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Christmas lights in Budapest


Christmas lights in Budapest
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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: 2007-12-22
Categories: Daily Life, Architecture, Artwork
Camera: Pentax K10D
Photo Version: Original Version, Workshop
Theme(s): Picturesque Budapest [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2007-12-25 9:07
Viewed: 711
Points: 58
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
St Stephen´s Basilica (Szent István-bazilika)

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)

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  • siolaw Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3922 W: 403 N: 6497] (22180)
  • [2007-12-25 9:10]

Hi George
A good central nd frontal compo to emphasize the symmetry of that square and Basilica. Good lighting and colors, nice crisp details.
Merry Xmas!
Laurent

symmetry at its best... even the guys are placed symmetrically... beautiful shot george, congrats...

korkut

Bonjour George
Très bonne mise en scène de cette basilique et so éclairage est bien traduit dans la photo par une bonne exposition.Un cliché net et bien exposé.
Bonne fin de journée.
Amicalement
Gildas

Hello George,
Excellent night time capture, this time with the fine Christmas decorations to add beauty!
Well composed, good details in the architecture...
Seasonal greetings from Norway,
Pablo -

A PEACEFUL AND MERRY CHRISTMAS TO YOU!

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  • azaf1 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1483 W: 120 N: 1972] (9169)
  • [2007-12-25 9:38]

George
This is reall impressive!
An excellent choice for the day. Great in frame and the colors are terrific together with the great perspective
BEST WISHES
Argiris

Hello George,
Beautiful image of this other large and splendid church taken at the blue hour. I like your symmetrical format. Cheer.
Have a nice evening
Cordially
Joël

NICE DETAILS , good shot and very well framed .The boders are good too.

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  • MarcT Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1742 W: 516 N: 3367] (13671)
  • [2007-12-25 10:48]

Hi George,
Beautiful night shot with great sharpness and lots of details.
Merry Xmas.
Marc

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  • dip Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1862 W: 0 N: 936] (8923)
  • [2007-12-25 11:04]

Hi George!
wonderful night photo,excellent clarity and lighting,I like the symmetry of the image,very good POV!
Greetings,
Dimitris.

Hi George,
Wonderful scenery and superb sharpness and colors. The details on the Cathedral are absolutely wonderful.
I wish you a Merry Chritmas. Best regards. Salvator.

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  • parbo Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1592 W: 15 N: 1761] (6470)
  • [2007-12-25 14:23]

Hello George,

Well illuminated facade of basilica is creates wonderful view in dark. I like still available blues on sky and the visitors with your symmetric view

I wish Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you and your family.

Regards,

Ertugrul

Hello dear George,
Another great nocturnal scene. Very good pov and great compo. Perfect light management.
TFS and best regards
MESUT ILGIM

Hi George,
Very nice picture of night, beautiful colours and good sharpness, wonderful architecture.!
Good shot..!
Best regards,
Patrick

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  • danyy Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 7332 W: 441 N: 10125] (51597)
  • [2007-12-25 15:25]

Bonjour George,
nous sommes un peu plus tard que l'heure bleue mais il en subsiste encore quelques restes qui rendent le firmament bien plus interessant que noir.
Les lumières de cette basilique ainsi que ses couleurs la mettent en valeur.
Regards.
Daniel.

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  • paura Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 4101 W: 8 N: 2650] (22160)
  • [2007-12-25 18:01]

George,
Amazing noturne shot here, frined. The lighting setting and the colors are really nice.

Very well done.

Paulo

George
Belle perspective sur cette basilique très bien éclairée. Parfaite maitrise de l'exposition et netteté parfaite pour aboutir à cette superbe image.
Amicalement
JJ

This is really good George, with all the vivid colours and nice atmosphere..Good perspective.TFS.
Merry Christmas and a happy new year.

hAyAti

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  • Graal Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 4808 W: 121 N: 472] (42173)
  • [2007-12-26 0:43]

Jó napot George,
great shot and view, beautiful Budapest in Christmas time. Good composition and quality of photo. I like it.
Happy New Year for You!
Gr., Aleksander

Hello George,
The symmetry of this photo is very impressive. The light and the colors are in good harmony. Wonderful composition, congratulations,
Wish you a very happy year from Izmir,
Best regards,
Tulay

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  • ifanik Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1608 W: 53 N: 2514] (14380)
  • [2007-12-26 1:31]

Hi My friend George
Amazing photo from a wonderful city
Congratulations
I wish you a happy new year
Nick

Hi George!

I knew that architecture photography was a great specialty of yours, but recently I see tha you have become a spelialist of nightshots, too! Greatly balanced composition and perspective adn fantastic light managment! Congratulations!

Merry Christmas to you, my dear friend, and all your loved ones!
Hercules

Hi George
Very nice architecture in the blue hour.
Well done for the lights management.
I suggest a WS to adjust the perspective.
Cheers.

Hi George,
I loved that beautiful basilica, and wish to see it one day (and take its blue hour photo as well, LOL). The orange illumination and the dark blue are perfectly contrasting, and the Christmas lights are nicely balancing the great compo. TFS,
Deniz

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  • delic Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1349 W: 63 N: 1755] (6090)
  • [2007-12-26 5:59]

Hello George,
Exceptional color here. Could cool down the WB to bring out the blueness of the blue hour. The symmetric composition is very good. I did get up to the balcony on the dome but the weather was not cooperative for photography. Best wishes for 2008!
Hakan

George,
Superb architectural shot, with great and intense colors on this frontage.
The deep blue sky is amazing too.
Beautiful,
Regards,
JB.

Ola George,
Que bonita basilica fica fantastica iluminada tem uma arquitectura cheia de detalhes , boa simetria de foto , bonitos efeitos de natal , parabens!!!
Um abraço Gonçalo

Hi George. Great photo. Well timed to catch the best light. Good balance between natural and artificial light. Well composed also with good symmetry and depth. Thanks for sharing.
All the best for Oh Eight, Paul.

George,
This is a great blue hour shot! You have blended natural and artificial lighting to create a great image. Your composition is great using the side buildings to frame the shot as well as creating symmetry. The Christmas lights add a nice touch to the shot.
TFS,
Asa

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  • Angshu Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 4950 W: 169 N: 7621] (24898)
  • [2008-01-03 1:38]

Dear George
Your night shots are a treat to the eyes. Beautifully composed, your exposure handling is simply superb. Love the symmetry & the contrast between the lit up Basilica against the blue hour sky. The Christmas lights also add to the beauty
Regards
Angshu

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