Hombroich Island - DM opportunity - August 13?
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Topic: Hombroich Island - DM opportunity - August 13?
Posted By: waldo_posth
Subject: Hombroich Island - DM opportunity - August 13?
Date Posted: 29 July 2023 at 22:54
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Between August 11 and August 14 I will be staying in the Duesseldorf region. My plan is to visit the "Insel Hombroich" (Hombroich Island) in Neuss (adjacent to Duesseldorf). Hombroich is a park landscape with a number of pavilions to exhibit art. The https://www.inselhombroich.de/en - website provides some information on this unique location (which also includes a former rocket artillery station). Neuss is not far away from the border of both, the Netherlands and Belgium. I would be happy if DYXUM members want to join me there (or at any other point in the region). ------------- "Stare, pry, listen, eavesdrop. Die knowing something. You are not here long." (Walker Evans) http://www.flickr.com/photos/waldo_posth/ - http://www.flickr.com/photos/waldo_posth/ |
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Posted By: pegelli
Date Posted: 30 July 2023 at 10:19
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Hi Harald, that seems like a splendid idea! I could come to Hombroich on sunday the 13th (preferred) or saturday the 12th (less preferred but possible). Monday the 14th is also possible but then there's much less things open if you look at the website. Friday the 11th is not possible for me to come. Insel Hombroich is on my "to do" list already for a long time. Let's see if there are any other people interested to join and then fix a day for a Dyxum (mini)meeting over there. ------------- You can see the April Foolishness 2023 exhibition https://www.dyxum.com/dforum/april-foolishness-2023-the-exhibition_topic142439.html - here Another great show of the talent we have on Dyxum |
Posted By: waldo_posth
Date Posted: 30 July 2023 at 17:37
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That'd be great, Pieter! Sunday would be ok for me. So what's needed is good weather and, maybe, some more DYXUMers on that trip. Maybe another https://www.flickr.com/search/?text=hombroich - look at this location can help! ------------- "Stare, pry, listen, eavesdrop. Die knowing something. You are not here long." (Walker Evans) http://www.flickr.com/photos/waldo_posth/ - http://www.flickr.com/photos/waldo_posth/ |
Posted By: pegelli
Date Posted: 30 July 2023 at 20:08
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Let's pencil in sunday then, we can still change to saturday in case weather and/or other potential participants make that a better day. I also see some good opportunities there to use the "non-Sony" system we both use  ------------- You can see the April Foolishness 2023 exhibition https://www.dyxum.com/dforum/april-foolishness-2023-the-exhibition_topic142439.html - here Another great show of the talent we have on Dyxum |
Posted By: pegelli
Date Posted: 31 July 2023 at 17:14
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I've now put the date in the thread title, hopefully that will attract some others who would like to join us at this special place full of photographic opportunities. Weather forecast for that weekend looks excellent, starting mid-next week it seems all the rain that is falling all over NWE at the moment will stop and normal summer weather returns: https://www.buienradar.nl/weer/neu%C3%9F/de/2864118/14daagse - Buienradar ------------- You can see the April Foolishness 2023 exhibition https://www.dyxum.com/dforum/april-foolishness-2023-the-exhibition_topic142439.html - here Another great show of the talent we have on Dyxum |
Posted By: darosa
Date Posted: 31 July 2023 at 17:56
| I would like to join you guys on this trip to a magic Isle! Has some things in common with Verbeke. Plenty of photo opps, too many for one day. That rocket place looks very exciting, to me. Are you in for some car sharing, Pieter?🙂 |
Posted By: pegelli
Date Posted: 31 July 2023 at 19:16
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Very good Leo, and car sharing/pooling makes a lot of sense. If I look at Google maps your shortest route passes very close to where I live so I'm sure we can work something out. ------------- You can see the April Foolishness 2023 exhibition https://www.dyxum.com/dforum/april-foolishness-2023-the-exhibition_topic142439.html - here Another great show of the talent we have on Dyxum |
Posted By: Fred_S
Date Posted: 31 July 2023 at 20:42
I am nearby that day, but as part of my holiday, so I am not sure if I can sneak out for this  ------------- https://www.flickr.com/photos/147603320@N02 - My Flickr https://www.instagram.com/fred_s_photography - My Instagram |
Posted By: pegelli
Date Posted: 31 July 2023 at 20:47
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Fred_S wrote:Posted By: Fred_S
Date Posted: 31 July 2023 at 20:57
Brilliant idea Pieter!  I'll give it a try! The might even be happy to dump me for a day ------------- https://www.flickr.com/photos/147603320@N02 - My Flickr https://www.instagram.com/fred_s_photography - My Instagram |
Posted By: Snegren
Date Posted: 31 July 2023 at 22:08
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Looks interesting, I'm in. ------------- “People demand freedom of speech as a compensation for the freedom of thought which they seldom use.” Søren Kierkegaard https://www.flickr.com/photos/paulemans/ - My Flickr |
