700th - A beautiful day in Debrecen Photo

Photographer’s Note

Dear TE Friends,
This is my 700th post…many thanks for your comments and useful advices! What more should I ask than harmony, happiness and serenity for everybody!

Reformed ´Great Church´ (Református Nagytemplom), Debrecen

Built between 1805 and 1820, the Classical-style Great Church is the symbol of Debrecen and Hungarian Reformation. The dethronement of the Habsburgs' was declared here on the 14th April 1849. The sculpture of phoenix bird which can be seen in the forefront symbolize the city being reborne always.

Building work started under the supervision of architect Mihály Péchy, who also designed the Reformed College here, but was subsequently assumed by József Tallherr. The 55-metre long building's 15 metre-wide nave stands on medieval foundations; the transept is 38 metres long and over 14 metres wide. The two towers stand 61 metres tall. The monumental mass of this building sited at the end of Market Street (Piac utca) is truly an impressive sight, yet just as startling is the puritan simplicity of its spacious, vaulted interior. The richly gilded Empire pulpit is one of the most attractive of its kind in Hungary. The communion table and the pews are the work of the Debrecen master József Dohányosi. An unparalleled view of the town rewards those who are not afraid of exercise and take up the challenge of climbing the 260 steps leading up to the west tower. While climbing the steps visitors can also inspect the Rákóczi Bell. If there is a opportunity to hear a concert here, then jump at the chance. Listening to the recently renovated organ as its sound fills the huge space is truly an unequalled experience.
The Great Church is one of the shrines of Hungarian national history. Hungary's independence was declared here on the 14th April 1849 and Lajos Kossuth was voted as governing president. The chair Kossuth used on this occasion is a reverently preserved relic to this day. Incorporating medieval sections as well, the Great Church is an important monument in the city's history. It is not only the symbol of Debrecen, but also symbol of Hungarian Reformation. Most recently the archaeological display of the medieval foundations of the St Andrew's Church and the Red Tower further accentuates the building's medieval roots.

Debrecen

For several hundred years Debrecen has been the natural centre of culture, economy and commerce in the Northern Great Plain region. Thousands of visitors come each year to this city which has a wealth of cultural relics and historic and ecclesiastic sights, as well as its festivals and spa. The medieval settlement was established at the meeting point of three regions; the Nyírség, the Hajdúság and the Hortobágy. The trade route connecting Transylvania with Upper Hungary (today Slovakia) and Poland crossed the town thus elevating it to significance. Due to conscious land purchasing policies Debrecen's territory was extended significantly during the 16th and 17th century and thus its border reached as far as the River Tisza. Based on aristocratic and religious values, the strict Calvinist leadership of the city always bore the interests of the populace in mind, efficiently protecting them. It is not by chance that Debrecen is the capital of Protestant theological education, a stronghold of the Hungarian Reformed community to this day. (Source: Vendégváró).

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lucasgalodoido (16537) 2009-06-12 10:27

Hi George,
beatiful yoellow church here and square. The colors of your picture was great. Congratulations for your 700th photo in TE too.
Regards,
Lucas

P-S-I-G (24482) 2009-06-12 10:31

Hello George,
I enjoy the good light and colours. Sharp. Excellent exposure. Congratulations for your very good gallery and this 700th one.
Best regards,
Fabrice

jlbrthnn (37038) 2009-06-12 10:59

Good evening George,
Cheer! for your the first 700 images on TE. As usual I am not disappointed, the composition is made in a skilful and professional way. I do not have any negative criticism to formulate. Congratulations.
Have a nice evening
Cordially
Joël

xavshot (61947) 2009-06-12 11:43

Bonsoir George
félicitations pour cette 700ème... Belle galerie.
Tu nous proposes une nouvelle fois une belle image avec une excellente lumière. Beau cadrage.
Bravo et bonne continuation.
Xavier

dareco (17024) 2009-06-12 11:56

An excellent picture. I think the composition, lighting, colors, detail....everything is perfect in my eyes. TFS

Jeppo (11642) 2009-06-12 12:07

ciao George,

first of all my compliments for your 700th picture..this is a great goal you achieved (btw I am over 500 at the moment!)

