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View to Budapest II.


View to Budapest II.
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Copyright: George Rumpler (Budapestman) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 4146 W: 0 N: 7493] (26545)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2007-09-23
Categories: Daily Life, Architecture, Artwork
Camera: Pentax K10D
Photo Version: Original Version
Theme(s): Picturesque Budapest [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2007-12-17 1:48
Viewed: 697
Points: 48
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Dear TE friends,
In this panorama the following 4 important sightseeings can be seen:

1.Chain Bridge (Lánchíd)
The Chain Bridge is Budapest's premier bridge both in terms of its age and its fame. It was only the second permanent bridge to be constructed over the entire length of the Danube. At the instigation of István Széchenyi, it was built by Adam Clark between 1839-1849, based on the plans of W. T. Clark. Its cast iron decorations and a structure that radiates calm dignity and harmony raise it to the ranks of the most beautiful examples of industrial heritage in Europe. The four lion statues at the two bridge-heads are the work of János Marschalkó; they date from 1852. The Chain Bridge was a world sensation in its day and had only one match in London. Not surprising given the design is also English. These facts all serve to make the Chain Bridge a national symbol: a symbol of progress, of national awakening, of connecting the East and the West. It is not only respected, but also well loved in Budapest. The birthday celebration, slowly becoming a tradition, is a manifestation of this love. The event was first held in 1999 on the 150th anniversary of the Bridge's inauguration.

2.Gresham Palace (Gresham Palota) –opposite of the Chain Bridge
The seat of the former Gresham Insurance Company is among the most splendid palaces in Budapest, a masterpiece of Hungarian secession style. This palace, built to the plans of Zsigmond Quittner and József Vágó in 1907, has been refurbished as a luxury hotel. One of the largest apartment buildings in the Budapest of its day it covered 12,000 square meter. Its three staircases opened from a glass-covered passage, and its unique tiles were made in the Zsolnay Ceramics Factory. Its shopping arcade is an architectural rarity as it is the oldest intact covered shopping street in Budapest.

3.Hungarian Academy of Sciences (Magyar Tudományos Akadémia) –On the left side
The impressing triple facade palace on Roosevelt Square next to the Chain Bridge (Lánchíd) is a two-story, neo-Renaissance building. It is a stately construction to the last detail. The character of the facade is neo-renaissance, but these typical architectural features are even more marked in the vestibule and the staircase.

4.St Stephen´s Basilica (Szent István-bazilika) –behind the Gresham Palace
The largest church in Budapest and the second most important in Hungary is St Stephen's Basilica. It was built by Jozsef Hild, Miklós Ybl and József Kauser in a neo-Renaissance-Classicist style. The mummified right hand of Hungary's first Christian ruler King Stephen the Saint's (István I) is kept here. St. Stephen's Basilica was built on a Greek cross plan. The interior space is in nine parts; the central section is covered by the dome, the nave by a barrel-vault. Leo Fessler created the sculptures decorating the facade tympanum and the niches in the towers, and the sanctuary, as well as the exterior sculptural ornaments of the cupola.
(Source: Vendégváró)
snunney, siolaw, dareco, syd1946, TopGeo, meltemi, devimeuxbe, gbeli, carper, portmanndominic, paura, jhm, jlbrthnn, UnTrained, kiwi_explorer has marked this note useful
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  • siolaw Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3995 W: 403 N: 6683] (22721)
  • [2007-12-17 1:53]

Hi George
A good view and compo with the people looking at that view! Excellent light colors and sharpness and a complete and informative note.
Greetings
Laurent

Hello George,
A splendid panoramic view with lots to maintain the interest. I like the point of view overlooking the sightseers. Very good light and colours with fine clarity.

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  • dareco Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1748 W: 42 N: 783] (11081)
  • [2007-12-17 2:07]

Another really wonderful view of the city. I can see why people go to that spot. Your picture has wonderful sharpness, and nice that you pointed out the different places off interest. TFS

Hello George,
The view to the Budapest is amazing...and the people in front is a very well choice to adding much interesting in wonderful place and photograph.Very well done!

