across the border - Prachatice Photo

Photographer’s Note

One of the most charming town of South Bohemia, Prachatice used to be a settlement on the trade route of salt, called "Golden Path" (Zlatá Stezka).

Later, in the XIVth century was modified. It is first mentioned in 1323 as a town with licenses and privileges. After it was burnt down by the Hussites, the growth started again and finally in 1436 Prachatice became the Royal Town.

The Late-Gothic and Renaissance face of the historical centre of the town has been preserved up till this day, because of a long building stagnation.

One of the most important and oldest (XIV th century) monument in Prachatice is St. James' church situated in the corner of the historical square.
My view on this building is from the street parallel to the center of the town yet.
It was cloudy morning, so I was looking for some colours, and what caught my eyes were these typical kind of potted flowers in the breast of a windows - very popular in this part of Europe.

shopgirl, leonorkuhn, sergecross, jjbach, Xalkida, capthaddock has marked this note useful

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shopgirl (164) 2005-08-03 13:04

I really like the quaint, old world feel this photo has. Good POV and your note was great.
Laura

leonorkuhn (13495) 2005-08-03 13:40

Hi Mat,
Very nice composition, great perspective and contrast of colours. Well done.
Leonor

sergecross (3438) 2005-08-03 16:54

Mat, nice point of view and colors, excellent meaning and magnific view.
Pretty flowers and the people walking is fantastic, another category can be daily life.
Thanks
Sergio Cross

jjbach (9101) 2005-08-03 17:42

Hi Mat,
Excellent perspective and beautiful colours in your composition. I like the point of view you chose in order to present this beautiful church. Stunning clarity and sharpness!

Regards john

Xalkida (11740) 2005-08-03 18:17

Very fine and impressive POV. Excellent depth! Very nice photo, I like it!

Drom (1165) 2005-08-04 9:52

Bonjour Mat,
Toujours de superbe vue de village avec ces eglises au clocher si caractéristique.Et bravo pour les fleurs en premier plan.
Dominique

rabdelnoor (2973) 2005-08-04 23:39

Hi Mat,
Beautiful colours and interesting architectural design. I really liked the angle you took this picture, making the street looks even narrower. Great composition. Well done.
Ricardo

danyy (68008) 2005-08-05 2:17

Bonjour Mat,
accompagnée d'une note bien détaillée, cette photo nous emmène dans un pays où l'architecture à peu d'égales dans le monde.
De magnifiques couleurs pour une ville très propre et entretenue.
Bon choix du format vertical.
Best regards.
Daniel.

sam224 (5851) 2005-08-05 5:25

Great shot Mat. Very good perspective with excellent depth and nice vertical enquadrement. Good colours and composition.
Well done!#
I will revisit...

capthaddock (28640) 2005-08-06 11:43

Hi Mat - the colours are bright and wonderful deapite the overcast sky, the flowers are well balanced with the charming architecture.

vinicio (22260) 2006-03-21 9:17

NIce image Mat, with these flowers is very lovely, I like also the beautiful POV and the perspective, compliments.
Ciao
Vinicio