Hi John,

Amazing this building with its shapes and gardens. Unique and beautiful. I like the blue sky on BG too.

Regards and have a nice Sunday

Ricardo

ChrisJ (167344) 2019-01-12 20:03

Hello John

A strange looking building that somewhat resembles the Hanging Gardens of Babylon or at least how I would envisage it. Good sharpness and a pleasant diffused light. Nice reflections at the bottom. Tfs!

papagolf21 (152605) 2019-01-12 23:06

Bonjour, cher ami John,
Voilà une composition attire forcément le regard par rapport à l'architecture peu conventionnelle.
L'intérêt est manifeste.
La photographie est très réussie.
Amitiés.
Philippe

abmdsudi (92685) 2019-01-13 1:07

Hi John
Neo Gothic all bundled together and I like the way you see things., which is nicely framed and some great detail. It's earthy tones counterpoints the background sky. Intriguing architecture, Congrats
Best regards

Royaldevon (81303) 2019-01-13 4:42

Hello John,

I would not immediately have attributed this building to Ghent. It seems to have a very individual style, reduced from any sense of severity by the many examples of greenery growing around it.
I think I would have loved to be tutored in a building like this when I was studying! It really seems to give a sense of place, of individuality!
As always, you have exposed the scene extremely well, with very natural colours.

My warm regards,
Bev :-)

jmdias (108615) 2019-01-13 6:30

john

in fact there are three different architectonic styles here: gothic, new classic and modern. nice view of this corner of the town with beautiful buildings.

take care

jorge

lousat (134201) 2019-01-13 6:31

Salut John,une excellente capture de ce palais neoclassique tres important pour Bruges,vraiment une belle prise de vue bien detaillee. Belle soiree' et merci,Luciano

COSTANTINO (109523) 2019-01-13 23:21

Hello dear John
thanks for sharing with us
a photo with neoclassic
architectural details
very well composed
I like the chosen point
of view and the contrasting
regards
Costantino

Silvio1953 (213029) 2019-01-14 6:07

Ciao John, great view of fantastic building against superb sky, fine details, excellent clarity, splendid light and wonderful colors very well done, my friend, ciao Silvio

mcmtanyel (62083) 2019-01-14 17:49

Hello John,
This is interesting architecture, very well rendered. Since it now belongs to a university, I will include it in my College Campuses theme.
Regards,
MT

mkamionka (66944) 2019-01-15 11:48

Hi John,
fist time I think that a bank got smaller :)
Beautiful building! It has some old and new elements and everything well set amidst green vegetation.
Also the sky provided interesting design.
Nice final effect, very pleasant to look at,
M

macjake (97756) 2019-01-16 16:19

Hi John
I don't think you have shown us this building before, i'm glad you have now. it's very photogenic and I enjoy its exterior styling. Good to learn they are still using it, as a library and classroom. very clear and sharp image, good one here.
cheers
Craig

adramad (69724) 2019-01-17 10:17

Hi John.
Elegant and beautiful neo-classic construction, I love how in its different heights possibly terraces are used for trees and shrubs, which adds a great beauty to the garden building.
Well done. I like it.
Enjoy a good day
Best regards.
Luis.

ikeharel (109646) 2019-01-18 6:46

Hello John,
Effective way the garden planted about each level of the beautifully built mansion alongside the canal. Now it belongs to the bank.
Excellent light managed, not an easy task here, I'd say.
Good afternoon,
Ike

Cricri (176) 2019-01-27 4:01

Bonjour John
Une architecture aux formes particulière, magnifique, joli contraste du vert et du gris, belle composition et présentation
Bon dimanche
cricri

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