Wiekeneer
We were in Maastricht this weekend with some friends. Maastricht is the capital of the province of Limburg and is split into two parts by the river Maas. The name is derived from the former Roman name, Mosae Trajectum, which means crossing of the Maas. The Romans founded the city around 50 B.C. The centre is located on the West border, the Eastern part is called Wijck, whch is derived from the Latin word vicus (village or homestead).
Both parts of the city have their own ambiance. This statue, created
by Frans Carlier in 1985, shows the 'typical' citizen of Wijck (a
Wiekeneer in the local dialect), who walks through the streets holding
his hat with both hands.
Perfect for the challenge, this stack of slices.
ODC - Theme (04-03-2012): Stacks
EXPLORE
Comments and faves
no. higher, dfedor1963, qualityandme, jimj0will, and 37 other people added this photo to their favorites.
~ Life As I See it ~ (15 months ago | reply)
perfect for the challenge, great tones for the rainy day ~ really sets the mood
PegBecks (15 months ago | reply)
A statue that was made for the challenge! So cool and the explanation is great. Thanks!
Bron C (15 months ago | reply)
How cool Luc!! What a wonderful subject for the challenge...fits perfectly. Thanks for sharing!
Hope you had a nice weekend away!!
kara lynn bird (15 months ago | reply)
great colors and tones!
Laurie2123 (15 months ago | reply)
What a great find for today's challenge.
dfedor1963 (15 months ago | reply)
Love the idea and the toning!
Cathlon *TryingtoCatchupCommentsagain* (15 months ago | reply)
Lovely find for today's theme, love the rain drops on the arm and the bokeh background!
qualityandme (15 months ago | reply)
I love it, and learned some new facts from your explanation, too. Thanks.
jimj0will (15 months ago | reply)
Interesting shot.
WernerKrause (15 months ago | reply)
Excellent Shot!
Your photo is terrific!
Seen in Our Daily Challenge
nemi1968 (15 months ago | reply)
Cool shot
Congrats on Explore :-)
Via Today's Explore at #186 on Fluidr
toddhicklin [deleted] (15 months ago | reply)
Wonderful picture
MoniqueDK (almost weekends only) (15 months ago | reply)
Indeed perfect for this challenge, and I like the blue-ish color processing! It seems it's your turn too, congrats on Explore!
roverguybm (15 months ago | reply)
wonderful work
Sprengben [why not get a friend] (15 months ago | reply)
Wonderful Photo, it really deserves Explore!
A good start in the new week!
Ben
hbmike2000 (15 months ago | reply)
What a cool statue and great shot Luc! I love the tone of it
TheJhimmy01 (15 months ago | reply)
like....
annasoens (15 months ago | reply)
what a cool sculpture! great find, and lovely tones
Giampaolo Squarcina (15 months ago | reply)
lovely shot! I like it
hassanhamad_1 (15 months ago | reply)
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SolitudeWays. (15 months ago | reply)
Wonderful.
glukorizon - Slooowly catching up (14 months ago | reply)
Thank you all for your kind remarks, and the many faves. I really appreciate them.
Fizikal Rex (14 months ago | reply)
A great sculpture Luc