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Relax on the castle promenade


Relax on the castle promenade
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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, Daily Life, Architecture, Artwork
Camera: Pentax K10D
Photo Version: Original Version
Theme(s): Picturesque Budapest [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2007-12-10 0:38
Viewed: 630
Points: 56
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
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.
(Source- Vendégváró)

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Bonjour George
Les gens profitent des derniers rayons du soleil devant un palais ŕ la belle architecture. C'est agréable ŕ regarder pendant ces jours oů nous essuyons la tempęte.
Merci pour le partage et bonne journée.
Nicole

Hello George,

The people seem to be enjoying a nice day to take a break. The view in the background is very impressive. The dome add a strong focal point to the view and present us with beautiful architecture. Good light and colours. Thanks.

Roberto

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  • siolaw Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3922 W: 403 N: 6497] (22180)
  • [2007-12-10 0:43]

Hi George,
A funny scene showing these people sunbathing in a weak sun in which I would freeze! Light and colors are excellent and striking. Good POV and framing too. Great BG architectural wonders of Budapest!
Cheers
Laurent

Hi George,
The human elements here is just as interesting as the background palace. The body expression of these people suggests that they must have been exhausted. Very informative and interesting write up. Wonderfully caaptured with very good image quality... well done! tfs
Cheers,
Renier

Hello George,
This is a very nice composition of these people enjoying the autumn sunshine with a beautiful backdrop to contemplate into the bargain. Very good light and colours and excellent clarity.

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  • Paolo Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 4701 W: 146 N: 9067] (39885)
  • [2007-12-10 1:12]

Hi George, the light and the colours are both wodnerufl in that image, and both well managed.
good quality too.
thanks, ciao

Hi George,
Very nice picture and beautiful palace in the background...!
People brings more to the picture, good shot...!
Best regards,
Patrick

Composition is first class here, George, wit the diagonal of the promenade carrying so much interest with these two benches and the second diagonal leading the the palace, the latter balanced well by the street light. Very good.

Cheers
Alexander

hello Georges

excellent picture with a smooth light , very relaxing the POV is also very goof
TFS
good week
Dominic

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  • ChrisJ Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 8724 W: 921 N: 11608] (56319)
  • [2007-12-10 2:59]

Hi George

Superb sharpness, & a good daily life scene from Budapest. The seated man adds vitality. Tfs!

Hi George,
siesta time)
wonderful light and colours with depth
very clear and quality
compliments

Hi,

very well seen and nicely composed. The entire scene looks great although it feels slightly oversaturated.

An excellent example of old archtecture. Fantastic building, impressive. And teh relaxing area - great. A very good presentation.
Best wishes,
Achim

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  • paura Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 4101 W: 8 N: 2650] (22160)
  • [2007-12-10 6:50]

George,
Very beautiful baroque castle in your well composed shot. The point of view and the colors are very nice. well done, friend.

Paulo

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  • carper Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 9542 W: 450 N: 15218] (53348)
  • [2007-12-10 8:52]

very nice my friend.
the pov is so relaxing, fantastic lines good details and first of al a very good composition, very good photojob here, Have a nice evening George.
gr. jaap

Hello George
the title fits well to this compo and I like the funny and relax poses of these women trying to get some sun tan. Behind them the palace stands out nicely against the blue sky. Nice luminosity, colors and framing.
Cheers
Marilyn

Szia George,
well known and pleasant view. The sunlight let the green roofs stand out against the blue and the people really enjoy this evening sun. I like the good definition and inclusion of the old walls from the ongoing research.
Lieben Gruss, Ulf

Hello George,
I liked the blue color on the roofs very much. Your perspective and composition are very nice,
Best regards,
Tulay

Hi George,
Very nice shot.Great lighting, colours and perspective.Well compo.TFS.
Regards.

hAyAti

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  • ls7902 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 904 W: 201 N: 1148] (4579)
  • [2007-12-10 19:48]

Hello George,
You have a very nice foreground diagonal containing people resting & posturing in a very funny way. And well balanced in a backdrop of impressive Baroque Palace. Great lighting & luminosity. I can feel the autumn sun.

Best Regards,
Latiff

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  • Graal Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 4808 W: 121 N: 472] (42173)
  • [2007-12-10 23:28]

Jó napot George,
interesting view and place in Budapest. Fine scene, pleasant warm light and colours, good sharpness also. I like it. Well done photo.
Gr., Aleksander

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  • danos Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3356 W: 83 N: 4833] (18388)
  • [2007-12-11 2:18]

Hello George,
i think that the ladies bask in the sunshine,when behind them there is this splendid Baroque Palace.The colours and the light are marvellous and i can say that the column in the right create an enjoyable balance in the scenery.Informative your note too.

Regards,Danos

Hi George, so clear, so sharp with superb light!
As a composition is wonderful, especial with the people they are sitting on the benches.
The very nice buildings give us all the nice details very good.
Have a nice evening.
Evangelos

Hi George
Very nice shot a very good composition and great colours,light are well done.
TFS/Regards

Hi George,
The composition is great as well of the atmosphere and the colours, very warm. Really beautiful.
Georg

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  • ifanik Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1608 W: 53 N: 2514] (14380)
  • [2007-12-12 4:02]

Hi George
Wonderfull place
This photo is beautiful
I think that it should I come also in Budapest
Very good work
Nick

Bonjour,
Charmant endroit pour regarder le temps passer.
Bonne journée.
clnaef

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  • Tue Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 5191 W: 56 N: 7365] (23543)
  • [2007-12-14 14:39]

Hej George,
A very good capture of those people relaxing in the golden sunlight. The background looks very nice too with interesting architecture and that repetition of the red poles. The street lamp is also nicely placed in the foreground. Good work!
Regards,
Lars

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