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Photographer’s Note

Grand Crane in the city of Gdańsk, Long Wharf, on the Motlava river. Originally XIV century, the lifting crane of Gdansk took its present form in 1444. With a lifting capacity of up to 2000 kg, it was used for raising cargo or setting masts. Damaged during World War II, it was rebuilt after the war.

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besnard (30656) 2009-06-04 4:06

Bonjour Mikolaj
Tu commémores cette fête nationale avec un beau cliché clair et lumineux. C'est du bon travail.
Merci pour le partage et bonne journée.
Nicole

Budapestman (41886) 2009-06-04 4:08

Hi Mikolaj,
You took a beautiful photo of this important commemoration. The comosition is very spectacular, beautiful colours and lights. The architectural details are amazing, the Polish flag on the right side is splendid sight. Have a nice day!
George

bema (8731) 2009-06-04 4:24

Witaj Mikolaj,

very beautiful capture of this scenery, great pov and very fine colors, really a pretty outlook..

have a fine day, best regards Bernd

jasmis (50360) 2009-06-04 4:30 [Comment]

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avene (10982) 2009-06-04 5:00

hello Mikolaj,
democratic movement in Poland was certainly an inspiration for the whole Central and Eastern Europe, so 4 June and first elections is a commemorative day and event for all of us. the flag is a fitting element in the photo, although I'd try a different composition to avoid the clutter on the right and centered position of the bigger building. there seems to be some barrel distortion, and the light looks quite harsh, the scene might look much better in the warm light of the evening.

best,
Kristine

snunney (34868) 2009-06-04 5:14

Hello Mikolaj,
A splendid composition with lovely vibrant colours. The flag blowing in the wind makes a good frame and contributes a sense of dynamism. Very good sharpness.

ophelcia (5392) 2009-06-04 6:22

Ludzi nie ma!
Gdzie są ludzie???
Od 2007 nic się tu nie zmieniło, mamy nowy dach na Żurawiu...i tam lekko po lewej TEŻ NIC:)
Swietna prezentacja Wolnego Miasta i jej ciągotek do polskości:)
Coś mi tu po prawej przeszkadza...lampy jakies postawili:)
G.

SNOOP_Chan (822) 2009-06-04 6:43

Well, happy 4th of june !...Good compo, with the eye focused in the center of the photo, good colors and great sharpness, tfs!

luciola (1026) 2009-06-04 7:37

Witaj Mikolaj,
Uczciles rocznice ladna symboliczna fotka.
Pozdrawiam
Lucja

PaulVDV (5184) 2009-06-04 8:48

Hello Mikolaj,
The view on the Grand Crane (and the buildings at the quayside) from at the other side of the Motlava is wonderful.
I think you've composed this picture well with the Polish flag high in the sky next to the big cloud.
Beautiful colours.
Best regards, Paul

TGULUMSER (12512) 2009-06-04 8:59

Hello Mikolaj,
Interesting architecture details, great scenery,congratulations,
Best regards,
Tulay

darek1978 (11183) 2009-06-04 9:03

Witaj Mikolaju,
Jak to calkiem niedawno powiedzial nasz prezydent: "Dwadzieścia lat temu zaświeciło w Polsce słońce, naród w wyborach 4 czerwca 1989 roku powiedział komunizmowi "nie". Piekne kolory i wzniosly charakter z lopoczaca flaga. Wspaniale zdjecie!
Pozdrawiam,
D.

rodgerg (24029) 2009-06-04 10:35

Hello Mikolaj,

An image full of light nad rich in various colours well collected and well satured. The flag in the FG on the right give a great depht to the image.
Best regards,
Roger

saxo042 (15650) 2009-06-04 12:00

Hi Mikolaj,
A very attractive combination of old and modern architecture. And a fine illustration to this important day of Polish history!
Kind regards
Gunnar

Booz (13854) 2009-06-04 13:50

jejku - jakie spokojne - super
pozdrawiam
t

vasilpro (8690) 2009-06-04 14:07

Hello Mikolaj,
Very interesting architecture coexistence with the modern at the right and classical on the left, beautiful composition with the flag and lovely colors.
TFS!
Greetings, Vasilis.

MrCairo (4681) 2009-06-04 14:46

Bez zbednych slow !
Doskonale !
Przeciez wiem o co chodzi.
Pozdrawiam
W.

Fis2 (45799) 2009-06-04 14:58

Witaj Mikolaj!
Szkoda, ze ten nastroj tylko na zdjeciach :(
Ladny kadr z "bialo-czerwona" izurawiem w tle.
Fajne kolorki.
Szacuneczek
Krzysztof

dareco (17104) 2009-06-04 15:53

Nice composition and an interesting post. I love the very old building!! Good detail and colors. TFS

argycon (2749) 2009-06-04 22:41

Hi Mikolaj,
Very nice composition with beautiful colors!
Excellent sharpness and detail! Superb colors!
tfs
Kostas

swiatopelk777 (8464) 2009-06-05 1:45

Cze Mikolaj!
Super bandera. Super kolorki. Fajne foto. Niech zyje Lech Walesa!
Szacun brachu!

serp2000 (9487) 2009-06-05 2:27

Priwet, Mikolaj,
Excellent summer shot! Nice colours,good composition!
Lovely place! Pozdrawiam!
Have a nice weekend!
Serghei

Cretense (56072) 2009-06-05 2:36

Hello Mikolaj!

Excellent architecture photo, so many diferent architectonic styles and all of them are very impressive! Great composition and framing, excellent idea to include the Polish flag, and connect this photo with a special day for Polish people! Flawless light managment, brilliant colours! Congratulations!