Have a nice day,
Thomas

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  • Paolo Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 4704 W: 146 N: 9094] (39995)
  • [2007-12-17 2:15]

Hi George, beautiful one, with good quality and from a great POV over the city.
thanks, ciao

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  • TopGeo Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2062 W: 79 N: 2772] (12703)
  • [2007-12-17 2:25]

Hi George! Wonderful View!...From there above him I have looked at also i the view, but you him you gave so much live as if I am there now, beautiful thought and the first plan.
Bravo
Best regards
Georgios

Hi Georges
This is a nice perspective and the city and it is clever to include the people facing the show.
Beautifull light also
Bertrand

Hello George,
what strikes me the most here is the use of perspective and the great point of view.
You have managed a great effect that really pulls the attention right into the middle of the photo.
Also the light is very beautiful, wonderful note as well.
Kind Regards.
Stella

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  • gbeli Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 438 W: 66 N: 230] (1907)
  • [2007-12-17 3:14]

Hello George
Beautiful panoramic view of a magnificant city.
The weather was well and you had a great effect.
Regards

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  • carper Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 9628 W: 450 N: 15476] (54236)
  • [2007-12-17 3:53]

another fine view George,
it is a nice place you made the view and the people doning very well in the shot, good pov and fine quality, I like it, have a good day.
gr. jaap

Hello Georges

Good idea this daylight picture of this beautiful POV , vivid colors and useful note
TFS
have a good weel
Dominic

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  • paura Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 4290 W: 8 N: 2767] (23228)
  • [2007-12-17 4:51]

George,
A beautiful place indeed. And your photo is very nice to show to all us this Budapest view. The boays and the nice architecture buildings are excellent adds.

Abraços

Paulo

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  • jhm Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 12706 W: 272 N: 16945] (67812)
  • [2007-12-17 5:11]

Hello George,

One of the most generally known places of Budapest the iron bridge about the river.
But bring this bridge and the background very nice.
Quality and sharpness are of hight worth, composition and addition of the people in foreground be superb.
Thanks for sharing.

Best regards,
John.

merhaba my frient george,
wonderful light and colours.excellent depth and budapest.well done.
best regards.
gürkan akçakır

Hello George
Great view over Budapest with excellent luminosity and the inclusion of the people standing in different posture in FG, adding life and depth to this scene. Good dof, colors and framing.
Cheers
Marilyn

Hello George,
the point of view is very quite selected on this general panorama. The note is very useful to explain what one discovers. Very good work.
Have a nice day
Cordially
Joël

Szia George,
seems you had also a beautiful September there. Nice view with the inclusion of the visitors and the clarity over the Danube is very fine. Even not seeing their faces, but I think they are also impressed by that view.
Lieben Gruss, Ulf

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  • Graal Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 4893 W: 121 N: 487] (43143)
  • [2007-12-17 13:15]

Jó estet George,
very nice panoramic view from Budapest. Nice landscape by Danube. Good quality of photo. I like it.
Gr., Aleksander

Hi George,
What a superb panoramic view.splendid perspective.TFS.
Regards.

hAyAti

hi George
we can watch with them the nice view
framing is excellent
regards
jo

Hi George,
Clever inclusion of people looking towards the city ... it does lead ones view towards your main subject. Lovely historic city ... beautiful architecture on those old buildings. Image and color quality is good. Well captured and presented. Well done! tfs
Cheers,
Renier

A superb POV George, that you captured it with the people by wondering the wonderful view makes it very nice.
Have a nice afternoon
Evangelos

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  • clnaef Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 893 W: 77 N: 400] (6039)
  • [2007-12-19 23:58]

Bonjour,
Belle vue d'une ville que je n'ai pas encore eu l'occasion de visiter.
Bonne journée.
clnaef

Olá George

Realmente este cenário é de fazer qualquer um parar e apreciar com muita calma...belíssimo e muito bem registrado por vocę. Excelente luz e cores muito bonitas. Parabéns!
GA
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