Monument of shoemaker Photo

Photographer’s Note

Warszawa (Warsaw), Stare Miasto (Old Town), Podwale street and Piekarska street, monument of Jan Kilinski by Stanisław Jackowski (1936). Jan Kiliński (1760-1819) was one of the commanders of the Kościuszko Uprising. A shoemaker by trade, he commanded the Warsaw Uprising of 1794, an uprising against the Russian garrison in Warsaw. He became a member of Polish provisional government as well. Kiliński was born in Trzemeszno, a minor town in the historical region of Greater Poland. In 1780 he settled in Warsaw, where he became a shoemaking master in 1788. One of the most prominent burghers of the time, he was elected member of the city council three times in a row between 1791 and 1793. During the Warsaw Uprising of 1794, Kiliński formed a unit of National Militia and lead his forces, along with the forces of the regular army, against the Russian occupation forces. On April 19 of that year, following the Russian withdrawal, he signed the Access of the city of Warsaw to the Kościuszko's Uprising and entered the Provisional Temporary Council, a temporary ruling body of the city.
Source: wikipedia

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robertosalguero (110) 2009-06-09 0:34

Hello Swiatopelk,

Interesting historical anecdote. The monument seem interesting as well against the warm tones of the older buildings. The light in this image seem fine as is the framing of the scene. Good details. Thanks Swiatopelk :-)

Roberto

vasilpro (9435) 2009-06-09 0:47

Hello Swiatopelk,
Very nice presentation of this monument, a lovely place for relaxing with interesting Polish architecture under a clear blue sky.
Have a nice day, Vasilis.

ribeiroantonio (21969) 2009-06-09 1:01

Wow, I would not mind to have a coffee in that square. The view is magnificent and your picture is excellent in POV, light and colours. Well done.
Antonio

serp2000 (9707) 2009-06-09 1:04

Witaj, Swiatek,
He reminds me a kozak ;)) Superb colours, fine composition. Good historical note! Pozdrawiam!
Serghei

ophelcia (5502) 2009-06-09 1:08

Yellow!
Zamaszysty, z szabelką, typowy POLAK;)
Świetna seria pomnikowa:)
G.

snunney (35464) 2009-06-09 1:19

Hello Swiatopelk,
A good composition of this statue of a local hero. I like how you have framed it against the colourful architecture, which helps it to really stand out. Good light and colours and excellent detail.

Budapestman (42810) 2009-06-09 1:56

Hi Swiatopelk,
Splendid sot of this picturesque square with spectacular composition. Beautiful colours and lights, the statue balanced is spendidly. Excellent note, Tfs! Have a nice day!
George

John_F_Kennedy (31994) 2009-06-09 3:47

You show us a splendid view of this city. I like the inclusion of the sculpture here. Well done.
Best wishes,
Achim

aadilj (17950) 2009-06-09 4:41

Hi swiatopelk, this lovely and extremely bright and sunny. I like the fresh colours and the overall upbeat mood of this image

LeeLoo (5236) 2009-06-09 4:54

Dear Swiatopelk Karpinski!
Wonderful brave shoemaker!
Amazing story.
Nice colors.
Very nice tenement houses.
Good shot.
TFS!

JanD (15053) 2009-06-09 6:03

Czolem Swiatek!
Dobre dynamiczne ujecie. Trzeba przyznac, ze ten pomnik, jeden z ladniejszych pomnikow Warszawy, ma sile poruszania uwagi.
Pozdrawiam.

saxo042 (16266) 2009-06-09 6:09

Hi Swiatopelk,
A good composition where the statue is expertly placed inside the frame. Very fine architecture in the background and an interesting note!
Kind regards
Gunnar

hay_kes (28562) 2009-06-09 6:54

Hi Swiatopelk,
Very beautiful square vith good POV and perspective.TFS.
Pozdrav,

hAyAti

Ola_Kwiatek (2772) 2009-06-09 7:57

Narzekaja, gdy na zdjeciu nie ma ludzi, wiec dales ich tu ile trzeba. Jeden idzie sobie w sina dal i drapie sie po glowie, inni sobie piwo Zywiec zlopia, a ten ostatni wlazl na cokol i szabelka macha. Niech macha dalej.
3maj sie

darek1978 (11499) 2009-06-09 8:48

Czesc Swiatku,
Kompozycja bardzo prosta, ale kolory i swiatlo czynia to zdjecie niezwykle atrakcyjne. Swietna nota. Calosc doskonale przygotowana. Gratki!
Pozdr.
D.

BeBeHooker (6032) 2009-06-09 13:19

Serwus Swiatek!
Czaderskie swiatelko i kolorasy. Fajowska kompozycja. Szewc Kilinski siedzi w kadrze jak zloto.
Siema!

Vasa (6318) 2009-06-09 15:24

Hi Swiatopelk, friend,

your contribution to the Polish gallery is so important. All your pictures are worth to seeing and thanks to you I have much better idea about your kind country. Be proud of this picture from Warszawa too.

Friendly your

Branko

raszid62 (3481) 2009-06-09 17:01

Cze¶æ
Gdyby nie te barowe parasole mo¿na pomy¶leæ ,¿e imæ kilinski zejdzie z postumentu i znów poprowadzi do walki. Piêkne kolory, dobre ¶wiat³o i ostro¶c.
Pozdrawiam
Józek

AKITA (5577) 2009-06-09 17:24

dear Swiatopelk,
nice light and colors, very clear and good POV,
but the most impreesive thing is this contrast between the brave statue and relaxed people in white parasols.
the history of every country maybe so...
in fine day people think time has been passing peacefully like the fine sky, it is all right.
thank you,
Akihisa

Graal (58720) 2009-06-09 22:51

Czesc,
kolejne fajne miejsce w stolicy. Znany nam pomnik slawnego szewca. Dobry kadr i mile kolorki. Jestes jakby przewodnikiem dla obcokrajowcow w W-wie.
Pozdr. Al.

emka (22319) 2009-06-09 23:25

Witaj Światek,

Łza mi sie w oku zakręciła, jak zobaczyłam to zdjęcie. Napatrzyłam się na Kilińskiego przez tyle lat. Robiąc to zdjęcie, za plecami miałeś PWN. Przyzwyczaiłam sie juz do jazdy na Służewiec zamiast na Stare Miasto, ale jednak bardzo mi brak tego widoku. Te parasole rosna wszędzie jak grazyby po deszczu i zaśmiecaja widok. W tym miejscu ich chyba nigdy nie bylo. Pozdrawiam

Malgorzata

Jonathan_Tree (4803) 2009-06-10 5:00

Witaj Swiatku!
Nie ma co, szewcow mielismy zawsze z najwyzszej polki.
Swietna fotografia.
Serdecznosci!

jalab_temen (1990) 2009-06-17 2:34

Hi Swiat,
Impressive compo, intensive colors, interesting story. Poland is incredibly familiar to Hungarians, and so for me. Thank you for sharing it.
Regards, Jalab

wojtpod (223) 2009-10-13 3:23

Cześć Światek!
Ładne ujęcie. Szeroki kadr, dobrze widoczne kamienice. U mnie ta pomarańczowa trochę ucięta. Dobra robota!
Pozdrawiam,
Wojtek