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The Royal court of Buda Castle


The Royal court of Buda Castle
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Copyright: George Rumpler (Budapestman) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 3954 W: 0 N: 7156] (25367)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2007-09-25
Categories: Castles, Architecture, Artwork
Camera: Pentax K10D
Photo Version: Original Version
Theme(s): Picturesque Budapest [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2007-12-16 0:59
Viewed: 748
Points: 64
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Buda Castle (Hungarian: Budai Vár) is the historical castle of the Hungarian kings in Budapest, Hungary. In the past, it was also called Royal Palace (Hungarian: Királyi-palota) and Royal Castle (Hungarian: Királyi Vár).
Buda Castle was built on the southern tip of Castle Hill, next to the old Castle District (Hun: Várnegyed), which is famous about its medieval, Baroque and 19th century houses and public buildings. It is linked to Adam Clark Square and the Széchenyi Chain Bridge by the Castle Hill Funicular. Buda Castle is part of the Budapest World Heritage Site, declared in 1987.

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.
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  • ChrisJ Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 8720 W: 917 N: 11589] (56203)
  • [2007-12-16 1:00]

Hi George

A marvellous blue sky, & a superb overview of the attractive Square. Good sharpnes, light contrasts, colour & framing. Tfs!

Hello George,
A well-lit composition with lots of animation. Good point of view producing a very pleasing balance to the whole. The splendid architecture is beautifully captured with good tones and clarity.

Hi George,

Gorgeous low light, perfectly placed over your right shoulder, for good contrast and lots of dimension.

The details level is impressive and this is a technically mastered image, from sharpness to light exposure.

The composition is excellent as well, with a monumental presentation.

Cheers!

André

George,
Sharpness is perfect here, and I like too a lot the natural colors.
You played nicely with the perspective.
Regards,
JB.

Hello George,
The lighting and colors of this image are quite impressive. Very engaging with lots of details to absorb, a fine square capture, giving the right mix of action and architecture.
Excellent clarity and attractive colours, the angle of the light adds a feeling of depth to the buildings.
A very beautiful work.
Regards.
Stella

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  • pcp Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 383 W: 115 N: 549] (2891)
  • [2007-12-16 1:25]

HI Rumpuler,

beautiful picture with lovely sky and nice POV :) well done. good more as well.

TFS

Senthil

What a blue sky and sharp image.
Liked the contrast and the composition.
Its better that you have left some foreground space...

Hello George,
This view is like from a fairy tale, very beautiful, very impressive. Your perspective and colors are excellent,
Best regards,
Tulay

Hello George,
It is an image of great quality to describe this court of castle. I like also the colors and animation. Good work.
Have a nice day
Cordially
Joël

hello George
nice place,
POV, framing , light and colours can't be better
well done
regards
jo

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  • Gustaw Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2360 W: 708 N: 191] (19636)
  • [2007-12-16 2:05]

Hi, my friend!
Yes, I know, I remember. I was in Budapest. Very interesting and very beautiful old architecture. Good composition. I like your oryginal view.
Marek

Hi George,

Joli bâtiment, jolie composition avec de belles couleurs, notamment sur le dôme vert.
Marie

Hi George,
Great color and sharpness with excellent DOF. Strong composition.Beautiful place.
Georg

Bonjour George
excellente lumičre et belle mise en valeur de cette place. j'aime beaucoup la sensation d'espace qui ressort de la photo. L'architecture est impressionnante. Bravo.
Xavier

Hi George,
Great view and place in Budapest. pleasant warm light and colours, good sharpness also.TFS.
Cheers!

hAyAti

Hi Geirge, you use very good POV on your photos, the all illumination here makes nice shadows and the sharpness and colors are great.
Have a nice evening.
Evangelos

Very luminous shot, George, the bright colours convey a festive mood and the composition is well built with the decentralised focal point and a good perespective.

Cheers
Alexander

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  • TopGeo Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1974 W: 79 N: 2614] (11989)
  • [2007-12-16 8:25]

Hi George A beautiful choice with good composition, Your improbable picture with the splendid detail, the beautiful corner of reception and wonderful colours, gives in a excellent subject a lot accent you congratulates
Georgios

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  • Graal Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 4797 W: 121 N: 472] (42093)
  • [2007-12-16 9:42]

Jó estet George,
szep fenykep. Beautiful place, architecture and quality of photo. Good informations. I like it.
Gr., Aleksander

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  • siolaw Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3908 W: 402 N: 6478] (22122)
  • [2007-12-16 10:11]

Hi George,
You caught lively and fresh colors here, and a good POV offering a balnced view of that monument with strong sharpness and excellent light. Clean picture
Laurent

George
Trčs belle photo ŕ qui la lumičre superbe et la composition impeccable donnent beaucoup d'attrait. Le bâtiment est splendide.
Amicalement
JJ

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  • ifanik Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1607 W: 52 N: 2503] (14328)
  • [2007-12-16 11:41]

Hi George
My friend
Impressive place , amazing photo with nice colours , contrast....
Have a nice week
Nick

George,
What a beautiful city you live in! This is an outstanding photo with great saturation of colors and fine sharpness. The people add nice animation and a sense of scale to the shot. The low angle lighting is great bringing out nice details and good shadows. The deep blue sky forms a great backdrop for this image.
TFS,
Asa

A great castle. Excellent management of lighting in your composition. I like it.
Best wishes,
Achim

Hello George,
Good point of view and great details in this impressive architecture!
A well balanced composition and great clarity in colours in the fine light...
Nice splashes of contrasting colours in flowers and people!
Greetings,
Pablo -

:-) OK-

Hello dear George,
Thanks to your wonderfull entries we all are learning the beauties of Budapest.
This capture has also a perfect pov and very well balanced and composed. Nice blue sky builds up a great background for this nice building. Very good sharpness and good notes as well.
TFS and best regards
MESUT ILGIM

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  • paura Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 4082 W: 8 N: 2648] (22030)
  • [2007-12-17 4:53]

George,
BEautiful buildings here. Excellent architecture shot with nice colors and lighting settings.

Well done, friend.

Paulo

Bonjour George
Trčs belle composition de cette jolie place de Budapest.L'image est bien paramétrée et une trčs bonne lumičre baigne l'ensemble.
Bonne journée.
Amicalement
Gildas

Hi George, A superb court yard, with its cobbled flooring, overlooked by that splendid dome, the detail you have managed is wonderful, crystal light & stunning colours, TFS, kind regards Wilson.

Hi George
Great view of the beautiful Buda Castle. Excellent POV, colours and definition.
Well managed the light and framet the picture
TFs and greetings
Aires

Ola George ,
Que belissimo castelo e uma verdadeira obra de arte , gostei do ponto de visăo , bons detalhes , o ceu ficou muito bonito parabens!!!!
Um abraço Gonçalo

Hi George,
It is always a good experience to wander through the corners of your city with your guidance. The quality and good presentation, along with your informative notes make excellent TE shares.
I guess Hungary is getting involved to the EU by January 1st 2008. I am really excited about it because i will be able to use my Schengen visa to visit your counrty in the future.
Cheers,
Deniz

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