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Copenhagen atmosphere & View to Borsen


Copenhagen atmosphere & View to Borsen
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Copyright: George Rumpler (Budapestman) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 3822 W: 0 N: 6868] (24451)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2006-07-08
Categories: Daily Life, Architecture, Artwork
Camera: Canon Ixus 50
Photo Version: Original Version, Workshop
Theme(s): Discovery of Copenhagen [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2008-03-07 1:05
Viewed: 1004
Points: 68
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
The Stock Exchange (Břrsen) is one of Copenhagen's most spectacular and oldest buildings. Christian IV had it built in 1620, in an effort to turn Copenhagen into a financial centre to compete with Amsterdam. The Stock Exchange was built on top of water, on filled-in foundations. Because canals surrounded it on three sides, the building has managed to survive the various fires that have ravaged Copenhagenthrough the years. The Stock Exchange was originally built to be a meeting place for Danish and foreign merchants. It was filled with shops, and the first floor was converted into a warehouse where you could buy everything from books to grains. The long building is magnificently decorated with dormer windows, but the most characteristic thing about the Stock Exchange is the spire. Four dragons with their tails intertwined form the spire and topped by three golden crowns symbolise the three Nordic countries of Denmark, Norway and Sweden. In the nineteenth century, the building was converted into a modern stock exchange. Today, the stock exchange operations have moved to Nicolaj Plads square, but the Copenhagen Chamber of Commerce still uses the big hall for meetings.


Copenhagen

Copenhagen was a trading and fishing center by the early 11th cent. It was fortified (1167) by Archbishop Absalon and was chartered (1254) by the bishop of Roskilde. The city was twice destroyed by the Hanseatic League but successfully resisted (1428) a third attack. Copenhagen replaced Roskilde as the Danish capital in 1443. The city exacted tolls from all ships passing through the Řresund until 1857. Having resisted (1658–59) a Swedish siege, Copenhagen was relieved by the Dutch. In 1660 peace between Denmark and Sweden was negotiated there. The city had expanded considerably in the 16th and 17th cent. as its trade grew, and it continued to develop in the 18th cent. as industries such as textile making and tobacco processing brought added prosperity.
Copenhagen became involved in the war between Napoleonic France and England in the early 19th cent. The news that Denmark, by a secret convention, was about to join Napoleon's Continental System and to join in the war on England led the British government to decide to send an expeditionary force to seize the Danish fleet, which already had been mauled (1801) in the battle of Copenhagen. When the Danes refused to surrender, the British landed troops in 1807 and severely damaged Copenhagen by bombarding it.
The city recovered quickly after the Napoleonic Wars, and its industrial base grew rapidly in the 19th cent. In World War II, Copenhagen was occupied (1940–45) by the Germans, and its shipyards were bombed by the Allies. The city itself was only slightly damaged, and it retained the charm and design that had resulted in its being called “the Paris of the North.”
(Source: Copenhagen travel guide)

WS – other version of the Břrsen
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Hi George,

A place I would like to visit again, particularly now that I'm having a camera. You can't go wrong when shooting fabulous buildings in proper angle to show their details and interesting features. When they are located along side rivers or canals, then you get extra points. The spire is something coming out of Lord of the Ring... (not sure... didn't see it...).

Cheers!

André

Hello George,
A good point of view for this fine composition with some pleasing tonal contrasts. The architectural details are captured splendidly.

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  • ChrisJ Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 8647 W: 911 N: 11403] (55282)
  • [2008-03-07 1:21]

Hi George

A marvellous overview of Copenhagen, with superb colour, lighting & sharpness. Tfs!

hi George, very nice shot interesting motive , excellent difuse light and coloures.
Marjan

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  • Paolo Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 4701 W: 146 N: 9010] (39613)
  • [2008-03-07 1:58]

Hi George a beautiful view, colorful, good quality and excellent POV too.
thanks, ciao

Hello George! Wonderful colors. Amazing cityscape. Very interesting acrhitecture. Original composition. Ideal capture. Well done!

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  • Buin Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 3303 W: 0 N: 6452] (22588)
  • [2008-03-07 3:11]

Hallo George!
A wonderful and interesting view - with a lot of details! These buildings really are exceptional and I always again like these copper roofs with their patina. Great note!!!
Greetings from grey and humid Germany!
Frank

Hello George,
I like much the harmony of the colors of this image. The point of view and framing are quite selected. Without surprise, the realization is perfect.
Have a nice day and weekend
Cordially
Joël

A place where many people lost a lot of money in the last 3 month. It's a wonderful example of architecture! The building is really nice and they has a beautiful colour, too.
Best wishes,
Achim

Hi George
Beautiful view of the Stock Exchange at Copenhagen city.
Very nice POV, lot of interesting details and sharpness
TFS and have a nice weekend
Aires

Hi George!

