Peaceful and nostalgic evening Photo

Photographer’s Note

Old Castle (Öregvár), Tata

The castle was started in the 13th century in Gothic style, then extended and partially rebuilt in a Renaissance style in the 14th and 15th centuries. However it was not left untouched by 18th-century Baroque and 19th-century Romanticism either. Its system of fortifications dates from the 16th century. Enter the grounds of the castle across a bridge built by the famed Baroque architect Jakab Fellner and catch a glimpse of the original gateway to the left, now walled up. Beyond the gate and behind the ruins the preserved and rebuilt wing of the palace is an impressive sight.
The foundation walls of the four corner turrets and the adjacent wings are clearly discernible. The castle was probably built between 1397 and 1409 on an outcrop of bedrock in the surrounding wet, marshy area. It was not built for protective purposes but rather as the centre of a domain, used as a resting place and a hunting lodge during the period of the kingdom. It was a royal palace of Zsigmond of Luxembourg (1368-1437) and then of King Matthias (1443-1490).

Tata

Tata Castle had its heyday during the reigns of the kings Zsigmond of Luxembourg and Matthias Hunyadi (Corvinus) during the 14th and 15th centuries. In Matthias' times, the Renaissance palace was considered to be one of the finest buildings of the country.
The Tata domain was purchased by the Lord Chief Justice Count Joseph Esterhazy in 1727, who made it the administrative centre of his domains stretching from parts of present-day Croatia to County Pozsony/Bratislava. The Esterhazy family remained the domain lords of Tata until 1945.
The booming 18th century market town was the first in the Austro-Hungarian Empire to establish a faiance works. The construction of the railway in 1883 was also a significant step of its progress.
The two market towns of Laketown (Tóváros) and Tata were unified in 1938. The new town was first called Tatatóváros, later this was shortened to Tata. Tata received city status in 1954.
The springs, most of which had run dry as a result of mining at Tatabánya, are coming back to life these days. Several old springs have started up again, making Tata literally the 'city of waters'. Although with new functions, the mills that were originally built to make use of those waters are still a part of the city's atmosphere.
The village of Agostyán was annexed to the city in 1985. It had been settled by German settlers who arrived in the 18th century. Villagers still retain their ethnic culture.
(Source: Vendégváró)

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xavshot (62533) 2008-07-20 11:57

Bonsoir George
j'aime bien la composition de l'image. Une belle idée pour présenter ce vieux château. belle luminosité. Bravo.
Xavier

dip (12594) 2008-07-20 12:02

Hi George,
wonderful composition,good your idea to include the lady in the foreground,
the castle in the background looks amazing,
very good clarity and sharpness too,
Greetings,
Dimitris.

jurek1951 (26002) 2008-07-20 12:03

Hi George,
Beautiful and picturesque scenery :] Nice composition, colours and lighting, well framed.
Georg

cunejo200 (7159) 2008-07-20 12:07

Hello George,
What more coud I want in viewing a lovey vista? Well you have provided the bench with the lady sitting on it, a nice touch and element. Sharp with good details. Very well done. Good day! Danilo

TopGeo (21873) 2008-07-20 14:18

Hi George,
wonderful composition with frame in frame,in the BG looks amazing view. Good management of light Good your ideal captured to include the madam in the foreground,the castle in the center of scene given pleasant presentation indeed.
Georgios

salvator (18819) 2008-07-20 17:03

Hi George,
Very nicely composed with nice details and wonderful colors.
I wish you a nice week. Best regards.
Salvator.

danyy (68887) 2008-07-20 20:59

Bonjour George,
un moment de calme dans des lumières pas agressives du tout avec en arrière-plan, ce majestueux édifice qui n'échappe pas au regard grâce à ses toitures rouges.
Regards.
Daniel.

Photo65Net (43096) 2008-07-20 22:22

George,
A great catch !
I like a lot the mood here, and how you controlled exposure.
Nice job,
Regards,
JB.

jjcordier (24734) 2008-07-20 23:02

George
Très belle composition pour présenter ce vieux château.Beau moment de calme et de sérénité pour cette dame contemplative.
Amicalement
JJ

ifanik (20542) 2008-07-20 23:09

Hi George
Really peacful photo with nice colours and POV
Have a good week
Best regrds
Nick

Graal (58065) 2008-07-21 0:13

Jó napot George,
good title, scene is peaceful and well composed. Interesting note about the castle in BG. Well done picture.
Gr., Aleksander

John_F_Kennedy (31473) 2008-07-21 0:37

Very pleasant shot. I like the silhouette very much. Nice castle in the background.
Best wishes,
Achim

Gustaw (21670) 2008-07-21 0:59

Hi, my friend!
Interesting conception. I like your idea. Interesting architecture and loney lady.
Marek

snunney (34974) 2008-07-21 1:40

Hello George,
A nice peaceful feeling to this fine image. Good point of view and pleasing soft light and colours. Very good sharpness. Good set of notes.