Posted By: pegelli
Date Posted: 01 August 2023 at 08:22
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Splendid Paul! Looking forward to see you there. Time for a participant list: 1. waldo_posth 2. pegelli 3. darosa 4. Fred_S (if the family can dump him for one day )5. Snegren 6. ..... ------------- You can see the April Foolishness 2023 exhibition https://www.dyxum.com/dforum/april-foolishness-2023-the-exhibition_topic142439.html - here Another great show of the talent we have on Dyxum |
Posted By: Dopol
Date Posted: 01 August 2023 at 08:44
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I would have loved to join, but my holiday destination is too far away from Neuss. next time.... -------------  Be yourself; everyone else is already taken
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Posted By: Snegren
Date Posted: 01 August 2023 at 15:14
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From the visitor guide: Please do not bring: Play and sports equipment Musical Instruments Food and picnic accessories Large bags, backpacks etc. Selfie-Sticks, tripods Walking sticks I read that "One bag each from small to normal sizes are allowed" No backpacks, quite restrictive for gearheads. How to deal with that? ------------- “People demand freedom of speech as a compensation for the freedom of thought which they seldom use.” Søren Kierkegaard https://www.flickr.com/photos/paulemans/ - My Flickr |
Posted By: addy landzaat
Date Posted: 01 August 2023 at 15:21
 And "normal sizes" are in the eye of the beholder!I am still undecided if I join. ------------- Why not follow me on Instagram? @Addy_101 |
Posted By: waldo_posth
Date Posted: 01 August 2023 at 17:08
I have just called the museum site and asked what these instructions mean - why backpacks are "banned". They have had some trouble with people (hikers) coming into the cafeteria and loading a lot of food from the buffet (obviously a kind of "all you can eat"-option) into their backpacks (ample space). And they don't want this to happen again. A normal backpack for photogear is, of course, allowed (I didn't ask about tripods, but I think a travel tripod would be no problem either). That might ease the decision a bit, Addy! ------------- "Stare, pry, listen, eavesdrop. Die knowing something. You are not here long." (Walker Evans) http://www.flickr.com/photos/waldo_posth/ - http://www.flickr.com/photos/waldo_posth/ |
Posted By: waldo_posth
Date Posted: 03 August 2023 at 13:20
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Some more information: At the very beginning of our visit we will have to buy tickets at the "Kassenhaus" (look it up on Google maps) - there are separate tickets for the "Museum Insel Hombroich" (Euro 15) and the "Raketenstation" (Euro 6). I am not sure whether one can buy a Raketenstation ticket directly at the Raketenstation (ca. 600m away from the Kassenhaus). At the Raketenstation there is the "Cafe Biemel" which is open 12-18h. The cafeteria at the Museum is open 10-18h (the buffet is free, included in the ticket price - the reason to ban big backpacks). At the Raketenstation the Hannah Linden exhibit will open at 10h, the Iwan Baan and Bart van der Leck exhibits will open at 12h. Another exhibit at the Feld-Haus for Popular Imagery (halfway to the Insel) will open at 11h. There is just one exhibit (Schwitter and Arp) at the Atelierhaus on the Insel - opening at 10h. The exhibits will close either at 17h or at 18h. General closing time is 19h. More information on the exhibits can be found on the https://www.inselhombroich.de/en - Hombroich website. Check the calendar for Sunday, August 13, and click on the events/exhibits. The distance between Raketenstation and Insel is a 5-10 min. walk. I think both venues are interesting as they provide a lot of opportunities for landscape and architecture photography. The Iwan Baan exhibit is about photographing Hombroich (spoiler alert?). If there is a museum's shop there will be publications available by Thomas Riehle, the late photographer who documented Hombroich extensively. There are guided tours by artists for both, the Raketenstation and the Insel, 90min. each. One can book them online, but today only Sunday, August 6, is available for single booking. I could inquire whether we could get a tour (Insel?) - if possible, by a photographer, if we think that's an idea worthwhile to pursue. So I suggest that we start at the Kassenhaus (10-10:30h), get on a first walk on the Insel, have a second breakfast at the cafeteria (?) - and then we can decide whether to go over to the Raketenstation or stay on the Insel - and, probably, at some later point of the day, have a break at Cafe Biemel. As I said: thats's just a suggestion. ------------- "Stare, pry, listen, eavesdrop. Die knowing something. You are not here long." (Walker Evans) http://www.flickr.com/photos/waldo_posth/ - http://www.flickr.com/photos/waldo_posth/ |
Posted By: pegelli
Date Posted: 03 August 2023 at 14:36
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That looks like an excellent plan Harald. Normally I'm not too keen on guided tours when photographing (I move way too slow then), but if the majority of the group is interested I will happily tag along, keep my camera mainly in the bag and learn something from what the guide is telling us. ------------- You can see the April Foolishness 2023 exhibition https://www.dyxum.com/dforum/april-foolishness-2023-the-exhibition_topic142439.html - here Another great show of the talent we have on Dyxum |
