Photographer's Note
Waiting for the Tsar.. forever
I am afraid the staff at the Bialowieza train station today is a bit out of date if they are still waiting for the Tsar who had this station built exclusively for him. But who knows maybe President Putin will pop up one of these days… Going hunting for some Bisons..
Anyway an interesting stop under the TE workshop in Poland in April 2006.
The Tsar's Restaurant in Bialowieza
The restaurant is located in a unique architectural monument-a wooden railway station Built exclusively for Tsar Nicholas II.
In 2005, the owners took what had been a ruin and meticulously restored the building To resemble the atmosphere of Anna Karenina's times. Every detail, from antique furniture and painting, photographs and windows has been arranged to period and style. If you appreciate exquisite cuisine and historical buildings this is the place in the heart of the Bialowieza Forest. Four stylish chambers: The hunters room, Tsar's room, a romantic salon and The representative Main Hall.
Ref: http://www.restauracjacarska.pl/index_en.html
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maki
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(0) 2006-10-08 15:02
Hi Jack,
I remember this place clearly and I must say that You did a good job here with transforming this scenen into sepia tones and I like Your perspective and original title. Maybe they shall look at the other side, to the west, if somebody will come one day, I'm affraid it will be from the western side :)
regards,
maki
nwoehnl
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(122) 2006-10-08 15:03
Good shot, Jack, and fun intro for your notes. I really like the classic look that the contrasty sepia conversion is bringing to this one, I would expect Buster Keaton to arrive any second on a steam train. Good perspective effect looking along the railroad tracks and the platform, and good add with the persons in the frame - I like the somewhat anticipating pose of the woman. Interesting photo.
danyy
(0) 2006-10-08 15:16
Bonjour Jack,
trθs judicieux passage au sιpia, seule la tenue vestimentaire de la dame trahit le modernisme de la scθne.
Le cadrage est parfait l'endroit de prise de vue bien choisi.
Best regards.
Daniel.
Xalkida
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(11744) 2006-10-08 15:16
Hi Jack
As a card postal collector I like to see modern photos which are like very old cards! Excellent sepia convertion with great symmetry and POV! Well done.
rtome
(638) 2006-10-08 16:18
Hi Jack.
An interesting shot nicely treated to create a 'past' atmosphere.
The post processing works great for this... But, is the guy on the left talking on a mobile phone?? :-) Ah, a sign of times...
Regards, Rob
rbcy1974
(20758) 2006-10-08 18:20
Hello Jack
Wow!
What a scene
you have done an excellent job here
I wasnt so inspired when we went there, and you, you have turned it into a golden opportunity,
really well cpautred,
regards
Daniel
hoorge
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(1434) 2006-10-08 21:41
Good sepia picture. I love the action of the people and the clear and sharpness of the picture. Your note is very good as well.
barrufeto_77
(28888) 2006-10-09 1:18
Hi Jack.
My congratulations for this picture. You got an excellent atmosphere in this picture and the note explaining this story is really lovely.
Rgs, Oscar
cessy
(13647) 2006-10-09 3:13
hehehe.. it looks like something from hundreds years ago
very nice capture of the place and moment, Jack
excellent choice of tones
efigesta
(12188) 2006-10-09 5:42
Hi my friend
lovely shot here, the light and clarity is so perfect, and the choice in b/w perfect
regards
manuel
SAGAPO
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(1739) 2006-10-09 15:19
Hi Jack,Perfect composition and a nice view,So beautiful picture, perfectly framed and very good sepia.Well done.
Ahmet
jmdaoudal
(82) 2006-10-09 17:48
Realy an old times and a nostalgic effect.. Sepia is made for what is expressed in the note.
Very well done
Jean Michel
Muse
(35030) 2006-10-10 3:31
Hello Jack,
The passage of this photograph in sepia is appropriate very well here. A drawn sight a film! Excel framing.
Best regards
Denise
Click3
(1886) 2006-10-10 8:01
Hola Jack...absolutely wonderful...really a glimpse to the past. Decisive moment with those characters looking & looking...
Your PP in Sepia and difusion (?) creates the mood. Would love to know a bit more how you created the effect.
Sobresaliente Amigo !
Saludos,
Robert
kittyhawk
(1802) 2006-10-11 16:53
Hello Jack,
This image looks like it was shot some time before the russian revolution. I like the feel to the image and the composition is great. Very nice work yet again. TFS.
- Halgeir
bantonbuju
(51815) 2006-10-19 8:15
yet another pearly from our trip,
love this mood here (i think it was a superb place for memorizing tsar);
interesting that again you went for monochromatic vision of the place and it fits perfectly that tsar awaiting,
bw, jerzy
m_s_s
(1691) 2006-10-19 13:03
Hello Jack,
thanks for a photo from my region, there is not too many of photos of this beautiful place. fantastic composition and great choice of sephia. great work. thanks for sharing.
regards
sebcz
(2345) 2006-10-28 3:43
Hello Jack!
I like your work. The placement of the people is quite interesting, I am wondering what the guy on the railroad is doing. Sepia adds some mood, indeed, as from the long lost and gone days.
Regards,
Seb
HOBO
(5282) 2006-11-20 5:02
Good morning Jack,
only the dresses tell about time has changed. Really a timeless place...
Sepia was a good choice.
Regards
Knut
Photo Information
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Copyright: Jack R Johanson (jrj)
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(34843) - Genre: Άνθρωποι
- Medium: Μαύρο & Ασπρο
- Date Taken: 2006-04-22
- Categories: Καθημερινότητα
- Camera: Nikon D70, Nikkor AFS DX 18-70 ED
- Έκθεση: f/4.5, 1/80 δευτερόλεπτα
- More Photo Info: view
- Έκδοση φωτογραφίας: Πρωτότυπη έκδοση, Workshop
- Οδοιπορικό: Warsaw and Podlaskie
- Θέμα(τα): Podlasie 2006 Workshop [view contributor(s)]
- Date Submitted: 2006-10-08 14:52
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