Esztergom

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The Basilica of Esztergom seen from the other side of the river Danube, from Stϊrovo (Pαrkαny), Slovakia. I took this photo in the end of 2006, but I wasn't satisfied with the previous version. I've experienced a lot about PP-softwares since than and I was appalled how I ruined this beautiful view with the previous. I tried to correct it: this is the result! (: I didn't crop this version, but darkened a bit and added a bit of blue to the sky. I hope you like it!
I would be pleased if you told me your opinion about the photo!

Happy New Year to every TE-friends!!

The Esztergom Basilica is an ecclesiastic basilica in Esztergom, Hungary, the main church of the Archdiocese of Esztergom-Budapest, and the seat of the Catholic Church in Hungary. It is dedicated for the Blessed Virgin Mary Taken into Heaven, and Saint Adalbert.
As a building, it is the largest church in Hungary. Its inner area is 56,000 m². It is 118 m long and 49 m wide. It has a reverberation time of more than 9 seconds. Its dome, forming a semi-sphere, is situated in the middle, and it has 12 windows. It is 71.5 m high inside, with a diameter of 33.5 metres, and is 100 m high from outside, counted from the crypt, thus it is the tallest building in Hungary.
The altarpiece (13.5 Χ 6.6 metres, depicting the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, by Michelangelo Grigoletti) is the largest painting in the world painted on a single piece of canvas.
The basilica is also known for Bakσcz Chapel (named after Tamαs Bakσcz), built by Italian masters between 15061507 out of red marble of Sόttő, its walls adorned with Tuscan Renaissance motifs. It is the most precious remaining example of Renaissance art in Hungary.
The huge crypt, built in Old Egyptian style in 1831,is today the resting place of late archbishops, among others, Jσzsef Mindszenty.

History
The building of the present church took place on the foundation of several earlier churches. The first was built by Stephen I of Hungary between 1001-1010 (as the original Saint Adalbert church), the first cathedral in Hungary, which was burnt at the end of XII century. It was rebuilt, but not too much remained of it, and was almost completely destroyed under the Tartar (Mongol) Invasion. It was rebuilt again in the XIII and XIV century, and a huge library was added, the second most significant one in the country. It was ruined again under Turkish rule, in 1543. In 1820, the archiepiscopacy returned at last to the city, and archbishop Alexander Rudnay (Rudnay Sαndor in Hungarian) decided to make Esztergom again the ecclesiastical centre of the country.
Plans were made by Pαl Kόhnel, and the leader of the construction was Jαnos Packh. The foundation-stone was laid and work began in 1822. The Bakσcz chapel, taken to 1600 numbered pieces, was attached to the new basilica 20 metres farther, 10 metres lower. In 1838, Packh was assassinated, and the archbishop trusted Jσzsef Hild with the leading of the construction, and he completed it in Classicistic style. The new archbishop, Jαnos Scitovszky, urged the completion of the high church, so it was inaugurated on August 31, 1856, a good while before the full completion in 1869. The 1856 celebration ceremony was crowned by the Mass of Esztergom, a piece composed and conducted by Franz Liszt, his largest liturgical composition.

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Aviller (3866) 2008-12-28 10:59

Great composition (in particular the fact that the basilica is slightly off-center). The colors are fantastic and the smooth silky danube looks great thanks to the long exposure as well.

All the best for '09

loves_summer (1310) 2008-12-28 11:06

Hi Marton,
This re-post is much improved from the original...good job! The added blue to the sky looks great because it was a bit too light before. The lights reflecting in the water really illuminate this blue hour shot. Nice choice for framing, and well worth re-posting. Thanks for sharing!

bizsu (1015) 2008-12-28 11:48

Szia Marci!
Ez csodαlatos, megιrdemelten kφszφntφd vele az Ϊjιvet!
Neked is boldog Ϊjιvet, főleg egιszsιg legyen az egιsz csalαdodnak:)
Pussz, Zsϊ

josepmarin (59385) 2008-12-28 11:48

Hi Marci,
Nice blue hour capture, with a good quality of light and a few warm colors of golden tones in the lighting of this Basilica, which has a strong contrast on the blue of the sky and of the river.
The long exposure creates a nice silky effect in the water.
I notice a bit of noise in the dark zones, which I have tried to eliminate in PP (NeatImage), but I have not obtained it.
Nevertheless, it is a good work.
My best wishes for the New Year.
Josep

