king of the hill Photo

Photographer’s Note

Continuing the series featuring the medieval Huniad Corvin castle in the Transylvanian city of Hunedoara (other names: Eisenmarkt, Huniadstadt, Vajdahunyad, Hunyadvar, Hunyad, Hannedeng).

This is another view of the castle, just as spectacular and again, from a spot very little known. I walked down the local road used mainly by transport trucks, which services nearby quarries and ironworks. In the foreground is the "Ne boisa" ("Fear not") tower and the connecting gallery, built in the 1400s, during the time of John Huniad (Johannes Hunyad), to enhance the castle defenses and serve as a retreat.

Unfortunately I couldn't avoid those cables. I know they lower the quality of the picture.

PP: brightness/contrast adjustment, increased saturation, resized, sharpened, frame, saved for web.

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greghume1 (447) 2005-04-16 1:14

Even with the cables, I like the shot. The diagonal of the vegetation along with the blue, rust, and green of the scene make this a striking image.

naxius (16679) 2005-04-16 4:42

Hello Michael,
The angle you choose is perfect.
It gives a massive presence of this nice castle.
The light and the colors are simply perfect.
I just regret the wires and you could try to clone them.
Alexandre

MarekP (4744) 2005-04-16 5:51

Nice photo, very good angle and perfect dynamic composition with spectacular clouds behind the even more spectacular castle. I like the whole series, however this shot is the best one so far, I think.

Gdouble (5245) 2005-05-05 17:20

Beautifull contrast between the darkness of the trees and that beautifull sky. The castle is very bright and you bring him to us on a great way. This is a great serie that you bring us here.
Thanks
Guy

krakowiak (4706) 2006-02-11 8:10

Fantastic composition and colours, this castle looks marvelous on Your picture!

Regards,
Pawel