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St Stephens' altar


St Stephens' altar
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Copyright: Miklos Marczis (MikiM) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 401 W: 97 N: 401] (1866)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2008-06-28
Categories: Daily Life, Architecture, Decisive Moment
Camera: Nikon D200, Nikon 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 G ED-IF AF-S VR
Exposure: f/4.8, 1/10 seconds
Photo Version: Original Version
Theme(s): TE meeting in Budapest [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2008-07-03 10:05
Viewed: 486
Points: 20
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
The place
Altar of the St Stephen's Basilica (Hungarian: Szent István-bazilika) is an ecclesiastic basilica in Budapest, Hungary. It is named in honour of Stephen, the first King of Hungary (c 975–1038), whose mummified fist is housed in the reliquary.

Along with the Hungarian Parliament Building, it is the tallest building of Budapest (96 m). It has a width of 55 meters, and its length is 87.4 meters. It was completed in 1905 after 54 years of construction. Much of this delay can be attributed to the collapse of the dome in 1868 which required complete demolition of the completed works and rebuilding from the ground up.

The architectural style is neoclassical and the interior is laid out in Greek cross. The facade is anchored by two large bell towers. In the southern tower you can find Hungarys biggest bell. Its weight surpasses 9 tons[1]. Its predecessor had a weight of almost 8 tons, but it was used for military purposes during the second World War. Visitors may access the dome by elevators or 364 stairs for a 360° view overlooking Budapest. I hope that my friends from the TE meeting will post wondereful pictures from this place.

The picture
I know that the head burnt out a bit but to be honest I couldn't do more without loosing from the real lights, colors and atmosphere). I focused on the nice details. But of course if anybody (NOw I know some experienced member...)can post a good workshop - I would be very happy.

Finally I think it is like a heaven's light.

Have a nice week!
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  • atus Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2293 W: 206 N: 4467] (14945)
  • [2008-07-03 10:34]
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Szia Miklós,
csak szeretnéd! Én pl. annyira megfeledkeztem, arról hogy fotózni sem ártott volna, hogy ott bennt még a tokból sem szedtem elő a gépet. Pedig lett volna miről képet csinálni. Gratulálok a csodálatosan tiszta fotóért és örülök, hogy személyesen is megismerkedtünk.
u.i. remélem a többiek valóban fognak erről a csodás helyről fotókat póstázni.
Szia.
Attila

Szia Miklós,
Hát igen a fej egy kicsit beégett, de ilyen távolságból ilyen fényekkel szerintem ez több mint elfogadható. A részeletekre koncentrálás jól siekrült, mert szép élesek letteka részletek. A többi fény jól adja vissza a hely hangulatát. Nagyon tetszenek a színek is. Kiváló munkát végeztél!
Gratulálok!
Üdv,
Marci

hi again :)
i wish to post one shot from Basilica ,but one is good like yours :) ,great quality and a magical place to visit
hugs,anes

How are you,my dear?How s that ear-pain?
The symmetry of this shot is super
And the details in this special light ..I like them
Did I say thank you for coming when you were suffering ?Te pup
Isa

you caught the whole altar, very nice. I only have aprts of it. This church has such beautiful light, and most of it is coming from the windows. Beautiful capture!

Hugs,
Ioana

Hi MIklos
the light is beautifull inside the basilique. The picture is elegant with a nice symetry.
NIce work
Bertrand

Hi Miklos,
a wonderful cathedral, your photo is so rich of details. The centered position of the alter makes the pic quiet and underlines the ood in this sacred place.
Good one !
Compliments, Chris

Szióka:)
beégett vagy sem ,nem igazán zavaró.
JÓ kép!!
Én alig fotóztam a Bazilikában...és abból a kevésből is a legtöbb kép a Szent Teréz szoborról készült:)
Szép hétvégét!!
puszi,
Linda

Szia Miklós!
Gyönyörű fotó, a részletek nagyon szépek, a minőség szuper. A szimmetrikus kompozíció látványos, a túláradó fényű szoboralak szerintem nem zavaró, ennyi bőven belefér egy szakrális témájú fotóba. :)
Gratulálok és szép fényeket!
Gyuri

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  • siggi Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 192 W: 33 N: 169] (1298)
  • [2008-07-08 12:10]

Hi Miklos,

Interesting image.
Good POV, and composition.
Excellent tones.
All the best.

Siegfried

Szia Miklos,
A nice interior picture of the basilica, the face of the Christ looks a little bit overexposed but the rendering of all elements around is very nice, you have a strong arm and a good VR to get this sharpness hand held !
Have a nice day JY

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