Brunch with Battutah
Special spire
Posted by Michael Skorulski (Cigel, Slovakia) on 18 July 2008 in Architecture and Portfolio.
Church spires in Slovakia are often shaped like this and are topped by the traditional double cross. However, this is on the roof of a hotel at Bojnice Spa.
Photographs by M.E. from Tustin, United States
very interesting! I like the gray clouds as a background, it added to the sense of mystery, romance.
18 Jul 2008 5:13am
@Photographs by M.E.: Many thanks, ME.
@angel: Thank you, Angel.
hugo poon from hong kong, Hong Kong
Nice composition... the dark sky does help the double cross stand out!
18 Jul 2008 5:32am
@hugo poon: Thank you very much, Hugo.
dj.tigersprout from San Bruno, United States
a beautiful detail! that sky looks vast and semi threatening... did it rain soon after? :)
18 Jul 2008 5:38am
@dj.tigersprout: No it didn't rain. This is an HDR effect. thanks, Jaycee.
KIJI from VALENCIENNES, France
I love the colours of the sky and the combinaison with the differents items : the tree and the double cross on the Hotel's roof
18 Jul 2008 6:01am
@KIJI: Thank you very much, KIJI.
Marion from Nanaimo, BC, Canada
The sky is brooding and beautiful and so defines the cross on this intricate steeple. Love your pictures Michael.
18 Jul 2008 7:01am
@Marion: I'm so happy you like them. Thank you, Marion.
Kylie Greenan from Richmond, Australia
Nicely done Michael, did you use HDR for this? Lovely colours!
18 Jul 2008 7:22am
@Kylie Greenan: Good observation. yes, this is HDR. thanks, Kylie.
Calusarus from St Sorlin en Valloire, France
Do you think this hotel was a religious building before ? Colors are very nice : a dark sky, and a light spire…
18 Jul 2008 7:23am
@Calusarus: Perhaps long ago it could have been a religious building. thank you, Calusarus.
@Marie Le Corre: Thank you, Marie.
@António Pires: Many thanks, António.
Judy from Brooksville-Florida,, United States
I love the double cross and will just pretend it's a church, Michael. ;D
You capture the spire beautifully!
18 Jul 2008 2:22pm
@Judy: thanks so much, Judy.
Mandy Provan from Johannesburg, South Africa
It's a great capture Mchael - I love your choice of composition including that very moody sky just makes the spire even more prominent - GREAT shot
18 Jul 2008 2:42pm
@Mandy Provan: Thank you so much, Mandy.
@Rags: Thank you, Rags.
Lorraine from Canada
I don't know what fills me with more awe, the spire or the tree...wow, it's a beautiful compo :)
18 Jul 2008 3:19pm
@Lorraine: That's so kind. thank you, Lorraine.
@Stunner: Thank you very much, Stunner.
Ron from Saint Louis, United States
Always remember to look up ... terrific image, Michael ... beautiful tones
18 Jul 2008 7:52pm
@Ron: Good advice. thank you, Ron.
Observing from West Cheshire, United Kingdom
Hi Michael, maybe they use holy water in the spa...? Beautiful shot.
18 Jul 2008 8:43pm
@Observing: LOL. Great comment, Mike. Thanks.
MadScientist from Düsseldorf, Germany
Very nice! In German they're called "Zwiebeltürmchen" (onion towers).
18 Jul 2008 11:41pm
@MadScientist: Same name in English. Thank you, MS.
April from Iloilo City, Philippines
nice composition. very detailed and i love the tones in this shot...
19 Jul 2008 4:15am
@saeed: Many thanks, Saeed.
@Eleftheria!: Thank you so much.
DSLR-A300
F/11.0
ISO 100
70 mm