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They were right with its Name


They were right with its Name
Photo Information
Copyright: Silvio Garda (Jeppo) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 747 W: 2 N: 719] (5621)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2008-04-14
Categories: Architecture
Exposure: f/11, 1/200 seconds
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2008-04-19 1:45
Viewed: 468
Points: 14
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
They were right with its Name: the Prater Riesenrad (Giant Wheel) is really giant.
Instead of a distance POV to show it all I decided to shot this pic from below in order to show how sizes matter. Hope you will enjoy

Further infos:

The Riesenrad has always been typical. At its inception it was a popular attraction, being above “Venice in Vienna”. After the Second World War, the Riesenrad as well as St. Stephen’s Cathedral and the Wiener Staatsoper, were among the first buildings and institutions to be reconstructed. It demonstrates the character of the city and the perseverance personifies the Viennese.

1897 The Riesenrad is constructed on the Golden Jubilee of Emperor Franz Josef I. Golden Jubilee and instantly becomes landmark of the Viennese skyline.
1898 To bring her family’s poverty to public attention, the Viennese Marie Kindl hanged herself out of the window of a carriage during a ride.
1914 Shooting a scene for a film, Madame Solange d’Atalide, a successful circus director and horsewoman, sat on her horse on the roof of a carriage while the Wheel made a circuit.
1916 Assignation for a judicial demolition permit, which was never attended to due to shortage of money.
Ab 1920 More and more US-American film producers use the Riesenrad, with its panorama of Vienna in the background, as a motif.
1944 The Riesenrad is ablaze.
1945 Reconstruction of the Riesenrad – at the same time as the reconstruction of St. Stephen’s Cathedral, the Staatsoper and the Burgtheater.
1947 Return to service.
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  • Great 
  • aadilj Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1849 W: 62 N: 1489] (10666)
  • [2008-04-19 1:47]

Great pov and perspective which make this appear so larger than it actually is. great work though. Lovely composition.

Ciao Silvio,

The light tohe right is a bit harsh. I guess the sun has shining right on that side. Interesting perspective to show the height of this structure. The image is a bit soft in sharpness and colours but overall is an interesting and attractive picture. Thanks Silvio.

Roberto

Hi Silvio
Good composition for this photo.
the exposure was difficult with the sun nearly in front.
Interesting picture.
Alain

A well framed low POV wide Silvio, giving a strong structure, most difficult light contrast still pulled off well.
greetings
Henk

Hey,
A creative angle - its very effective.
The grandeur of the wheel is very clear from this perspective.
Cheers,
Dave

Bel POV per l'arcinota ruota del Prater: ne restituisce tutta l'imponenenza.
Saluti
Renzo

  • Great 
  • jasmis Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2906 W: 618 N: 3202] (38991)
  • [2008-04-25 3:23]

Splendid photo of this extraordinary construction. Smart perspective.
Regards.

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