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Copyright: Melinda Temesi (temmel) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 172 W: 78 N: 436] (2350)
Genre: People
Medium: Black & White
Date Taken: 2008-05-31
Categories: Event, Decisive Moment
Camera: Pentax K100D, Pentax SMC DA 18-55mm
Photo Version: Original Version, Workshop
Date Submitted: 2008-06-02 3:02
Viewed: 358
Points: 8
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
I took this shot in Budapest on the National Gallop - Historical Horse Race Festival in the Heroes’ Square...
This square with its symbols of Hungarian statehood creates a wonderful visual environment. This square is home to the horse statue of the ‘Seven Chiefs’, the angel monument prophesied by King St. Stephen and also groups of our historic kings and heroes.

Horses replaced cars on one of Budapest's main squares Saturday as the Hungarian capital held its first National Gallop festival to commemorate the Hungarian hussar cavalry tradition.
96 municipalities from around the country sent riders and horses to take part in the two-day event, which included horse races, historical parades, and a crafts fair.
The ring road around Budapest's Heroes' Square was covered with sand for the occasion and riders paraded in traditional costumes on Saturday.
Sixteen races were to take place on Sunday, followed by a charity race with local celebrities getting in the saddle and culminating in the finals.
Horsemen and women were delegated by their municipalities for a registration fee of 2 million forints (8,300 euros) and the winner of the race was to gallop home with 30 million forints (125,000 euros) for their sponsors and another 5 million forints (21,000 euros) for their municipality.

National Gallop is a historical horse race and festival which aims to revive the national tradition of horse riding and to keep the world-famous Hussar traditions alive.

see a shot in the Workshop of the square from high pov
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Really nice picture Melinda, awell captured scene with many details and great crop, sepia conversion add a kind of timeless appeal, ...all my compliments!!

have a nice week,
Fabio.

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  • Jeppo Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 675 W: 2 N: 610] (5046)
  • [2008-06-02 3:59]

ciao Linda,

I know this place...I am planing to stroll there next sunday!
good cropping including both ussar and the museum building on the back

brava..
ciao
Silvio

Szia Linda!
Szuper fotó és nagyon tetszik, hogy fekete-fehér, csak az emberek öltözékéből lehet látni, hogy most készült!! Sajnálom, hogy nem tudtam kimenni...
Ági

Hi Lin,

Good composition that gives a detailed look at the subject, and which still holds the essential concept together in frame.
The tones are interesting.
Excellent.

jp

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