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Royal couple
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Copyright: George Rumpler (Budapestman) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 3788 W: 0 N: 6800] (24225)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2008-05-04
Categories: Architecture, Artwork
Camera: Pentax K10D
Photo Version: Original Version, Workshop
Theme(s): Veszprem of the Queens city, Your Favorites [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2008-05-19 2:29
Viewed: 472
Favorites: 1 [view]
Points: 60
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
The statue of Hungary's first royal couple, King St Stephen I and Giselle, stands at the northwestern peak of Castle Hill (Vár-hegy) in Veszprém. It was created by József Ispánky in 1938.


King Stephen the Saint (I. István király, Szent István)(Esztergom, 967-977?-1038)

The first crowned king of the country, he led the conversion of pagan Magyars to Christianity. The son of Sarolta and Géza (prince ruler of Hungary and grand-grandson of Árpád, the ruler who settled the Magyar tribes in Hungary). He married Bavarian Princess Gizella around 996 and they probably had 5 children, though only Imre reached adulthood. István took power in 997 and according to tradition he was crowned king in the year 1000. His coronation was held with the approval of Emperor Otto III, and a crown was sent to Hungary by Pope Sylvester II.
As founder of the state, King Stephen was held in great respect throughout Hungarian history; he was canonised on 20th August 1083. St. Stephen's mummified hand closed to a fist (the 'Holy Right') is a national relic kept in St. Stephen's Basilica in Budapest.

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.
(Source:Vendégváró)

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Szia Gyuri!
Gyönyörű kép,tökéletes képszerkesztés- Istvánnal és Gizellával az előtérben és a várossal a háttérben.
Nagyon tetszik,ahogy megismerteted másokkal kicsiny hazánk szép helyeit és történelmét.
Gratulálok!
puszi,
Linda

Hi George,
A nicely chosen POV to get the royal couple in the background of colourful evening sky. The colour tone is fantastic. As a result the mood is just perfectly caught.
Regards
Avishek

Hello George! Wonderful POV. Fantastic composition. Original sculptures. Very interesting background. Fantastic shot. Good luck!

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  • ChrisJ Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 8645 W: 911 N: 11402] (55258)
  • [2008-05-19 2:52]

Hi George

A superb colour contrast between the amber tinted statues & the blue sky. I also like the asymmetrical relationship between the fg statues & bg spire at right, as they are approximately the same colour. Tfs!

Hello George,
A very nice composition of this statue that benefits much from the lovely evening light. Well framed with a nice juxtaposition between the statue and the floodlit church. Beautiful tones and great clarity.

Hi George,
Well framed shot giving good attention to statue couple. Very nice evening light where statues and church are carefully illuminated. Especially I like the fact that there's no sharp edge between light and shadow in the foreground.
Kari

George
i like the atmosphere in this shot!ncie colour tones and POV
marianna

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  • TopGeo Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1815 W: 78 N: 2351] (10805)
  • [2008-05-19 3:44]

Hello George,I like the atmosphere with this very nice composition of this statue from the excellent evening light.A superb chosen POV to get the royal couple in the BG of colourful sky.
Wonderful idea and well done scene, compliments
Georgios

Hi my friend
This is great photo
Very beautiful colours in this wonderful time
Well done my friend
Best regards
Nick

Excellent colors and low light, I like the mixture of natural and artificial light. Well framed.

TFS,
Andreea

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  • Paolo Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 4701 W: 146 N: 9001] (39569)
  • [2008-05-19 5:22]

Hi George, wonderful one, with the tower on the back. Amazing colours and excellent composition, POV and timing.
thanks, ciao

hello George

Superb picture with the warm lights of the sunset , the POV is very good , the management of the lights optimun
TFS
best regards
Dominic

Hello George,
Colors and lights are amazing,
A fantastic shot,
Best regards,
Tulay

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  • azaf1 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1436 W: 118 N: 1854] (8767)
  • [2008-05-19 8:20]

Hi George
This is just beautiful. The lited statues and the cathedral in the back create a nice perspective in a great assortment of evening colors
TFS
Argiris

Salut George,
You caught light in the right way here !
I like a lot how you brought to us important elements, as statue and church.
Nice job,
Regards,
JB.

Hi George,
Very beautiful night shot.Great colours and light.TFS.
Best regards,
Have a nice week.

hAyAti

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  • Tue Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 5104 W: 56 N: 7191] (23023)
  • [2008-05-19 13:12]

Hi George,
I just love the sky with its soft colours as the background for the sculpture. It's is also so wonderfully illuminated with pleasant, warm tones and well placed on the left hand side. The church tower is also nice in the background. Well done!
Regards,
Lars

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  • danyy Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 7149 W: 436 N: 9687] (49469)
  • [2008-05-19 14:24]

Bonjour George,
de superbes couleurs chaudes et une trčs bonne capture des lumičres basses. L'église éclairée ŕ l'arričre plan , donne de la profondeur.
Regards.
Daniel.

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  • paura Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 3784 W: 8 N: 2498] (20008)
  • [2008-05-19 15:03]

George,
Beautiful photography here, friend. The composition and the colors are really great. Really a very well composed shot.

Abraço

Paulo

Hi George,
Interesting perspective,very nice colors and very good deatls.
Georg

George
Superbe composition avec une lumičre magnifiquement capturée. Magnifique, tout simplement!
Amicalement
JJ

Szia George,
you have used the light in a wonderful way to make the couple outstanding. The golden tone in that blue background and beginning darkness in the city below works great. The church in the background is a good balance for the couple.
Lieben Gruss, Ulf

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  • Graal Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 4605 W: 119 N: 429] (40469)
  • [2008-05-19 23:00]

Jó napot George,
very nice statues in warm light. Interesting informations about royal couple. Well quality of photo.
Have a nice day.
Gr., Aleksander

Very beautiful! the variety of colors and your angle are great!
Greetings from Iran.
Akbar.

Hi George
Obviously the status is the same of your 'View from Castle Hill', but the night view with the beautiful background building give to the photo an other dimension. Excellent work. Regards from Greece. Christos

George, this is apowerful image, the dramatic lighting is excellent, it looks like the church is lit artifically and the statues are still in the waning sunlight. Clarity is good and color is grand and the composition is great.

Greg

Hi George,
Well seen, graet result with your composition and with this superb light, well the foreground with a blue hour sky.

merhaba my friend george
excellent statues and composition.excellent colours and note.well done.
friendly greetings from Istanbul.
gürkan akçakır.

Hi George,
I like a lot the soft tones in this image and the night light repetition on the chuch in the distance, these statues are nice as well. Wasn't it possible to get a similar view with those nice statues on the right side of the frame ?
Have a nice day jY

Ola George,
Que magnifica captura com esta estátua iluminada em grande plano , o horizonte ficou com belas cores gostei muito da igreja iluminada , belo ponto de visăo , parabéns!!!
Um abraço Gonçalo

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  • Angshu Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 4763 W: 166 N: 7278] (23668)
  • [2008-06-02 0:40]

Dear George
Wonderful play of the statues glowing in artificial light against the blue sky. Like also the cathedral bathed in orange light. A fine picture in excellent light. Well captured in vertical frame. Lovely work!
Best Regards
Angshu

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