Frederiksborg Castle Photo

Photographer’s Note

This is Frederiksborg Castle in Hillerød.

The oldest parts of the Castle were built in 1560 by King Frederik II and the castle is named after him.

The majority of the present castle was built between 1600-1620 by Frederik II's son, Christian IV in Dutch Renaissance style with sweeping gables, sandstone decorations and copper-covered roofs and spires. (He loved the Dutch Renaissance style, just like I do)

Christian IV was a very important king; most of Copenhagen (or Denmarks) old building are built by him (like Rosenborg Castle - which you can see on Tue's pages, The Round Tower - which you can see on Jeppe's pages, and Christianshavn, a part of Copenhagen)

The castle burnt in 1859 but was rebuilt from 1860-84 with financial support from brewer J. C. Jacobsen and later by the Carlsberg Foundation.

The castle is built on three island in the castle lake.

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The 17th was a gray day, but suddenly the sun began to shine. I cropped the picture a bit and I increased the contrast somewhat.

paulspain, ChrisJ, Galmeida, kent_s, Hanssie, anakin, Tue, Jeppe, pamastro, hojper, Kenny10pin, jackpkn, Didi, danyy has marked this note useful

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Leonie (8647) 2004-12-21 8:02

Very nice picture! I like the light.

paulspain (625) 2004-12-21 8:04

I think this picture is amazing ,the colors are really wonderful thanks to the extraordinary light that it has.
Your composition ( castle, trees ,doves) is excellent.
Saludos

ChrisJ (71614) 2004-12-21 8:38

Hi Stef

This has a 'Disneyesque' look to it. I like the repetition of the seagulls. Good color, sharpness, & saturation. Merry Xmas!

Galmeida (12559) 2004-12-21 8:45

Very nice castle in a very good composed frame. I like the perspective, the colors and depth. The seagulls in this beautiful scenery are a must! Good work and have a good xmas!

kent_s (1911) 2004-12-21 9:08

Terrific shot Stef. The light is wonderful givin this very fine castle almost a glowing royal color. The copper has a bright green color. I just love the pic and hope for more from this great place.

Thanks for sharing and MC2U2

Hanssie (9133) 2004-12-21 9:27

This is a great night-shot, Stef, a beautiful danish picture with a very good light, not too dark, interesting note too, good shot !

marrty (235) 2004-12-21 9:32

Hoi!
Mooie foto, ik vind vooral het gouden haantje op de toren mooi!

anakin (2775) 2004-12-21 9:55

Wonderful photo is a very nice castle,good compostion and lights
well done

Tue (25770) 2004-12-21 10:07

My yesterday's Rosenborg-picture is called "like a fairytale", but I have to say, this one is like a fairytale as well! Very nice! Good colours, well done!

Jeppe (18624) 2004-12-22 18:18

A fine view Stef - of this castle I know from TV, but never been that close - and yes we owe - Christian IV a lot.

You got this capture in a very fine light - yes I know the feeling of being lucky ever now and then - got to be quick on the tricker.

pamastro (7215) 2004-12-23 1:14

The castle has a formidable looking appearance on the other side of the channel. It especially looks good lit up against that sky. And the top with the bright reflection gives it a power. Your point of view and distance back also provides a good depth and buildup to the castle. First park, then water, then some reeds rising up to the bank and wall. And well framed with branches on both sides. Nicely seen.

hojper (2830) 2004-12-23 9:56

I must say you caught a magnificent light here. And that sky goes very well with the green copper rooves and all those red barren trees. Who said you couldn't find colours in winter? This is why we always carry a camera. Congratulations.

Kenny10pin (19301) 2004-12-24 6:01

lovely colours here, very good work, I like the way you you ahve captured this, well done

bertolucci (12024) 2004-12-24 11:59

Mooi Stef, dat licht op dit prachtige kasteel; samen met de gesilhouetteerde boom ( voorgrond) en de donkere lucht krijgt de foto een mooie dramatische lading mee. Fijne feestdagen.

jackpkn (810) 2004-12-24 20:12

Wow! Coooooooool photo! Nice colors! Very crisp! The pigeons in the bottom, the tree at left, the lake, the rock near the pigeons.. All them together make the picture very atractive to the eyes... Very beautiful place, very nice photo! Parabéns!

justa (0) 2004-12-24 20:17

What a nice castle! Good photo with good ligh and colours. These birds on first plane are very cool. Interesting composition, bravo!

Didi (37199) 2004-12-26 12:28

Magnifique château du style Nordique, c'est une architecture franchement originale.
Les couleurs sont parfaitement saturées.

Splendid castle of the Scandinavian style, it's a frankly original architecture. The colors are saturated perfectly.

marcb (589) 2004-12-30 13:37

Superbe bâtiment prit dans un cadre magnifique. Les couleurs se marient à merveille. Joli travail!
Meilleurs voeux!

danyy (70659) 2005-01-15 5:45

De fabuleuses couleurs inhabituelles, un éclairage féérique et ces arbres de différentes couleurs.
J'aime aussi les oiseaux à l'avant plan.
Magnifique.

freedom (287) 2005-01-17 12:50

Nice light from the sun behinde, nice colours.May be the grass looks to artificial, but even if its colours has been manipulated, it gives more power to the composition.
Well done Stef!

puciu (498) 2005-02-03 9:25

Bajeczna atmosfera, a¿ trudno uwierzyæ.

kolesn (583) 2005-02-12 11:12