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Photographer's Note
Here I introduce to you the cathedral of Bonn, "St. Cassius and St. Florentius".
The antecessor of this collegiate church was a roman necropolis of the second century, which was replaced in the 6th century by a hall which already was used as a church. It was built amongst others out of the rests of the roman altar building. At the end of the 7th century this place was linked with the legend of the martyrs Cassius and Florentius
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The today's church was begun in the 11th century and it was inaugurated in 1153. Today the basilica comprehends Romanesque and Gothic elements and the interior is affected by the Baroque.
The cloister also originates from the 11th century. It is a real oasis of calm amidst the lively city.
If you click at "map view" at the left you can zoom down (+) to the cathedral. You can see it's steeple's shadow on the Cathedral Square in the middle of Bonn and the quadratic cloister besides the cathedral.
With this picture, taken in my favourite City in Germany, I want to wish you all a Merry Christmas and a happy and healthy New Year!
lilimih33, snunney, feather, edal, Brian, Cricri, pierrefonds, Didi, asajernigan, Jakab έχουν(ει) επιλέξει αυτή τη σημείωση ως χρήσιμη
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lilimih33
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(9918) 2006-12-23 6:55
Hello Frank! I know very good this place! beautiful composition with a nice colours, light, sharpness and perspective! Well done!
Merry Christmas!
Lili
snunney
(130967) 2006-12-23 7:04
Hello Frank,
A fine view of this beautiful cathedral against a wonderful blue sky. Very good tones and excellent sharpness.
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
nekoyama
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(574) 2006-12-23 7:05
Hello, Frank.
It's very sharp. Blue sky, beautiful winter lights and shadows. And I like Romanesque arichitectures.
I reminded that I had learned about Bonn as the 'Capital of West Germany' at primary school. Times are changing....
Merry Christmas
Keitaro
ben4321
(9875) 2006-12-23 7:07
I would have preferred it without the foreground in shadow, but I imagine that it was quite difficult to avoid.
The strong, frontal lighting really makes the cathedral stand out superbly against that clear blue sky. It really captures the atmosphere of a cold, bright winter's day.
A good composition, although it would have been even better if you had managed to exclude the intruding branches on the left.
Have a good Christmas Frank.
Cheers,
Ben
feather
(51130) 2006-12-23 7:32
What great light you had and a wonderful blue sky. You have captured excellent detail and sharpness. I like the angle you chose so the main tower is off-centre.
Merry Christmas to you and your family too.
Kath
UnTrained
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(0) 2006-12-23 9:32
Hallo Frank,
eine sehr interessante Kathedrale aus einer angemessenen Perspektive aufgenommen. Die Gebδudestrukturen zeichnen sich sehr gut ab, auch der Reichtum der Dachformen ist von Dir toll auf das Bild gebracht. Der Schatten vorn unterstreicht das Gebδude noch und der Himmel lδsst es strahlen. Exquisites Foto mit schφner Tiefe!
Viele Grόίe aus Usingen, Ulf
jasmis
(58653) 2006-12-23 12:30
Hi Frank. It is really incredible shot. I like the way you managed the problem of lights nad shadows here. And you put very interesting note, too.
Regards my dear friend. Merry Christmas.
edal
(6804) 2006-12-23 14:58
Hi Frank!
Thank you that you keep on showing us nice places from Germany! This one is a combination of photographer skill and nice weather conditions. And, ofcourse, a note that is so rich in data.
Danke!
Anton
Brian
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(3) 2006-12-23 16:31
Hey Frank,
Excellent clarity. I love the dark slate roof against that deep blue sky. I really like the POV you used too. The cathedral nicely fits to the left of the frame and not dead on center.
-BRIAN
jmdias
(114170) 2006-12-23 18:45
frank
it is a very nice image, the quality of the image, the good light you got and the church itself are very nice to see
jorge
Cricri
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(176) 2006-12-24 4:22
Bonjour Frank,
Un beau ciel bleu qui fait resortir cette magnifique cathιdrale, ainsi que les moindres dιtails, bon POV, trιs belle rιalisation
joyeux noel ΰ vous et a touts ceux qui vous sont chers
cricri
Budapestman
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(82620) 2006-12-24 7:23
Hi Frank!
Very fine and spectacular architecture photo. Its an impressive POV and fascinating Cathedral. Details are very nice and rich.
Merry Christmas for you and your family.
George
:)
jmcl
(14535) 2006-12-24 15:08
Frank,
Merry Christmas.
I think your note is right .. this is a strong stoic bastion of ancient tranquility in a modern world .. wonderfully composed .. I love the way the modern world is shadowed against the light of the upper regions of the image.
take care,
John
pierrefonds
(113492) 2006-12-25 12:03
Hi Frank,
A nice photo of the Bonn cathedral under a beautiful blue sky, the photo has a good composition, perspective and nice colors. I wish to you and your family a Merry Christmas.
Pierre
Gdouble
(0) 2006-12-26 14:01
Hi Frank,
Not easy to show such an enorlous building in one little picture.
You did in a great way.
I wish you an Happy New Year!
Guy
Didi
(61589) 2006-12-26 14:13
Hello Frank
Bests lights on the cathedral, and very nice composition without any disturbing car on the foreground.
A very good chance for you to have this good weather and no chance with me since a long time.
Greetings from a grey sky in Orlιans.
asajernigan
(21427) 2006-12-27 11:58
Frank,
This is a good shot of the great cathedral. I like the silhouetting of the cathedral against the deep blue sky. The deep shadows in the foreground are a little distracting but unavoidable. Thanks for a great photo.
Asa
MIG13
(0) 2006-12-29 16:29
Hi, Frank! Nice pic, showing an impressive church! Good POV and light! TFS! Happy New Year! Miguel.
CRATEOS
(7278) 2007-01-03 18:05
the beaute sharp lines on the sky from the cathedral and the pov of this presentation is exellante ...the light came strong and the sky is the best company of the high constructions if this beaute build..many RGRDS my frend...salut Nikiforos
Jakab
(3867) 2009-01-18 8:29
Hallo Frank,
genau das Bild, das ich nicht richtig meistern konnte. (Zeit und Entfernung waren zu kurz, was das Weitwinkelobjektiv produzierte, war eher schrecklich als eigenartig.) Dein Bild ist herrlich, Hut ab!
Viele Grόίe
Lαszlσ
P.S.: Sie ist όbrigens eine der 69 deutschen Kirchen mit dem Titel Basilica minor - und zwar ohne "eigenen" Bischof!
Photo Information
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Copyright: Frank Kaiser (Buin)
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(42580) - Genre: Τοποθεσίες
- Medium: Έγχρωμο
- Date Taken: 2006-12-10
- Categories: Αρχιτεκτονική
- Έκθεση: f/5.6, 1/250 δευτερόλεπτα
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- Έκδοση φωτογραφίας: Πρωτότυπη έκδοση
- Θέμα(τα): Bonn - city with many facets [view contributor(s)]
- Date Submitted: 2006-12-23 6:43
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