Jakab (3867) 2008-12-28 12:14

Szia Marci!
Aha, νgy se rossz! Legyen ilyen szιp az ϊj ιv Neked is, most kόlφnφsen sok sikert, nιmi szerencsιt ιs sok φrφmet kνvαnok hozzzα.
άdv
Laci

paprika-jancsi (2349) 2008-12-28 12:15

szepen kivilagitott Esztergomi latvany. Azt hiszem ez Slovenskobol keszult, rendesen megcsinalt kep. Koszi. BUEK Jancsi

dkeus31 (27739) 2008-12-28 13:37

Hi Marton
great blue hour shot: the colors, the sky, the reflection, all good!
best wishes
Didier

patdeph (35750) 2008-12-28 14:12

hello Marton
when i see the oroginal version,I wonder why you were not satisfied,because I think that it was superb!ou had an idea in the head,and it was a very good thing,because the final version is still more wonderful!The colours are splendid,I like very much the gold on the sky of the blue hour!The brightter colours are nicer,it's now really superb!I also like the effect that the long pose as given to the water!
I wish you too an happy new year!
Regards
Pascale

Vasa (515) 2008-12-28 15:40

Hi Marton friend,

it is spectacular view of Esztergom and appropriate choice for New year wishes. Many thanks, young friend. The same for you, many lovely photos in year 2009 for your soul and long life to your bicycle.

I didn't forget your picture from Golubac on the Danube. Your bike and you be welcome on the Serbian side. I know well the region. On your disposition,

Branko

Csilla (1782) 2008-12-28 18:03

Szia Marci!
Csodalatos latvanyt nyujt a Bazilika mindenkepp es mindenkor de igy ejszakai fenyekben (unneplo ruhaban) pompazva meg inkabb! Nagyon szep a fotod rola, igazan alkalomhoz illo!
Boldog Uj Evet Kivanok Neked es csaladodnak, szeretettel, Csilla

MarcT (20964) 2008-12-28 20:25

Hi Marton,
Very nice blue hour shot. Beautiful composition around that basilica.
Well done and best wishes
Marc

Cricri (176) 2008-12-29 5:30

Hi Marton
Une belle rιussite, le ciel, les reflets et la lumiιre, une belle image a l'heure bleu
Happy new year for you Marton
cricri
ps) samedi ou dimanche petit cβdeau pour toi sur TE:-)

PixelTerror (0) 2008-12-30 13:15

Szia Marci,
A very impressive one to end the year, this basilica overlooking the Danube is impressive and thanks to good lighting from the authorities side and good exposure from your side you present here an attractive blue hour image.
Happy New Year JY

gary91 (15348) 2008-12-30 22:24

Hello Marton,
The blue hour capture and the artificial lighting are giving a very nice atmosphere to your picture. The composition with its deliberate centred construction is well done and suits very well to the subject.
Comparing to the original version, it can be seen that you used a Neat Image type software that loosed a lot of sharpness. These software are really tricky to use and I think that you have here the right compromise.
I wish you a very nice and exciting 2009 year.
Best regards, Christian

leo61 (0) 2008-12-30 22:29

Hi Marton!
An excellent bluehourshot with nice reflections and great contrast between gold and blue.
Best wishes for 2009,
regards,leo

Didi (61591) 2008-12-31 8:28

Hello Marton
Interesting golden composition in the blue hour and nice mixing with lights and the soft mist.
Best wishes for 2009

isabela_sor (47748) 2008-12-31 9:10 [Comment]

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Jonas_Schmitt (3074) 2009-01-01 2:51

Hallo Marton!
Happy new year 2009 !!!
This photo is really nice, it is a wonderful nightshot ! The colors are good and I like your point of view very much. I think it wasn΄t easy to find the right exposure here, but you managed it very well.
Best regards,
Jonas

Cretense (68709) 2009-01-02 8:17

Hello Marci and Happy New Year!

Excellent timimg for this fantastic blue hour, excellent light managment! Great composition and framing, fantastic architecture photo, with great quality and definition! Congratulations!

