Let the Show begin Photo

Photographer’s Note

I'm back from a small Blitz Eurotrip, the goal of which was to attend the Budapest TE Meeting and honour a long due promise to Isabela. This image has been taken from the citadel hill shortly after we had made the junction with the Team Romania, due to the long trip we missed the blue hour on that first evening but still could enjoy his very nice view featuring Buda on the left and Pest on the right.

As usual I had a great time meeting friends I had long been in contact with, but it's always way better to meet in person and push the friendship further. For you who have made this one possible, "Köszönöm Linda !" and "Multumesc Isa !".

Incidentally this image marks the Grand Opening of my Hungarian gallery ;-)

PLEASE CLICK ON THE PICTURE TO DISPLAY THE LARGE VERSION

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dkeus31 (26361) 2008-06-30 4:31

Szia JY :)
not a blue hour shot for you?
at least I see also the parliament, so I recognize the city :))
nice golden view above the city, always nice to meet you, hope there will be other occasions soon ;)
didier

vincent24 (9038) 2008-06-30 4:32

Salut JY,
La passion te pousse de + en + loin!c'est le POV classique de la ville (d'aprés Sylvie)toujours plein de photographes...00h51!un peu tard effectivement pour la blue hour...gold and chocolate est peu etre davantage approprié?
beau reflet sur le Danube,bye,
vincent

MikiM (1916) 2008-06-30 4:33

Bonjour Jean Yves,

I hope you enjoyed your stay here in Budapest. Your Large entry picture is great and it promises many other nice photos from the capital of Hungary.

It was very nice to meet you and see your professional approach.
Congrats a have a nice week!

Miklós

barni (14567) 2008-06-30 4:36

Salut Jean-Yves
La version 800 est petite... mais la version large c'est carrément géant.
Fabuleuse image.
Bonne journée
Christophe

ocskaymarci (2510) 2008-06-30 4:37

Bonjour Jean Yves,
A very impressive Gramd Opening!! :))) Did you climb up to the Citadella after I left?
That's a wonderful panorama with perfect quality. This point gives a view on Budapest's most famous sights and you put everything in one picture very well. The light adjustment, the sharpness and the night colours are superb!!
TFS and I'm looking forward to your following Budapest photos!
It was also a great surprise and pleasure to meet you and spend a whole day together!!
Best wishes,
Marci

devimeuxbe (56334) 2008-06-30 4:44

Salut Jean Zves
absolument impressionnant
Je regrette de ne pas etre monte la bas. Est ce plusieurs photos reunies. parfaite nettete et une lumiere vraiment bien dosee. La classe .
Content de t avoir revu
A plus
Bertrand

kermit350 (8988) 2008-06-30 5:00

Bonjour Jean Yves, avec l’éclairage tirant assez sur les teinte ambre je ne suis pas sur que l’heure bleue usssiussss apporté un plus, puis ta raison, les réunion, faut pas les bâcler, comment est la bibine à Budapest, et puis après tout y à pas que l’heure bleue sur terre à cette heure-ci avec cette méga vue agrandie sur un fond noir dans lequel tout se détache très bien, même le titre BUDAPEST en grand, ça l’fait bien aussi, amitiés de la ou tu sais

snunney (35464) 2008-06-30 5:10

Hello Jean-Yves,
A very successful night time panorama across the Danube. Very well managed exposure and superb clarity. I would be interested to know how many stitches it comprises.

MarcT (21103) 2008-06-30 5:13

Salut Jean-Yves,
Le panoramique est très bien réalisé mais ton titre est tellement grand qu'il mange 1/3 de l'image.
La dominante dorée est vraiment agréable.
Amitiés
Marc

Cretense (57010) 2008-06-30 5:47

Hi Jean Yves!

Well, what can I say about this one? Not only a fantastic nightshot, but also a great panorama of this beautiful city! The large version is a sight for sore eyes! Congratulations!

