Chain Bridge Photo

Photographer’s Note

Széchenyi lánchíd or Széchenyi Chain Bridge is a suspension bridge that spans the River Danube between Buda and Pest, the western and eastern sides of Budapest, the capital of Hungary. It was the first permanent bridge across the Danube in Budapest, and was opened in 1849.

The bridge is named after István Széchenyi, a major supporter of its construction. At the time of its construction, it counted as a wonder of the world. It had an enormous significance in the country's economics and life. Its decorations made of cast iron, and its construction, radiating calm dignity and balance, raised it among the most beautiful industrial monuments in Europe. It became a symbol of advancement, national awakening, and the linkage between East and West.

(Wikipedia)

jusninasirun, tedesse, Hellas, gracious, dip, isabela_sor, Muse, sfsepehr, steliosk has marked this note useful

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jusninasirun (10185) 2008-05-23 8:45

Hello Agnes. Superb conversion in black and white with pleasant contrast and saturation. I like the glow of light on top of the building with dreamy background of the sky. Well done and best regards. Jusni

jurek1951 (25930) 2008-05-23 8:46

Hi Agnes,
This is a great shot, beautiful and powerful POV, lot of details and a good light, good shot of a beautiful city, great job.
Georg

tedesse (13144) 2008-05-23 8:55

Hello!
This is a beautiful bridge,fantastic b&w image.Nice light and good sharpness.
Interesting note.
Greetings
Tadeusz

giorgimer (21070) 2008-05-23 9:10

Hi Agnes,

a classical view always interesting. B/W if effective, good details.

TFS

Gio

Hellas (5119) 2008-05-23 9:44

One more recherchι PoV dear Agnes!
I don't know if the colour version was better for a view like this but I am satisfied with this B&W. It seems like a view from the past! The DoF is also great for f/4.4.
Except your happy face in your intro's portrait, I can see your smile after visiting your gallery!

Warm regards,
Athanasios.

velocista (881) 2008-05-23 10:40

olá,
great photo. i love this place, i think it is one of the best places to take photos in budapest. i have one shot taken from this place. the only difference is that mine is a coloured photo with some lack of sharpness. take a look
cheers
pedro

gracious (20017) 2008-05-23 11:43

My friend Agnes,
I loved this B/W version in capturing this mighty bridge from Budapest, Awesome indeed!
best pov with real sharpness and wonderful details over the city
well done
take care and regards
Tony

dip (12552) 2008-05-24 1:13

Hi Agnes,
nice view of Budapest,great point of view and excellent contrast,
very well done,
Greetings,
Dimitris.

dumbo (4358) 2008-05-24 2:21

Hi Agnes,
Beautiful Budapest city view. I like this composition and POV.
Good choice of B&W!

Regards,
Eino

ifanik (20518) 2008-05-24 8:27

Very nice b/w photo Agnes
Congratulatios
Very good job
Best regards
Nick

r021251 (3917) 2008-05-25 19:46

Fabulous in black and white . The angle shot is perfect
Bravo mademoiselle Agnes,
Réal.

Longroute (9227) 2008-05-26 1:53

Hi Agnes,
great shot!
really a fine and interesting city and your photo gives justice to it. A good idea to make it into W.&B., it reminds of an old postcard.
Greetings,
Donato

bruce_wayne (1507) 2008-05-27 4:32

Ciao Agi!!
I remember this place...where you taken shot! B&W idea is good, do you remember? I have a night version!!!
See you soon

Alessandro

burkay08 (44) 2008-05-27 6:24

Hello Agnes:)
very nice photo...and good B&W :)

congratulations...

manada (6237) 2008-05-28 11:47

Ciao bella
I remember very well Budapest, and maybe in my memories, I find some image just like that one, in B/W.
You just realized this, perhaps, one day... I will come back there.
TFS, Freddy

isabela_sor (42078) 2008-05-28 13:14 [Comment]

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Muse (30907) 2008-05-30 3:42

Hello Agnès,
Cette ville doit être superbe.
Un pov bien choisi pour la faire découvrir.
Bonne idée le choix du BN
Best regards
Denise

sfsepehr (133) 2008-06-03 4:39

Salam Agnes,

As a bridge engineer, this is my favourite photo! Initially, I wished the bridge was in the middle of the shot, but I noticed that you needed to show that beautiful old building with the dome as well, so the POV is acceptable, especially I love the trees in foreground of the shot.

The lack of contrast should be because of humid weather. I'll try to do some workshop on both B/W and Colour photos later to see if we can improve it.

I knew that Hungary is a beautiful country and one day I'll come to visit your city hopefully, but I was not aware that Budapest comprises two regions, Buda and Pest.

See you later (maybe one day in Budapest near the Danube), Sohail.

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testmaniac (12072) 2008-06-07 22:10

Hi Agnes, nice B&W city landscape! Great composition and contrast. Very nice bridge!
TFS and regards,

Philip

steliosk (4784) 2008-06-08 13:24

Hello Agnes,
My first move was to check your workshop hoping for a deep blue colour as this shot demands it.
According to the WS though, I thing you chose wisely converting this one in B/W.

Better luck next time with a crystal clear weather.
Tip: chose winter where the wind blows from north crystal clear atmosphere to describe this.

Many Regards
Stelios

dkeus31 (26154) 2008-06-25 4:33

Hi Agnes,
a classical view, hope to see this soon :)

regards,didier

lukas83 (210) 2008-07-10 10:50