Hercules

AiresSantos (42080) 2009-06-05 3:18

Wonderful colours and contrast in this amazing picture, dear Mikolaj !
Lovely clouds in the sky.
I like how you framed it and details
Have a nice weekend
Aires

John_F_Kennedy (31391) 2009-06-05 4:36

A very pleasant scene with a lovely sky and deep attractive colours. Yes, Gdanks is a nice city. Well done.
Best wishes,
Achim

jjanczyk (1805) 2009-06-05 5:56

Witaj,
Doskonaly kadr!
Ta flaga ma bardzo symboliczne znaczenie... Pamietamy!
Super kolorystyka i swiatlo.
Pozdrawiam

BeBeHooker (5476) 2009-06-06 4:59

Serwus Mikolaj!
Niech zyje Gdansk, niech zyje Wolne Miasto Gdansk. Polska niech zyje. Patrotyczna fotencja. Kolorasy na sto i dwa.
Siemka!

LeeLoo (5014) 2009-06-06 10:37

Dear Mikolaj Kawa!
Amazing Polish flag.
Wonderful Grand Crane.
Excellent point of view.
Superb composition.
Good capture.
TFS!

bakes888 (18189) 2009-06-07 1:04

Hi Mikolaj. Impressive crane for such and age, I’ll bet this has save a lot of men a lot of work over the years. Well captured with excellent colours and clarity. Thanks for sharing.
Have a good Sunday, Paul.

Ola_Kwiatek (2524) 2009-06-07 4:16

Swietne kolorki, swietne zywe swiatlo, piekne zabytki w kadrze, na chmurki tez nie ma co narzekac.
3maj sie

Jonathan_Tree (4303) 2009-06-07 9:01

Czolem Mikolaju!
Wspaniala flaga, wspaniale mocne zywe kolory. Piekna prezentacja jednego z symboli Gdanska, mysle o Zurawiu.
Serdecznosci!

mesutilgim (36803) 2009-06-07 23:25

Hi Mikolaj,
Very good pov and perfect compo with the polish flag in the foreground.
Nice photographers sky and very nice architectorial details.
TFS and best regards
MESUT ILGIM

Graal (57909) 2009-06-08 0:15

Czesc,
dobra okazjonalna fotografia z Gdanska. Ta flaga swietnie na ten dzien pasuje. Mocne kolory. Dobra robota.
Pozdr. Al.

pablominto (40634) 2009-06-08 1:26

Hello Mikolaj,

I will think a crane like this was a triumph of engineering back in those days, very impressive!
The building is a real eye-catcher too, standing out among the more modest neighbours...
The good light renders fine colours, and the view is nicely framed by the Polish flag!

Greetings,
Pablo -

amaryllis (17475) 2009-06-08 7:45

Bonjour
une superbe photo pour la commémoration de ce jour, une parfaite luminosité et des nuages blancs énormes qui font de cette photo une excellente réalisation avec un bon cadrage
juliette

sunamoon (5057) 2009-06-11 15:30

Hi,

Impresionantes colores y definición,
muy optima la luz y el encuadre genial,
me gusta el cielo como la escena con la bandera!
Buen trabajo!

Un saludo,
Elena

Aviller (3106) 2009-06-13 8:11

A very nice patriotic picture. The texture of the flag has come out really well and the medieval crane makes for a fantastic backdrop.

asajernigan (14132) 2009-06-16 19:12

Mikolaj,
This is a great shot of this fine old crane. The crane is contrasted nicely by the modern building right next to it. The lighting and colors are fine with excellent sharpness and detail. The flag in the foreground adds nice depth and color to the shot.
TFS,
Asa

stego (22352) 2009-06-18 10:35

Witaj Mikolaj,
Curious building, that along with the others, the blue sky, the clouds and the waving flag renders a catchy image.
Regards,
José

Bluejeans (32269) 2009-06-20 4:39

Ola Mikolaj ,
Beleza de foto com esta bandeira em primeiro plano ,lindo o edifício de fundo tem uma arquitectura bem interessante , gostei muito do céu , boas cores e luz, parabéns!!
Um abraço Gonçalo

COSTANTINO (22691) 2009-06-21 7:57

Hello
A perfect postcard with so many architectural details,a superb blue sky in contrast with the rest scenery,a beautiful capture of that moment,
great pov,everything in order you did your best
regards
Costantino

mikeo (12117) 2009-06-22 0:50

Czolem!

Bardzo fajna kompozycja, ladne kolorki no i ta flaga ktora dodaje smaczku.
Fajnie to wyszlo.

Pozdrowienia!
Mikeo

Urs (2840) 2009-07-11 3:50

Dear Mikolaj

To use the flag at the right corner is a very clever idea. So everybody knows where the picture has been taken. Gdansk ... recall that that was the city of Lech Waleza. Then of course I remember the German past of the town. I have read a lot about the town, but so far I never went there. Thanks for letting me have a glimpse of it. Contrast are excellent, the houses against the blue sky. Great composition and well executed with vivid colors, fine sharpness and perfect DOF. Well done

Best regards
Urs

greek (7450) 2009-07-23 21:59

hi mikolaj,

beautiful architecture, lovely compo, i like the flag the sky and the colours, galantis

JanD (14885) 2009-10-23 1:35

Czolem Mikolaj!
Dobra fotografia, w sam raz na ten dzien, szkoda, ze nie widzialem jej wtedy. Piekna kompozycja. Wspaniale swiatlo, doskonale mocne i zywe kolory.
Pozdrawiam.