Tempus Fugit Photo

Photographer’s Note

Close-up of the famous astronomical clock on the tower of the old city hall on Prague's old town square. It's a popular tourist attraction, in particular because of the moving figures each hour. The area around the clock is then taken over by an immense crowd of picture taking tourists.

Camera: Canon EOS 350D
Shutter speed: 1/400 sec
F-stop: f/13.0
ISO: 400
Focal length: 55 mm
Metering mode: Pattern
No flash

phwall, KLB, FORJP001, macondo, stelli has marked this note useful

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devimeuxbe (54043) 2008-08-09 5:56

Hi Gerd
Beautifull focus on this famous place. It give an interesting graphisme. Colors are beautifull.
Have a nice day
Bertrand

phwall (4687) 2008-08-09 6:07

Hello Gerd,
Such fine detail you've captured in this photograph.
Every part of the frame is so sharp.
I like the combination of the rich and muted colours.
Very well spotted, lovely composition.
Excellent image.
cheers
Peter

KLB (14788) 2008-08-09 6:07

Bonjour Gerd

Une idée géniale que d'isoler cette fameuse horloge astronomique de Prague. Le cadrage est excellent, pour un résultat graphique efficace. C'est très bien vu.
J'ai vu cette horloge plusieurs fois sur TE, sans qu'elle n'ait jamais les mêmes teintes... J'aime beaucoup les couleurs qu'elle prend ici, très naturelles.
Bravo pour la qualité d'image, et la parfaite netteté qui laisse apprécier les détails.

Amicalement
Karine

macondo (11881) 2008-08-09 6:11

Hello Gerd.
I think this is a little different from most shots of the famous clock. This way, you avoid the huge crowds of people in front of the clock! I like the close crop and the way you have slanted it. You have created an interesting graphical shot with some lovely colour tones and good sharpness. Very pleasing indeed.
Regards,
Andrew

FORJP001 (3819) 2008-08-09 6:14

Hi Gerd,

While you were there, FORJP001 was there too catching people like you in action

Jean-Pierre

stelli (2838) 2008-08-09 7:23

Nice, soft colors and great sharpness and detail in the picture! I like very much the framing! Thank you for sharing! Regards Stella

Photo Information

Copyright: Gerd VDC (GerdVDC) (827)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2008-06-27
Categories: Artwork
Camera: Canon EOS 350D/Rebel XT, Canon 18-55mm EF-S f/3.5-5.6, 2GB CF Sandisk Ultra
Exposure: f/13.0, 1/400 seconds
Photo Version: Original Version
Theme(s): Levons les Yeux... [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2008-08-09 5:52