A view of the bridge tower, a photo from Prague, Bohemia

Photographer's Note

A view of the bridge tower at the end of the Charles Bridge on the side of Malá Strana. In the distant past, Malá Strana was called Malé Město Pražské (Lesser Town of Prague). Malé Město Pražské was created in 1257 by amalgamating a number of settlements beneath the Prague Castle, into a single administrative unit. This was done during the reign of Přemysl Otakar II. The newly-founded town got the permission to be a royal town, and many more privileges. The residents were mostly German craftsmen, invited by the King. Even though the city was royal, the King did not master the city as a whole. By the middle of the century the city was renamed Malá Strana. Baroque architecture predominates in Malá Strana, but the history of the district dates back to far before the Baroque era. Baroque architecture eventually dominated when the style became successfully implanted on Malá Strana after the district was devastated by fires in 1541.

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SnapRJW (31631) 2011-08-18 6:59

Hello Greg - A superb composition again detailing the fabulous and varied architecture of Prague. I like the placement of the figures; they lead us towards the archway and into the city. The collection of towers and spires all bathed in warm sunlight is very lovely. Nice work1 best regards Rosemary

eldancer1 (36343) 2011-08-18 9:15

Very nice capture of such beautiful and intricate architecture. Great lighting with the shadows providing depth. Good pov and dof with nice details. Well done, tfs.

RhodieIke (11752) 2011-08-18 9:21

Hi Greg, Wow, what a super photo of this fantastic scene with Architecture steeped in history,Fantastic Baroque Architecture, Well done and for sharing, Cheers Iain.

maria-v1981 (10966) 2011-08-18 9:57

Hi Grzegorz,
An impressive photo with spectacular composition and graphic details.
Excellent colour pallet and beautiful contrast,
It's already add to favorites.
Bravo!!!
Tfs,
Maria

Hansaphotos (11381) 2011-08-18 10:14

Hello Grzegorz

You did chose a very nice light to shoot this wonderful scene. The golden colour tones suits the fine old architecture very well, and enhances the many details. Great choice of POV and good sense of depth. Great work. TFS. Have a nice evening.

Best regards, Erling

Guenther (10915) 2011-08-18 10:21

Hi Grzegorz,

a perfect POV you have chosen here, narrowing all the towers and staues on one plane with great effect. The light is also very good.

Have a nice evening
Günther

JFS (32459) 2011-08-18 12:41

Hi Grzegorz,
Another magnificent shot of Prague. Lovely light, lovely composition and smooth colors. Great work!

Thanks for sharing!

Regards,
Juan

cebe (1491) 2011-08-18 19:23

Hello Grzegorz,

Beautiful shot. So many details to look at, and everything pleasantly put together. You don't mention which time of the day it was, but I guess it was quite early (angle of the sun, bridge relatively empty). I think I had tried more or less the same type of composition when I was there ca 15 years ago. I haven't looked at those slides for years. Thanks for remembering me that!

Claude

Sonata11 (34119) 2011-08-18 20:13

Witaj Grzegorz,
nie ma to jak europa. Jest gdzie robic zdjecia i jest sie czym naprawde zachwycac. Zabytki o pieknej architekturze na kazdym niemal rogu. Sliczne miejsce ze az dech zapiera z zachwytu. Slicznie wykonane zdjecie. Bardzo dobre POV i doskonala glebia. Super kolory, ostrosc, czystosc doskonala. Moje gratulacje za wspaniala prace.
Serdecznie pozdrawiam,
Barbara

batalay (41261) 2011-08-18 21:24

Hello Grzegorz,

I like very much the manner in which you compressed the scene, both in choice of vantage point, and the use of a long focal-length lens. The light is excellent, and the resolution surpassing.

Warm regards,

Bulent

gbeli (1970) 2011-08-19 9:31

Hello Greg
Very beautiful photo of i city that i really admire.
I still remember my walks in the roads and the bridges of Praque.
I especially like the POV and the light management.
Regards

npecanhuk (79329) 2011-08-19 19:00

Hi Greg!
Magnificent architectural details!
Beautiful picture!
Sharpness, exposure, chosen pov, colors, vertical format, black & white borders and, above all, composition are all excellent and really pleased me!
TFS - congrats,
Cheers,
Neyvan

macjake (98262) 2011-08-20 4:38

Hi Gregg
excellent!
now thats what i call a collage!
you have SO much squeezed into this little box, so much to see, so much to gaze upon.
sometimes its great to compose scenes like this, instead of going for the typical wider angle.
makes for a dramatic visual.
splendid composition
cheers
craig

ahmet54 (3590) 2011-08-21 11:34

Witaj Grzegorz!
Great composition in beautiful light. All those towers are placed well.
Have a nice day.
Kind regards,
Roland

Selmik (3641) 2011-08-23 12:08

Hi Grzegorz,
nice scene of the famous place in Prague, sunrays are beautifully enlighting an old architecture.
Cheers,
Mike

romanaa (8430) 2011-08-27 12:22

Hello Greg,

beautiful pictures from Charles' bridge, stunning light and not many people, what time of the day it was?

Best wishes

Romana

serp2000 (47063) 2011-09-07 10:07

Outstanding composition, Greg,
Great capture of the numerous landmarks of Prague.
I have the plans to visit this wonderful place once again in November.
Pozdrawiam!
Serghei