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Photographer’s Note

The Prague Astronomical Clock or Prague Orloj (Czech: Pražský orloj) is a medieval astronomical clock located in Prague, the capital of the Czech Republic, at [show location on an interactive map] 50°5′13.23″N, 14°25′15.30″E. The Orloj is mounted on the southern wall of Old Town City Hall in the Old Town Square and is a popular tourist attraction.

The Orloj is composed of three main components: the astronomical dial, representing the position of the Sun and Moon in the sky and displaying various astronomical details; "The Walk of the Apostles", a clockwork hourly show of figures of the Apostles and other moving sculptures; and a calendar dial with medallions representing the months.

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Guntin (1317) 2007-12-25 5:54

Beautiful detail. Great colour and light.

Congratulations!!!

Dpbours (220) 2007-12-25 8:10

Hi Dragan,

Nice close up of the old clock! Very good detail. Nice representation of the colours. I like it! I've read about this clock and saw earlier photographs, but this one is surely very nice.

Greetings, Dennis

lasscor (7637) 2007-12-25 11:48

Hi Dragan,
Lovely close-up of this well-known medieval astronomical clock.
Great blue tones and details.
TFS,
Merry Christmas,
Corinne

romanaa (2551) 2007-12-25 12:33

Hello,
I like the pictures of my homeland and you have done a good job.
Well done.
Merry Christmas

MataOpa (148) 2007-12-30 4:30

Hello Dragan,
a superb detailed photo of Prague astronomical clock, great composition and beautiful bright colours.
Thanks for sharing.
Markéta

brigondina (14) 2008-02-12 1:10

ottima fotografia!
mi piace tantissimo, solitamente è difficile prendere nell'inquadratura un particolare, questa invece è perfetta! mi piace molto!
complimenti e saluti , michela