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I'm dancing!


I'm dancing!
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Copyright: Marek Kapusta (rolling_stone) Silver Star Critiquer [C: 14 W: 0 N: 6] (36)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2007-08-02
Categories: Architecture
Camera: Canon EOS 300D, Tamron AF 55-200mm f4-5,6 Di II Macro
Exposure: f/4.5, 1/4000 seconds
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2007-08-23 4:57
Viewed: 308
Points: 10
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Windows of the famous Ginger & Fred Dancing Building in Prague's New Town district. Located just on the side of the Vltava River building is a typical example of deconstructivism - architectural style that emerged in the decadent years of the 20th century.
Some think that, surrounded by 19th and 20th century buildings, construction is nothing but a wonderful testimony how modern architecture can comply with more traditional one. Others, like a cab driver, I was talking with, consider The Dancing Building as senseless way of demonstrating how fashionable Prague is.
I think this is more than a building - it's creation of new value, new forms, never seen shapes in the centre of enclosed space, like Prague. However it is estimated by the locals, it will write a new chapter of the architecture.

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What can be interesting, this building could have been built in my hometown Warsaw. However, city authorities didn't agree for such a modern construction and now it stays in the capital of the Czech Republic.
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Hi Marek

An interesting and well composed scene. The lines and placement of the windows are facinating. It is a shame about the traffic lights, but I think the image would have lost some key detail if you had cropped it out. Good work

Regards

David

Hi Marek,
This is one of my favourite buildings. I'm a fan of Frank Gehry anyway but the way he created this stunning modern building in the home of such outstanding historic architecture is great. Rather than standing out it complements the other arcitectural treasures of Prague.
Nice work as it is almost impossible to get a good shot of this building with the busy junction and traffic lights at this site.

Declan

WOW!!! Great Shot! I like the notes as well.. keep shooting!!! Cheers.
Iggy Bilbao

Hi Marek, the dancing house is an architectural masterpiece that offers tons of interpretations. This one, with all windows in diagonal and soft tones/colours is really beautiful! I wasn't so lucky with light...
Sabrina

I instantly recongized this building & I really appreciate the fact that you complemented its 'decontrustionist' feel by 'breaking' the traditional rules of photography.

First - the traffic light. Normally its a ridiculous thing to leave in a photograph if you can help it (which clearly you could have here). But, I actually think it adds a lot of to the 'I-don't-care-what-"art"-is-supposed-look-like' mentality that is so characteristic of the building.

Second - the photo is tilted (we know this thanks again to your traffic light). There are very few instances were tilting your image actually adds anything of value to it: yours is a wonderful exception to the rule.

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