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Royal symmetry


Royal symmetry
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Copyright: George Rumpler (Budapestman) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 3822 W: 0 N: 6868] (24451)
Genre: People
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2006-07-07
Categories: Daily Life, Architecture, Artwork
Camera: Canon Ixus 50
Photo Version: Original Version
Theme(s): Discovery of Copenhagen, symmetry [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2008-03-12 2:26
Viewed: 726
Points: 50
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Amalienborg is the residence of Queen Margrethe, her husband prince Henrik and her son the crown prince Frederik. Actually the royal palace is not one, but four different palaces flanking a square.

The four palaces wear built by four noble families in the middle of the 18th century on direct orders by the king Frederik V. The King needed a new royal palace but he didn't want to pay. The four families were given tax immunity for 40 years as token for their services to the crown.

In 1794 the royal family moved into the four palaces around the square which is considered to be one of the great architectural masterpieces in Europe. The statue in the middle of the square was sculptured by the French artist Saly.
Every day at noon you can watch the change of guards in the court-yard. When the Queen is at home she flies her colours with her royal coat of arms.


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)
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  • carper Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 9324 W: 445 N: 14694] (51601)
  • [2008-03-12 2:31]

A very nice one George,
the details are fine and the composition is very nice in this wide shot, good quality and fine photojob, good one George, have a nice day.
gr. jaap

Hello George,
An excellent symmetry, wonderful sharpness and colors. A very nice composition,
Best regards,
Tulay

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  • KLB Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 615 W: 272 N: 1392] (6543)
  • [2008-03-12 2:52]

Hello George

A symmetry which works very well in such a composition. Very fine details, and a perfect light to enhance the architecture.
Nice composition, well done.

Regards,
Karine

Hello George,
I like the symmetrical impression in this composition!
I notice the fine light and the excellent details in the architecture, and the human factor is well taken care of...
Greetings,
Pablo -

Szia George,
well seen symmetry which is good broken by the statue and well added with life. The strong lines of the composition work well together with the good sharpness and contrasts.
Lieben Gruss, Ulf

Hi George,
Excellent buildings and beautiful colours.Very nice details and beautiful shot.Well done.
Georg

Bonjour George
C'est vrai que la symétrie est parfaite avec la statue qui trône au milieu de cette belle place.
Merci pour le partage et bonne journée.
Nicole

George
Impeccable! Lumičre, composition, netteté, couleurs, tout est parfait. Du travail de pro!
Amicalement
JJ

Hello George,
Quite a symmetry and relevant title ... no visible distortion. Great clarity & sharpness on all the architectural details. The monument in the middle adds an interesting & contrasting feature. Nice clean polarized sky. Large & pleasant foreground space and good to see not too many tourists crowding the square. As always good & useful information coming along with your posting. By the way are you originally from Denmark? Have a good day.

Best Regards,
Latiff.

Hello George,
A lovely symmetrical image of this royal square under a peerless blue sky. Tones and clarity are excellent.

merhaba dear george
wonderful architecture picture.wonderful colours and composition.well done.
friendly greetings from Istanbul.
gürkan akçakır.

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  • TopGeo Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1833 W: 78 N: 2384] (10957)
  • [2008-03-12 7:36]

Hi George! Amazing composition. It is not only the symmetry that me impresses! and want him to have in my collection? titled symmetry. But all, POB excellent, the colour the detail, sharpness and the clarity well done! Bravo
Georgios

Hi George,
Very beautiful picture.Excellent symmetry and good details.TFS.
Regards.

have a nice day.

hAyAti

Very nice! The buildings are beautiful. Nice detail. The statue is very nice. TFS

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  • ChrisJ Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 8647 W: 911 N: 11403] (55282)
  • [2008-03-12 8:58]

Hi George

Good graphism of the imposing large bronze green horse. Excellent sharpness 7 pov across the square. Tfs!

George,
Nice choice of the pano format, I like how you framed this view, with nice FG and overall very good balance.
Regards,
JB.

George good evening,
I like this symmetrical image and with the paces very noble. The realization is perfect, in particular clearness. Cheer.
Cordially
Joël

Szia Gyuri!
Ügyesen láttad meg, hogy milyen jó lehetőség nyílt itt egy szimmetrikus kép készítéséhez. A herceg lovasszobra azonban kitűnően töri meg ezt az egységet.
Tetszik a vágás, a színek és az élesség is.
Üdvözlettel,
Marci

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  • Graal Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 4629 W: 120 N: 429] (40717)
  • [2008-03-13 0:36]

Jó napot George,
fine symetry, an interesting place, I like it. Good panoramic format, well quality. Good work.
Gr., Aleksander

Hi George!

This is THE ABSOLUTE symmetry, fantastic architecture photo, with you usual top quality! Great framing and composition, beautiful colours! Congratulations!

Hercules

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  • ifanik Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1491 W: 52 N: 2365] (13182)
  • [2008-03-13 6:28]

Hi George
Really impressive architectural symmetry
Only the people spoiling or him make more beautiful
Bravo
Best regards
Nick

Ciao George, great view of a splendid square with wonderful colors and excellent sharpness, very well done, ciao Silvio

Hi George,
Well framed with a good idea to take this symetric effect, good result for this nice place.

Yes, the symmetry makes it work well, pretty buildings, I agree with the panoramic cut, I wish the head of the statue was facing the camera.

Hello George,

Well centered image and very beautiful place. You managed to capture the charm and sights of this place very well. The details on the architecture look great and the angle allow the statue to look begger in reference to the buildings. Good sharpness and light. Thanks George.

Roberto

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