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Old town mood, Veszprém


Old town mood, Veszprém
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Copyright: George Rumpler (Budapestman) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 3822 W: 0 N: 6868] (24451)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2008-05-03
Categories: Daily Life, Architecture, Artwork
Camera: Pentax K10D
Photo Version: Original Version
Theme(s): Veszprem of the Queens city [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2008-05-15 6:58
Viewed: 410
Points: 55
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Fire Watch Tower (tűztorony), Veszprém

One of the symbols of Veszprém, which was originally built as a watchtower, was later rebuilt for the purpose of watching fires.
Once known as the watch tower, this Baroque fire tower designed by Henrik Tumler was erected in 1811 on the remnants of a medieval bastion.
The clock beneath the spire can be seen from a distance and marks the passing of time with music. In summer, the wonderful view of the town is well worth the climb to the top.

Veszprém

Also known as the town of queen consorts, Veszprém is built on seven hills. Its historical and architectural heritage stretches back to the Hungarian Settlement and the town is the intellectual and economic centre of its region.
Veszprém lies on the borders of two geographical regions: the Balaton Uplands (Balaton-felvidék) and the Bakony Hills. The River Séd carved deep valleys into the terrain here, hence Veszprém's other name: 'the town built on seven hills' - each with its own name.
The town is also known as the town of queen consorts, which began with Gisella, St Stephen's wife. The establishment of Hungary's first and oldest cathedral is connected to her name. The bishops of Veszprém had the privilege of crowning the queen consorts, and they wore the office of the chancellery of queen consorts. The town nurtures fond memories of Gisella: the arts and science festival of the Gisella Days begin on her name day each year in May.
The castle was built in the 10th-11th centuries on one of the seven hills of Veszprém. The castle district later gained a Baroque character. Most sights, including excellent lookouts and important cultural venues, are clustered here.

The encircling wall that embraces Castle Hill is almost the only remaining testament to the former fortress. There are, however, an abundance of historic buildings here in the castle district. Giselle, the first Hungarian queen consort, established Hungary's oldest cathedral. That building was destroyed but its Romanesque-style foundations and Gothic sanctuary and undercroft were integrated into the neo-Romanesque St Michael's Church. The chapel named after Giselle is a famous work from the Árpád Age architectural era and has a Gothic mural.
(Source:Vendégváró)
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Hello George.
Very good colours and light and nice composition with the tower on the right. I like the lines from the pavement.
TFS
Wojciech

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  • dip Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1720 W: 0 N: 829] (8117)
  • [2008-05-15 7:05]

Hi George,
beautiful photo with good clarity and POV,nice light and framing too,
interesting note about the fire watch tower,
Greetings,
Dimitris.

Hello George,
A nice light for this beautiful architectural composition. I like the point of view with the curving footpath. The people bring the place alive. Very good colours and clarity.

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  • TopGeo Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1833 W: 78 N: 2384] (10957)
  • [2008-05-15 8:31]

Hi George! Very good picture! Important opinion! a composition with the beautiful sky and the buildings that have splendid architecture! The scene that also good chromatically is also the cleanliness with good mood and atmosphere perfect has! Well done, Excellent note! Compliments
Georgios

Hi dear George,
The watch tower looks like a minarette but isn't. Maybe impressed by the Ottoman architecture ! Very nice pov and amazing fresh colors. Last but not least, wonderfull notes.
TFS and best regards
MESUT ILGIM

Bonjour George
Trčs belle architecture dans ce cadre vertical et de trčs agréables couleurs sous ce ciel lumineux.
Bonne journée.
Amicalement
Gildas

Bonsoir George
Un bon cliché bien coloré avec le clocher qui domine la situation. C'est net et bien caddré.
Merci pour le partage et bonne soirée.
Nicole

George,
Superb colors, sunny mood.
I like, as so often in your gallery, how you composed with such a beautiful architecture.
Nice job,
Regards,
JB.