I like this pleasant and colourful postcard from Debrecen....I am happy to discover some hidden treasures from Hungary....we western usually come to budapest only...but I see there are also other places that deserve a visit

tfs
silvio

ophelcia (5297) 2009-06-12 12:13

700 posts...!!!!
Well chosen postcard for this occasion, with brilliant colours!TFS and...woophy....
G.

jurek1951 (25760) 2009-06-12 12:28

Hi George,
Very interesting architecture. Original POV and composition. Very good shot. Well done.
Congratulations for your 700th photo in TE.
Georg

TGULUMSER (12432) 2009-06-12 13:03

Hello George,
A great view under a magnficent sky. The architecture is very nice. Congratulations for the 700th post,
Best regards,
Tulay

vasilpro (8081) 2009-06-12 14:21

Hello George,
Congratulation for the 700th is an amazing number, great job. Excellent photo, beautiful day,
Have a good WE, Vasilis.

paura (37896) 2009-06-12 16:00

George,
Nice framning and beautiful colours here, friend. The pp is also a top point in it. well done.

Congratulations for you post number 700.

regards

Paulo

dip (12412) 2009-06-12 21:12

Hi George,
a beautiful image with amazing colors and good light management,
Thanks for sharing,for all your 700 photos in TE,congratulations!
Greetings,
Dimitris.

jjcordier (24186) 2009-06-12 22:00

George
Félicitations pour ces 700 posts, tous de superbe qualité, que tu as la gentillesse de nous faire partager.Encore une très belle photo avec ce qui caractérise tes productions : composition soignée, couleurs et lumière excellente et netteté impeccable. Encore bravo et rendez vous au millième post!
Amicalement
JJ

Graal (57312) 2009-06-12 23:23

Jó napot George,
Debrecen in Your images is beautiful city. Another nice place, main square. Well composition, colours and sharpness. Beautiful church in BG. Good shot. I like it.
Gr., Aleksander

AiresSantos (41468) 2009-06-13 1:19

Hi dear friend George
First of all, congratulations for your 700th post in TE !
Fine composition to celebrate this moment. Excellent POV and colours
Have a great weekend
Aires

ymrk (8383) 2009-06-13 3:14

Hello Dear friend,
Firstly,congratulations for 700th. post in TE.
You've a perfectly personality!
Very well architectural details,an amazing exposure time.You could take the photo than left.:)
Take care,

Yağmur

bostankorkulugu (33372) 2009-06-13 4:42

another beautiful postcard from debrecen george... congrats for the 700th... keep going my friend...

npecanhuk (13161) 2009-06-13 4:49

Hello George!
First of all, wow, 700th post! Congratulations! Keep up with the excellent job!
Secondly, let's talk about this picture: the composition is simple but quite effective to show this neat square, with lots of beautiful elements (the floor and its patterns, the bushes, the lamplights and the church)!
Sharpness, colors, exposure, depth of field are all excellent!
TFS - congratulations again!
Best regards,
Have a super week-end!
Neyvan

bobocortis (14130) 2009-06-13 9:13

Hello George.
Blue, yellow, green, red paints are nicely coupled in this magnificent urban architectural shot. Some vertical items give impetus to the shot.
Best regards.
Bobo.

bakes888 (18055) 2009-06-14 1:14

Hi George. Congrats on your latest milestone! Nice photo, wonderful colours and well considered composition. I love the sky you have captured to cap the scene. Thanks for sharing.
Have a good week, Paul.

JCG (24899) 2009-06-14 6:15

Hello George,

Superb contrasts of colors on this photograph and urban landscape well framed which emphasizes well this splendid church. All my congratulations for this 700th image which comes to supplement your beautiful and interesting album. Thank you George.

