Photographer's Note
Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers
One of the most striking buildings in Prague is this Dancing House from 1996 situated at the corner of Jirasek Square and Rasin Quay alongside the river Vltava.
An extravagant building where you can recognize the hand of the famous Canadian architect Frank Gehry. He developed this swinging tower together with the Croatian-Czech architect Vlado Milunić.
Critics of the building pointed out that it doesn΄t fit into its surroundings, where various Art Noveau houses can be seen. Also the unusual shape of the building was seen as disputable. But after several years, it is regarded as one of the most interesting Prague buildings from the end of the previous century.
The project has a remarkable history in which the former Czech republic president Vaclav Havel and the Dutch company “Nationale Nederlanden” play an important role.
You can read this story if you linked to https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dancing_House
As you are used to from me, I first try to attract your attention with a mysterious detail photo.
■ Picture 1: Strange sculpture at the top of the roof ► https://i1.trekearth.com/photos/15099/te906-1.jpg ◄
■ Picture 2: A bottom-up view………………………. ► https://i1.trekearth.com/photos/15099/te906-2.jpg ◄
■ Picture 3: View from the riverside ......………….. ► https://i1.trekearth.com/photos/15099/te906-3.jpg ◄
holmertz, ChrisJ, ktanska, Fis2, jean113, jemaflor, ikeharel, lucasgalodoido, PaulVDV, Royaldevon, COSTANTINO έχουν(ει) επιλέξει αυτή τη σημείωση ως χρήσιμη
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pierrefonds
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(113492) 2021-06-29 6:06
Hi Rob,
This is an original sculpture. The point of view is showing the details of the sculpture on the roof of the Dancing House. The light is giving good colors output. Have a nice day.
Pierre
Silvio1953
(220465) 2021-06-29 6:26
Ciao Rob, unusual view of this fantastic architecture, I like more classic view in two WS, fine details and splendid sharpness, very well done, my friend, ciao Silvio
holmertz
(101890) 2021-06-29 6:27
Hello Rob,
Its nice to see you back, and thank you for your comments today. This building is often shown on TE, but rarely these details, and certainly not as the main photo. It's a remarkable sculpture but easily overlooked when seen from street level because the unusual shapes of the buildings steal the attention. I imagine a giant nest of steel birds, but I guess the architects had something else in mind. But it should be up to each one to let the imagination flow.
Best regards,
Gert
ChrisJ
(171146) 2021-06-29 8:09
Hello Rob,
Good to see a new post from you. I like this close up shot of the iconic F&G building in Prague. Good sharpness and texture. The tonal range is superb. Tfs!
pajaran
(114801) 2021-06-29 8:11
Pozdrav.
Srecan povratak na TE.
Lep pogled, dobar tekst ...
Dobar rad sa lepim fotografija, dobro pokazano sa lepim bojama i kontrastom.
Lepa arhitektura i jedinstvena po svom izgledu.
Zelim vam sve najbolje.
Paja
lousat
(138541) 2021-06-29 8:27
Hi Rob,I remember very well the Prague dancing house, one of the few signs of modernity in this city asleep in the past. Once again you manage to surprise us by finding an original way to show it to differentiate yourself from the usual postcard I see in the WS, large zoomed in on the top captured with amazing details, the imposing and close perspective in the other WS is also very beautiful. Have a nice evening and thanks,Luciano.
ktanska
(44438) 2021-06-29 11:31
Hi Rob,
Dancing House has become familiar to me from TE. But there's no way I could have recognized it from these rooftop details. Weird and wonderful mess of mesh! Nice play of sunlight on those nets.
Kari
Tue
(91478) 2021-06-29 12:11
Hallo Rob,
Dit is een mooi detail van het toefje op de Tsjechische taart. De details zijn mooi te zien en de blauwe lucht komt in verschillende tinten mooi door het gaas heen.
Lars
Fis2
(169609) 2021-06-29 12:30
Witaj Rob!
It's nice you are here again!
Interesting set of photos.
This house is impressive.
I like this detail.
Good frame, colors and sharpness.
Good evening.
Krzysztof
jean113
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(27585) 2021-06-29 14:48
Hello Rob, I recognised the title of the building, but was unsure as to which part your main post was referring to until I saw the workshop pictures.
This is one building that I would definitely wish to see if I was visiting Prague.
I guess that it was so revolutionary in its design initially that I can understand that the people perhaps would be very critical of it. Especially where Art Nouveau was the norm.
Thank you for sharing these interesting pictures.
Kind regards, Jean.
ifege
(46851) 2021-06-29 21:12
Hi Rob
Good to see you popping in to TE again.
The workshop show the certainty of the building being a Frank Gehry one. The main one is an amazing piece of abstract sculpture. A good trio of photos.
cheers
Ian
abmdsudi
(95869) 2021-06-29 22:13
Hi Rob
Imaginative shot and what a mesh up there, certainly interesting architecture but (in my opinion) what a hideous looking building! Excellent capture
Best regards
jemaflor
(146190) 2021-06-29 23:23
Hi Rob,
Interesting and original artwork, well made by artist andwell photographed,perfect sharpness and contrast between silver tone and blue sky in the BG, well presented, tfs.
ikeharel
(112393) 2021-06-30 10:25
Its been long time, Rob, good to see you are back on TE.
Fantastic oidea for a close POV upon thenet and rods of the dancing building.
Fine photojob, Cheers,
Ike
lucasgalodoido
(27698) 2021-07-02 6:37
Olα Rob,
bem curioso esse detalhe dessa estrutura ou escultura, assim como achei intrigante essa construηγo do WS2. Belos registros.
Parabιns e Abraηo,
Lucas
GyurMaster
(24668) 2021-07-03 11:18
Dear Rob,
As an architect you are clearly aware of nice details and created a good abstract from it. Otherwise, I'm happy to see you showing activity again on the site.
Best Wishes,
Gy.
PaulVDV
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(62752) 2021-07-03 22:29
Hallo Rob,
Ik herinner me dit gebouw in Praag.
Doch bij het zien van enkel je hoofdfoto en zonder de locatie te kennen, zou ik nooit aan het Dansende Huis gedacht hebben.
Misschien een beetje oneerbiedig maar de top van het gebouw lijkt me een verzamelplaats voor een aantal materialen die na de constructie resterend bleken.
Het geheel van het gebouw is natuurlijk schitterend!
Vele groeten, Paul
Royaldevon
(85602) 2021-07-04 1:54
Hello Rob,
The Fred and Ginger building has been shown before but I like how you have taken a section and attracted us by showing it as a very abstract design. This could the net from Ginger's hat or one of her extravagant bows.
It is both strong and yet fragile and I love the play of light.
The w/s add context to the main shot.
My warm regards,
Bev :-)
COSTANTINO
(115421) 2021-07-07 22:39
Hello dear Rob and have a nice day
and a happy evening
I know Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers
and this photo brought memories
from the past...but it is very
difficult for me to understand
what this piece of art means...
regards
costantino
Photo Information
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Copyright: Rob Zwemmer (alvaraalto)
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(42804) - Genre: Τοποθεσίες
- Medium: Έγχρωμο
- Date Taken: 2020-07-31
- Camera: Sony DSC RX10 III
- Έκθεση: f/1.1, 30 δευτερόλεπτα
- Έκδοση φωτογραφίας: Πρωτότυπη έκδοση, Workshop
- Οδοιπορικό: 2020 Duitsland-Polen-Tsjechiλ
- Date Submitted: 2021-06-29 5:33
