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Grundtvig's Church


Grundtvig's Church
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Copyright: George Rumpler (Budapestman) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 3788 W: 0 N: 6800] (24225)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2006-07-15
Categories: Architecture, Artwork
Camera: Canon Ixus 50
Photo Version: Original Version, Workshop
Theme(s): Churches, Discovery of Copenhagen [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2008-03-29 2:26
Viewed: 565
Points: 58
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Workshop - Interior of Grundtvig's Church
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High up on Bispebjerg in the north-western part of Copenhagen stands Grundtvig's Church, which on account of its size and position can be seen far and wide in the northern area of the city.

It was constructed in the years 1921-40 and was the last sizeable church to be built under the influence of the national-romantic movement. The yellow brickwork church - of cathedral proportions - is an impressive edifice, which combines historical forms with functionalistic simplicity.

The church was erected as a monument to the theologian and hymn-writer N. F. S. Grundtvig, and the foundation-stone was laid in 1921 in the 138th year of his birth on 8th September.

In 1930 - before the church was completed - the architect, P.V. Jensen-Klint, died, and his son, Kaare Klint, who also designed many of the furnishings, continued the work.

10 years later the finished church could finally be consecrated - on Grundtvig's 157th birthday. One of the church's two organs, the choir organ, dates from the same year. Marcussen & Søn built it in 1940, and the façade was designed by Kaare Klint. In 1965 the main organ was erected in the west end - also built by Marcussen & Søn. This time the façade was designed by Esben Klint, who was the son of Kaare Klint and therefore the grandson of the church's master builder.
(Source: www.musikhistoriskmuseum.dk)
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Wow.. amazing architecture. You did it well at the center. Excellent.
Regards
Migule

Hello George! Wonderful church. Wonderful architecture. Very interesting info. Good POV and geometry. Classic composition. Great effect. Good luck!

Wow, your works are always superbly composed and tremendously beautiful. I love the way you used the perspective and the rich colours here. Lovely composition.

good symetric composition with attractive colours
fine POV and framing
regards
jo

Hello George,
I'm always impressed by the clarity of your picture and this is no exception. Great symmetrical point of view. The road lead the eyes faithfully up to the focal point of the church. I like very much your ws too, especially the first with that almost magic light you were able to catch. Bravo.
Kind Regards.
Stella

Dear George
I like this symmetrical picture thanks to your perspective and POV and the cars in the both side gives a really contrasty effect to your photo such like a human element... Great work bravo ihsan

Hello George,
A good capture of this modern looking church with its interesting lines. I like how the houses on either side of the road decrease in height and channel the vision towards the main subject. Very good colours and clarity.

Very unique and beautiful architecture. It looks HUGE!!! I'm so glad you included pictures of the interior. Very nice pov!! It looks magnificient! TFS

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  • Graal Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 4605 W: 119 N: 429] (40469)
  • [2008-03-29 3:52]

Jó napot George,
unusual architecture of church. Good shot and interesting informations. Well done photo.
Gr., Aleksander

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  • ChrisJ Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 8645 W: 911 N: 11402] (55258)
  • [2008-03-29 4:38]

Hello George

A marvellous blue sky, with an interesting 'w' shape formed by the architecture. Good sharpness & framing. The road, & lines of cars, add superb linear perspective. Tfs!

George, what a shot, the church looks Orwellian, it is so futuristic from the visions of the first half of the last century, great capture.

Greg

Hello George,
What is striking is the division between light and shadow, which is well dedfined in this frame!
Striking is also the design of the church, if you didn't mention in the note I'd guess it is later than 1920ties for sure...
Interesting symmetry in the street architecture lends a special impact to the image!
Greetings,
Pablo -

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  • leo61 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3536 W: 316 N: 6940] (29544)
  • [2008-03-29 4:58]

Hi george!
Greatsymetry and a nice view at this unique architecture in the center.The im,age has a great depth thanks to your well choosen POV.
Have a nice weekend,
regards,Leo

Hello George,
the church with very original architecture deserves her centered framing well. It is astonishing, thank you to make it discover.
Have a nice day and a good weekend
Cordially
Joël

George,
This is a fine shot of this great church. Your composition is nice using the buildings on each side to guide the eye to the main subject. The lighting and colors are great with excellent sharpness and DOF. The play of sun and shadow creates nice contrast in the photo. The deep blue sky gives a nice backdrop for the photo.
TFS,
Asa

George
Belle photo sous un incroyable ciel bleu de cette étonnante église aux formes étranges.
Les deux WS sont très intéressants.
Amicalement
JJ

Hi George,
Excellent colours of the church against lovely blue sky.Nice composition and lighting, well framed.
Georg

merhaba dear george
wonderful interesting church and composition.wonderful colours and note.well done dear my friend.
best regards.
gürkan akçakır

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  • carper Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 9292 W: 445 N: 14616] (51323)
  • [2008-03-29 10:34]

very nice photo George,
good perspective shot, the auto's.... I know it sometimes it's impossible to made a shot without cars, good composition, fine balance, good photojob, have a nice evening.
gr. jaap

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  • TopGeo Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1815 W: 78 N: 2351] (10805)
  • [2008-03-29 11:02]

Hi George excellent archicture thiw church How many big prospect and how many dynamic picture. The balance lighting and shadow and the symmetry have here a perfection.
Wonderful work!
Georgios

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  • Tue Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 5104 W: 56 N: 7191] (23023)
  • [2008-03-29 13:29]

Hi George,
Great photo of the special and impressive architecture of Grundtvig's Church. You also captured the houses in the surroundings very well in an appealing, symmetrical composition. The light is pleasant too. I also like the photos in the WS of the interior a lot. Thanks for sharing!
Regards,
Lars

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  • danyy Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 7149 W: 436 N: 9687] (49469)
  • [2008-03-29 16:25]

Hello Georg,
belle symétrie bienvenue et parfaite.
L'exposition bien réglée permet de profiter tant des zones de soleil que des zones d'ombre.
Une rue très propre et des voiture qui attirent un peu trop le regard.
Bien à toi.
Daniel.

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  • ifanik Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1461 W: 52 N: 2312] (12966)
  • [2008-03-29 16:34]

Hi George
Beautiful symmetrical picture with incredible prospect
Very nice colours too
Best regards
Nick

Hi George,
Very well captured this fine architeture. I like your POV and the colours excellent. Classic but nice
Greetings
Aires

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  • danos Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3099 W: 83 N: 4508] (16823)
  • [2008-03-30 3:01]

Hello George,
Nice the perspective of this road with the Grundtvig's Church as background.Impressive the contrasted colours and the light that floodlight the whole scene.The sharpness and the clarity are unique.Informative your note too.

Have a nice day,Danos

Hi George,
Another nice shot from Denmark. Wonderful framing & symmetry. I like the two rows of cars too that lead us directly to the main door of the church. Nice blur & cyan sky. Regards. Latiff.

Very clever composed-framed George, with the all technical sides they are excellent you have here a very amazing result.
Congratulations.
Evangelos

George,
An impressive and original piece of architecture, for sure !
I like a lot this compo, with great depth and perspective.
Very good job,
Regards,
JB.

ciao George, ho visitato questa chiesa una decina di anni fa, ottima l'inquadratura che hai dato con i due edifici ai lati che sembrano riprenderne l'architettura e la fila delle auto che segnano il percorso verso l'entrata.
saluti
maurizio

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