Hercules

ktanska (16695) 2008-06-30 6:00

Hi Jean-Yves,
Very nice also without natural lights. This makes scene more simplified showing just illuminated elements. Excellent wide panorama, I don't think I've seen such from this place before. Gold goes well with black. Gold goes well with any colour I guess.
(I just made a theme of Swiss cantons. Any change of getting your version of the same theme?)
Kari

Sne011 (3103) 2008-06-30 6:27

Hey JY

This photo is absolutely fantastic!! Great night shot + this is the best view point in Budapest.
I'm a pure amateur, I have learned a few simple tricks about photography here in TE, but looking at this photo I would say you're a magician :) My night shots never look even close to good

Well see you around TE :)

Sneza

ribeiroantonio (21967) 2008-06-30 6:34

OK, you missed the blue hour but surely you did not miss the “black hour” which, as shown here, is simply magnificent. The view is superb and the light on the monuments is splendid. I really like the different light colour on the bridge and on the church at the turn of the river. And those little details on red and blue here and there in the frame are beautiful spots of added colour. It goes direct into my favourite list. Thanks.
Antonio

delkoo (34754) 2008-06-30 6:38

BONJOUR jean yves
cela fait un peu etriqué sur la photo de presentation , mais dès que l'on ouvre la version large, c'est du cinemascope, quel spectacle, j'adore!!

excellent
didier

aadilj (17950) 2008-06-30 6:41

With you its a show everytime you post an image. I love your sense of control and light management and those lovely lights and wide view

IgorDeleze (9247) 2008-06-30 6:43

Salut Jean-Yves,
Superbe vue sur la ville. Une impressionnante version large.
Bonne fin de journée
Igor

drago (4826) 2008-06-30 6:52

Jean hi,i'm simply amazed by the quality of this panorama!Apart from the perfect view of the city the details are just perfect the exposure of the best that could be for this kind of shot and the overall result must be of the best for the town!A card-postal of the best!
TFS
Panagiotis

asajernigan (14284) 2008-06-30 6:55

JY,
This is an amazing night shot with outstanding sharpness and clarity. The golden light here makes the buildings and bridge stand out against the dark background. This is a great way to kick off a nice gallery but how will the rest of the photos come close to this one! I'm looking forward to see them!
TFS,
Asa

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brandstaetter (14400) 2008-06-30 7:01

Hi JY,
you show us the panoramic view exactly as it was, in high definition, as if I stood there again.
It was a pleasure to meet you, thanks a lot for your friendship and the nice hours photographing and chatting together.
Best wishes and compliments for this perfect stitch,
Christian

Dusklilly (527) 2008-06-30 7:10

wow, this panorama is reallllllllllly beautiful, you were doing real work while we were playing with the light. Beautiful.
It was a great trip and I am very happy I got to meet you. You were the surprise for Isabela ;)

Hugs,

Ioana

kevinos (6927) 2008-06-30 7:13

A beautifully made image, Jen Yves and beautifully exposed, capturing the night light so well. As always it is technically perfect. regards kevin

BlkDaffyDuck (385) 2008-06-30 7:26

Bonjour Jean Yves,

Très très jolie image de Budapest. La lumière est magnifiquement gérée, la photo présente beaucoup de détail et de piquée et le point de vue est superbe.
Le reflet du pont sur l'eau procure une superbe source lumineuse qui habile magnifiquement le centre de ta photo.
Bravo et merci pour le partage !

Cordialement,
Damien.

nszeretlek (606) 2008-06-30 7:41

That's the picture i always dreamt on taking !

I'm afraid it does not need too much feedback .

Congratulations !

Miguel

Cricri (43726) 2008-06-30 7:56

Salut Jean Yves,
Une trés belle version large sur les deux côtés du Danube, pas l'heure bleu mais tout aussi belle a regarder et qui me rapelle de beaux jours là bas
Amitiés
cricri

Floydian (30970) 2008-06-30 7:58

Hi Jean Yves,
Seems you ahd a nice meeting with new members, that's something else than just the old bunch ;-))))
Although this is not the blue hour, i am impressed by the view and the golden tones. Yes it's to dark, but the view is awesome, you really found a great spot here over a great city. Pity i couldn't come, i would love to see this city one day...
Regards, Henk

Paolo (40753) 2008-06-30 8:03

Fantastic one Jean Yves! a magic nigh tview, with excellent quality, timing and from a great POV.
thanks, ciao

TopGeo (22205) 2008-06-30 8:04

Hello J+Y excellent shot!I do not know the technique large version other it impresses, Very good and the idea of your meeting with the other members of Romania. Good picture and congratulating
Georgios

cbrman (19051) 2008-06-30 8:23

Hello Jean Yves,

Mais ou étais-tu plaçé pour réaliser cette prise de vue ! Cette citadelle est terriblement bien plaçée ! Ce n'est pas une blue hour mais le résultat est réellement superbe ! L'image est très bien équilibrée et toutes ces tâches lumineuses sont un régal pour les yeux !
Bravo !

