Bruges, Belgium

[ped]

I got back from Bruges, Belgium, last night. We had a great time, despite the weather being a little grey and cold. Here are a few pictures; I didn't take many because I wasn't by myself much and that's normally how I operate when it comes to taking pictures.

Cheers
ped

Full set: http://www.flickr.com/photos/chiscocks/sets/72157633229132158/


Departures by chiscocks, on Flickr


Stepped Facades by chiscocks, on Flickr


Night Canal by chiscocks, on Flickr


Bruges by chiscocks, on Flickr

 

[johannielscom]

Nice shots!

Since Belgium w/ regards to language and architecture is kinda related to the Netherlands, I'm seeing lotsa familiar looking scenes!

Love the colour rendering on the Epson.

 

[segedi]

Great set! I marked my favorites in Flickr.

 

[mugent]

Good pics, Bruges is a lovely place.

 

[eliev]

Nice! When I went there it rained nonstop.

 

[dcsang]

I loved Bruges when I was there last year - definitely would like to go back and spend more than just a day or two.

Cheers,
Dave

 

[Jan Van Laethem]

I was born in Belgium and although I have now relocated, Bruges is a must on my visits to Belgium. Great architecture shots can be had.

I see that you climbed the 365 steps of the Belfort tower, it's the best way to get a feel for the city, and then lose yourself in its narrow streets.

 

[robbeiflex]

Was already on my list, and now even more so. Well done, especially the second one.
Cheers,
Rob

 

[ped]

Thanks for the comments guys

 

[farlymac]

Been wanting to go there ever since seeing the movie "In Bruges". Lovely take on the beauty of an old town. Your night canal shot is perfect.

PF

 

[CliveC]

I went to Ghent while on a business trip once, the canal was beautiful. Have to make my way to Bruges someday. (farlymac is right, the movie In Bruges, is a great film and really shows off the city.)

 

[Richard G]

Been wanting to go there ever since seeing the movie "In Bruges". Lovely take on the beauty of an old town. Your night canal shot is perfect.

PF

I was wanting to quote a few lines from the movie, but I don't think there is more than one or two that would be allowed on the forum. One of them relates to a suitable spot in Bruges for a hit, Uri recommending the alcoves. "Do you use this word - alcoves?"

 

[Bingley]

Very nice shots!

 

[farlymac]

I was wanting to quote a few lines from the movie, but I don't think there is more than one or two that would be allowed on the forum. One of them relates to a suitable spot in Bruges for a hit, Uri recommending the alcoves. "Do you use this word - alcoves?"

Yes, but it's not a common word, since that archetechural style only caught on in seminaries and such.

PF

 

[ped]

Thanks chaps, here's number 1 in B+W and an alternative angle I took whilst resting my camera on a bin!


Departures BW by chiscocks, on Flickr


Departures by chiscocks, on Flickr

 

[Richard G]

With such a heart stoppingly beautiful place it is a nice touch to begin with the railway station.