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The Royal Palace & Statue of Savoy


The Royal Palace & Statue of Savoy
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Copyright: George Rumpler (Budapestman) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 3964 W: 0 N: 7191] (25487)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2007-09-23
Categories: Castles, Architecture, Artwork
Camera: Pentax K10D
Photo Version: Original Version
Theme(s): Picturesque Budapest, Blue Hour 1 [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2007-12-08 0:52
Viewed: 971
Points: 72
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Royal Palace (Királyi palota)

This Baroque Palace was built in the 18th century and then extended between 1896 and 1903. Beneath the current building, the 13th to 15th century remains of the medieval and Renaissance Palace have been excavated.
There has been a royal palace on this site since the 1200's, but relatively few excavated and reconstructed sections from that early period can be seen. The Palace suffered serious damage during the siege of the invading Turkish troops.
The current external appearance of the building complex is the result of Baroque-style building work in the 18th century, as well as remodelling and expansion in the 19th century.
The residence of Franz Joseph, Austrian Emperor and Hungarian King, and of the Habsburg archdukes, was created by the most outstanding Hungarian craftsmen at the turn of the 19th century. However, the Palace was completely burnt out during World War II and the lavishly furnished stately halls were destroyed: the royal suites, the ballroom, and the throne room. The reconstruction took a simplified form.
Today the Palace District (Várnegyed) is one of Budapest's most significant cultural centres. It is home to a comprehensive collection of Hungary's fine arts at the National Gallery (Nemzeti Galéria), while the Budapest History Museum (Budapesti Történeti Múzeum) looks after the excavated architectural remnants of the old Royal Palace, amongst which are some fragments of statues from the Anjou era.


Prince Eugene of Savoy (1663-1736)

Prince Eugene of Savoy (1663-1736) was French-born, but after being refused a promotion in the army of Louis XIV, entered into the services of Holy Roman Emperor Leopold I. He assisted in relieving Vienna from the Turkish siege in 1683 and became a field marshal in the Austrian army at age 25. Real fame followed his conclusive victory over the Turks at the Battle of Zenta (1697, South of Hungary). He was acclaimed the “savior of Christianity in Europe” and became a close confidant of successive Habsburg emperors. He was appointed a senior minister and was Austrian chancellor or even emperor in all but name. A highlight in his illustrious diplomatic career was concluding the Treaty of Rastatt (1714) with Louis XIV who had spurned his services early on. During the time of Prince Eugene, the Habsburg Empire reached the zenith of its territorial might.
5 meters height statue of József Róna was created in 1900 for the courtyard of the Royal Palace. It was made for the memory of Battle of Zenta.
(Source-Vendégváró)

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Bonjour George
Joli cliché nocturne ŕ l'heure bleu qui donne beaucoup de relief ŕ ces superbes bâtiments.
Merci pour le partage et bon week-end.
Nicole

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  • siolaw Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3922 W: 403 N: 6497] (22180)
  • [2007-12-08 0:56]

Hi George,
You chose the right moment, with low natural light and effective artificial light giving a great glow to this monument.
I like the strong sharpness and fine framing.
Greetings
Laurent

Hello George,
This is a very nice composition captured beautifully during the 'blue hour'. A superb point of view encompassing the lovely façade and the equestrian statue. Very appealing warm colours and great clarity.

Hello George,
The light and the colors are excellent, beautiful composition,
Best regards,
Tulay

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  • carper Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 9542 W: 450 N: 15218] (53348)
  • [2007-12-08 3:43]

I like the nightshot here George,
a fine photo, good point of view, and a good quality, the sharpnes is verygood, well composed, very good photojob here, have a nice weekend george.
gr. jaap

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  • ifanik Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1608 W: 53 N: 2514] (14380)
  • [2007-12-08 4:29]

Hi my friend George
Your photo is beautiful with very good colours and light
I like the POV
Very good work
Best regards
Nick

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  • ChrisJ Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 8724 W: 921 N: 11608] (56319)
  • [2007-12-08 5:27]

Hi George

I like the yellow amber colour contrast, against the navy blue sky. Good graphism of the horse statue. Superb sharpness & pov. Tfs!

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  • paura Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 4101 W: 8 N: 2650] (22160)
  • [2007-12-08 8:03]

George,
A lovely composition, full of interesting details. Colors and shapes are very nice. The Savoy Statue is an excellent add.

Well done, friend.

Paulo

Hi George!

Fantastic, top quality, blue hour photo! Great composition and POV, perfect light managment, magic blur-orange colour combination (my favorite)! Congratulations!

Hercules

hello George,
nice golden colors on the royal castle, the statue is also well placed.
regards
didier

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  • wolf38 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2091 W: 75 N: 1073] (7210)
  • [2007-12-08 10:22]

Hello George. A fantastic picture. It has an impressing coloured effect. Also the composition is exemplary, - likewise the informative text. Very beautifully. Best regards, Wolfgang.

