The photo was taken in the historic center of Dordrecht as the sun was shining her low wintterrays through the streets downtown. In these circumstances the backlight gives beautiful long shadows on the street and the misty weather provides additional depth in the picture. The city of Dordrecht is situated in the province of South-Holland and is officially called a city since the year 1220. In 1618-1619 took the Synod of Dordrecht place in Dordrecht, stronghold of the Reformation, which put the decision fell to the Bible in 1637 by the States would provide the first translation in Dutch. Today Dordrecht is known for its beautiful historical center and the Biesbosch National Park.

PHOTO INFO:

Location: Historical center of Dordrecht, Vleeshouwerstraat.

Equipment used: Canon EOS 50d + Canon 70-300 mm.

Exif info: F11 | 1/200 | ISO 100 | 70 mm.