Perspective on the Church, a photo from Hamburg, West

Photographer's Note

I thought I will use the provoking title here, but I don’t intend to start any philosophical discussion this time. This is one of my favourite churches in Hamburg. I have showed its photo from a distance HERE. This time a fragment of the façade. Even if it is quite a simple idea I liked the slightly unusual final effect.

St. Catherine's Church (German: St. Katharinen) is one of the five principal Lutheran churches (Hauptkirchen) of Hamburg, Germany. The base of its spire, dating from the 13th century, is the second oldest building preserved in the city, after the lighthouse on Neuwerk island. It is situated on an island near what was formerly the southern boundary of the medieval city, opposite the historic harbour area on the Elbe river. It traditionally served as the church of the seamen.

ikeharel, jean113, PiotrF, papagolf21, jhm, Royaldevon, COSTANTINO, mcmtanyel, adramad, ChrisJ has marked this note useful

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jean113 (27639) 2019-12-10 8:53

Hello Mariusz, a most unusual point of view; I have been trying to work out how you actually achieved it!
The features stand out as the light has highlighted some parts, and also created shadows.
Very interesting.
Kind regards, Jean.

pajaran (114945) 2019-12-10 9:10

Pozdrav.
Interesantan i lep pogled, dobar tekst ...
Lepa fasada i detalji, lepa stara arhitektura.
Lepa St. Catherine's Church.
Lepo pokazano.
Zelim vam lepu i mirnu noc, sve najbolje.
Paja.

Greeting.
Interesting and nice view, good text ...
Nice facade and details, nice old architecture.
Beautiful St. Catherine's Church.
Beautifully shown.
I wish you a nice and peaceful night, all the best.

Tue (91604) 2019-12-10 9:58

Hello Mariusz,
I recognised the church when I saw the other photo, but this perspective is wonderful as well. I really like how the shapes and the tower are seen from this viewpoint. Good clarity as well, along with the sunlight it shows the details so well.
Lars

Fis2 (169759) 2019-12-10 10:28

Czesc Mariusz!
Ale pojechane!
Ciekawy fragment kosciola.
Spjrzenie nietuzinkowe.
Troche dziwnie sie patrzy...
Milego wieczoru.
Krzysztof

lousat (138623) 2019-12-10 11:46

Hi Mariusz,nice idea and lovely effect made by this unusual perspective. I like your brave choice,in fact a different solution to show a church facade is always welcome,perfect capture in the best light and very sharp and bright. Have a nice evening and thanks,Luciano

PiotrF (54246) 2019-12-10 16:31

Czesc Mariusz
Ciekawa perpektywa fasady tego kosciola. Oko ludzie jest przyzwyczajone do bardziej standardowych kadrow, ale ten zasługuje na uwage. Dobra ostrosc i swietna jakosc
pozdrawiam
Piotr

ifege (46985) 2019-12-10 23:23

Hi Mariusz
Interesting perspective, although I think I'd like it a bit more vertical. A great piece of detail, good colour and sharpness.
cheers
Ian

jemaflor (146312) 2019-12-10 23:41

Hi Mariusz,
Interesting architecture, original angle to take the view and for the presentation, good photogenic effect, nice result with light and shadows, tfs.

papagolf21 (152605) 2019-12-11 0:14

Bonjour, cher Mariusz,
Voilà un cadrage plaisant, original et valorisant l'architecture de l'édifice.
Une réussite !
Amitiés.
Philippe

Silvio1953 (220637) 2019-12-11 3:56

Ciao Mariusz, original perspective on beautiful church, fine details, excellent clarity, splendid light and wonderful colors very well done, my friend, ciao Silvio

jhm (211734) 2019-12-11 6:04

Hello Mariusz,

I've never tried to make this type picture.
But your picture is very well successfully
An excellent sharp and clear picture.
Pleasant colours too.
Very well done, TFS.

Best regards,
John.

Royaldevon (85606) 2019-12-11 7:48

Hello Mariusz,

I can't quite decide about this photograph.
I love the clarity and the richness of the colours and I love your intention to take a photograph which makes us stop and, stand back and really consider the approach.
I think what is a difficult to come to terms with is the square apex.
If you had been able to include the spire, that would have pointed neatly into the corner and created a wonderful diagonal but, for me, the square top prevents that.
Anyway, 10 out of 10 for trying something completely different.

My warm regards,
Bev :-)

ikeharel (112467) 2019-12-11 8:05

Stretched my neck a bit here...
Never mind my humor, Mariusz, the artistic approach made this interesting perspective - just like we see this from street level.
Good evening,
Ike

COSTANTINO (115563) 2019-12-11 11:15

Hello dear friend and have a nice time
i understood that this was one
of your favorite churche in Hamburt
interesting chosen point of view
showing the height of it
welldone
regards
Costantino

Miguel82 (47110) 2019-12-11 11:46

Mariusz, the original pov shows the church seen vertically. It creates some shadows on the facade. The red brick building has a remarkable architecture. Fine colors, good sharpness, instructive photo note, regards.

mcmtanyel (67681) 2019-12-11 21:02

Hello Mariusz,
Vow, I like your unusual angle. 👍🏻👍🏻 Interesting view of the steeple, perhaps? Is this the facade that contains the steeple?
Regards,
MT

Nicou (193806) 2019-12-11 21:32

Hello

très originale présentation et vue quel cadrage de cette église avec la hauteur la perspective qui tire vers le haut ces contrastes avec les détails de la façade d'église superbe
Bravo et amitié
Nicou

jmdias (114296) 2019-12-13 12:18

mariusz

from this angle and position the façade get an almost abstract mood. a curious compo.

take care

jorge

adramad (72564) 2019-12-16 8:55

Hi Mariusz.
Very original this perspective of the tower, I think I have never taken a photo with this diagonal of a tower, but it is a solution when you are in a very small field, because we see the ornaments of it.
Very beautiful color, in some tones, very attractive.
Good brightness management and superb sharpness.
Very well done. My congratulations.
All the best and have a good start to the week.
Luis.

gervaso (28177) 2019-12-18 9:45

Hello, Mariusz!

The perspective is really nice and original, and the beautiful architectural details were captured with very good light, sharpness and texture! Wonderful job! Well done!

macjake (98262) 2019-12-19 4:08

Hi Mariusz
others may not fully appreciate this UP shot from this perspective but I certainly do. And yes, lets not get into the discussion about Church here on TE hahaha...especially at this time of year as well :) Lets keep things simple shall we :)
excellent light striking the red brick, and having the blue sky is important as well. excellent final result
cheers
Craig

ChrisJ (171252) 2019-12-28 0:04

Hello Mariusz,

A nice straight up view of the church tower, with good sharpness and superb warm vs cold colour contrasts between the blue sky and red brick facade. Tfs!