Karlovy Vary-Hot Spring Colonnade Photo

Photographer’s Note

Karlovy Vary is a city of colonnades. The best-known colonnade, which every spa visitor is sure to see, is the Hot Spring Colonnade. Over the time of the city's existence, it has changed its appearance several times. The original wooden garden-house over Hot Spring itself and the wooden troughs across the Teplá distributing the thermal water to separate houses in Tržiště vanished long ago. The fine and delicate colonnade in the Empire style has disappeared as well. Also the imposing colonnade of cast iron was removed thanks to WWII. It towered over the Teplá River bank from the end of the 19th century. The present colonnade conforms to the time when it was erected. The glass body of the massivecolonnade of today, much too robust and not really matching the delicate environment of the spa, is awaiting a general renovation that is to take place shortly. It should convert the colonnade into a temple of health, corresponding to the local atmosphere. Included in the revitalised site of the colonnade will be an already-operated excursion route into the old cellar, where visitors can learn some of the secrets of the Karlovy Vary thermal water and other facts that are not usually in travel guides.

>> Infos taken from Karlovy Vary Official Site

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alexlie (5359) 2005-01-07 5:18

Very nice one Mpampis. I like your composition, perspective and colors on this photo. Really excelent simplicity!

bertolucci (11976) 2005-01-07 5:24

Wow what a perspective, rhythm and symmetry in this well defined capture of the empire colonnade. Love it, great Babis!

bantonbuju (48358) 2005-01-07 5:26

fantastice perspective and dof; excellent sharpness, lovely shot

jpages (1670) 2005-01-07 5:36

Nice shot of depth and simetric repetitions. Very good framed.
As much times I look at it, much beautiful it seems to me.
I wonder if the sun was shinning on the left side, how will look the shadows of the columns...
rgds Mpampis.

hugolef (4909) 2005-01-07 6:21

i like this perspective, and the light. Nice shot

ChristianS (2997) 2005-01-07 6:27

Very nice perspective and composition. I like the repetitive pattern of columns and the how they draw the eye into the picture. The clock is a nice touch that breaks the symmetry. Well seen and captured!

supereira (9576) 2005-01-07 6:40

Great shot.I like it a lot!Very good point of view and DOF.I like the textures,light and sharpness.Good colors and good contrast between them.I like the detail of the clock.Well done!

lucinka (9902) 2005-01-07 8:17

Nice photo. I originally thought that it is shot from middle east or africa.. later I realised that its CZ.. very well done and well seen. L.

jhm (81817) 2005-01-07 8:35

The symmetry is very, very great Mpampis, and perfect making too, the two lines given excellent perspective, the two clocks are a nice detail here.
Greetings John.

carper (64194) 2005-01-07 11:21

very good photo Mpampis,
The line are great, and the angle you took this shot is fantastic, the depth is great, Yes I like this shot, very good work

jrj (34779) 2005-01-07 12:30

Hi Mpampis
Interesting this one with the great perspective, the poles in rows and not least the funne detail with the clock there.
Creative shooting.

Bos (615) 2005-01-07 12:39

nice photo, well composed and great light.

papagolf21 (56044) 2005-01-07 14:55

Cher Mpampis,
Ici la symétrie trouve entièrement sa place : parfaite enfilade de colonnes corinthiennes. J'aime beaucoup ces répétitions et ces deux horloges situées sous la voûte.
Excellent travail Mpampis.
Bien amicalement.
Philippe
Meilleurs voeux 2005

sikor102 (1544) 2005-01-07 15:36

Rewelacja !!! No coments.

nwoehnl (118) 2005-01-07 16:08

Well - this is one of your best photos, Mpampis. The perspective established by this symmetrical view all the way down the colonnade is exquisite, the details and sharpness are excellent, and the clocks hanging from the ceiling are of course wonderful adds. Good job.

manny (21378) 2005-01-08 12:03

Excellent graphic element. very very nice. It almost look like a mirror image. VERY good Mpampis.

dimitrisT (932) 2005-01-08 16:21

Εξαιρετική προοπτική που δημιουργεί έξυπνα οπτική παραίσθηση! Καταπληκτική φωτογραφία Μπάμπη, καλή φωτογραφική - και όχι μόνο - χρονιά και σε σένα!!

iro (165) 2005-01-08 17:52

πολύ καθαρή και άψογα στημένη εικόνα! το αποτέλεσμα είνα απόλυτα γραφιστικό θα έλεγα, θα μπορούσε να είναι εξώφυλλο βιβλίου για την Τσεχία! Εύγε!

Maritsa (358) 2005-01-08 17:57

Very nice photo! Good perspective. Added to my favorites.

joseelias (367) 2005-01-13 8:23

And this one is a great image! Excellent sense of depth, great play with the symmetry, textures, details and exposure control with a very nice soft light. I particularly like the absence of people which let us observe this splendid architechture.

puffy (263) 2005-01-21 3:24

Great photo, good composition and very sharp. I like it very much. TFS

IanSewell (566) 2005-01-24 14:56

Very nice, I really like the clocks, it adds a lot to the photo. Perfectly symmetrical which is just up my alley. TFS!

AnimeshRay (8886) 2005-02-19 18:44

Very beautiful and strong architectural photograph.
But I personally would have liked to see a human figure at the of the archways. But then that is my personal taste

apazevedo (5469) 2005-02-21 17:53

Amazing depth and perspective here, Mpampis! Also full of dynamism, excellent work!

