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Stylish steeples
Posted by Michael Skorulski (Cigel, Slovakia) on 24 May 2008 in Cityscape & Urban and Portfolio.
Zurich, Switzerland's skyline is dominated by clock towers. On the left is the tower of Fraumunster Church dated 1732. In the distant center is St. Peter's Church which boasts the largest clock face in Europe at 28.5 feet (9 meters) in diameter
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Alun Lambert from cheshire, United Kingdom
Great image it stands out realy nicely against the sky
24 May 2008 6:21am
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Observing from Chester, United Kingdom
Interesting shot Michael, the front tower has the most beauty I think, great framing with the branch.
24 May 2008 10:10am
@Observing: Thank you, Mike.
Lorraine from Gatineau, Canada
Like a fairy-tale book cover, it's so beautiful and magical, well done Michael :)
24 May 2008 10:32am
@Lorraine: That's a kind comment. Thank you, Lorraine.
Ron from Saint Louis, United States
Beautifully composed with terrific color and depth ... you've captured the heart of this great European city.
24 May 2008 11:33am
@Ron: Thank you, Ron. That's a lovely comment.
vu@granby - Wolfgang from Granby, Québec, Canada
Lokks like there was a copetition among the different churches... You found a great viewpoint here!
24 May 2008 12:08pm
@vu@granby - Wolfgang: Thank you, Wolfgang.
Judy from Brooksville-Florida,, United States
You captured this very well. I love the Fraumunster Church steeple's design; its really beautiful.
I have a question, Michael. In a vertical shot, where there are multiple vertical lines, which one should be perpendicular to the bottom edge of the photo? I've never read any 'rule' on this, so I'm not sure.
My eye sees St. Peter's steeple plus the building on the right tipping left. I know the very act of looking upward will distort the lines so it's aways a question for me. Any input?
24 May 2008 12:23pm
@Judy: Thanks, Judy. Good question. I made the most dominant steeple perpendicular to the bottom. I know the others tip left but I couldn't fix those without throwing the main building out of alignment. I think I would always go with making the most dominant feature perpendicular.
Ana Lúcia from Leiria, Portugal
LOVE IT!!!! You should print it and hang it in a gallery somewhere.
24 May 2008 12:48pm
@Ana Lúcia: That is so kind. thank you.
martie from Okinawa, Japan
Gorgeous photo - I love the way you were able to capture the steeples!
24 May 2008 12:48pm
@martie: Thanks so much, Martie.
Ronnie 2¢ from London, United Kingdom
Wonderful illustrative shot . . and full of information, too.
24 May 2008 2:02pm
@Ronnie 2¢: Many thanks, Ronnie.
Marion from Nanaimo, BC, Canada
Another gorgeous shot Michael. I agree with Ana Lucia, you should hang it in a gallery somewhere. The tree in the upper right hand corner adds so much character to this shot as well.
24 May 2008 2:18pm
@Marion: Thank you for the uplifting comment, Marion.
@Betty: Thank you, Betty.
@--**HoMo** --: Thank you so much.
Japanalia from Yokohama, Japan
I like the choice of vertical here and the entire presentation! I feel like.....framing it!Delightful composition!
24 May 2008 2:56pm
@Japanalia: Thank you, Gabriela. Please be my guest and copy and frame it if you would like. It would be a compliment.
Japanalia from Yokohama, Japan
Thank you for kindly giving me permission, Michael! I did as you suggested and am going to frame it.
24 May 2008 3:29pm
@Japanalia: A pleasure Gabriela.
@Persian King: Thank you very much for your nice comment.
Judy from Brooksville-Florida,, United States
Thank you, Michael, for your reply to my question. I like your use of the dominant feature as the item to make perpendicular. I've struggled with this at times and most often made the center of the photo my straight line.
24 May 2008 5:13pm
@Judy: In the end, I guess you just decide what looks best after a few experiments.
Andres from Plano, United States
I like the colors and composition, the tree branch at the top right adds to the framing.
24 May 2008 8:29pm
@Andres: Many thanks, Andres.
standley from brou-sur-chantereine, France
Beautiful composition. I like the depth and the tones here!
24 May 2008 9:09pm
@standley: Many thanks, Richard.
Evelyne Dubos from Le Mans, France
Ils sont beaux ces 2 clochers et j'aime bien la perspective. Le format vertical et presque panoramique convient bien et met en valeur la forme élancée du 1er.
24 May 2008 9:34pm
@Evelyne Dubos: Merci, Evelyne.
danthro from Suburbia, United States
this is great! nice clarity, atmosphere, colors, light. well done!
24 May 2008 11:11pm
@danthro: Thank you, danthro. Much appreciated.
MadScientist from Düsseldorf, Germany
A very elegant shot that is well composed.
24 May 2008 11:26pm
@MadScientist: Thank you very much, MS.
@Margie: Thank you, Margie.
Michael Rawluk from Prince George, Canada
Beautiful. I guess you could never say you didn't know the time.
24 May 2008 11:54pm
@Michael Rawluk: And the clocks are always accurate. thank you, Michael.
amy from Rocky Mountain House, Canada
LOL!! Sorry, just read Michael R's comment... witty man that Michael. Love how you juxtaposed the clock towers. Excellent, Michael!!
25 May 2008 1:54am
@amy: Thank you, Amy.
Arash from Dubai, United Arab Emirates
amazing tower!! nice composition and well done!
25 May 2008 6:11am
@Arash: Thank you, Arash.
