Beethoven and Josephine Photo

Photographer’s Note

Anton Brunszvik, a well respected administrator in the service of the Royal Court, was granted the rank of count by the Queen Maria Theresia in 1775. The Brunszvik mansion in Martonvásár (click on the map) together with a nice church was originally built in the last decades of the 18th century in Baroque then rebuilt hundred years later in English Gothic style.

Ludwig van Beethoven visited Martonvásár several times where he was impressed by the beautiful and calm, huge English park (look at the photo in WS) and even more by the young Countess Josephine. Though in 1800 her mother married her off to the 50-year old Count von Dehm, an unhappy marriage like her subsequent marriage, the later biographers found convincing evidence for a deep and lasting commitment between two lonely souls, Josephine and Beethoven. Jospehine is suspected to be the "Immortal Beloved" (unsterbliche Geliebte), many letters adressed to whom were found in Beethoven's room after his death.

paololg, Clementi, asajernigan, Ola_Kwiatek, Buin, danos, Charo, Vasa, Silvio1953, BWJ has marked this note useful

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batalay (21213) 2009-09-20 11:26

Hello Laszio,

I love this shot, beautiful in itself, but far more importantly because of the subject. I am currently in the early stages of writing a book, "Beethoven, Newton and Leonardo: Patterns of Creativity." Your note is superlative, as is the simple but elegant shot of the palace. I see we are neighbors today.

Warm regards,

Culent

bracasha75 (22413) 2009-09-20 11:31

Hallo Laszlo
Was fur eine wunderschone architekture hier und wie sauber und weis ist das gebaude nur
Ein echt tolles foto aus Martonvasar
Schonen abend noch
Bratislav

paololg (14261) 2009-09-20 12:26

Ciao caro Laszlo,
interessante la storia di Josephine e Beethoven, anche se, spesso, queste storie sono romanzate per creare aloni di mistero. In ogni caso, hai fatto una bella fotografia, dove la piacevole architettura del palazzo viene enfatizzata dalla bella luce intensa (ottimamente gestita) e dal contrasto con il bel cielo blu. Ho visto che hai usato un 50mm, forse con un 28mm avresti catturato una porzione più abbondante di questo suggestivo palazzo, ma è solamente una mia supposizione, la foto va benissimo anche così. Complimenti!
Ciao, passa una buona settimana!
Paolo

Clementi (45285) 2009-09-20 13:35

Ciao Laszlo,
guardare una tua foto e' come sfogliare una enciclopedia, tantissime sono le informazioni che riesci ad associare all'immagine,
grazie per questo tuo bel lavoro
Giorgio

asajernigan (14304) 2009-09-20 17:54

Laszlo,
This is a nice shot of this great castle. The trees frame the shot nicely as well as providing contrast for the bright white castle. The lighting and colors are great as is the photo's sharpness.
TFS,
Asa

Ola_Kwiatek (2800) 2009-09-21 1:08

Very fine architecture, fine note, good colors, very good contrast and sharpness.
Cheers

Buin (38310) 2009-09-21 22:15

Hallo László!
Was für eine verspielte Architektur - all diese Türmchen und Zinnen - und alles in strahlendem Weiß! Für den Fotografen natürlich "ein gefundenes Fressen". Mir gefällt, wie Du das Schloss zwischen die Bäume platziert hast - und, wie Du das wirklich schwierige Licht hier gemeistert hast. Zum Kommentar möchte nur sagen: Wieder etwas gelernt! ;-)
Alles Gute aus dem weiterhin sommerlichen Siegen! Grüße an die ganze "Mannschaft"!
Frank

danos (33330) 2009-09-22 6:43

Hi Laszlo,
excellent presentation of this superb old Brunszvik mansion,with the big trees and the great perspective to make it so impressive.I like the brilliant light, as the vivid colours of the scene.The huge English park in the WS complete the scene.Well done.

Have a nice afternoon,Danos

John_F_Kennedy (32032) 2009-09-23 1:28

Hallo Laszlo,
was für ein wunderbares Weiß auf dieser Archtiektur. Mir gefallen diese Zinnen äußerst gut, und die Fotographie mentlang der Fassade ist perfekt
Viele Grüße,
Achim

ManuMay (11438) 2009-09-24 4:49

Hi Laszlo!!

Very good image and great note too, this is the real meaning of TE...and we learn thanks to our work!! Very interesting place and informative note...

Good point of view and excellent white tones work, colours and contrast are superb!!

Congratulations...

Have a nice day.

Manuel

UlfE (9188) 2009-09-24 9:32

Hi Laszlo,

A excellent shot. Wonderful lighting and colours and the inclusion of trees and branches contributes to the beauty of the scene. TFS and have a nice evening!

Cheers,

Ulf

jalab_temen (1990) 2009-09-28 4:30

Laci, ez a kastely egy meseillusztracio is lehetne. Tiszta, eles, rajzos es az emberek hianya erositi az arisztokratikus vonast. Udv, B
Ui.: A kertrol en is tettem fel ide a TE-re egy kepet valamikor.

Charo (31851) 2009-09-28 7:36

Hello Lazlo,
The mansion has a magnificent and delicate architecture, with its immaculate white which contrasts well with the sky and trees.
A great story for unhappy composictor and his beloved. The garden is very beautiful and very typical for romance.
Excellent light and details.
Best wishes,
Charo

Vasa (6373) 2009-10-04 10:06

Quelqu'un a deja fait une merveille a Martonvasar. Ta photo, Laci, la mets en valeur devant les yeux du monde. Encore une belle occasion de transmettre mes amities,

Branko

Silvio1953 (42911) 2009-10-05 6:13

Ciao Laszlo, storia interessante ed edificio ben ripreso con splendida luce, bella prospettiva ed ottima cornice naturale con gli alberi, bravo, ciao Silvio

PixelTerror (86861) 2009-10-07 2:43

Hi Laszlo
This castle is an excellent photo subject because you can get shining highlights from its facade and have them contrast clearly against the blues and greens around
Have a nice day JY

BWJ (1777) 2009-10-08 8:07

Hello Laszlo,
The strong vivid colors of this shot are extremely appealing. It is a very seen and well composed shot with excellent clarity and detail. Simply beautiful!

I love Beethoven's music and enjoyed the 1994 film "Immortal Beloved" about his life.

Thank you for the superb note.
Kind regards,
Betty

paprika-jancsi (1963) 2009-10-22 11:41

Szia Laci. latom te is zeneszereto lelek vagy, de nekem meg nem sikerult martonvasarra eljutnom bar egy ismeros csalad arrafele lakik. Szep, jol magvilagitott kep. T>Y> jancsi