A+

Dominique

maltese (21537) 2008-06-30 8:45

Salut Jean Yves
Une nouvelle belle leçon de photo de nuit, même quand tu abandonnes la Pixelbluehour, tu arrives à de superbes résultats.
Une très belle image tant en composition qu'en réalisation!!
Amicalement
Hervé

leo61 (43712) 2008-06-30 9:24

Hi Jean Yves!
The quality is perfect,worth a panorama postcard.Fantastic POV and a nice view above the town.The golden tones of the illuminated architecture are wonderful and contrast well with the very dark ones.
Regards,Leo

jonathan_hart (22623) 2008-06-30 10:21

quel belle qualité, very well done, un pano de nuit, c'est un très bel exploit, la netteté et l'exposition sont impeccables
amicalement
jo

Nolme (5334) 2008-06-30 10:44

Beau pano de cette ville et de son fleuve.
La version large est magnifique
marie

claudio74 (6680) 2008-06-30 11:15

Hello Jean Yves
La version normale et un peu petite mais dés qu'on passe à la version large c'est autre chose...superbe vue.
L'eclairage de la ville est vraiment sympa,on ne voit pas d'éclairage parasites (pub..etc..)
Bravo
A
A+
Claude

jemaflor (39759) 2008-06-30 11:16

Salut JY,
Et toi qui me disait récemment que tu n'étais plus fan des photos à l'heure noire ... (je ne pouvais m'empêcher de te faire cette remarque !) Eh bien, en voilà une preuve que cela peut donner un excellent résultat. Vraiment bravo, elle est top ta prise, cadrage, présentation et netteté des détails ... superbe ! Et même je me demande si cette prise n'est pas mieux ainsi en pleine nuit que si elle avait été prise à la fameuse heure bleue ... les teintes dorées et lumineuses s'harmonisent si joliment avec l'atmosphère de nuit noire !

Estelle (2319) 2008-06-30 12:08

Hello Jean-Yves,
Pas mal du tout comme ouverture de galerie!
C'est une composition de plusieurs photos verticales ou le cropping d'une plus grande photo?
Estelle

gilou530 (35680) 2008-06-30 12:13

salut JY
une version large fabuleuse, des couleurs dorées d'une pureté, un POV qui donne un max de choses, il y a pas grand chose a dire merveilleuse photo bravo l'artiste
amitiés
gilou

MarianneS (14408) 2008-06-30 12:20

Bonsoir Jean-Yves,
Une superbe composition nocturne en noir et or! La version large est vraiment magnifique!
Il semble que Budapest soit une très belle ville. Visiblement, il y avait une belle ambiance pendant votre meeting et c'est tant mieux.
Merci de nous la partager avec une si belle photo.
Bizzz. Marianne

Gerrit (36259) 2008-06-30 12:22

Hi nJean Yves,
excellent nightshot and pano with such a lot of highlights. The large version is realy impressive.
Regards, Gerrit

johannes68 (2882) 2008-06-30 13:27

Hi Jean Yves,
what a pitty that I came late...
Excellent overview of Budapest, there is not one single sight of the wonderful city that can not be found on your photo :)
Hope to be meetng you again soon,
Johannes

Calimero76 (9090) 2008-06-30 14:06

Bonsoir Jean Yves
Un des plus beaux panoramiques que j'ai vu sur TE
Rien à dire,juste admirer :)
Amicalement
Patrice

gneufeld (15233) 2008-06-30 16:59

HI Jean,
Wow, what a gorgeous slim panorama taken at night. The colors, the breadth, and the depth is unbelievable. A perfect way to celebrate a promise kept. TFs. Gerald

jjcordier (25218) 2008-06-30 22:34

jean Yves
Indispensable d'ouvrir la somptueuse version large! Beaucoup trop tard pour l'heure bleue, ce qui ne t'empêche pas de nous proposer cette magnifique photographie panoramique. Toujours prêt à parcourir le monde pour participer à des meetings TE...on t'envie vraiment!
Amicalement
JJ

gary91 (15321) 2008-07-01 2:50

Salut Jean-Yves,
Ben alors, tu dormais pendant l'heure bleue ;-)
Très belle vue, classique, de Buda et de Pest. La qualité est impeccable, et c'est vrai que cette nuit noire change un peu et met bien en valeur les différents bâtiments illuminés.
Bonne journée à toi.
Amicalement, Christian
1er juillet - "No Points Day" sur TE

