...inspiration by folklore... Photo

Photographer’s Note

...Saturday afternoon in the heart of Banska Bystrica, full of folklore music and typical costumes...

Banska Bystrica is located in central Slovakia and is the most important historical, cultural and economic centre of it. The first written reference about the city is from the year 1255. Today Banska Bystrica has 83 056 inhabitants.

Here you can see the SNP square (Square of Slovak National Uprising), around which are concentrated most historical monuments. It is a very picturesque place, which is in summertime covered by flowers and street cafes.

In the background you can see a clock tower dated from the year 1552. During the last reconstruction it deviated from the vertical axis by 60 cm. The tower was used as a watch tower in the past and the bugler's concerts were heard from it in the 18th and 19th century.

orme, rushfan2112, gary91, bibiweb, macondo has marked this note useful

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Mikos (4324) 2007-03-31 13:53

Hi Ivana!

I like the way you have composed this picture, the colours and the wonderful light are two of the strikings on your image!
Well done!

Cheers!
Miguel

dumanica (5054) 2007-03-31 14:30 [Comment]

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jaywalker (12186) 2007-03-31 15:00

Hi Ivana, A lovely syreet scene & excellent colours, I love the outfits you have managed to show them beautifully, excellent chose for your POV with the clock tower in the background & lovely light, only one down side & that is the dancers have their back to the photo, however still a great shot, kind regards Wilson.

mesutilgim (36232) 2007-03-31 15:30

Hi Ivana,
Great capture. And very nice pov. And very nice info's
Very well done !
TFS and nice weekend
MESUT ILGIM

orme (6746) 2007-03-31 19:44

A great shot, Ivana, full of colour.
I like angle of this one and how you have managed to capture the energy of the moment.
Thanks for the interesting note.

rushfan2112 (2965) 2007-03-31 19:58

Hi Ivana, great shot of a very colourful and, probably, very traditional dance. The colours and sharpness are superb. Pity we can't see the dancers' expresions. Kind regards, Paul.

berseph (1758) 2007-03-31 22:11

Great capture Ivana. I love your low viewpoint here. YOur image is nice and clean with all the elements working nicely together (the dancers, the old clock tower, and the musicians).

brevbrev14 (370) 2007-04-01 6:16

Hi Ivana, a good scene!
with the typical dresses!
very good work!
ciao!
valeria

gary91 (15319) 2007-04-01 7:08

Hello Ivana,
Very good composition and sharp image.
I was not aware that they were another Pisa tower, this tower is very strange.
Have a nice sunday.
Best regards, Christian

bibiweb (8) 2007-04-01 14:18

Hi Ivana,
Even if there aren't any flowers, there's a very strong summer feeling in your photo, probably due to the strong and warm light. The classical architecture in the background enhances the folklore atmosphere crated by the traditionnal costumes.
Take care.
Brigitte

ashmash (199) 2007-04-02 6:58

Colourful and nice.

gilou530 (34671) 2007-04-03 14:53

hello ivana
a beautiful image full with quite typical folklore this country with these coloured costumes, a framing found well in the medium of a superb environment and a blue sky which helps well has clearness
friendships
Gilbert

macondo (12967) 2007-04-05 10:06

Hi Ivana. Nice little series you have here. I love the low viewpoint in this one, and don't mind the wide angle distortion either - it seems appropriate for a dance shot. Lovely colours and superb clarity. A terrific composition, great idea, good exposure. Well done.
Regards,
Andrew

verswe (4413) 2007-04-12 4:42

Nice, low point of view.Excellent colours and sharpness; good note too, Ivana.
Greetings!
Kris