Mathildenhoehe I. - Russian Chapel Photo

Photographer’s Note

"Russische Kapelle" (=Russian Othodox Chapell) on Mathildenhoehe (=Mathilda Hill). On the left side in the bakcground the "Hochzeitsturm".
(in the WS another view)

The “Mathildenhöhe”, with 180 meters over NN the highest rise of Darmstadt City, was already in 19. Century a garden of the Grand Duke’s and was built in the style of an English landscape park in 1833. The garden was designated to Mathilde Karoline Friederike of Wittelsbach, the wife of Grand Duke Ludwig III.. In the years 1877 to 1880 on the Mathildenhöhehe a water reservoir was built for the water supply of Darmstadt and in 1897 a Russian chapel. The land development of the southern area of the Mathildenhöhe was created by an Artist Colony created by Grand Duke Ernst Ludwig in 1899. A “Hochzeitturm” (=wedding tower) in 1906 and exhibition building from the year 1908 was created by the architect Joseph Maria Olbrich. The wedding tower is a landmark of Darmstadt with a height of 48 meters , which offers a beautiful panorama on the city and the surrounding countryside.

Tag: Germany Deutschland Hessen Darmstadt Kirche Gotteshaus church basilica dome cathedral chapel clergy fane kirk religion orthodox Russia architecture design Mathildenhöhe 'Russische Kapelle' 'Russian Orthodox Chapel' 'Joseph Maria Olbrich'

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danyy (69393) 2006-12-05 4:32

Bonjour Achim,
on reconnait de suite ce style très particulier des églises russes.
Très belles couleurs ici, tu profites de très belles conditions de lumières.
BIen à toi.
Daniel.

feather (50122) 2006-12-05 4:57

Good choice of low POV as we look up at the chapel. The light and shadows are very attractive. I prefer the WS as a composition, but of course it shows less of the chapel. A good double work.
Kath

setenay (7604) 2006-12-05 4:58

Hi Achim,
very beautiful shot with natural and brilliant colors.Good idea to take trees's sihouette front of chappell.TFS.
setenay

rosaline (0) 2006-12-05 6:26

Hi Achim
The light and detail in this picture are impressive. I love tha clarity and colour of the scene too. The effect of the branches works to give some framing to the building and the blue sky really delivers strong impact. I also like the lower view point to accentuate the height and grandness of the building. Well captured.
Aubrey

UnTrained (0) 2006-12-05 7:35

Hallo Achim,
sehr schönes Objekt, gut eingefangen mit dem Anstieg und dem Geäst. Die dunkle Ecke links hätte etwas Aufhellung vertragen können, denke ich, aber es war wohl keiner mit einem passenden Strahler unterwegs?
Das Schattenspiel des Baumes auf dem Gebäude macht es total reizvoll!
Gruß aus Usingen, Ulf

Mikos (4324) 2006-12-05 9:57

Hi Achim!!!!

Interesting angle to take this beautiful russian church!!! Great light and compo, but what´s the partial building just close to the churh?? It seems so interesting.

Have a great day my friend ;-)

Miguel

Giorgio (8776) 2006-12-05 10:37

- Nice monument, the tone of the colors especially golds is superb, really a beautiful building, the catch of sight in low-angle shot is very successful, cheers!
giorgio

toto (18755) 2006-12-05 11:43

Belle photo, je suis désolé mais des problèmes familiaux m’empêchent d’épiloguer. Thomas

markstaples (15670) 2006-12-05 12:27

Hi Achim
You've managed the lighting well and have produced a lovely sharp photo with great colours. Your low POV adds impact and I like the way you have framed using the trees. Nice work!
Best wishes
Mark

cepekdong (3668) 2006-12-05 12:45

schoen diese russische kapelle. die aeste von oben gefallen mir sehr gut, aber der kleine baum im zentrum stoert ein wenig. dennoch ein tolles bild

dan

Fis2 (46341) 2006-12-05 14:51

Witaj Achim!
Beautiful object, wonderful architecture., I like the composition and colors. Good light and sharpness.
Regards
Krzysztof

jan515 (545) 2006-12-05 18:28

Hallo Achim,
Eine gute Abbildung der Architektur. Die Details sind sehr gut sichtbar. Sehr gute Komposition. Sehr gut gemachtes Bild mit sehr gute schärfe. Gruß .

sabyasachi1212 (19546) 2006-12-05 22:48

Hi Achim,
All those leafless branches on the top provides a wonderful framing opportunity. The blue sky provided a wonderful backdrop.
With Greetings from India
Sabyasachi

snunney (35436) 2006-12-06 5:58

Hello Achim,
A very good pov for photographing this beautiful church nicely framed by the overhanging trees. Good capture of the details in the brickwork and domes helped by nice lighting and the blue sky behind.

cessy (13647) 2006-12-06 8:07

Hallo Achim
immediately recognized as Russian church with the unique architecture. very nicely caprtured. the colors and framing are very nice

chrisnet (20376) 2006-12-07 4:02

Hi Achim,
I like the russian churchs,it's a particular and attractive building, good light and colors. Well captured and seen.
Regards
Christian

Gerrit (36229) 2006-12-07 7:10

Hi Achim,
the building next to it provides a good contrast with the beautiful church.
Good picture.
Regards, Gerrit

capthaddock (28640) 2006-12-07 10:06

Hi Achim - interesting blend of architectural styles, the golden domes contrast with the more "baltic" loooking belltower at right, I like how the branches fill the sky,, the sharpness has increased their visual appeal.

adores (15741) 2006-12-07 12:31

Hi Achim!
great perspective of this church! Colours are excellent!
regards, Anabela

josepmarin (34063) 2006-12-07 13:39

Hi Achim,
The light and the colors are very good, emphasize this beautiful chapel on the blue sky, from a POV that gives her a great perspective. The composition contains other beautiful elements, as the tower of beautiful architecture and the branches that work as a frame for the image.
There are a few nice shades on the front of the church and a few very elegant sheens in the golden domes.
Good photo.
Regards,
Josep

Didi (36420) 2006-12-10 13:21

Bonsoir Achim
Par ce point de vue j'appécie mieux cette église Russe et l'architecture est parfaitement mise en évidence.

jafadabret (40281) 2007-02-06 11:36

Achim, ces clochers à bulbes qui brillent dans la lumière sur ce ciel très bleu c'est très beau à voir. J'aime l'architecture fine avec les belles couleurs. Du beau travail.
Jacques