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2015 Capital from Belgium.
City hall Brussels
The construction of the town hall was entrusted to Jacob van Tienen, pupil of Jan van Osy, who was the founder of Brabant Gothic. The construction of the left wing and the belfry (lower part of the current tower) started in 1402 under the auspices of the wealthy families of the city. The town hall would not be bigger. The guilds also wanted to participate in the city council. The discontent led to riots that ultimately resulted in a compromise whereby elected representatives of the guilds were also represented on the board. The town hall became too small.
The city hall of Brussels in the evening
Charlemagne laid the first stone of the right wing that was started in 1444. The right wing is smaller than the left and is the work of Willem de Voghel, who in 1452 also became the architect of the Magna Aula. The tower of the town hall, 96 m high, was built from 1449 by Jan van Ruisbroeck, master builder of Philip the Good. The sculpture that adorns the building is folk.
I hope that you enjoy it
Camera Model
Canon EOS 7D
Shooting Date/Time
3/06/2015 13:18:44
Owner's Name
Shooting Mode
Manual Exposure
Tv(Shutter Speed)
1/60
Av(Aperture Value)
16
ISO Speed
100
Lens
EF24-70mm f/2.8L II USM
Focal Length
24.0mm
Image Size
5184x3456
Image Quality
RAW
Picture Style
Landscape
Critiques | Translate
holmertz
(92884) 2019-05-06 9:17
Hello John,
You went so close to this magnificent building that it almost doesn't fit inside the frame. On the other hand we get a remarkably good view of the impressive Gothic details. You also managed a good 3D effect of the faηade and tower. Lots of people in the square bring colours and life to the view. This is no doubt one of the finest pieces of Belgian architecture. I don't mind the clouds. The light and colours were still very good.
Kind regards,
Gert
federico
(6109) 2019-05-06 9:34
hello John very good photo here, the building is outstanding in your composition, light and contrast well managed
regards
Federico
pajaran
(102662) 2019-05-06 10:30
Dobro vece, gospodine.
Lep pogled i trenutak, interesantan i dobar tekst ...
Lepo pokazano, dobar kontrast, lepe boje, dobro uhvacen trenutak sa posetiocima i oblacima koji dolaze.
Lepa fasada i detalji, lepa stara arhitektura.
Lepa City hall Brussels.
Dobar tekst o koriscej tehnici i elementima snimka.
Zelim vam lepu i mirnu noc, sve najbolje u novoj nedelji koja je pocela.
Paja.
Good evening, sir.
A nice view and a moment, interesting and good text ...
Beautifully shown, good contrast, beautiful colors, well-caught moment with visitors and clouds that come.
Nice faηade and details, beautiful old architecture.
Nice City Hall Brussels.
Good text on the useful technique and elements of the shot.
I wish you a nice and peaceful night, all the best in the new week that started.
Silvio1953
(205753) 2019-05-06 10:38
Ciao John, great view of fantastic city-hall, lovely composition with a lot of people wonderful colors, fine details, splendid light and excellent clarity, very well done, my friend, ciao Silvio
Fis2
(155649) 2019-05-06 12:29
Witaj John!
Curious photo from Your Archive.
I remember this town hall, it is impressive.
Good POV and colors.
Sharpness?
Good evening.
Krzysztof
Tue
(82264) 2019-05-06 13:16
Hallo John,
Een schitterende foto van de al even schitterende architectuur van het imposante stadhuis. De details en alle beelden aan de gevel zijn prachtig en de kleuren zijn aangenaam en warm. Heel mooi fotowerk.
Lars
jmdias
(102932) 2019-05-06 13:27
john
a special structure, its architecture has a touch of fragility. very beautiful image with excellent quality.
take care
jorge
dta
(98542) 2019-05-06 13:47
Hello John ,
This is a famous building . Amazing architecture . I like especially the well saturated colors and the gorgeous cloudy sky as an impressive back ground.
Regards
jean113
(22063) 2019-05-06 13:48
Hello John, a very impressive building. Built so long ago, the builders had such skill.
I like the way that it fills the frame, and with the cloudy sky it becomes quite 3 dimensional.
The movement of people in front of the Town Hall enlivens the picture as well as adding colour.
Informative notes, thank you.
Regards Jean.
clic
(23798) 2019-05-06 14:52
Dag John Every little recess of this fabulous architecture is a piece of art, given the laced design. And on top of the frontage, these numerous skylights complete the elaborated design for a much-interesting whole, masterly captured.
Vrindelijke groeten.
pierrefonds
(103567) 2019-05-06 14:59
Hi John,
The presence of the crowd is animating the scene. The point of view is showing the details of the architecture of the Brussels City Hall. The sharpnees is very good. Have a nice day.
Pierre
lousat
(129979) 2019-05-06 15:08
Salut John,excellent capture de l'hotel de ville depuis la Grande Place,un parmi les plus beaux examples du style gothic sans doutes que je me souvien tres bien,details et couleurs parfaits. Belle journee' et merci,Luciano
ChrisJ
(160036) 2019-05-06 15:43
Hello John,
Very tight framing but good details of the ornate facade of this impressive ol cathedral. Excellent sharpness & a pleasant diffused light. Tfs!
PiotrF
(52330) 2019-05-06 15:58
Hello Johne,
An interesting view of City hall Brussels.
Perfect captured , interesting notes and fine details.
Good work, fine presentation.
Regards
Piotr
mcmtanyel
(58830) 2019-05-06 20:48
Hello John,
What a gorgeous building, I wish the tippity-top of its tower could be included in the frame.
Regards,
MT
photographer_sg
(6059) 2019-05-06 21:08
Hello John
This is a spectacular view of the building with superb composition, light and sharp details. the central tower is positioned perfectly in the frame. The many tourists add life and vibrance to the picture.