TGULUMSER (12514) 2008-07-21 2:10

Hello George,
This is a wonderful and peaceful atmosphere. The light and the colors are magnificant,
Have a nice week, best regards,
Tulay

gildasjan (23809) 2008-07-21 2:28

Bonjour George
Une fin de journée pour penser,c'est bien cadré devant cette belle architecture et cette étendue d'eau.Une ambiance particulière se dégage de cette image.
Bonne journée.
Amicalement
Gildas

kiwi_explorer (12195) 2008-07-21 3:00

Hi George,
You've strategically positioned the solitary woman to anchor your main view. Well captured and composed! Your description is interesting to read and informative. Well done! tfs
Cheers,
Renier

dareco (17104) 2008-07-21 4:05

I love this pov with the lady on the bench in the fg. The castle is lovely as are the surroundings. Excellent detail and sharpness. Very good color. TFS and have a super Sunday!

carper (64948) 2008-07-21 8:08

it's a Peaceful and nostalgic evening,George
the title is well choosen and the pov is good and the atmosphere is good, very good one my friend, have a nice evening.
gr. jaap

izmirli (3187) 2008-07-21 8:09

merhaba dear george
how do you do my friend.
wonderful lovely picture and composition.excellent colours and silhouettes.well done my friend.
best regards.
gürkan akçakır.

amaryllis (17549) 2008-07-21 8:15

bonjour,
le soir tombe, la lumière aussi, la tranquillité s'installe, et une belle photo et cadrage de ce chateau ; ce banc est bien placé pour se ressourcer, goûter ce repos et contempler ce joli paysage
juliette

paura (38484) 2008-07-21 8:36

George,
Os tons pastéis aqui foram grande colaboradores do excelente resultado. A paisagem é linda e o clima visual excelente.

Abraços do Brasil, amigo.

Paulo

COSTANTINO (22775) 2008-07-21 9:57

Hello GEORGE,
a peaceful evening necessary for all the
people after a difficult day..wonderful
composition and the old castlein Gothic
style gives something special to the whole scene..Good shot well seen and well done
THANKS for sharing
Costantino

UnTrained (0) 2008-07-21 10:15

Szia George,
peaceful evening scene in good light. I like that idea of beginning darkness and the lady on the bench seems to rest from the day. Good view on the castle.
Lieben Gruss, Ulf

berek (28919) 2008-07-21 11:15

Hi George,
nice loneliness composition. I like lovely background and your natural framing. greetings.
Burak

patshoo (944) 2008-07-21 11:24

Peaceful feeling capture,The clam atmosphere came from resting woman in FG and surface of water,Well position of interesting point in BG that attract the eye too.Highly sharpness create a good DOF and a lot of detail.Good work,TFS.

Cretense (56282) 2008-07-21 12:37

Hi George!

Quite unusual for your "style" but still beautiful, a very romantic and rather melancholic scene, with great framing and composition, the "dark" light managment and the soft colours, enhance the atmosphere! Congratulations!

Hercules

bostankorkulugu (33656) 2008-07-21 21:16

not only the castle looks beautiful but also the composition with the lady having s rest on the bank is so lovely, reflecting a bit of the daily life there... my compliments george...

AiresSantos (42194) 2008-07-22 0:32

Hi George
Excellent composition in the evening. Fine POV, very well framed and done. It looks peaceful and nostalgic.
TFS and greetings
Aires

MikiM (1916) 2008-07-22 10:24

SZia Gyuri,

Költői hangulatban mutatod be tatai várat - tetszik az ellesett természetes pillanat ahogy a hölgy a lábát kinyujtva ül a padon... Szépen megtervezettt harmónikus kompozíció!
Szép hetet és jó fényeket kívánok.

Miklós

paololg (13761) 2008-07-22 13:51

Ciao George,
before writing, I have looked at this image for some minutes, because I didn't know from where to start for telling you that you are really a good photographer. I have also tried to see if there are defects, but I have not even found one of it. Stupendous work, sincere compliments.
Ciao
Paolo.

hay_kes (28562) 2008-07-23 0:02

Hi George,
Very nice picture vith excellent atmosphere.TFS.
Cheers,

hAyAti

garbus (204) 2008-08-24 9:14

A god idea with that woman on the foreground. The tree is a good supplement.
It's harm that pic is so dark.
Regards from Poland, Michal