![Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 4253 W: 48 N: 10771]](http://i1.trekearth.com/misc/g-s-g.gif){kind=small}
Photographer's Note
Again and again I come back to Bonn, my favorite city ...
Here I show you the facade of the old Bonn town hall - seen from the lively market place. It was built in 1737/38 by Michel Leveilly, the master builder of the elector and archbishop of Cologne Clemens-August. His one-family-house is only some streets away. I think you should know the complete name of this distinguished personality: Clemens August I. Ferdinand Maria Hyazinth of Bavaria.
In the 42 years lasting history of Bonn as the capital of the Federal Republic of Germany, many prominent politicians from all over the world took a speech at the outside staircase in front of the main entrance, such as for example De Gaulle, Kennedy, Queen Elizabeth, Gorbatschow and many many others.
Today this wonderful building is used for representative events and festivities.
Here you can see a very special view of the town hall.
In the workshop you can see the town hall from another angle.
Using the map view function at the left you can zoom in (please click at "satellite" and several times at +) exactly to the city hall with the market place. South of it you can see the huge castle of the archbishop and elector Clemens-August with the park.
Critiques | Translate
robertosalguero
![Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3728 W: 91 N: 63]](http://i1.trekearth.com/misc/g-g-g.gif){kind=small}
(292) 2008-01-11 0:35
Hello Frank,
The gold details on the building lok great. They create a nice contrast to the soft pink tones. Very effective perspective with a low point to capture the facade in a dynamic manner. The lamp post is a nice inclusion and not distracting at all. Thanks Frank.
Roberto
snunney
(130967) 2008-01-11 1:30
Hello Frank,
Whenever I think of Bonn I recall the spy novel by John Le Carrι "A Small Town in Germany". A very nice capture of this impressive architecture. I like the unusual angle of view and the inclusion of the lamp. The tones and architectural detail are brought out to great effect.
jasmis
(58653) 2008-01-11 1:44
Nice presentation of your favourite town. Maybe light could be better, but you managed it very properly.
Regards my dear friend.
Nicou
![Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 15936 W: 0 N: 17040]](http://i1.trekearth.com/misc/g-n-g.gif){kind=small}
(193806) 2008-01-11 2:50
Hello,
Mangigique bβtiment, trθs bien cadrι, avec ce lampadaire, ces beaux drapeux, trθs bon cadrage et mise en valeur du sujet, mangigique.
Bravo et amitiιs
Nicou
Guenther
(10915) 2008-01-11 7:05
Hallo Frank,
sehr schφne Fassade, nur etwas schade, dass du das rechte obere Eck abgechnitten hast. Die Straίenlampe im Vordergrund erscheint in schφnem Licht und ist eine sehr schφne Ergδnzung.
Schφnes Wchenende
Gόnther
PS: Hier warten wir auf Neuschnee, wir lechzen geradezu danach...
saxo042
(38078) 2008-01-11 8:41
Hi Frank,
I don΄t there is finer architecture than that from the 18th century. This is a very beautiful building, very typical for this century.
An impressive photo!
Regards
Gunnar
meyerd
(1628) 2008-01-12 0:29
Hallo Frank,
clever, wie Du das Gebδude ins Bild geklemmt hast, mit passendem Vordergrund und interessantem Licht. Das Gebδude allein macht Bonn schon zu einer wόrdigen Hauptstadt.
Ich habe post festum entdeckt, dass ich Dich bei einem frόheren Bild mit "Eternit" aus der Reserve gelockt habe. Ich entschuldige mich dafόr, dass ich Schiefer und Eternit nicht unterscheiden konnte. Gleichzeitig bin ich froh, etwas όber Baumaterialien gelernt zu haben.
Herzlich grόsst aus dem feuchten Marly
Dieter
danos
(110407) 2008-01-12 0:32
Hello Frank,
indeed the old Bonn town hall is very impressive and i saw it in my last visit in Germany three years ago.The hybrid map is very nice and you can see a lot of details of the whole region.Excellent the colours and the light as the sharpness and the clarity of the shot.Informative your note too.
Have a nice weekend,Danos
Jakab
(3867) 2008-01-12 9:43
Hallo Frank,
ein sehr schφner Palast aufgenommen in schwierigen Lichtverhδltnissen. Die Lampe passt hervorragend ins Bild.
Viele Grόίe
Laszlo
P.S.: Ich sehe immer gerne die Fahne von Rheinland-Westfalen, die von meinen Landsleuten oft als umgekehrt aufgezogene ungarische Fahne begrόίt wird.
Photo Information
-
Copyright: Frank Kaiser (Buin)
![Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 4253 W: 48 N: 10771]](//i1.trekearth.com/misc/g-s-g.gif)
(42580) - Genre: Τοποθεσίες
- Medium: Έγχρωμο
- Date Taken: 2007-12-18
- Categories: Αρχιτεκτονική
- Έκθεση: f/2.8, 1/640 δευτερόλεπτα
- Details: Tripod: Yes
- More Photo Info: view
- Map: view
- Έκδοση φωτογραφίας: Πρωτότυπη έκδοση, Workshop
- Θέμα(τα): Bonn - city with many facets [view contributor(s)]
- Date Submitted: 2008-01-10 20:57
Discussions
- To meyerd: Hallo Wolfgang! (1)
by Buin, last updated 2008-01-12 12:36
