The Dancing House Photo

Photographer’s Note

The Dancing House (Czech: Tančící dům) is the nickname given to the Nationale-Nederlanden building in downtown Prague, Czech Republic at Rašínovo nábřeží 80, 120 00 Praha 2. It was designed by Croatian-born Czech architect Vlado Milunić in co-operation with Canadian architect Frank Gehry on a vacant riverfront plot (where the previous building had been destroyed during the Bombing of Prague in 1945). The building was designed in 1992 and completed in 1996.
Originally named Fred and Ginger (after Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers - the house vaguely resembles a pair of dancers) the house stands out among the Neo-Baroque, Neo-Gothic and Art Nouveau buildings for which Prague is famous. Others have nicknamed it "Drunk House".

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mazzy (19) 2008-10-16 18:51

Hi Giuseppe,

that's an incredible dramatic perspective and composition. Good framing by the traffic light and the curb. The architecture is real eye catcher, but it has a quite surreal touch too. I really like the structure of the crosswalk stripes. Excellent colors!

Regards,
Sebastian

sothy81 (8524) 2008-10-16 19:11

What's a strange shape of the building. I like also the deep blue sky and your use of the road as foreground. Well seen. Sothy

jawx (0) 2008-10-16 20:15

Great use of the wide lens here... great POV, I love how the lines on the road really draw you into the building. With the wide angle effect, it's almost like the building is getting sucked into the frame. Great detail throughout. Reallynice and colorful. Awesome shot.

ilghiz (470) 2008-10-16 20:19

I have already seen this house but this seems to be the best perspective: low point of view makes it more dramatic and the lighting also contributes to the theatrical effect.

Grazie!

yuo (814) 2008-10-16 21:30

Hi Giuseppe,
wonderful unusual POV!! its make nice perspective.
well done.
Regards, Yuo

grantlp (2104) 2008-10-16 22:35

Hi Giuseppe,
A fantastic view of this amazing architecture with the wide angle lens creating greater impact and view of the strange building. Your low POV has also helped enhance the overall effect. Very well seen and captured.
Cheers Grant

Lukasso (644) 2008-10-17 1:05

Whoa, I feel a little bit dizzy. What I enjoy most in your shot is the big sppace feel. And the building in the center is quite eye-catching.

calexica (1243) 2008-10-17 9:53

Hey Giuseppe,
A great shot taken from a very interesting perspective. The low POV really makes this shot special. Excellent sharpness, great colors & contrast. Congratulations!!!
Greetings,
Natasha

Longroute (9295) 2008-11-13 8:42

E così sei tornato!
La foto è notevole per brillantezza, colori e nitidezza. anche la composizione e il pov sono ben scelti per dare la sensazione di "Alice attraverso lo specchio". non so cosa pensi tu di questo tipo di architettura (io ne ho visto di simili a Vienna) ma secondo me ubriaco era l'architetto non la casa! (:- Pensa a chi abita di fronte e si vede ogni giorno quest'incubo!
Ciao,
Donato

Photo Information

Copyright: Giuseppe Martini (bebep) (2087)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2008-10-11
Categories: Architecture
Camera: Canon EOS 350D, Sigma 10-20mm F4-5.6 EX DC HSM, SanDisk CF 2Gb, Hoya 77mm HMC Cir-Polarizer
Exposure: f/13.0, 1/80 seconds
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2008-10-16 18:08
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