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Title: Day trip to westernmost part of Denmark
Post by: Lars Hansen on November 15, 2023, 18:44:00
Some images from a late august day trip to the westernmost part of Denmark - Blåvandshuk - a point (huk) at the west coast of Jutland.   

The reef, Horns Rev, in the waters off the coast is an area known for many strandings and shipwrecks over time - on older nautical charts called Dødens Rev (reef of death). Now it is also known for its very large wind farm.

There are many bunkers from WW2 scattered over the west coast - this one, a radar bunker.
Title: Re: Day trip to westernmost part of Denmark
Post by: Thomas Stellwag on November 15, 2023, 19:00:20
I like those pictures, no 4 is my fav
Title: Re: Day trip to westernmost part of Denmark
Post by: Lars Hansen on November 15, 2023, 19:07:18
I like those pictures, no 4 is my fav
Many thanks, Thomas!
Title: Re: Day trip to westernmost part of Denmark
Post by: Akira on November 16, 2023, 01:09:54
I can see how the beach of Dødens Rev is shoaling.  I like the somewhat surreal landscape with the unique-looking remnant and the lighthouse.
Title: Re: Day trip to westernmost part of Denmark
Post by: Erik Lund on November 16, 2023, 09:57:26
Very nice pictures depicting the landscape or lack of it  ::) ;D
Title: Re: Day trip to westernmost part of Denmark
Post by: Hans_S on November 16, 2023, 10:14:35
I'd like to echo Thomas' sentiment about number 4...the people provide a balance to the sand banks as well as a sense of scale.
But scary weather headed your way :o
Title: Re: Day trip to westernmost part of Denmark
Post by: Bent Hjarbo on November 16, 2023, 21:48:32
Nice pictures I like the 2 from the beach.
Title: Re: Day trip to westernmost part of Denmark
Post by: knb on November 16, 2023, 21:57:03
Lovely pictures from Horns Rev. I have been numerous times in northern Jutland (Vendsyssel), but not south to this place. But your contribution tells me that I really should consider to change that. Thanks for the inspiration.
Title: Re: Day trip to westernmost part of Denmark
Post by: Lars Hansen on April 11, 2024, 19:44:38
Many thanks to everyone for your comments and my apologies for being very late with a reply. I haven't been active on NG for quite a while. 

I can see how the beach of Dødens Rev is shoaling.  I like the somewhat surreal landscape with the unique-looking remnant and the lighthouse.

Many thanks Akira - I'm glad you like the landscape with the lighthouse and the bunker. I agree - it is a special scenery.             

Very nice pictures depicting the landscape or lack of it  ::) ;D

Many thanks Erik - yes, a special landscape. Luckily the cliffs was a great vantage point to get some nice shots of the ocean :-)   

I'd like to echo Thomas' sentiment about number 4...the people provide a balance to the sand banks as well as a sense of scale.
But scary weather headed your way :o

Many thanks Hans. I agree and it's also one of my favourites. I liked the little girl in red jacket with her shoes in the hands trying to keep up with her family :-)
It was special weather that day and we arrived just after some heavy rain - it did become scary on our way home - I've posted a mobile shot from the car  :o     

Nice pictures I like the 2 from the beach.

Many thanks Bent. I felt a bit lucky to be there late august with weather shifting between rain, sun and clouds - not covered with tourists.

Lovely pictures from Horns Rev. I have been numerous times in northern Jutland (Vendsyssel), but not south to this place. But your contribution tells me that I really should consider to change that. Thanks for the inspiration.

Many thanks Kjetil. I'm glad if my pictures inspires you to visit. Blåvand is the northernmost part of the Wadden Sea and if you should decide to visit, then be aware that further south there is a lot more of the Wadden Sea to explore:  https://eng.nationalparkvadehavet.dk/     

Also be aware of the large WW2 Tirpitz bunker museum not far from Blåvand lighthouse - if that interests you and you don't mind many visitors :-)   

Northern Jutland is on my list to visit - especially Thy and Mors in the south part of Vendsyssel.

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Hans: a mobile shot from the car heading home not far from Blåvand. Bad weather ahead - shortly after very heavy rain, thunder and lightnings. We almost had to stop:
Title: Re: Day trip to westernmost part of Denmark
Post by: Lars Hansen on May 05, 2024, 15:22:18
A few more - same day.
Title: Re: Day trip to westernmost part of Denmark
Post by: Lars Hansen on May 05, 2024, 16:36:31
A different beach - Vejers beach a bit north of Blåvand. Same day.
Title: Re: Day trip to westernmost part of Denmark
Post by: Frank Fremerey on May 05, 2024, 16:43:39
very beautiful shots, light and scene.


Makes me want to go there.


Sell them to the tourist board!
Title: Re: Day trip to westernmost part of Denmark
Post by: Lars Hansen on May 05, 2024, 17:43:01
very beautiful shots, light and scene.


Makes me want to go there.


Sell them to the tourist board!

Many thanks Frank! 
Title: Re: Day trip to westernmost part of Denmark
Post by: Bent Hjarbo on May 05, 2024, 23:00:19
very beautiful shots, light and scene.


Makes me want to go there.


Sell them to the tourist board!
Certainly  :)
Title: Re: Day trip to westernmost part of Denmark
Post by: John Geerts on May 06, 2024, 10:54:13
These are great, Lars.  Reminds me of Texel, one of the Dutch Wadden islands
Title: Re: Day trip to westernmost part of Denmark
Post by: Fons Baerken on May 06, 2024, 11:44:04
These are great, Lars.  Reminds me of Texel, one of the Dutch Wadden islands

Exactly i think the dutch coast in general!
Before the installment of the wind turbines!
Title: Re: Day trip to westernmost part of Denmark
Post by: Lars Hansen on May 06, 2024, 15:54:14
Certainly  :)

These are great, Lars.  Reminds me of Texel, one of the Dutch Wadden islands

Exactly i think the dutch coast in general!
Before the installment of the wind turbines!

Many thanks Bent, John and Fons!

John - the Texel island/Den Helder seems to be the southernmost part of the wadden sea (world national heritage site) and Blåvand is the northernmost part.

Fons - many wind turbines outside Blåvand as well at Horns Rev ... wind turbines and shipwrecks! Added a few heavily cropped images (don't have anything longer than my 24-70.. yet).
 

   
Title: Re: Day trip to westernmost part of Denmark
Post by: Øivind Tøien on May 07, 2024, 20:42:35

Very nice tones, and inclusion of the persons in the first one makes it.
Title: Re: Day trip to westernmost part of Denmark
Post by: Frank Fremerey on May 08, 2024, 13:41:37
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Is my favourite. Scale & Mood given by the people in front. Superb light as I have seen it on Ireland's Westcoast a lot.
Wind turbines do not add favouably to the landscape in my book
Title: Re: Day trip to westernmost part of Denmark
Post by: Lars Hansen on May 09, 2024, 17:10:56
Very nice tones, and inclusion of the persons in the first one makes it.


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Is my favourite. Scale & Mood given by the people in front. Superb light as I have seen it on Ireland's Westcoast a lot.
Wind turbines do not add favouably to the landscape in my book



Many thanks Øivind and Frank!

The images are heavy crops to show the wind turbines in the horison - created them due to Fons' comment. 

I've posted the full size image - only slightly cropped top and bottom. With my PP skills it was difficult light to decide a balance, so glad you liked my take :)