Budapestman (42780) 2008-07-01 6:16

Hi Jean-Yves,
I hope you enjoyed your Hungarian trip in my beautiful country and Im sure of a great serie for this. This first one is wonderful! The panoramic composition is great and the golden details are gorgeous. Beautiful work! Congratulations! Have a nice day
George

lrw1966 (1632) 2008-07-01 8:58

Jean Yves Hi;
A Beautiful favorite. Very very well composed and presented. Excellent note as well.
Congraulations, very well done.
Larry
USA-tfs

Guenther (6859) 2008-07-01 10:13

Hi Jean Yves,

a splendid night panoramic view, well worth of the beautiful city, and as always in perfect quality. merci.
Have a nice evening
Günther

anes_lc (14776) 2008-07-01 12:55

i will not post no more...after seeing this fantastic picture i fell shame to show my results from this meeting :)
amazingggggggg..wowwwwwwww...i know you are a great photographer ..and now ..i"m proud i was there when you shoot :D
thanks for come to the meeting
hugs,anes

atus (15476) 2008-07-01 15:38

OK, the 1st of July has gone here and finally I can open also the large version. I tried to do it since yesterday using different type of browsers, but there was no way. Who knows why? Fantastic large night shot Jean Yves with perfect stitching and overall sharpness.
Probably it sounds strange, but for the night shots, I prefer the deep black rather than the blue hour.
It was a really pleasure and surprise to meet one of the still active legends of TE and hope to see ya again one of the next times!
Best wishes.
Attila

jimkilgallon (0) 2008-07-01 17:51

Bonjour JY
Budapest is one of my favourite cities I have had the pleasure to see in Europe, personally because of the steeped history of the architecture the city has to offer. Great perspective from Citadel hill showing both the Danube and Buda/Pest. Rich blacks and golden yellows compliment the scene well and the lighting all over the capture look clean and crisp. Well done
Regards
Jim

pboehringer (770) 2008-07-01 19:57

JY,
so your jetting through entire Europe to get your map yellow and please everyone at TE meetings? It is a great feeling to get to know all these people that we communicate almost daily, isn't? The moment of this shot is certainly quite to late for the master of the blue hour. Still, the golden hues that you achieved makes this a great shot with flawless stiching.
Peter

bostankorkulugu (33976) 2008-07-01 21:47

one of the best panorama shots of this beautiful city that i ve ever seen... and no surprise you are the one taking it jean yves... football is fun, but photography is more fun , think... knowing new people, making friends from around the world through photography is the best of all... thanks master...

korkut

hispic (7399) 2008-07-02 4:17

Hi Jean Yves,
A truly wonderful night cityscape on seeing in the large version. Very well managed exposure not to emphasize the light too much like the commercial photos. Fantastic and excellent quality! though not blue hour.
Have a nice day, Hisashi

cherryripe (19187) 2008-07-02 10:08

Salut JY
Tu enchaines les meeting toi. Bientôt tu devrais te faire soigné pour la maladie TE itis ;-)
Jolie carte postale ici avec une nettété impeccable. En plus c'est tout en jaune et noir :-)
A bientôt
Nikki

dilane (10289) 2008-07-02 10:16

C'est une petite merveille que cette photo. Je dis petite parce qu'effectivment c'est un peu petit par rapport au titre, mais c'est tellement net, tellement bien fait que...et puis si on veut l'avoir en grand, on va ds Large Version et alors là c'est grandiose. Bravo maestro -
P.S. peux tu repasser ton mail, Kitty l'a scratché...
bonne soirée -
amitiés
daniel

Silversnow (2121) 2008-07-02 12:02

Wow, superbe panorama de cette belle cité.
Est-ce un panorama en plusieurs morceaux?
C'est pas évident d'en avoir un bon quand on shoote vers le bas...

albertz (2310) 2008-07-03 2:52

Really an excellent panoramic city landscape at night. This place is really beautiful and when it illuminates at night, well captured. excellent shot.

tehanu_f (6874) 2008-07-21 1:21

you must do this more! I mean, shooting panaromas. with your perfect style & light management, you could easily sell them to tourism agencies or magazines. congrats, my friend, you are the best at nightshots.