Prague - At Hradcany Castle #2 Photo

Photographer’s Note

At the end of the 9th century a castle site originated which was to become the center of the power and ideology of the country in the following centuries. Throughout the whole Middle Ages the seat of the monarchal power, the spiritual center of the country and the scene of the negotiations of the estates fathers were the symbol and expression of the unity of the Czech state. Prague castle was enlarged and renewed on a grand scale by the Premyslids in the 13th century and in the following two centuries by Charles IV and King Vladislav Jagiello. In the late 16th century the Emperor Rudolph II also realized his aims here. Prague Castle underwent its last wide-scale architectural transformation in the 18th century.

The biggest residential area in the country can boast with numerous works of architecture and art. In spite of all the political turns, accompanied in the past also by military events, having. moreover, preserved its polish and glitter continuously throughout a whole millennium up to the present.

Prague Castle was built around 850 AD by the Premyslid family. Its history has been long and rich, from its very origin to present day it has been the seat of administration of the country. "This tradition of eleven centuries standing probably has no parallel in Europe". They moved to this strategic location, a rocky ridge above the Moldava River, and the future city of Prague grew on the mountain below the castle. The first Princes, the Premyslid family, were the founders of the Royal Dynasty.

The original Castle was built of timber and was fortified with a soil rampart. The castle grounds were as large then as they are today and consisted of many small timber houses. This was found quite by accident, Third Square, the oldest part of the castle was being rebuilt in 1920, when the walls of older buildings were uncovered. Archaeological excavation uncovered many important finds concerning Prague Castles' history. This area originally was kept partially open to the public, but today the excavation area has been walled, and it is probably the most extensive researched archaeological site in central Europe.

> Infos taken from Castles.org web site

jjbach, jrj, nwoehnl, alexlie, jhm, Steft has marked this note useful

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Maritsa (358) 2005-04-11 17:03

Αυτό που μου αρέσει είναι η αντίθεση μεταξύ των κτιρίων και του ουρανού. Οι τουρίστες δίνουν ζωντάνια και κίνηση στην τοποθεσία. Πολλή όμορφη!

jjbach (9111) 2005-04-11 17:04

Καλησπέρα Μπάμπη,
Έξοχη φωτογραφία, για μιά ακόμη φορά. Ο ουρανός είναι συναρπαστικός με φοβερό χρώμα. Το κτήριο είναι πολύ καλά φωτισμένο και η οξύτητα καταπληκτική, αφήνοντας να φανούν όλες οι λεπτομέρειες του. Τελικά οι φωτογραφίες σου στο ΤΕ, αποτελούν τουριστικό οδηγό για την Πράγα και την Τσεχία γενικότερα! Πάρα πολύ καλή δουλειά!

Φιλικά Γιάννης

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MarekP (4744) 2005-04-12 2:25

Hi Mpampis.

Interesting shot. I definitely like sharpness of the Sternberg Palace on the right and the reflections of sky in its windows that nicely graduate from right to left. On the other hand I can't decide if I like the sky itself. I think it's too light and grabs too much attention. Also the blue tone of the Tuscany Palace in the background looks a bit strange.

Anyway, it's a photo that makes me think, what is very good.

Thanks,

Marek

gepall (1808) 2005-04-12 9:11

Very good shot with good framing and lovely color.
The saturated sky is simply wonderful

nwoehnl (120) 2005-04-12 14:16

Good post-work on this one, Mpampis, to accentuate the atmosphere created by the winter afternoon light. Nice shooting angle that enables you to include not only the fine old architecture bordering the square, but also conveys the busy setting with the visitors quite nicely. Good notes, too, well done.

jhm (83378) 2005-04-13 7:33

Hi Mpampis,
Thanks for your great and interesting note again, and everything on christmas, the many people on it plain together with the beautiful buildings make your picture very attractive.
Well seen!
John

vsinopoulos (263) 2005-04-13 9:33

Αγαπητέ Μπάμπη, πολυ όμορφη σύνθεση, με ζωηρά χρώματα, απαλό φωτισμό και καλό νετάρισμα, μπράβο εξαιρετική δουλειά.
Φιλικά,
Βασίλης

Steft (5962) 2005-04-13 10:52

Very nice photo, maybe a bit too saturated, but the effect in the sky is nice. The photo is also very detailled and sharp. I like the reflection of the sky in the windows. Nice work!