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The Arvfurstens palace & the Royal Opera


The Arvfurstens palace & the Royal Opera
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Copyright: George Rumpler (Budapestman) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 4177 W: 0 N: 7548] (26733)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2006-07-18
Categories: Daily Life, Architecture, Artwork
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2006-08-18 11:03
Viewed: 1003
Points: 30
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Arvfurstens palace (on the left), was built between 1783 and 1794 as a residence for Princess Sophia Albertina. The buildings architect was Erik Palmstedt. When Sophia Albertina died the palace was passed on to the Crown Prince. The Ministry for Foreign Affairs has resided in the building since 1906.

The Kungliga Operan or Royal Swedish Opera is the national stage for opera in Sweden. The original Stockholm Opera House, the work of architect Carl Fredrik Adelcrantz was commissioned by King Gustav III, a strong adherent of the ideal of an enlightened absolutism and as such was a great patron of the arts. Construction began in 1775 and the theatre was inaugurated on 30 September 1782 with a performance of the Danish composer Johann Gottlieb Naumann's Cora och Alonzo.
The building was very imposing with its center Corinthian tetrastyle portico supporting four statues and topped by the royal crown. The four-tiered auditorium was oval in shape, had excellent acoustics and sightlines. The sumptuous foyer contained neoclassic medallions and pilasters.
It was in the foyer of the opera house where the king met his fate: during a masquerade on March 16, 1792, he was shot by Jacob Johan Anckarström, and died several days later. (In turn, this event inspired the opera Un Ballo in Maschera by Verdi).
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  • gp_pl Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 229 W: 111 N: 53] (1394)
  • [2006-08-18 11:08]

Hello George,
nice view, good composition and wonderful colours. Good POV and cropping.
regards
Grzesiek

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  • danyy Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 7444 W: 441 N: 10361] (52803)
  • [2006-08-18 11:35]

Hello George,
Les couleurs et la netteté sont les deux qualités principales de cette photo.
Le ciel est magnifique.
La scène est parfaitement cadrée.
Bien à toi
Daniel

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  • berek Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 4038 W: 172 N: 5164] (23820)
  • [2006-08-18 11:48]

Hi George,
look at clouds its beauty. this picture perspective is very good with a river. nice place colors and details. Have a great weekend.
Berek
my overall evaluation -> :-))

The bright saturated colours resulting from that strong northern light make this shot almost jump out of the screen.
It has a real immediate impact.
Its a bit of a shame about the tilted building on the left, and its hard to tell whether it was due to a tilted camera or is the result of lens distortion, but I don't think it matters too much.
Great shot George, a welcome bit of sunshine on this grey English day.
Ben

Lovely colors my friend and point of view.

It looks the trip gave goods photo to you. Did you try some B&W?

thanks
andre

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  • MIG13 Gold Star Critiquer [C: 1854 W: 0 N: 0] (0)
  • [2006-08-18 23:33]

Hi, George! Another nice pic of this beautiful city! I didn't know Stockholm looks so good! Very sharp and colourful resolution! TFS! Greetings from Rio! Miguel.

Great picture I love the colors and detail. This is a gorgeous photo. Thanks for sharing such an amazing pic.
Christan

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  • leo61 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3736 W: 351 N: 7532] (32126)
  • [2006-08-19 2:33]

Hi George!
You had a verry good POV to show this nice view at the city.Good composition with the curve and the tree at the right side and good diagonal of thr river and facades.You had good light and the colors are fantastic.A verry sharp image with many nice details.
Regards,Leo

Hi George,
Another classic view of Stockholm!
I like your point of view across the canal, also including some ground from your side...
Very good lighting giving fine colours and remarkable details, the architecture is very well conveyed!
Greetings,
Pablo -

Hi George,
Excellent shot! perfect POV, good details and sharpness. I like the colours well balanced.
Well done
Thanks for sharing
Best regards
Vivek

Hello George: you make me weep with nostalgia. I knew this place very well. I remember a Claas Oldenburg sculpture on that square, whether is was a permanent installation or just a temporary display, I don't know.
Nice Summer picture with great colors and POV.
Cheers
Otto

Good days George.
Very good colors in your shot. The building on the left stands out even against the bright blue sky. I like the slight curve to the canal in the lower right, it seems to welcome your eyes into the shot. Good perspective.
Regards,
Chris
:) out, be back.

Hi George,

Great shot!, fantastic lights and beautiful sky, the composition is perfect, TFS

Regards

José

Hi George
Lovely shot and a beautiful scene you've captured here. I like the soft light, the warm colours and you pov which captures the curvature of the canal very well, to lead us into the scene. Excellent work.
Aubrey

Hi George,
Very nice architecture composition. Wonderful atmosphere, good sharpness and perspective. Well done.
Ahmet

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