Salzburg Photo | TrekEarth

Photographer’s Note

This shot was taken from the bank of the Salzach river showing one of the pedestrian bridges shortly before sunset. The spotlighted fortress on the hill top is Hohensalzburg Fortress, built in 1077 by Archbishop Gebhard, considerably enlarged by Archbishop Leonhard von Keutschach (1495-1519), largest, fully-preserved fortress in central Europe. The medieval princes' apartments and the Fortress Museum are of particular interest. Since 1892 the fortress can easily be reached by funicular railway departing from the Festungsgasse.

fanni, leo61, PixelTerror, jhm, carper, tedesse, snunney, Jakab, ls7902, gunbud, lgir, gracious, Muse, UlfE, AiresSantos, jlbrthnn, stego, Didi, emjleclercq has marked this note useful

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fanni (8847) 2008-11-11 12:09

Hello Asa,
I like Salzburg, this town fascinated me a lot when I saw it for the first time in my life, and I hope to return there once again... it was like a fairy-tale.
it's such a nice photo! I like the rich colours, the warm colour gamma, the sunlit buildings... and the whole perspective view!
I remember walking along this bridge, visiting the Cathedral... and taking photos (unfortunately they are not good enough to be posted on TE).

Concerning the composition of this shot, I may be wrong but I would crop a bit of the bottom...

best regards,
Elena

leo61 (43686) 2008-11-11 12:29

Hi Asa!
Great POV and good light at this wonderful architecture of Salzburg.Great depth,too.
Regards,leo

InasiaJones (20695) 2008-11-11 12:58

Hi Asa,

This is a fabulous view I remember well and from which you have a nice overview of the fortress and some churches domes spreading at its feet. The partial light put the emphasizes on the buildings, occasioning a darker foreground.

Good overall control of your exposure, as every information and piqué are there. I would have tried a tighter cropping, abandoning the building to the left and concentrate more on the bridge with the historic buildings in the back, as it is your big feature, but it appears too small. I would have keep the sky, as it looks good, and would have chopped a large part of the river in front and would have avoid the railing in the right side.

The inclusion of the tree on the right to frame the scene is welcomed.

Cheers!

André

jurek1951 (26110) 2008-11-11 13:50

Hi Asa,
A good view of the old town of Salzburg and its dominating castle. I like the perspective which makes good use of the curve in the river at this point.
Georg

jplebrun (17296) 2008-11-11 19:26

Bonsoir Asa
j'aime bien voir cette rivière traversé par ce pont et de ce château qui domine la scène en arrière plan, belle composition.
Amitiés
Jean-Pierre

ElAprendiz (7370) 2008-11-11 19:43

Hello Asa:

Perhaps the clouds are not the best, but the scenery is wonderful. An image with a great compositional power, from a proper point of view, with good lighting and soft tones. Harmonic frame, too.

Greetings from Colombia

John

kevinos (6927) 2008-11-11 21:33

The falling light gives a lovely softness and richness to the colors, Asa. This lends charm to this carefully framed and elegant cityscape. Regards Kevin

PixelTerror (86797) 2008-11-12 1:58

Hi Asa,
Oh this reminds me I should also show some Salzbug images I have... What I like here is that the light falls on the most important buildings and they so stand out very well by contrast against darker surroundings, maybe I'd crop a bit at the bottom to get more panoramic.
Have a nice day jY

jhm (83276) 2008-11-12 2:56

Hello Asa,

Austria, Salzburg this is a excellent combination, Austria one of the most beautiful countries for photographers.
You play very well with light and shadows, nice presentation with the bridge over the river, and the city in background.
Very well done, TFS.

Best regards,
John.

carper (65598) 2008-11-12 3:38

very nice photo Asa,
the pov is nice with the piece of sun on the houses and the fine atmosphere, very nice photojob here, I like it, have a nice day.
regard jaap

alibasarir (14497) 2008-11-12 3:47

merhaba asa,
mükemmel bir açıdan son derece güzel bir görüntü.ışık zamanı tam karar.ayrıca sıcak renk tonları ile detaylarda süper elinize sağlık.
selamlar
Ali

tedesse (13212) 2008-11-12 4:47

Hello!
This city is famous and beautiful. Your point of view is very good to give us a beauty of the city and surroundings. The colours and details seem perfect for a shot. Well composed image.
Greetings
Tadeusz

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snunney (35436) 2008-11-12 5:28

Hello Asa,
A beautiful ambient light to capture this delightful scene. A fine composition with good depth and excellent colours and clarity.

