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Melk Abbey - Baroque perspective


Melk Abbey - Baroque perspective
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Copyright: George Rumpler (Budapestman) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 4173 W: 0 N: 7538] (26715)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2007-05-01
Categories: Castles, Daily Life, Architecture, Artwork
Camera: Canon Digital EOS350D
Photo Version: Original Version
Theme(s): Magnificent architectural memories from Europe [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2007-05-16 5:48
Viewed: 693
Points: 56
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
In 996 the name “Ostarrîchi” (Austria) was mentioned for the first time in a document. In the more than 1000 years that have passed since then, in which little Ostarrîchi developed first into a huge empire and finally into our current-day Austria, Melk has always been an important cultural and spiritual center of this country.
Leopold I, who was made margrave of the area of present-day southwestern Lower Austria in 976, made the castle in Melk his residence, and his successors provided it with valuable treasures and relics. In 1089, Leopold II gave the castle to Benedictine monks from Lambach. Since then monks have lived and worked here without interruption following the rule of St. Benedict . Since the 12th century a school has been connected with the monastery, and valuable manuscripts have been collected and created in the library. In the 15th century, the monastery was the starting point of one of the most important medieval monastic reforms, the “Melk Reform”, and had close ties to the Humanists at the University of Vienna.

Visual evidence of the monastery’s importance in the Baroque as well as of the outstanding status of the abbot at the time, Berthold Dietmayr, is the magnificent baroque building. This was built between 1702 and 1736 following plans by Jakob Prandtauer and with the cooperation of some of the most renowned artists of the time (J.M. Rottmayr, P. Troger, L. Matielli, A. Beduzzi, J.W. Bergl, P. Widerin, etc.). In this period the monastery also showed flourishing activity in other fields, for example liberal arts or music (i.e. Anselm Schramb, Father Bernhard Pez, Father Marian Paradeiser, Father Maximilian Stadler).
Although the monastery was spared from the fate of dissolution during the rule of Joseph II (1780-90), numerous state regulations were imposed on monastic life. For example, imperial lay administrative abbots were installed, the monastery’s theological school was closed upon imperial order, and the secondary school was moved to St. Pölten. Due to the parish order under Joseph II, the number of parishes cared for by the monastery increased to 27, a heavy burden for the monastery to staff.
The Napoleonic Wars and the end of the feudal period in 1848 brought substantial economic changes and difficulties for the monastery. In the 19th century, the first extensive restoration was carried out, and the rooms for the secondary school and boarding school were expanded. The monastery received a modern sewage system, electric lights and new plumbing around 1900.

The period of the two world wars brought great problems to the monastery once again. In addition to economic difficulties in the time of inflation came the threat of imminent dissolution by the National Socialists after the “Anschluss” in 1938. Fathers were threatened with arrest. The secondary school was taken away from the Benedictines and a large part of the abbey confiscated for a state secondary school.
(Source:www.stiftmelk.at)
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Hello George,
This could be an inset photo in a glossy travel book. A very balanced composition showcasing the mighty fine details of Austria's baroque architecture. As always, tech details are terrific. With cordial greetings - Danilo

Hello George,
A lovely capture of this archway. Exceptional lighting and colours. The tourists around the fountain add to the ambiance. Good quality image.

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  • jhm Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 12735 W: 272 N: 16992] (68030)
  • [2007-05-16 7:28]

Hello George,

I like the symmetry in these picture also the through look with the people and the fountain in background are absolutely wonderful, excellent colours and composition.

Greetings from Belgium,
John.

Hi George,
Austria has so many of these old palaces and they all seem to be well kept.
Careful framing, efficient symmetry.
Sunshine in the courtyard looks very inviting. And people over there shows how everyone is welcome nowadays to visit these places.
Kari

hello George
perfect framing and POV, good light management and nice colours, good composition *****
regards
jo

Pretty place and shot. I like the family inside there and the fountain water reflecting the lights. Pretty colors on the wall and lights too.

Hugs my friend
Andre

Nice composition and combination of colours. Clear and sharp, nice idea to look through the arch.
Best wishes,
Achim

Hello George,
Onc again, a magnificent photo, well framed, with great colours, with great clearness, and very interesting. Bravo.
Cordially
Joël

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  • danos Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3551 W: 83 N: 5088] (19542)
  • [2007-05-16 10:25]

Hello George,
very nice the perspective and the details of the entrance of the Melk Abbey.The interior,with the tourists around the fontana,give life to Abbey.Excellent the colours and the light.Very informative your note.Well done.
Regards,Danos

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  • Gustaw Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2441 W: 714 N: 196] (20586)
  • [2007-05-16 10:52]

Hi, my friend!
I have Hungary, you have Austria. Very good technical photo. I very like your composition with long perspective. Very nice and warm colours. Well done. Interesting old architecture.
Marek

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  • paura Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 4311 W: 8 N: 2774] (23332)
  • [2007-05-16 14:28]

George,
Nice POV and great perspective to show us this beautiful place. Melk Abbey is a nice place indeed.