Very beautiful my friend
Excellent capture with nice colours and light
Well done
Best regards
Nick

Hi George,

Excellent shot of this beautiful city. Great colors and details. Beautiful frame. Well done,
Georg

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  • paura Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 3817 W: 8 N: 2528] (20295)
  • [2008-05-15 11:12]

George,
Very nice urban view, with an interesting architecture and nice photo composition. Well done, friend.

Abraço

Paulo

Bonsoir George
et toujours ces belles couleurs que l'on retrouve dans chacun de tes posts. j'aime beaucoup cette mise en valeur. Beau travail.
Xavier

George,
The architecture is great and you have presented it well. The curving lines in the stones lead the eye into the shot nicely. The lighting and colors are great with excellent sharpness and detail. I like the positioning of the tower to the right.
TFS,
Asa

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  • zeca Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2789 W: 162 N: 3839] (16542)
  • [2008-05-15 21:03]

Hi George!
A beautiful capture from Hungary, presenting nice architectures and that beautiful tower as a highlight. The colours are great!!
Regards,
Zeca

another beautiful corner from your beautiful country... lovely pink tone on the building hosting the italian bank, very nice street scene full of history... all the best george...

korkut

George
Encore une superbe réalisation aux couleurs lumineuses magnifiques (ta "signature" en quelque sorte!). Bravo!
Amicalement
JJ

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  • Graal Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 4629 W: 120 N: 429] (40717)
  • [2008-05-16 0:14]

Jó napot George,
another interesting place from Veszprem. Good informations in note and excellent quality of picture. Ilike it.
Gr., Aleksander

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  • ChrisJ Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 8647 W: 911 N: 11403] (55282)
  • [2008-05-16 0:43]

Hi George

Superb colour, lighting & sharpness. A marvellous color contrast, between the red roofs, & blue sky. Tfs!

The colors are superb, and the tower and building are like a real work of art! Very nice pov! Have a happy day!

Hi George
Amazing vivid colours in this very nice composition. I like your POV and how you framed it. Well managed the light. Interesting note about the fire watch tower.
have a nice day
Aires

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  • carper Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 9324 W: 445 N: 14694] (51601)
  • [2008-05-16 2:09]

the mood is nice George,
very good composition, the path leading us to the colourfull houses, nice photojob, have a nice evening.
gr. jaap

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  • danos Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3124 W: 83 N: 4549] (16977)
  • [2008-05-16 3:18]

Hello George,
impressive the fire watch tower that stand over imagine the whole town.Extraordinary colors and light but best of all, you have the people, who provide scale for the huge tower.The sharpness and the clarity are unique.Informative your note.

Have a nice weekend,Danos

Hi George,
Wonderful sharpness and details and superb colors, the blue of the sky and clouds, the colors of the houses and the people look superb.
Best regards. Salvator.

Hi George!

Excellent architecture photography, as always, top rate composition, framing and brilliant colours. I have the idea, that the (imaginary) horizon, is tilted to the right, but I am not really sure. Anyway, a great job! Congratulations!

Hercules

Szia George,
a very crisp one in good contrasts and colours but also a fine composition with the space full of pavement before and some people walking there. I think it would a bit more if the distortion is removed by tools like ShiftN or such.
Schönes Wochenende und Lieben Gruss, Ulf

merhaba dear george
excellent lovely houses and excellent lovely colours.wonderul architecture picture.well done my friend.
best regards.
gürkan akçakır.

Hi George, great view of splendid architecture, wonderful light and fantastic colors, very well done, have a good week end, ciao Silvio

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  • danyy Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 7170 W: 436 N: 9751] (49774)
  • [2008-05-17 8:25]

Bonjour George,
pas facile ŕ cadrer cet endroit, j'aurais préconisé un assemblage de deux ou trois photos verticales pour étendre la champ de vision et éviter de couper des batiments.
Il n'empęche qe tu as bien capturé ce bel endroit oů la présence de cette moto me gęne un peu.
Regards.
Daniel.

Vow, a pic from Hungary.Great shot.:)

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