Ghent Belgium Canal at Blue Hour with Gothic Architecture

A stunning blue hour view of the Leie river in Ghent, Belgium, featuring the illuminated Saint Nicholas Church and historic architecture. The scene captures the serene atmosphere of the European cityscape with reflections in the water and a cyclist on the path.

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PHOTO INFO

Image Size
5818x3884px
File Size
8.3MB
resolution
5K
Aesthetic Score
88/100

VISUAL ATTRIBUTES OF THIS STOCK PHOTO

Color temperature
mixed
Brightness
mid_tone
Saturation
vibrant
Lighting Source
mixed
Lighting Condition
blue_hour
Negative Space
moderate
Negative Space Location
top
Depth Of Field
deep
Has People
2-people
Season
unknown
Time Of Day
dusk
Shot Scale
wide
Background Type
urban_scene
Orientation
horizontal
Composition Style
leading_linesenvironmental
Dominant colors
bluegoldbrownblack
Palette Style
cinematic_gradeteal_orange
Mood
sereneromanticnostalgic
Style
travelarchitecturalcinematic
Subject type
cityscapearchitecturelandmarkriver

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aesthetic analysis & score

88
Overall aesthetic — Superb

This is a high-quality, professionally executed travel photograph that captures the romantic essence of Ghent during the blue hour. The strong color contrast, sharp details, and balanced composition make it a standout image for editorial and travel marketing use.

Composition & Framing

85

The composition effectively uses the canal and railing as leading lines to draw the eye toward the bridge and distant architecture, creating a strong sense of depth.

Lighting & exposure

90

The exposure is expertly balanced, capturing the deep blue of the twilight sky while retaining detail in the warm artificial lights and the dark water reflections.

Color harmony & palette

92

The classic complementary contrast between the cool blue hour sky and the warm golden streetlights creates a visually striking and harmonious palette.

Visual impact & mood

88

The scene evokes a serene, romantic, and timeless atmosphere typical of historic European cities, making it highly visually appealing.

Technical Quality & Clarity

88

The image is sharp and detailed, with excellent noise control in the shadows and crisp rendering of architectural textures.

Subject clarity & focal hierarchy

85

The Gothic church on the left and the illuminated buildings on the right frame the scene well, with the bridge serving as a natural focal point in the distance.

Use case suitability scores

Copyspace Layout Usability

65

Social Media Content Creation

90

This image is suitable for social media content creation — fits Instagram Stories, Pinterest pins, Facebook covers, LinkedIn backgrounds, and TikTok thumbnails

Web UI Digital Design

85

This image is suitable for web UI and digital design projects — website hero sections, app splash screens, email headers, and UI mood boards

Commercial Advertising Branding

80

Editorial Corporate Presentation

85

This image is suitable for editorial and corporate presentations — slide decks, annual reports, press releases, internal newsletters and conference presentation backgrounds

Content Marketing Publishing

90

This image is suitable for content marketing and publishing — pairs with blog posts, article featured images, podcast covers, ebook covers and video thumbnails across publishing platforms

Ecommerce Product Showcase

20

Market Competitiveness

85
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