Hercules

al-Farrob (691) 2009-01-02 13:50

Very good light, beautiful subject
Thanks for sharing

devimeuxbe (58557) 2009-01-02 13:58

Hi Marcon
The light is really beautifull on this basilica; You have very well managed the light.
I wish you all the best for 2009
Bertrand

TopGeo (38220) 2009-01-02 14:52

Hi Marci! Have a marvelous picture of night!it is spectacular view with good POV and composition Version it has very good detail colours of sky and Temple that impress. Your good New Year I wish!
Georgios

ElAprendiz (30) 2009-01-03 7:36

My dear Marton, is a beautiful and fresh image to start a new year, which I hope is full of success and happiness for you and your family.

There is a majestic scene, in a night which is not easy to make. Good frame, beautiful lights and making appropriate definition.

A hug, John

Tue (93606) 2009-01-03 8:32

Hi Marci,
Excellent photo of this cathedral and this second version is a real improvement. Especially the golden illuminations look much better here. The warm light stands out wonderfully against the dark blue sky. Nice reflections in the water too.
Best wishes for a Happy 2009!
Regards,
Lars

brandstaetter (15915) 2009-01-03 10:31

Hi Marci,
wow, that΄s a perfect one ! How I like the shimmering texture of the river, and the grand church in the most beautiful light one can imagine. Great capture (don΄t tell Didier, but this one is hard to reach for him ;)!

Have a good 2009, my best wishes !
Christian

belido (19934) 2009-01-03 11:39

Hi Marci,

my opinion about the photo is that it's great! :) Love the golden lights contrasting with the cool tones of the sky. Very beautiful architecture...you chose the right angle. The reflection is also an attractive element in this compo. Very well done!
Regards,
Carlos
PS: All the best to you for 2009!

johannes68 (3469) 2009-01-03 13:21

Hi Marci,
really beautiful photo, excellent light and colours. You are right, the new version is a lot better than the old one. Another place that I still have to discover, and one that is worthwhile seeing!
Have a nice evening,
Johannes

chpp (4283) 2009-01-08 6:49

Hi Marton
beautiful shot, great exposure good framing and compo. i like the colour combination
very nice job
TFS
C

atus (15878) 2009-01-12 8:01

Kedves Marci,
előszφr is B.U.Ι.K. Neked is! Az "esemιny"-t megillető csodαlatos esti kιpeslapot pσstαztαl itt, csodαlatos bazilikαnkrσl. Valσszνnű, hogy az enyhe kφdnek kφszφnhető de lαtvαnyosak az ιpόletet megvilαgνtσ reflektorfιnyek. Ez a vαltozatod termιszetesen sokkal jobb mint az eredeti, de mιg szιp is ennyi itt tφltφtt idő utαn.. (:D.
Gratulαlok ιs kellemes estιt kνvαnok!
Attila

jorgi (3810) 2009-01-12 23:23

Hi Marton,

yes...this version is much much better.
Now you managed to control lights perfectly so that they aren't overexposed in any way but bright enough to show wonderful architectural creation with many visible details that make it so special.
3 seconds provide smooth water that goes wonderfully with slightly hazy atmosphere and create a feeling of volume, space in which this basilica is placed.
The only thing I prefer better in previous version is format. It gives basilica a little more space.
All in all excellent job and superb improvement!

All the best in 2009,
jeri

edytungkal (4551) 2009-01-18 17:54

Both are perfect and this version with higher sky has a different way to enjoy the shot, one your best Marci and happy belated new year, wishing you all the best for 2009 year.
thanks

daniel

jaywalker (16105) 2009-01-29 10:54

Hi Marton, Great shutter speed creating a silky smooth water effect, the light again has been beautifully managed & what great architecture, the blue hour background looks wonderful, TFS, kind regards Wilson.

Photo Information

Copyright: Marton Ocskay (ocskaymarci) (2832)
Genre: Τοποθεσίες
Medium: Έγχρωμο
Date Taken: 2006-12-30
Categories: Κάστρα, Αρχιτεκτονική
Camera: Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ3
Έκθεση: f/3.2, 3 δευτερόλεπτα
Details: Tripod: Yes
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Έκδοση φωτογραφίας: Final Version, Πρωτότυπη έκδοση
Θέμα(τα): My nightshots, My Top 36 [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2008-12-28 10:55
Αγαπημένα: 1 [view]

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