Classicist symmetry Photo

Photographer’s Note

Episcopal Cathedral (Püspöki székesegyház), Vác

The construction of the most monumental building in Vác began in 1760 in late Baroque style according to the plans of Pilgram. It was eventually completed between 1761 and 1770 in an early Classicist style, designed by Isidore Canevale.
The high altarpiece was constructed in 1774 and depicts the Visitation of the Virgin Mary with St Elizabeth. It is the work of Maulbertsch as is the fresco in the cupola (1770-71) that depicts the triumph of the Trinity.
Part of a balustrade originating from the former Bishop's Cathedral was incorporated into the Renaissance sanctuary balustrade. The side altars and pews were made in Baroque style around 1775.
Beneath the entire length of the church is a crypt divided into three sections for the tombs of bishops, canons, and lay people.

Vác

One of the most attractive Hungarian Baroque cities boasts a past dating back to the Bronze Age. It has been a centre of Catholic faith and a diocesan town for centuries.
The foundation of the diocese of Vác is unanimously attributed by historians to the first Hungarian king, St Stephen I. The completion of the bishop's cathedral is also associated with Géza I and, according to this monarch's wishes he was burried here. The interior decoration of the cathedral dates from the time of King St Ladislaus (László). The cathedral stands next to the bishop's palace together with the canon homes and a military barrack on what is today called King Géza Square (Géza király tér). The historic central area of Vác developed in the early 18th century when the once segregated German and Hungarian districts began to merge with one another while maintaining the original medieval town plan. Today the city is the cultural and commercial centre of the left bank of the Danube bend and the most visited tourist destination.
(Source:Vendégváró)

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mikolaj_kawa (29787) 2008-07-10 1:22

Hello George! Ideal POV, ideal composition. Symmetry is fantastic. Nice lightness. Good brightness. Original architecture. Very good picture. Well done!

dip (12534) 2008-07-10 1:33

Hi George,
the symmetry,the clarity and sharpness but also the colors and lighting,all are superb!
a wonderful image for sure!,
Greetings,
Dimitris.

besnard (30492) 2008-07-10 2:18

Bonjour George
Une belle architecture bien cadrée, classique peut-être mais élégante bien mise en valeur avec une bonne luminosité.
Merci pour le partage et bonne journée.
Nicole

patshoo (944) 2008-07-10 2:27

Impressive scenery,Strong and balance perspective line lead to building that create the emphasis to building,Composition of building also conform to superb symmetry of building's facade,Highly sharpness and beautiful background.Good work,TFS.

danos (32198) 2008-07-10 3:00

Hello George,
really we are good neighbors,with your splendid composition to be well managed and sight for sore eyes.Great perspective and depth of field as superb colors and brilliant light.The sharpness and the informative note complete the scene.Well done my friend,

Regards,Danos

TopGeo (21639) 2008-07-10 3:50

Hi George! excellent shot!Has interesting the Temple with the facade the columns and the statues. The symmetry and the central place they have good output in the eye. Good colours composition and remote low POV that elects the size of DOM
Georgios

jlbrthnn (37601) 2008-07-10 5:33

Hello George,
New Hongroiseet city new small masterpiece for this splendid monument, photographed with art and the technique which is appropriate. Congratulations.
Have a nice day
Cordially
Joël

Gustaw (21670) 2008-07-10 5:52

Hi, my friend!
And next good photo from Hungary. I like your old architecture. Very interesting composition. Good warm colours. Well done.
Marek

snunney (34610) 2008-07-10 6:20

Hello George,
A great capture of this magnificent building. I like the point of view and framing. Colours and clarity are excellent.

salvator (18763) 2008-07-10 7:05

Hi George,
True, the symmetry look swonderful. The sharpness, the details and the colors, the composition looks very very nice.
Best regards. Salvator.

azaf1 (15541) 2008-07-10 7:51

Hi George
I like the POV that brings out the majestic construction of the Episcopal Cathedral. Very well balanced in very good manipulation of colors, sharpness and contrasts
TFS
Argirisss

Graal (57647) 2008-07-10 8:54

Jó napot George,
very good symmetry, fine composition and quality. An interesting sight of cathedral from 18 century. Good informations also. I like it.
Gr., Aleksander

paura (38266) 2008-07-10 11:40

George,
Very well composed one, friend. The composition is great to show this interesting cathedral. The note is also very nice.

