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Overnight walk on the Chain Bridge


Overnight walk on the Chain Bridge
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Copyright: George Rumpler (Budapestman) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 4173 W: 0 N: 7538] (26715)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2007-12-19
Categories: Castles, Daily Life, Architecture, Artwork
Camera: Pentax K10D
Photo Version: Original Version
Theme(s): Picturesque Budapest [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2007-12-20 0:10
Viewed: 630
Points: 42
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
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.

The Buda Castle

The Buda Castle (Hungarian: Budai Vár) is the historical royal castle of the Hungarian kings in Budapest, Hungary.
The Castle of Buda 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. The first royal residence on the Castle Hill was built by King Béla IV of Hungary between 1247 and 1265.
"Europe has three jewelled cities: Venice on the waters, Florence on the plains, and Buda on the hill" - so claimed medieval travellers. Today, the view of both banks of the Danube and the Castle District of Buda form a World Heritage Site.
Several buildings in the Castle District are important in their own right, for example, Matthias Church; the office of the president of the republic in the Sándor Palace, in front of which there is a change of guards each midday to the accompaniment of music; and, of course, the Royal Palace, home to national collections and museums.
The Castle District's town houses with their courtyards, ground floor wings, gateways with sediles, and cellars with dried-up wells all conjure up the atmosphere of the wealthy Buda of the long-gone Middle Ages. It is well worth taking a peek into most of them. Running the length of the District's western side, Árpád Tóth Walk invites you to take a stroll with its quietness, its attractive landscaping, and its beautiful view over Buda. However, the scenery to the west cannot beat that of the eastern side, where the view over Pest and the Danube belonging to the World Heritage Site opens up from the Fishermen's Bastion and the Palace Square.
(Source: Vendégváró)
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Hello George,
Good night time composition with fine balance between bridge and castle. I like the contrast of the different tones in the two halves of the image and the dividing point of the lion statue. Very good clarity.

Szia George,
the lights on the bridge are not easy to manage, well done. The lion is excellent presented and the castle in the background with all those light spots of the city is wonderful positioned. Too bad that the bridge is always busy with traffic.
Lieben Gruss, Ulf

George,
excellent night shot with great exposure time and shrapnes
clearity and quality is perfect
compliments

Hello George,
Another very good image of this famous bridge, that i saw a lot on TE. Your point of view is original. As usual, the quality of the image is great. Bravo.
Have a nice dya
Cordially
Joël

Hi George. Really nice compo, eurhytmy, sharpe details, many TFS, Jalab

Hi George, a superb, a very clever POV and composed photo, so we can have the impression of the bridge-on the bridge and the impression of the majestic building, great done.
Cheers
Evangelos

merhaba my friend george.
night and bridge.wonderful lights and reflections.good composition.well done.
best regards.
gürkan akçakır.

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  • ifanik Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1690 W: 53 N: 2686] (15278)
  • [2007-12-20 6:45]

Hi George
Very beautiful night photo my friend with nice lighting adn POV
Very well done
Best regards
Nick

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  • TopGeo Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2071 W: 79 N: 2795] (12816)
  • [2007-12-20 8:14]

Hi George! excellent shot! Is impressive and with beautiful characteristics your nightly reception of bridge. It right has in the background the city with the reflections and the crossing of bridge from cars and world, Which better for a picture?.
Friendlily
Georgios

Hi George,
Nice shot, Beautiful composition and great POV with lovely cool and hot colors.
Georg

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  • Graal Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 4916 W: 121 N: 512] (43341)
  • [2007-12-20 10:38]

Jó estet George,
great night shot and view. I like the colours and sharpness. Good informations. Beautiful Budapest of Budapestman's.
Gr., Aleksander

Hi George!

Another excellent nightshot from you, my dear friend! Fantastic POV, composition and perspective, excellent light managment, and beautiful colours created by the diferent light temperatures in diferent parts of the frame. Congratulations!

Hercules

George
Encore une trčs belle photo de nuit de cette si belle ville. Belle composition et belle maitrise de la lumičre.
Amicalement
JJ

George,
Amazing night catch !
Sharpness and exposure are spot on, and your framing is very good, with great depth and perspective.
Regards,
JB.

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  • paura Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 4311 W: 8 N: 2774] (23332)
  • [2007-12-21 10:53]

George,
A well adjusted composition, full of interesting elements. Thios is really an excellent shot, friend. The background is very beautiful.

Abraços

Paulo

Hi George, splendid nocturne composition with great architecture, superb light and wonderful colors, very well done, have a great week end, ciao Silvio

Hello George,
A beautiful composition, a well done low light capture!
Impressive sharpness all over the frame, great details in the buildings in the back...
Attractive colours and fine lines!
Greetings,
Pablo -

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Hi George,
What a great night shot.Sharp, colours, light are excellent.TFS.
Regards.

hAyAti

George, this is a great one, the strong diagonal and the great lighting make this one really memorable, great capture.

Greg

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  • Angshu Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 5038 W: 170 N: 7816] (25490)
  • [2007-12-30 23:31]

Dear George
Fine image indeed and from what I think an, original POV. Great handling of artificial light & good use of the bridge as perspective. Excellent shot George
Wishing you the best for the new year
Regards
Angshu

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  • Felip Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 479 W: 33 N: 462] (2300)
  • [2008-02-25 9:14]

Hi George, a very good composition this one of the Chain Bridge and the Buda Castle. Great shot.
Congratulations.
Felip

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