HAPPY NEW YEAR, a photo from Prague, Bohemia

Photographer's Note

HAPPY NEW YEAR

The clock is often used as a symbol for the end of a year.

10… 9… 8… 7… 6… 5… 4… 3… 2… 1… HAPPY NEW YEAR.

No fireworks this year. No toast with a glass of champagne in hand with all our loved ones and/or neighbours.

We are all eagerly awaiting the moment when we can close this terrible year 2020, which we would rather have skipped.

As a symbol of the passage of time, three photos of astronomical clocks that I was able to take this summer. Each from every country we visited.

Best Wishes for you and yours for a Happy and Better New Year: 2021

■ Picture 1: ► https://i1.trekearth.com/photos/15099/te896-1.jpg ◄
Prague astronomical clock.
The clock was first installed in 1410, making it the third-oldest astronomical clock in the world and the oldest clock still operating. The clock is attached to the south wall of the Old Town Hall on the Old Town Square in the Old Town of Prague

■ Picture 2: ► https://i1.trekearth.com/photos/15099/te896-2.jpg ◄
Astronomical clock at the westside of the tower of The Old Town Hall in Leipzig
The Old Town Hall is considered one of the most important German profane buildings of the Renaissance.

■ Picture 3: ► https://i1.trekearth.com/photos/15099/te896-3.jpg ◄
Astronomical clock in St. Mary's Church, Rostock.
The monumental astronomical clock is located in the ambulatory and fills the entire space between the pillars behind the high altar. It is the oldest Hanseatic type and the only one whose medieval clockwork still works.

ikeharel, Fis2, ChrisJ, holmertz, pierrefonds, Royaldevon, pajaran, adramad, PaulVDV, worldcitizen, jean113, COSTANTINO has marked this note useful

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lousat (131433) 2020-12-30 1:48

Hi Rob,great idea to celebrate the end of this terrible 2020 and to the new year whishes! In fact it will be a strange end of the year, all at home without fireworks and fest. 3 beautiful clocks, i saw only the Prague one in my life, so the 2 in the WS are useful post for me,made in the usual top quality. Happy New Year to you too and thanks,Luciano

ikeharel (107107) 2020-12-30 2:19

Hello Rob,
Wonderful three astronomical clocks pictures from different locations.
Main picture is a great close-up with its magnificent elements, first place in Preague we went to see during our visit there.
Rightly chosen, yet the WS's are no-less attractive and intriguing subject for photography.
Happy new year my friend,
Ike

Fis2 (158215) 2020-12-30 2:48

Witaj Rob!
Another interesting set of photos.
The clocks are impressive.
I like frames, colors and sharpness.
May they successfully count the time of 2021!

Happy New Year 2021!

Krzysztof

ChrisJ (162660) 2020-12-30 3:21

Hello Rob,

I remember this famous clock from the old Prague Tower. I took a movie of it when the figures come out on the hour. Fantastic sharpness and perfect control over perspective. Tfs!

holmertz (94686) 2020-12-30 3:55

Hello Rob,
In recent years I have had the pleasure to watch and photograph similar astronomical clocks in Gdansk and Olomouc, but none of those levels this one in Prague for beauty and marvellous details. I was here in 1983 but I am sure my photos don't come anywhere near this one. The sharpness of this photo, and of both WS, is truly stunning.
I wish you a good 2021. After 2020 anything has to be better.
Best regards,
Gert

Silvio1953 (208597) 2020-12-30 4:19

Ciao Rob, thanks to show me this fantastic clock, when I was in Praga it was in restoration, beautiful photo, fine details, wonderful colors,excellent clarity and splendid light, very well done, my friend, Happy New Year, ciao Silvio

pierrefonds (105561) 2020-12-30 4:56

Hi Rob,

The clock is impressive. The point of view is showing the details of the astronomical clock. The quality of the beautifies the colors. Best Whishes for you and you family, hopefully it will be better in 2021.

Pierre

Royaldevon (78332) 2020-12-30 5:23

Hello Rob,

Three clocks, serving the same purpose but all decorated with fine individuality. They make superb subjects for photography and you have not disappointed us. The details of each are clear for us to enjoy.

The complicated mechanisms and artistic decorations reveal just how skilled certain people are, within a population, to solve a problem. With similar skills and perseverance, I feel sure that we will be able to overcome this terrible virus and make 2021 a medically, safer year. Wouldn't it be great if all nations could cooperate on the safety of the world.

I share my good wishes for the New Year with you and your family, Bev :-)

jhm (205223) 2020-12-30 6:34

Dag Rob,

Twee mooie foto's, zeer scherp en duidelijk

VAN HARTE EEN WENS VOOR 2021

GEZOND EN DAT HET BEESTJE ONS VERLAAT.