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  • miumiu Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 640 W: 1 N: 232] (3762)
  • [2007-12-08 12:31]

Szia Gyuri!
A színek és a fények csodálatosak és hatásosak!!
Szupi!
Ági

Ola George ,
Bonita esta tua foto , na hora certa Blue hour , magnifico este edificios iluminados muito bons detalhes e gostei muito das cores,belo ponto de visăo , parabens!!!!
Um abraço Gonçalo

Hello George,
a sumptuous light to create on this worthy frontage of the splendid colors. Beautiful capture and very good realization.
Good night
Cordially
Joël

Hello George!
Great light and wonderful colours in this picture!
Lovely place and beautiful point of view!
Best regards!
Lili

George
Toutes tes superbes photos donent vraiment envie de découvrir ton pays et particuličrement ces villes si belles dont tu nous fais partager les richesses architecturales. Une photo de trčs grande qualité, trčs réussie!
Amicalement
JJ

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  • jhm Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 12554 W: 270 N: 16640] (66574)
  • [2007-12-09 2:16]

Hello George,

Great moment for make this picture, exactly it blue hour, the sharpness is very good, well composed, very good photo job here, the light and the colours are excellent. Thanks for sharing.

Have a nice Sunday,
John.

Hi George,
Very beautiful atmosphere and nice light.
Lovely place and good colours.
Good perspective.
Georg

Hi George, I like the POV very much, the light result is superb, the perspective give the right majestic impression of the buildings and the statue.
Have a nice afternoon
Evangelos

Bonjour George
une trčs belle photo avec une excellente gestion de la lumičre comme ŕ ton habitude. J'aime le cadrage choisi qui privilégie la place dans son ensemble plutôt que la statue seulement. Beau travail.
Xavier

Hello George,
Sweet lighting and superb focus on the Royal Palace & Statue of Savoy. This couldn't be composed ant better. Best regards, Danilo

Hello George,
You handled excellent the night light and gives a nice mood to the atmosphere.
As for the architecture,just impressive with the big statue also adding a lot to the composition!

Greetings,
Thomas

Hi George,
I love the strong golden colors and hues in this shot. Great attention to details and a fine composition. Excellent work and TFS. Gerald

Hi George, again nice city shot with good composition,lights and colors.! Nice place and POV.

TFS and regards,
Philip

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  • Jakab Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 327 W: 111 N: 614] (1736)
  • [2007-12-09 11:38]

Szai Gyuri!
Nagyon szeretem a kora esti felvételeket, nemcsak színesebbek, de valahogy kedvesebbek, barátságosabbak is, mint az éjszakaiak. (Igaz, ez a téma a fekete-arany éjszakai felvételek komolyságát, eleganciáját is elbírná.) Az egyetlen gondom a képpel a bedőlő jobboldali oszlopok, próbáltam is korrigálni, de az se lett jobb. Na ja, a technika korlátait tudomásul kell vennünk. (Végtére is shift objektívvel nem szaladgál az egyszerű halandó, a drasztikus PP műveletekkel szemben pedig vannak aggályaim.)
Üdv
Laci

Hi George
Great colours in the blue hour. This is wonderful. Great POV, detailes and light very well managed
TFS and have a nice week
Aires

Hello George,
not only is the sky superb, but the light falling onto the buildings is equally impressive and allows us to see much detail thanks to the sharpness of the image. I like it very much.
Best wishes.
Stella

Hi George,
At the right place, at the right time. Wonderfully shot with the building on fire! Superb light, superb colors.
I wish you an excellent week. Best regards. Salvator.

impressive architecture, beautiful light on it also... i have to visit budapest as soon as possible...

cheers

korkut

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  • berek Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3980 W: 173 N: 5013] (22842)
  • [2007-12-09 21:43]

Hi George,
beautiful blue time picture fro your beautiful country. I like architecture and your great note. have a nice week.
Burak Erek

Szia George,
lovely blue hour creation of the palace and statue. I found it during daylight less impressive but this blue hour one let the statue work very well here. Wonderful exposure and great contrasts in that light.
Lieben Gruss, Ulf

Hi George
This is a great composition,good point of view.The light and the colors are excellent.
TFS/Regards

Salut George,
Superb light on this frontage.
the building alone deserves the post, and the way you used wide angle perspective and the light you caught are so beautiful adds to it...
Nice job.
Regards,
JB.

Hello George,
A very beautiful composition with superb lighting. Very good point of view and splendid colours and clarity.TFS
Regards.

hAyAti

PL

Hello George,
The warm light makes this an amazing scenery!
And I like the point of view, resulting in a composition different from most in similar situation...
The building is well exposed with fine details, and the statue balances the composition nicely!
Greetings,
pabl o-

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  • Angshu Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 4950 W: 169 N: 7621] (24898)
  • [2007-12-16 0:47]

Dear George
Superb light, rather the mix of the low sundown colours & the artificial light. Very good POV which offers nice perspective & good depth. The statue balances the building on the right. Very good work!
Regards
Angshu

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