Brunch with Battutah
Bojnice Castle, Slovakia
Posted by Michael Skorulski (Cigel, Slovakia) on 12 July 2008 in Architecture and Portfolio.
One of the most visited castles in Slovakia and quite an imposing place.
@Ekaputra Tupamahu: Many thanks, Ekaputra.
Stephen Phillips from San Francisco, United States
Michael, this sky is perfect and creates a splendid mood for this castle - nicely captured.
12 Jul 2008 6:25am
@Stephen Phillips: Thanks for the great comment, Stephen.
saeed from ahwaz, Iran
great composition and lovely shot in cloudy day! nicely composed indeed! well done
12 Jul 2008 8:10am
@saeed: Many thanks, Saeed.
Observing from West Cheshire, United Kingdom
Beautiful composition. The tree not only frames this image, it is one of the vertical elements complimenting the towers. Excellent color and exposure.
12 Jul 2008 9:26am
@Observing: Thanks, Mike. A great analysis.
@Ana Lúcia Pires: Thanks so much.
Japanalia from Yokohama, Japan
....and a well composed shot! Real beautiful architecture and well balanced! Your capture does it honour!
12 Jul 2008 10:06am
@Japanalia: Thank you very much, Gabriela.
@Ana Lúcia: Thank you very much, Ana Lúcia.
Lorraine from Gatineau, Canada
I want to have taken this, I want to have it blown so big that it covers an entire wall...I love it, I guess you got that ;)
12 Jul 2008 10:25am
@Lorraine: Has to be the best comment of the day. thanks, Lorraine.
Calusarus from St Sorlin en Valloire, France
Nice light for the walls, and impressive sky : a great castle shot.
12 Jul 2008 10:27am
@Calusarus: Thanks so much, Calusarus.
Betty from New Jersey, United States
Absolutely beautiful composition, Michael! An incredible building, wonderful details!
12 Jul 2008 11:49am
@Betty: Thank you so much, Betty.
Tracey from White Hall, United States
This is so rich and full! I love the perspective, allowing us to see the steeples outlined against that dramatic sky. Good stuff all around!
12 Jul 2008 2:07pm
@Tracey: Thank you very much, Tracey.
Koushiro~光子郎 from Singapore, Singapore
Amazing architecture! The sky looks so menacing, really gives a good effect!
12 Jul 2008 2:24pm
@Koushiro~光子郎: Thank you, Koushiro. I hoped for a good effect.
Craig from Vacaville, California, United States
Beautiful architecture! Well done Michael!
12 Jul 2008 4:41pm
@Craig: Thank you very much, Craig.
Judy from Brooksville-Florida,, United States
I love the angle you used, Michael, of this wonderful architecture.
The varying roof lines and the steeples are fantastic, and the tree anchors the photo along with the castle itself.
12 Jul 2008 4:56pm
@Judy: A nice analysis. thank you, Judy.
standley from brou-sur-chantereine, France
Great composition with these vertical lines. I love the colours!
12 Jul 2008 6:34pm
@standley: Thanks very much, Richard.
dj.tigersprout from San Bruno, United States
imposing indeed! a very beautiful and well composed shot... i wonder what the view from the towers would be like... simply marvelous, i expect. do we get to see? :)
12 Jul 2008 6:47pm
@dj.tigersprout: On this trip I didn't go inside. Thanks, Jaycee.
Marion from Nanaimo, BC, Canada
Michael this is just gorgeous. What a wonderful skyline and what character each steeple has. The sky is also awesome. I am beginning to get the impression that you live in a most beautiful place. :D
12 Jul 2008 7:49pm
@Marion: It has its beautiful parts for sure. Thanks very much, Marion.
Ron from Saint Louis, United States
What a magnificent structure! Betty's analysis hit the nail on the head ... it's a beautifully (and thoughtfully) composed image, Michael.
12 Jul 2008 9:51pm
@Ron: Thanks so much, Ron.
Ronnie 2¢ from London, United Kingdom
Your classic composition really suits this castle and you were fortunate with that active sky! Works out well.
12 Jul 2008 10:02pm
@Ronnie 2¢: Thank you very much, Ronnie.
Marie from FRESNES, France
très belles couleurs dans cette image d'architecture. Le ciel chargé, et la lumière, ajoutent un plus.
12 Jul 2008 10:11pm
@Marie: Merci, Marie.
Jennifer Radio from Statesville, United States
astounding image! I love the colours.
12 Jul 2008 10:54pm
@Jennifer Radio: Thanks so much, Jennifer.
@Daniel: Thank you, Daniel.
@Rags: Many thanks, Rags.
@akarui: Thank you very much, Akarui.
amy from Nanaimo, BC, Canada
Love all those spires reaching up... Excellent pov for this one Michael!
13 Jul 2008 5:10am
@amy: Thanks so much, Amy.
MadScientist from Düsseldorf, Germany
I've read about this place and its many legends and the ghost! Did you stay over night? ;-)
Very nice HDR, btw. Brings out the details of the brickwork very well!
14 Jul 2008 11:49am
@MadScientist: Thanks, MS. Never actually stayed overnight there but it is possible.
@Twelvebit: Thanks, 12bit.
Twelvebit from Victoria, United States
Oh, btw, I just watched Black Sunday last night (aka Mask of Satan), by Mario Bava, and this castle fits right in.
14 Jul 2008 4:15pm
@Twelvebit: Yes, it can have an evil look. thanks for commenting.
Steve from United States
Wow! This place needs to go on my list of places to see. Great photo.
14 Jul 2008 9:48pm
@Steve: Thanks, Steve. It is your traditional fairytale castle.
@Damon Schreiber: Many thanks, Damon.
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