With all my friendships and very good Sunday,

Jean-Charles

wolf38 (12549) 2009-06-14 22:26

Hello George. Here you show again a worth seeing photo. You photographed this motive with ideal conditions. Very beautiful light and colors. Altogether a good shot. Regards, Wolfgang.

berek (28792) 2009-06-15 21:21

Hi George,
congratulations for your 700th picture. I will be waiting another 700 pictures.
nice architecture from your beautiful country. well done.
Greetings

aadilj (17950) 2009-06-15 22:35

700 is unbeleivable George. You sure have come a long way my freind. I love your image. its well compsoed and befits the ocassion it marks

pablominto (40056) 2009-06-15 22:40

Hello George,

This is a fine piece of church architecture, that stands out well in the surroundings!
Great light that renders fine colours, and the composition has a fine sense of depth...
Good lead-in and fine colour contrasts!

Greetings,
Pablo -

temmel (3036) 2009-06-16 2:02

Szia Gyuri,
Gratulálok a 700-adik fotódhoz. Nem kis mennyiség:)
Nagyon szèp ès okosan szerkesztett kompozìciò és a színek egyszerűen csodálatosak!
Grat! Linda

ahmetgedikli (21621) 2009-06-16 4:49

Hi George,
Very beautiful view... The POV, colors and details are excellent.
Have a good day.
Ahmet

ChrisJ (69618) 2009-06-16 6:04

Hi George

Congratulations on your 700th! Good sharpness, colour & saturation, with a marvellous blue sky. Tfs!

amaryllis (17131) 2009-06-16 11:13

Bonjour Georg
et félicitations pour ta 700 eme et une galerie de qualité
de beaux cadrages comme ici avec cet arrondi de ce rond point et qui nous amène directement à cette église réformée d'une couleur assez originale
une photo nette et de bonne luminosité
juliette

gildasjan (23393) 2009-06-17 2:09

Bonjour George
Superbe église avec ce jaune et ses deux clochers,c'est bien cadré harmonieux avec ce ciel bleu.
Bravo pour ce 700ème post.
bonne journée
Amicalement
gildas

PixelTerror (86036) 2009-06-17 2:11

Szia George
Congratulations for your 700 photos here, this is a nice view, beautiful architecture and nice that they have freed the square from cars and left it to photographers... erh I mean people ;-)
Have a nice day JY

bona (2099) 2009-06-17 10:50

700 photo showing to us the Europe beauties to us with great notes too that made we travel on our mids to the place you visit.

Here another nice jog, with the beautiful church and the nice tree bushs. The floor lines are pretty too.

Congratulations my friends.
Hugs from Brazil
Andre

Tue (25608) 2009-06-18 3:20

Hi George,
Congratulations on your 700th picture, which is a beautiful view of this town. The composition is excellent and I love the attractive colours in this fine sunlight. Very good photo work, thanks for sharing!
Regards,
Lars

Angshu (33346) 2009-06-19 3:31

Dear George
I missed on your 700th post in time...but better late than never. Congratulations on your wonderful achievement. Posting 700 pictures is no mean achievement & I always like your constantly high quality images & mostly of architecture from your country from which I have learn a lot. This is a fine work as well with the magnificent church & as always an informative note to boot! Keep going, my friend & keep sharing your wonderful pictures with us!
Regards
Angshu

argycon (2749) 2009-06-20 1:15

Hi George,
Very nice composition to present this beautiful place!Fine sharpness and detail! Superb colors and lighting! Congratulations on your 700th post!
tfs
Best regards
Kostas

Aviller (3086) 2009-08-20 13:11

Really a beautiful shot. The sky reminds me of a painting and the combination of different colors looks magnificent. The spire on the left provides a good counterbalance to the massive church.

Photo Information

Copyright: George Rumpler (Budapestman) (41086)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2009-05-30
Categories: Daily Life, Architecture, Artwork
Camera: Pentax K10D
Exposure: f/8, 1/250 seconds
More Photo Info: view
Photo Version: Original Version
Theme(s): Discovery of Debrecen, Ney's favorite pictures of Europe II ! [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2009-06-12 10:17