Common Lilac Photo

Photographer’s Note

This is a Common Lilac shrub (syringa vulagris) near the Cathedral of Uppsala. Common Lilac is native to the Balkan pensinula but is now widespread in Europe. In Sweden it is very common and you see them blomming everywhere in parks and gardens in late spring/early summer.

The Cathedral is the largest church in Scandinavia. The height is 118.7 m. The construction of the cathedral began in the 13th century and it was inaugurated in 1435. It has been restored many times since then.

rey316, alvaraalto, rodgerg, ruisc_pt, COSTANTINO, fanni, trekks, gracious, saxo042, Tue, jaywalker, Jakab, maloutim has marked this note useful

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rey316 (1900) 2009-05-11 9:57

Hej Ulf
wonderful picture. Good colours
Regards
Andrey

alvaraalto (5225) 2009-05-11 10:24

Hi Ulf,

Beautiful image of Scandinavian spring in front of the cathedral in Uppsala with one of my favourite flowers, especially the lovely smell of them.
I did see the cathedral only from long distance when I travelled from Gavle to Stockholm.

Groet Rob

rodgerg (22923) 2009-05-11 10:36

Hello Ulf,

An excellent framing and especially an original and very efficience POV. The elements of the architectur arise very well in the blue of the sky. Superb purple color of the flowers very well collected.
Have a good evening,
Roger

ruisc_pt (6206) 2009-05-11 11:44

Nice perspective Ulf.A interesting composition as well

TFS
R

COSTANTINO (22104) 2009-05-11 12:49

Hello Ulf
A marvellous photo,a dreamy photo..
This common lilac shrub looks like a plant in GREECE with the name in greek:pashalia..
That means plant of the Easter and it is blooming also everywhere in the gardens..
Great work with the contrast of the blue sky and the architectural details,a real beautiful image of Scandinavian spring
regards and compliments
Costantino

fanni (8677) 2009-05-12 0:16

Hej Ulf,
this is a very unusual, original shot of this cathedral! I know how difficult it is to take a photo of the whole cathedral, no matter how many times you walk around it :) But photos from the distance are not the same as those which are taken very close.
You found an excellent POV. Of course, this is not the whole cathedral, but it is one of its most important parts - the steeples which are well balanced by the pillar on the left. And the lilac looks very beautiful!
Kind regards,
Elena

ktanska (16365) 2009-05-12 3:28

Hej Ulf,
Excellent combination of vertical elements: two church spires, statue on a tall column and tree with fresh spring leaves. And those flowers work wellas a base for the image. Deep DoF is essential on this one.
Kari

trekks (14260) 2009-05-12 8:51

hi Ulf

Strong colors!

The way you have composed this architecture shot, it looks very much towering over the viewer. Up close and personal.

Very sharp and good detail. The strong light plays a good role for this contrast.

tfs, bill

sacimar (7029) 2009-05-12 10:17

Hi Ulf,

wonderful picture, I like the perspective, it's like the plants are helping to keep the tower standing. Colors and details are great also, excellent composition my friend,

My best regards

Sergio

gracious (20017) 2009-05-12 11:22

Hello ulf,
Superb pov here with the sparkling Lilac shrub in the fg and the depth on the beautiful church!
perfect colour contrast in this shot!
good sharpness and great details as well
well done
have a great day, my friend!
cheers
Tony

lousat (14864) 2009-05-12 13:13

Hi Ulf,i like a lot this different way to show a bell-tower! This low point fo view make a difference,great idea the purple flowers!! Wonderfuls colors and impressives details,my best compliments,have a nice day,LUCIANO

danyy (67844) 2009-05-12 23:16

Bonjour Ulf,
une contre plogée super efficace qui donne beaucoup d'allure à cette partie de la cathédrale. Les couleurs sont vives et magnifiques et cet avant plan très vif est un plus.
Un magnifique ciel d'un bleu insolent.
Regards.
Daniel.

saxo042 (15030) 2009-05-15 8:03

Hej Ulf,
A peculiar POV, but the composition feels quite harmonic just the same. I like the four dominating colours here, they work very well together. A very fine picture!
Hälsningar
Gunnar

Tue (25608) 2009-05-16 8:33

Hey Ulf,
Excellent vertical composition! The column, the tree and the tower of the cathedral are very nicely placed next to each other. The flowers are a great inclusion in the foreground. Thanks for sharing!
Regards,
Lars

jaywalker (12186) 2009-05-17 10:22

Hi Ulf, Beautiful purple flowers & a superb blue sky, the upwards POV works well & elongates the spire brilliantly, great composition & a nice piece of work, kind regards Wilson.

Jakab (3398) 2009-05-17 14:57

Hello Ulf,
an unusual and interesting approach. You have given a strong accent to the flowers and so created a curious balance to the majestic cathedral. (I hope you will upload further photos of this majestic building.) I like this solution, congratulations!
Laszlo

ManuMay (10214) 2009-05-22 23:52

Hi Ulf!!

Very good composition adn exceptional POV, a good play of colour tones and very good textures...a good work!!

Have a nice week end...

Best regards
Manuel

maloutim (3891) 2009-06-06 18:28

Hi Ulf!
This is a lovely POV of the spire of Uppsala cathedral! The lilac, the column, the green tree and the perfect blue sky give it the best of effect!
Thanks for sharing and have a lovely Sunday!
Marie Louise.

mauro61 (14478) 2009-06-20 9:43

ciao Ulf,
bellissimo POV dal basso con le linee della colonna e della chiesa che sembrano incontrarsi.
Ottima la gestione della luce e splendidi i colori con i fiori in FG.
saluti
maurizio