Fis2 (46341) 2008-11-12 12:22

Czesc Asa!
Wonderful city, beautiful architecture and interesting bridge. I like the colors and frame. The light add savor of photo. Well done.
Regards
Krzysztof

Jakab (3494) 2008-11-12 12:32

Hello Asa,
an excellent POV (though without the bridge it would be even better - unfortunately building and removing bridges are beyond our power), now also the nature was helpful to you with nice lights and for background optimal clouds. Tadeusz has already made the slight modification I would also have done, otherwise a really good photo.
Best whishes
Laszlo

ls7902 (6354) 2008-11-12 17:43

Hello Asa,
Very nice view from here. Nice natural framing. The late evening light looks good on the fortress & other buildings. Peaceful & quiet atmosphere. Regards. Latiff.

saxo042 (16234) 2008-11-13 4:39

Hi Asa,
The central motive here of churches, castle and bridge is definitely very attractive! But maybe I would have preferred a tighter cropping to exclude the modern buildings to the left from the picture. But otherwise a very pleasant view!
Regards
Gunnar

TGULUMSER (12514) 2008-11-13 4:44

Hello Asa,
An amazing view, the lights and colors are wonderful. A fascinating scene,
Best regards,
Tulay

giorgimer (21478) 2008-11-13 4:52

Hi Asa,

unusual POV for this nice town. You caught a very interesting light condition. Good result!

TFS

Gio

gunbud (28143) 2008-11-13 5:39

Hi Asa,
Wonderfu POV giving us a look at the broad river as it bends uder the bridge and then a beautiful look at the castle and other Austrian architecture.
The old city is caught in warm low light that give it a magical feel.
Regards, Tom

claudeD (11458) 2008-11-13 7:44

Hello Asa,

very nice picture with a perfect composition and fine lights.I like the atmosphere very much.TFS.

With regards from Luxembourg

Jean-Claude

lgir (2845) 2008-11-13 9:06

Hello Asa,

POV very successful with this light lick from the top of monuments.I would have however removed after railing apparent right.
Thanks for sharing.
Regards
LAurent

gracious (20017) 2008-11-13 10:01

Hello Asa,
Great pov here with those wonderful setting sunlight over the land, simply beautiful!
wonderful colour and details all round!
many thanks for the sharing
best regards
Tony

Muse (31059) 2008-11-13 10:23

Hello Asa,
Une très jolie lumière sur ce clocher et les batiments. Un peut dommage que l'arrière plan ne soit pas très net.
Le pov est bien choisi et les couleurs sont douces.
Excellente soirée,
Denise

UlfE (9158) 2008-11-13 12:40

Hi Asa,

A very well chosen POV and excellent timing with the lighting. I am really impressed that practically every building is sunlit while most of the rest is shaded. Also really great natural colours and a very well-composed picture. TFS and have a nice evening!

Cheers,

Ulf

romalek (2515) 2008-11-13 14:08

Hi
A nice view of the castle on the hill. Buildings nicely illuminated underway warm sun, light and very nice colors
regards
Roman

AiresSantos (42826) 2008-11-13 23:22

Hi Asa
Beautiful postcard from Salzburg. I like the warm light and how you framed it with the tree on right side
Excellent colours and light well handled
Have a nice day
Aires

dumbo (4368) 2008-11-14 1:13

Hi Asa,
What a lovely composition. I like that castle on the hill and this beautiful evening light.
Well done!

Regards,
Eino

jlbrthnn (38867) 2008-11-14 1:54

Hello Asa,
Which beautiful whole of architectural jewels, any beauty in this light. The contribution of the sky is good too. A beautiful image.
Have a nice day
Cordially
Joël

stego (22448) 2008-11-14 9:38

Hi Asa,
The PoV and light make it very beautiful. The walls golden shine against the grey sky is great. It's a very attractive image.
The only thing less great is the sharpness, which isn't bad but could be improved.
Regards, José.

Didi (36420) 2008-11-16 7:15

Hi Asa
Interesting selective spotlights on the hill and the church.
I think that is possible to take another picture from the bridge to complete the subject with a closer view on the hill.
Best regards.

emjleclercq (14494) 2008-11-17 13:57

Nice point of view over the city, with the light focussed on the facade of the buildings.

All the best,

Emmanuel

Waylim (11147) 2008-11-17 18:56

Asa,
A very lovely city, along the river with this wonderful casttle high up on the hill. I have been up there to see the sun set and watch the city light, as the chuch bell rang. This is wonderful composition, with lovely warm light, with all the famous landmarks in one frame and the river lead us to them. Excellent work as always. Thank
Way