Posted By: Snegren
Date Posted: 03 August 2023 at 20:23
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10:00 Kassenhaus it is. I'll be visiting my sister in law in Limburg on Saturday, leaving me a 50 minute drive on Sunday. Not a huge fan of guided tours, but I'll go with the flow. ------------- “People demand freedom of speech as a compensation for the freedom of thought which they seldom use.” Søren Kierkegaard https://www.flickr.com/photos/paulemans/ - My Flickr |
Posted By: darosa
Date Posted: 03 August 2023 at 21:47
I move even slower than Pieter  so a guided tour is not my cup of tea either.I think the philosophy of Hombroich is giving little or no information and letting you explore the place by walking around, guided by your own perception. I think that's ideal! |
Posted By: darosa
Date Posted: 03 August 2023 at 21:47
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I move even slower than Pieter so a guided tour is not my cup of tea either. I think the philosophy of Hombroich is giving little or no information and letting you explore the place by walking around, guided by your own perception. I think that's ideal! |
Posted By: Harm vb
Date Posted: 03 August 2023 at 22:10
I'm in France for my second holiday with the purpose of a second home. ------------- Harm with 3 camera's and too many lenses. https://www.flickr.com/photos/harmvanbeek/ - Flickr |
Posted By: pegelli
Date Posted: 04 August 2023 at 15:29
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Posted By: pegelli
Date Posted: 09 August 2023 at 11:49
Saturday there seem to be some thunderstorms passing through the area but hopefully that will stay as forecasted and not move to sunday. ------------- You can see the April Foolishness 2023 exhibition https://www.dyxum.com/dforum/april-foolishness-2023-the-exhibition_topic142439.html - here Another great show of the talent we have on Dyxum |
Posted By: waldo_posth
Date Posted: 09 August 2023 at 17:33
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Let's hope the predictions will be on the spot. Friday, Sunday and Monday should then be free of rain (sunny, partly cloudy) - I have checked a couple of weather websites as well. So we will meet Sunday at the Kassenhaus at 10:00 h (and we will wait for the latecomers). No guided tour, we will be all self-guided. ------------- "Stare, pry, listen, eavesdrop. Die knowing something. You are not here long." (Walker Evans) http://www.flickr.com/photos/waldo_posth/ - http://www.flickr.com/photos/waldo_posth/ |
Posted By: Snegren
Date Posted: 10 August 2023 at 21:52
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I was quite excited to join this DM, but I'm very sorry to say that my current state of mind does not allow me to participate. I hope you have fun. ------------- “People demand freedom of speech as a compensation for the freedom of thought which they seldom use.” Søren Kierkegaard https://www.flickr.com/photos/paulemans/ - My Flickr |
Posted By: pegelli
Date Posted: 11 August 2023 at 07:39
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That's a pity Paul, we'll miss you. I hope you get well soon! ------------- You can see the April Foolishness 2023 exhibition https://www.dyxum.com/dforum/april-foolishness-2023-the-exhibition_topic142439.html - here Another great show of the talent we have on Dyxum |
Posted By: waldo_posth
Date Posted: 12 August 2023 at 09:11
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All the best, Paul! And you definitely will be missed! For those who will join: - don't forget to take a UWA with you (interiors, cramped spaces, unusual structures) - weather will be sunny: don't forget the sunscreen! Although there is a lot of water at the location, mosquitos are not really a problem. Drinking water is free (at the cafeteria), as is coffee and tea (and more). See you soon! ------------- "Stare, pry, listen, eavesdrop. Die knowing something. You are not here long." (Walker Evans) http://www.flickr.com/photos/waldo_posth/ - http://www.flickr.com/photos/waldo_posth/ |
Posted By: addy landzaat
Date Posted: 12 August 2023 at 11:31
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I will not be there - have fun! ------------- Why not follow me on Instagram? @Addy_101 |
Posted By: darosa
Date Posted: 12 August 2023 at 19:09
Talking about UWAs, I have a spare Voigtlander 10mm FF E-mount. Do you have one, Harald? If not, I can bring it if you want to try it. |
Posted By: Snegren
Date Posted: 12 August 2023 at 20:08
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Crisis averted, I feel much better than Thursday. I don't want to miss out on this opportunity, so I'll come to Kassenhaus with sun screen and UWA's and I'll see how the day goes. ------------- “People demand freedom of speech as a compensation for the freedom of thought which they seldom use.” Søren Kierkegaard https://www.flickr.com/photos/paulemans/ - My Flickr |
Posted By: pegelli
Date Posted: 12 August 2023 at 20:40
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Splendid Paul, glad to hear that. See you tomorrow! ------------- You can see the April Foolishness 2023 exhibition https://www.dyxum.com/dforum/april-foolishness-2023-the-exhibition_topic142439.html - here Another great show of the talent we have on Dyxum |