Abraço

Paulo

Photo65Net (43084) 2008-07-10 11:58

George,
Very nice job with this beautiful architecture.
Your compo is minimalist, and I like the result.
Regards,
JB.

dareco (17104) 2008-07-10 12:44

This architecture is really quite different. Very nice pov and sharp color and detail. As always a very interesting note. TFS and have a happy day!

TGULUMSER (12496) 2008-07-10 13:01

Hello George,
A great symmetry,amazing colors,
Best regards,
Tulay

xavshot (62257) 2008-07-10 13:51

Bonsoir George
de très belle ligne et un cadrage impeccable. J'aime bien le résultat obtenu et la belle lumière dont tu as bénéficié à ce moment là.
Xavier

Scharan (13951) 2008-07-10 17:25

Olá George

Ótimo enquadramento. Cores perfeitas, boa luminisidade e nitidez. Um trabalho lindo!
Parabéns!
GA
Vera

clnaef (6289) 2008-07-10 23:21

Bonjour,
Cadrage classique qui fait bien ressortir le monument.
Bonne journée.
clnaef

John_F_Kennedy (31197) 2008-07-10 23:38

I like this POV showing the perfect symmetry. Good strong colours and nice light. Very beautiful architecture too.
Best wishes,
Achim

AiresSantos (41866) 2008-07-11 0:45

Hi George
Classicist symmetry but fine for this type of composition.
Superb colours and sharpness
Have a nice day
Aires

ChrisJ (70019) 2008-07-11 2:18

Hi George

Good sharpness, with a marvellous blue sky. I like the 3 fg fence posts, with chain. Excellent color & sharpness. Tfs!

bostankorkulugu (33514) 2008-07-11 4:32

the symmetric compo of this cathedral looks fine... but i wish there were people walking in the square in front of it to add life and dynamism to the shot george... cheers...

korkut

leo61 (43219) 2008-07-11 12:35

Hi George!
Great POV and nice symetry.I like this style of architecture!
It`s a good exposure with great sharpness,nice,bright colors and good contrast.
Regards,Leo

cunejo200 (7157) 2008-07-11 13:08

Hello George,
I am glad to see your work again. The symmetry is well presented and looks classic. As always a high quality shot with impeccable artistic and technical merits. Best regards, Danilo

PixelTerror (86038) 2008-07-11 22:37

Hi George,
Not too many approaches possible I guess so the classic one works, the cathedral seems to be rising and the techs of the image are fine.
Have a nice week end JY

mesutilgim (36615) 2008-07-12 7:11

Hi dear George,
I've been away for a blu trip for two weeks, and you've loadede such wonderfull captures !
Let's start with this one. Amazing pov and perfect compo. Naturally -as allways- very nice notes, which makes this entry a real TE job.
TFS and have a nice weekend.
Best regards
MESUT ILGIM

pablominto (40402) 2008-07-12 9:00

Hello George,

I like the super sharp details in the architecture!
The point of view is accurate and results in fine symmetry, it is not your fault the trees grow a bit differently from side to side, hehehe...
Original church design!

Greetings,
Pablo -

siolaw (25720) 2008-07-13 22:43

Hi George,
I am one who likes classicism and symmetry.. so this is for me too!
Technically (colors, sharpness and exposure) impeccable, the verticals are well straight.
Good one
Laurent

ifanik (20474) 2008-07-13 23:07

Hi My friend
Very beautiful building and very nice photo
Congratulations
Best regards
Nick
tomor...**

devimeuxbe (55853) 2008-07-17 0:37

Hi George
Beautifull picture
I like the elegant symetry. The beautifull light.
Excellent work
Bertrand

Jakab (3450) 2008-08-07 6:01

Szia Gyuri!
Ezt a templomot ritkán sikerül szépnek láttatni. A képet elnézve talán a színekben és az arányokban van a kulcs. Úgy tűnik, hogy ez a furcsa épület igényli a nagy teret, hogy érvényesüljenek a nagy olasz elődöket idéző megoldásai. Nekem mindenesetre most kezd el tetszeni.
Üdv
laci

francio64 (10798) 2008-08-28 14:47

Ciao George,
bella immagine della chiesa, che con la ripresa della piazza antistante, hai conferito a dare più profondità di campo.
Bei colori e ottima gestione delle luci.

Francesco