Cheers!
Satya
jemaflor
(135448) 2019-05-06 23:39
Salut John,
Superbe ιdifice et trθs belle prιsentation, un bon angle de prise de vue et un bon rendu des teintes,juste une petite remarque, le sommet de la flθche est un peu coupι, c'est un dιtail.
emka
(152228) 2019-05-07 0:01
Hello John, Wonderful city hall in Bruges and superb presentation. Excellent colours and sharpness. I suppose that one can't climb this tower. I climbed 366 steps of Bell Tower Belfort.
Magnificent view.
Kind regards MAlgo
tyro
(30513) 2019-05-07 6:21
Hello John,
What a hugely impressive and majestic building this is! And you have captured it perfectly as it stands high and proud against a lovely interesting sky.
The light is perfect, your colours rich and your exposure perfect. Details and sharpness are superb and I very much like the presence of so many colourfully dressed people in the foreground.
A fascinating note, as always.
Beautiful!
Kind Regards,
John.
rychem
(72179) 2019-05-07 8:02
What a fantastic city hall! WOW!
I hope to be there in June, to see the city hall and to take a few photos. I am going to Brussels with a travel agency and I am already looking forward to seeing this city with my own eyes
regards Ryszard
claudeD
(47754) 2019-05-07 8:04
Hello John,
excellent architecture picture from Brussels showing this wonderful city hall in perfect sharpnes and clarity. A multitude of details to observe.Very well done.Very good contribution to TE.TFS.
With regards from Luxembourg
JC
papagolf21
(152599) 2019-05-07 8:09
Bonjour, cher ami JOhn,
Comment lutter devant de tels monuments oω la beautι architecturale est valorisιe ΰ tous les niveaux.
Cela dιpasse parfois l'entendement quant ΰ la qualitι architecturale.
Merci.
Amitiιs.
Philippe
quovadis
(5677) 2019-05-07 22:24
Hi John.
This is an impressive shot showing the City Hall in a glorified style. Seen a lot of details of the architectural workmanship. No wonder the square is busy with people.
Thanks for sharing!!!
Royaldevon
(75420) 2019-05-08 1:56
Hello John,
Thank you for the interesting notes accompanying you photograph.
This certainly is a huge, Gothic building, made to create an awesome impact on those who saw it, with its impressive facade and astonishing height! It dominates the square!
The tower looks magnificent against the cloudy sky!
You have captured these details with excellent clarity.
The busy mood shows that the City Hall is not isolated but is central to the life of the city.
Have a lovely day,
Bev :-)
ktanska
(40087) 2019-05-08 3:46
Hi John,
I didn't remember how tall the tower of City Hall is! Amazing decorated building, and large square which is always busy. This shot presents this place so well.
Kari
mkamionka
(61246) 2019-05-08 4:56
Hi John,
we are travelling both in space and in time here. The city hall is beautiful indeed!
The architecture so rich and decorative.
You have just managed to fit it into the frame it must be huge.
I have been just once in Belgium on a business trip. I had an extra spare hour after the meeting and I was on my way by train to see this square and it was actually also blue hour but in this only hour which I had available, somebody jumped in front of the train and all trains in Brussels were standing. As a result I didn't get to see this place...
May be next time...
Great reportage,
M
alvaraalto
(42280) 2019-05-08 10:08
Dag John,
Een uitstekende foto van dit flamboyante stadhuis gebouwd in de Brabantse Gotiek.
Ondanks het feit dat er door verschillende oorzaken eeuwenlang is hersteld en aangebouwd is de eenheid van stijl goed bewaard gebleven.
Groet uit een zonnig Haarlem na een hele dag met regen.
Rob
PaulVDV
(54865) 2019-05-08 12:15
Hallo John,
Je presenteert ons hier het beroemde stadhuis met een perfecte scherpte en in prachtige warme kleuren.
Dit is echt een meesterlijke architectuurfoto!
Aartsengel Michaλl en de draak kunnen nog net op de foto.
Vele groeten, Paul
adramad
(67006) 2019-05-08 13:12
Hi John.
Splendid photo that shows us the wonderful City Hall, a true jewel with that high artistic tower.
Very nice color, which together with good sharpness and optimal lighting, gives great image quality.
Well done. I like very much.
You have a good day.
Very best regards.
Luis.
abmdsudi
(88573) 2019-05-09 7:31
Hi John
Wonderful dimension of such a grand building and good impression of marvalleous architecture, mass of vivid detail rendered and great view point, A shot dramatised by the jutting tower! Very elegant edifice. Congrats
Best regards
carlo62
(81265) 2019-05-13 7:30
Ciao John
sicuramente una delle piazze piω belle del mondo, contornata da bellissime architetture.
Questa θ veramente bella, il suo stile θ unico, eccellente foto, di ottima qualitΰ.
Saluti
Carlo
Miguel82
(47106) 2019-06-20 3:54
Hello John, fantastic Gothic style building. The huge spire dominates the surroundings. A cobbled square forbidden to the cars and the two wheelers is planned around the Brussels city hall. Many people animate the composition. Perfect sharpness.
Photo Information
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Copyright: John Maenhout (jhm)
(203039)
- Genre: Τοποθεσίες
- Medium: Έγχρωμο
- Date Taken: 2015-06-03
- Categories: Αρχιτεκτονική
- Camera: Canon 7 D, Canon EF24-70mm f/2.8L II USM, Sandisk EXT.III4GB, B+W 82 010 UV - Haze 1x MRC
- Έκθεση: f/16, 1/21 δευτερόλεπτα
- Έκδοση φωτογραφίας: Πρωτότυπη έκδοση
- Date Submitted: 2019-05-06 9:09