Tynu (72) 2005-03-08 10:06

Very nice, I wisited this place in the past millennium...

bimbol (172) 2005-03-22 14:29

Salue.
Comment je pouvais plus tôt ça ne pas regarder? Heureusement j'ai atteint sur cette photographie, qui très à moi plaît. Brillamment tu t'es rangé et bellement tu as mené l'oeil. Ce sont très beau les montrées arcades.
Je salue.
Roman

maartin (0) 2005-03-25 15:50

repetition is good thing, but sometimes theres too much of it..and there definitely is too much of repetition...but the photo is great. great perspective and depth

jofiction (114) 2005-04-06 16:43

Hi Mpampis,
Wow, intresting photo, fantastic DOF!! the composition is great. this photo has lots of small details to looks at as well. great symmetry to. great job.

Jo xx

vsinopoulos (263) 2005-04-10 12:41

Superb image in every aspect. The perspective is excellent, your DOF is fantastic and colors and lighting are of the same high quality. Bravo!
Vassilis

colinbrenchley (6130) 2005-04-19 17:32

What a marvellous shot of this outstanding "avenue" of columns. You have handled the focusing very well. Everything is balanced - even the hands on the clock!

nbournas (3223) 2005-05-30 9:51

Τρομερη προοπτικη και τρισδιαστατη φωτογραφια. Οπως παντα τα καδρα σου ειναι λιτα αλλα λειτουργικα.

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designsoul (21394) 2005-06-14 22:05

Absolutely wonderful symmetry, vanishing point, clarity, superb, Mpampis! Aaaaaaaaah....

guliz (438) 2005-06-22 4:11

Very good perspective and light.
You have captured very good for this composition.
Well done
Cheers Guliz

komzik (11) 2005-07-06 3:36

I like your compostition very much. Everything lines up so perfect and I like this in many of my photos. Nice work

vbourrut (30541) 2005-07-30 16:51

Realy interesting and catch eye composition. The lighting is good, as is the perspective effet. Good Picture

Best regards,

Vincent

msadventure (632) 2005-08-01 19:04

Beautiful shot of these pillars. I have a similar shot but does not come close to this one. This is a beautiful town. Nice post.

rajhema (1863) 2005-08-11 15:18

Endless perfectly positioned pillars. Beautiful position to capture. Good one Mpampis. This reminds me of those palaces built in and around New Delhi with 1000 pillars. Fabulous architecture.

rafelito (3645) 2005-08-29 21:30

Genial !!!!....Excelente foto

Schultzy (5428) 2005-09-12 16:03

Good evening Mpampis,
I found this shot in your portfolio, I like it very much. The perspective effect is very efficient.
Very well done !

markpanos (1940) 2005-12-07 10:49

Poli goiteftiki foto...
Ti na sou po pou na min sou exoun pi..apla oti mpeni san keravnovolos erotas sta matia...
Mou 8imizi aftin ti nfoto pou mpori kanis na kani sti Stoa tou Atallou.

Orea doulia Mpampi

zeus (1462) 2005-12-07 15:38

wow! very impressive. I like this kind of picture. Recently i took a picture siliar yours. You can take a look on http://www.treklens.com/gallery/South_America/Brazil/photo89726.htm.
Anyway, your shot is a lot more better. You got a better pattern.

jjbach (9101) 2006-02-01 16:55

Καλησπέρα,
Αυτή την φωτογραφία σου την έχω δει πολλές φορές (ήταν για πολύ καιρό στο intro σου) αλλά δεν την έχω σχολιάσει τοτέ (τώρα το ανακάλυψα αυτό). Πραγματικά είναι μία από τις καλυτερες σου. Εκλπηκτική προοπτική και φοβερή συμμετρία. Μπράβο, έχεις κάνει καταπληκτική δουλειά.

Φιλικά (ο καθυστερημένος) Γιάννης

ebruardil (461) 2006-03-12 14:07

Good perspective, well done

AmiBe (6042) 2006-04-30 18:32

Hi Mpampis,
I like the symetry and the many columns.
Beautiful textures and colors.
The clock is good point of interest.
Well done

capthaddock (28640) 2006-05-31 11:40

The symmetry and repetition create a lasting impression, marvelleous job, and exposure is right on which is impressive with the variable light conditioons in this case.

Emiel_Skyfreak (2976) 2006-11-19 6:10

Hi Mpampis,

Great shot! The depth is tremendous. The repeating elements are very nice. Almost symmetrical?! Even the clock is symmetrical at 4 minutes to one o'clock.
Well done. Good colours and sharpness.

Greetings.

Sehnsucht (260) 2007-02-07 9:23

What a symmetry :)
Regards,
Ozlem

Anna_Greece (24) 2007-04-25 3:25 [Comment]

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steliosk (4784) 2007-10-09 16:18

σιγά μη πέρναγε απαρατήρητη αυτή,
- απίστυτο βάθος
- φωτισμός οκ
- συμμετρία και προσοχή επίσης οκ
- βάθος πεδίου φοβερό (πως το πέτυχες με 2.8 δεν ξέρω αλλα τα κάνουν αυτα τα κορυφαία οι compact)
δυνατό σημείο το ρολόι που σκαλωνει το ματι στη μέση της φωτογραφίας, καθως ολα τα υπόλοιπα αντικείμενα οδηγούν στο βάθος

Συγχαρητήρια Μπάμπη

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fkokol (1614) 2008-07-22 5:00

Amazing shot. Wonderful perspective, colours and sharpness.
greetings,

figen