Vysehrad's Parks, a photo from Prague, Bohemia

Photographer's Note

You have already learned from my recent posts that Vysehrad is a Baroque fortress built in 17th century on place of old castle established in 10th century by the Czech ruling dynasty of the Premyslids. Unfortunately, except St Martin's Rotunda and archaeological discoveries, almost nothing was preserved to our times.

But Vysehrad is still a nice place to visit, mostly because of its unique atmosphere and beautiful parks. In fact, parks and gardens cover most of its surface making it one of the largest green are of central Prague. That's why Vysehrad is a very popular recreation place of Prague's inhabitants. Most of the time you'll find here more people walking with their dogs or young couples in love than tourists

This photo is taken from the top of a fortification wall. As you can see, inner sides of Vysehrad's magnificent walls are not so steep as outer sides and are nicely wooded. Among vegetation there are many little paths and lovely corners. My camera was turned inwards here, but if you sit down to one of these benches, you will see a beautiful panorama of central Prague.

kebek, Fixfocus, huynt, Tue, singuanti, bedford67, Xalkida has marked this note useful

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devimeuxbe (58557) 2005-07-05 5:18

Hi Marek
Nice composition with these verticals tree and the small church on the back.
It's beuatifull and well captured
Bertrand

kebek (5438) 2005-07-05 5:50

Serwus Marek !
Funny coincidence with these parks and historical buildings somewhere hidden :) Your point of view is the best I can imagine. I also love such green areas, probably the most suitable place to take a rest after working day in the big City.
Have a quiet day :) !
Mat

Fixfocus (9385) 2005-07-05 6:13

Hi Marek,
The benches look very inviting in this nice surounding.A well balanced composition with the twin towers of the church framed by nature.I like the lightmood in this crisp and clear image.
regards,
hermann

huynt (5079) 2005-07-05 6:37

Hi Marek
Two trees, two benches between two small towers all is very nice. Well POV. I like this wonderful shot. Thaks fro sharing. Huy

jemaflor (68913) 2005-07-05 6:52

Hi Marek,
Very well composed, good contrast and colors, perfect sharpness.

PixelTerror (0) 2005-07-05 7:48

Dobry Den Marek,
AGain here a view with a definite southern character, the look through the branches to the rising cathedral towers is nice and gives a countryside dimension to your capital, the benches are inviting, pity you cut a bit the right one.
Have a nice day,
Jean-Yves

danyy (0) 2005-07-05 13:52

Bonjour Marek,
toujours ces deux clochers en vedette.
Les couleurs sont superbes, chauffées par le soleil.
J'aime beaucoup les verts et les tronc bien bruns et détaillés.
Le ciel aussi d'un très beau bleu.
Compliments.
Daniel.

jhm (122444) 2005-07-05 15:52

Waw Marek,
What a beautiful picture, you chosen excellent angle for taken this picture, the two towers between the pine trees give a great composition.
My compliments,
John.

Tue (25798) 2005-07-05 17:31

Hi Marek,
The two well known towers are here very well placed in the picture, in between the trees. The lighting is very good, nice piece of work!
Groetjes,
Lars

msadventure (632) 2005-07-05 18:41

Hi Marek,
Beautiful composition here!! So beautiful!!!

john_c (24662) 2005-07-05 23:17

Hi Marek.
Great clarity in composition here, as you bring out the fine but not oversharpened details of the beautiful trees, with the church peering at us in the background. The benches balance the scene nicely. Well seen and presented. Regards.
John

singuanti (15250) 2005-07-06 23:15

Hi Marek. I added this shot to everybody's favorite theme, Benches! :) Nice use of the benches to create an interesting foreground. While there is a bit of break in the trees to enable a better view of the fortress, I miss yesterday's shot with the notch. But still a great shot Marek.

greg64g (11193) 2005-07-07 3:00

Hello MArek,

I like this point of view from the green parc, i like the way of the tree make a frame of thje monument in the center.
this is very good
cheers
greg

bedford67 (80) 2005-07-07 12:21

Hello Marek,

The composition of the photograph is very well made. The centring of the two towers have a very interesting effect of symmetry with the trees.
Composition: ****
Contraste(Sharpness): ****
Couleurs(Color): ****
PDC(DOF): ***
PDV(POV): ****
Note: ***
TFS, cordially,
J-Patrick

lukie (0) 2005-07-07 14:04

Well seen for taking the towers between the trees, Marek. Once again a very sharp and clean picture.

Xalkida (11740) 2005-07-20 18:30

Very nice and vivid colors! I like the natural framing using the trees! Nice work!