Fantastic architecture photo, great composition and fantastic perspective created by the canal! Great depth of field and fantastic colours! Congratulations!

Have a nice weekend!
Hercules

Hi George,
t is a beautiful view on this canal of Copenhagen.Good colors and details,good perspective,
Georg

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  • carper Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 9324 W: 445 N: 14694] (51601)
  • [2008-03-07 9:53]

fine view george,
good lines of perspective and good details, looks me very nice there, good photojob, have a good weekend.
gr. jaap

Hello george,
very nice framing. I specially like the colours :canal, sky and green roofs.
Best regards
JMarc

Hi George,
This image is an exercize in amazing details and the intricies of daily life in a busy city. The subdued colors, do they suggest less than ideal air quality as we often seen in our north american cities? Nice shot and TFS. Gerald

Hi George,
Wonderful ctiyscape.Excellent POV, colours, details and perspective.TFS.
Have a nice weekend.

hAyAti

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  • paura Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 3817 W: 8 N: 2528] (20295)
  • [2008-03-07 15:02]

George,
The architecture details are really very nice in this beautiful shot. The POV is also nice to show that. well done, friend.

Paulo

George
Ce magnifique endroit m'a échappé lors de ma visite de la ville. Ces toits verts sont absolument superbes et tranchent de belle façon avec la couleur des briques du bâtiment.Trčs belle photo!
Amicalement
JJ

hello George
nice POV and framing of this beautiful part of copenhagen, fine saturation of the colours
regards
jo

Ola Georg ,
Muito bonita esta cidade de Copenhagen com a sua arquitectura típica , gostei de ver os telhados tem uma cor bem diferente do usual , escolheste um bom ponto de visăo , parabéns!!!
Um abraço Gonçalo

Salut George,
A very nice one, very typical from Copenhagen, I like a lot the colors and your nice compo choices.
Very pleasant,
Regards,
JB.

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  • TopGeo Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1833 W: 78 N: 2384] (10957)
  • [2008-03-08 7:00]

Hi George! A picture with good frame and beautiful prospect the subject impressive and the place good! Important the moment and the result good
Geo

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  • Gustaw Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2259 W: 695 N: 180] (18650)
  • [2008-03-08 9:49]

Hi, my friend!
And next very good and very interesting photo in your collection. Very interesting architecture. Many, many towers... I like your composition. Good colours and light. Well done.
marek

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  • berek Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3876 W: 172 N: 4900] (22175)
  • [2008-03-08 11:00]

Hi George,
I love Copenhagen my friend. lovely atmosphere and architecture. well framed . have a nice weekend.
Burak Erek

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  • ifanik Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1491 W: 52 N: 2365] (13182)
  • [2008-03-08 11:46]

Hi My FRIEND
Wonderful place , very beautiful photo
Nice colours and POV
Very well done
Best regards
Nick

Bonjour George
Elles sont vraiment agréables ces couleurs et l'image est trčs bien composée.Un bon rendu des détails de ces architectures.Une image agréable ŕ regarder.
Bonne soirée.
Amicalement
Gildas

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  • Jakab Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 306 W: 108 N: 534] (1535)
  • [2008-03-08 16:32]

Szia Gyuri!
Nem volt szerencséd a koppenhágai időjárással. (Kinek van?) Az agyonfényképezett témát szerintem nagyon korrekten, szépen mutatod be. A csatornapart enyhén átlós vonala kellemesen bontja az épület meghatározó vízszintes vonalai keltette statikus jelleget.
Üdv
Laci

Hi George, great view of splendid architecture, wonderful colors and excellent perspective, very well done, ciao Silvio

Hi George
Beautiful architecture and daily life shot
wonderful POV and details
regards

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  • danos Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3124 W: 83 N: 4549] (16977)
  • [2008-03-09 5:16]

Hello George,
nice this shot from the Stock Exchange building in Denmark.I don't know but i think the there is a little bit foggy atmosphere with immediate cause the colours to be pale.I like the perspective and the great depth of field.Very informative your note about this building and Copenhagen too.

Have a nice weekend,Danos

Hi George,
Wonderful view.
Great light, nice colors and POV.
Good work.
Best regards. Uğur

Hi George, A great photo of this beautiful city, I remember this view & the twisting tails of the dragons to create this superb spire, I thought they were crocodiles the first time I sore them, your chosen POV is very good &, highlights daily life very well, kind regards Wilson.

Bonjour,
Belle atmosphčre d'une ville que j'ai déjŕ visitée. Bonnes explications.
Bonne journée.
clnaef

Hello George,

Lots of spires in Eropean cities and this scene is no exception. The architecture is beautful and the composition of the image is effective to show us an excellent section of the city. Nice colours and sharpness. The view is pretty here and make for a pleasant picture. Thanks.

Roberto

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