Groeten uit Oost-Vlaanderen,
John

ktanska (41005) 2020-12-30 7:38

Hi Rob,
It is a classic landmark right in the centre of Prague. And still I don't remember it has been presented so well. Classic work of art. And functional too.
Kari

pajaran (104923) 2020-12-30 7:46

Pozdrav.
Interesantni i lepi instrumenti, dobro pokazani sa lepim bojama, kontrastom i dobrim tekstom.
Dobar rad sa lepim fotografijama u radionici, lepi detalji na instrumentima.
Zelim vam sve najbolje.
Paja.

Tue (84016) 2020-12-30 10:03

Hallo Rob,
Ook al is het al een eeuwenoude klok, hij loopt nog prima zodat we precies weten wanneer dit jaar exact voorbij is, hoewel het aflezen van de wijzerplaat nog niet zo makkelijk is. De details en kleuren zijn prachtig.
Lars

adramad (68174) 2020-12-30 11:11

Hello Rob.
Fabulous, this close-up of the Prague clock, which we can see in our house in detail, is a work of art that we see better here, than in the street with many people around us.
Sharpness, lighting, color, and the magnificent composition; they are all perfectly realized factors, in this precious image.
Well done. I like very much.
Have a Happy New Year 2021 and may we finish as soon as possible
with this pandemic, that is my wish.
All the best for you and family.
Luis.

PaulVDV (56393) 2020-12-30 11:24

Hallo Rob,
De astronomische klok van Praag kende ik maar die van Leipzig en Rostock zijn aangename verrassingen.
Prachtige zeer kleurrijke foto's die uitstekend de details tonen.
Heel mooie serie!
Beste wensen voor een gelukkig en gezond 2021, hopelijk niet meer een jaar waarin Nederlanders ontraden worden om naar België te gaan en omgekeerd.
Vele groeten, Paul

worldcitizen (14562) 2020-12-30 17:44

Hello Rob,
The clocks in this main photo are absolutely beautiful, and with your excellent photo I can see so many interesting details, like the skeleton and the carvings of different animals. This is a lovely presentation. Happy New Year!

abmdsudi (90113) 2020-12-30 20:36

Hi Rob
Excellent combo: Iconic, marvelous piece of medieval mechanics and astrofabulous subject! You did a spectacular job of photographing this beautiful timepiece. Wonderful images, let's hope 2021 is better for all of us!
Best regards

ifege (35341) 2020-12-30 21:43

Hi Rob
A good clock collection. A happy New Year to you and may it be a better one than 2020.
cheers
Ian

vjmite (5444) 2020-12-30 21:52

Hi Rob,
The large version is wonderfully detailed and well exposed. You really need the large version to see all the beautiful details in the clock. I wonder how many people can work out what the different parts of the clock measure, or how to tell the time from it?
Vince

foxy (2453) 2020-12-31 10:56

Hello Rob,
You've chosen the best clock for the main. I've seen this clock when I was in Prague. But I've not seen the close-up details of it till I see here. It's so much better than seeing the real one. The skeleton man fascinated me the most , it's so many many features to admire and wonder.
The rest of the clocks in the WS - the good thing is that I don't need to go to Leipzig ( again ) and Rostock. Your beautiful photos are more than enough for me.
Thanks for sharing this colourful astronomical clocks.
Een Prettige jaarwisseling en gezond 2021!
Loong

emka (153414) 2020-12-31 13:14

Hello Rob, Three superb presentations of the precious old clocks. Very suitable for the end of horrible 2020 and new 2021, let's hope it will be better.
At the moment, less than two hours left.
All the best MAlgo

mkamionka (63520) 2021-01-01 2:48

Hi Rob,
great collection of beautiful old clocks.
Yes, I suppose this year was different from previous years but we did manage to make those wonderful trips, you have visited Germany, Poland and Czech Republic. This was such a photographically fruitful trip!
Great level of details here it was worth to record a close up of these amazing clocks.
I have been there in person but didn't have a chance to admire all the little details of it.
I wish you a healthy and happy New Year!
M

everlasting (18764) 2021-01-01 7:50

a nice idea to use this trio of astronomical clocks to see us into a New Year and also hopefully a better year. All three photos are fine but my preference if only for the fine details and colours in the main in Prague.
Happy New Year to you Rob!

jean113 (23481) 2021-01-01 14:32

Hello Rob, three very beautiful time pieces, all in excellent sharpness.
I am in awe of the people who created them.
The details of the decorations are fabulous.
Thanks for sharing.
Best wishes for a happier and healthier new year.
Kind regards, Jean.

COSTANTINO (106055) 2021-01-02 23:28

Hello dear Rob and have a nice
Sunday
fantastic photo with originality
here...I like the idea that this
clock is often used as a symbol
for the end of the year...
Many wishes for a happy New Year
2021 full of happiness and health
lets hope that this year will
be the best for all of us
without covid 19
regards
Costantino