Cities: Gent, Belgium

Show us... Gent, Belgium Show us cities of the world is your chance to show us where you live, or where you've been. Please feel free to share pictures from this location, or start a thread for a new location. The usual Dyxum content rules apply- but to assist fellow Dyxumers inspired to visit locations that are shown, please indicate where in your town/city the photos were taken. This thread is open for C&C and for posting additional pictures. Please ONLY post pictures taken at the town or city indicated- or start a new thread. If you wish to start a new location thread- please click 'quote' to this opening post, and copy the contents as opening text to your new thread 'show us place-name. Also post a message to the link at start of text- where I can add your location to a master list of hyperlinked locations.

During spring break in Zeeuws Vlaanderen we made a city trip to Gent. Although unprepared, we managed to find some touristic hot-spots but I bet there are plenty more we missed.

#1: Students on the Lei

Camera Model: SLT-A99V
Lens: 16-35mm F2.8 ZA SSM
Focal Length: 16 mm
Aperture: f/8.0
Exposure Time: 0.005 sec (1/200)
ISO: 100

#2: The tourist side of Gent

Camera Model: ILCE-7
Lens: 24-70mm F2.8 ZA SSM
Focal Length: 24 mm
Aperture: f/8.0
Exposure Time: 0.003 sec (1/320)
ISO: 100

#3: View over St. Michael's Bridge

Camera Model: SLT-A99V
Lens: 16-35mm F2.8 ZA SSM
Focal Length: 16 mm
Aperture: f/8.0
Exposure Time: 0.004 sec (1/250)
ISO: 100

#4: View on Graslei

Camera Model: SLT-A99V
Lens: 16-35mm F2.8 ZA SSM
Focal Length: 16 mm
Aperture: f/8.0
Exposure Time: 0.005 sec (1/200)
ISO: 100

#5: Free beer, topless bartenders and false advertising

Camera Model: ILCE-7
Lens: 24-70mm F2.8 ZA SSM
Focal Length: 40 mm
Aperture: f/4.5
Exposure Time: 0.002 sec (1/500)
ISO: 100

#6: Gravensteen Castle

Camera Model: ILCE-7
Lens: 24-70mm F2.8 ZA SSM
Focal Length: 24 mm
Aperture: f/8.0
Exposure Time: 0.005 sec (1/200)
ISO: 100

#7: Too early for Champagne

Camera Model: ILCE-7
Lens: 24-70mm F2.8 ZA SSM
Focal Length: 28 mm
Aperture: f/8.0
Exposure Time: 0.006 sec (1/160)
ISO: 100

#8: Delirium Tremens

Camera Model: ILCE-7
Lens: 24-70mm F2.8 ZA SSM
Focal Length: 60 mm
Aperture: f/3.2
Exposure Time: 0.001 sec (1/1600)
ISO: 100


Edited by Micholand - 24 May 2016 at 18:28

Thanks Addy. Been to Brugge also but it was too crowded and the city was up in scaffolds due to festivities and this was blocking the views. The city centers of Gent and Brugge look as if time has stood still. Very well maintained and very attractive.

Shot with Lumix GX9