Paulo

Bonsoir George
j'aime beaucoup ce cadrage et la couleur orange que l'on retrouve à plusieurs reprises. Une belle profondeur et un bon choix d'avoir joué sur cette symétrie. Bravo
Xavier

Hi,George,
Nice sunny may day,
Thank you for good emotions,
I like this your work too.
Have a nice thrusday.
Buy!
Serghei

Hello George
The monastery is nicely presented and we can see well the architectural details, with a very pleasant light in the courtyard and people animating the scene. Sharpness and natural colors are nice too.
Have a nice day
Marilyn

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  • Graal Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 4916 W: 121 N: 512] (43341)
  • [2007-05-17 2:30]

Jó napot George,
beautiful old architecture, pleasant view, fine symetric composition, nice colours and light, interesting note. Good work. I like it.
Gr., Aleksander

George,
I like a lot how you placed the frontage and the bright part into the frame.
The result is pleasant, with nice colors.
Beautiful, great job,
Regards,
JB.

Hi George!

A very interesting detail today, with a perfectly balanced composition. Perfect light managment, good exposure both in the foreground and the background. Beautiful colours! Congratulations!

Have a nice day,
Hercules

Hi George,
Belo portal e muito bem capturado. Nice shot.
TFS,
Marcelo Almeida

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  • leo61 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3732 W: 348 N: 7514] (32054)
  • [2007-05-17 8:05]

Hi George!
Great shot with nice symetry.Nice view through the doorway at the people.Good lightmanagement,nice soft colors and amazing sharpness.
Regards,Leo

great pov and light control george... the compo is so neat and the orange tones are beautiful too... a real god job, congrats...

korkut:)

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  • Wanda1 Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1280 W: 21 N: 1588] (8397)
  • [2007-05-17 10:31]

Hi George,
This is a really well composed shot with the archway within the archway and another curved doorway beyond, just the kind of thing I like. I love the light here and the detail and colour are wonderful.
Regards
Wanda

Hello George, the frontage of Melk with its spirit baroque its columns white arises with wonder, and I like also the form of your framing, it there with also the light, this intense light which comes out literally from your photograph, a hot luminosity and illuminates with force the wall of yellow-orange color emphasizing the so white windows, the animation of the characters and of many touches coloured brightens this sight by filling it of cheerfulness, it is a very beautiful composition by its simplicity and its clearness, sincerely..............................Hello George, la façade de Melk avec son esprit baroque ses colonnes blanches ressort à merveille, et j'aime aussi la forme de ton cadrage, il y à aussi la lumière, cette lumière intense qui ressort littéralement de ta photo, une luminosité chaude et illumine avec force la paroi de couleur jaune-orangée faisant ressortir les fenêtres tellement blanches, l’animation des personnages et des nombreuses touche colorée égaie cette vue en la remplissant de gaieté,
c'est une composition très belle par sa simplicité et sa netteté, bien amicalement

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  • berek Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 4038 W: 172 N: 5159] (23792)
  • [2007-05-18 3:08]

Hi George,
nice historical architecture. good frame in frame composition. lovely place my friend. greetings.
First impact : 7
Composition : 8
Burak

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  • Tue Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 5236 W: 56 N: 7478] (23885)
  • [2007-05-18 16:40]

Hej George,
A wonderful view through the gate. The fountain surrounded by people looks beautiful with a very pleasant light. The facade in front is great as well with rich decorations. Well captured and thanks for sharing!
Regards,
Lars

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  • delic Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1375 W: 63 N: 1795] (6260)
  • [2007-05-22 7:38]

Remarkable perspective and composition. I like the orange tone dominant in the photo, as well as the position of the two statues on top. A perfectly designed image. Congratulations.
Hakan

Hello George,

Realy nice percfective throuhg in Baroque. Very nice POV. I like the using of light very much. Well done!
TFS
Kind regards
atilgan

Hello George,
Nice framing!
Great details are captured, and the colours are very attractive...
I like the see-through effect, and the variation in light inside-outside!
Greetings,
Pablo -

:-) OK-

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  • danyy Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 7440 W: 441 N: 10348] (52749)
  • [2008-06-01 15:42]

Bonjour George,
j'aime ici la symétrie presque parfaite, la bonne capture des lumières et le finesse des détails. Excellents POV et cadrage.
Regards.
Daniel.

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