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Cottage - Ždiar, Slovakia
Posted by Michael Skorulski (Cigel, Slovakia) on 19 August 2008 in Architecture and Portfolio.
A traditional-style log cottage in the village of Ždiar in the Tatra Mountains of Slovakia.
Dear Friends: I'll be away for a couple of days in Bahrain so may not be able to visit your blog or post new images until I return.
Marion from Nanaimo, BC, Canada
Love the architect. Everything seems to be done with such care and design. The green, green grass really sets this beautiful cottage off. Love the framing of the trees too.
19 Aug 2008 5:26am
@Marion: Thank you so much, Marion.
@Zygene: Merci, Zygene.
Calusarus from St Sorlin en Valloire, France
I'm happy to know more about the architecture of Slovakia… And seeing the sky and the light, I wonder if it is before of after the rain ?
19 Aug 2008 5:42am
@Calusarus: This is before a rain. thank you, Calusarus.
@Cia: Thank you very much, Cia.
saeed from ahwaz, Iran
WOW! :O
this is excellent Michael! GOSH!!! what a beautiful shot from this lovely house! Wonderful and perfect composition! such a lovely vivid colours! Just perfect! Cheers to you!! One of the best shots of today!! 5*!!
19 Aug 2008 8:52am
@saeed: You are very kind. thank you so much, Saeed.
Mirko Herzner from Mühlheim am Main, Germany
Now you just carry me along my old childhood memories. Our holidays in your country have always been great... Thank you!
19 Aug 2008 9:56am
@Mirko Herzner: Thank you, Mirko. I appreciate that.
Rui from Leiria, Portugal
A great shot. A good angle and an excelent composition.
19 Aug 2008 11:04am
@Rui: Thank you so much, Rui.
dj.tigersprout from San Bruno, CA, United States
marvelous rural cabin shot -- reminds me of Switzerland for some reason though... why is that? maybe the wooden construction? hmm... not sure -- but just beautiful! need some respite here maybe! :)
19 Aug 2008 1:20pm
@dj.tigersprout: It must be hot there. Many thanks, Jaycee.
MJ from Delaware, United States
beautiful scene... great cottage... the colors are so crisp... I would like to spend a week there.....peaceful
19 Aug 2008 1:38pm
@MJ: It is a peaceful place for summer hiking. thank you, MJ.
sherri from Little Rock, Arkansas, United States
Oh, wow...I'll take a cottage. How cozy and lovely. Looks like a wonderful place to live.
19 Aug 2008 2:05pm
@sherri: I'm really fond of this design too. thanks, Sherri.
Observing from West Cheshire, United Kingdom
Lovely chalet, and nice surroundings. I wonder do they rent it out..?
19 Aug 2008 2:09pm
@Observing: Yes, these place are rented. thank you, Mike.
Judy from Brooksville-Florida,, United States
What a beautiful log home, with such beautiful details. Ždiar is another village on my 'must see' list!!!
19 Aug 2008 2:33pm
@Judy: a lovely place in beautiful mountains. Thanks, Judy.
@dillonpic: thank you very much, dillon.
Steve Rice from Olympia, United States
A storybook house. Your photo of it is great.
19 Aug 2008 2:47pm
@Steve Rice: thank you, Steve.
@Craig: Thanks so much, Craig.
Lorraine from Gatineau, Canada
A living dream...so beautiful...a cottage? I'd call it a castle...the warm colour is splendid, have a wonderful time while you're away Michael...I looking forward to your return with great photos ;)
19 Aug 2008 3:19pm
@Lorraine: Many thanks, Lorraine. that's a delightful comment.
Michael Rawluk from Williams Lake, BC, Canada
That would be the perfect place to spend a summer's evening. Or any other season.
Make sure the camera gets packed.
19 Aug 2008 3:38pm
@Michael Rawluk: It's already packed. thanks, Michael.
@Marcie: Thank you, Marcie.
Rags from Plano, United States
That is a really lovely looking place. would love to live there.
19 Aug 2008 4:22pm
@Rags: Me too. thank you, Rags.
MaryB from Staffordshire, United Kingdom
What a fabulous house, and I bet it has fabulous views too. A beautiful shot Michael.
Have a safe trip.
19 Aug 2008 5:53pm
@MaryB: Thank you, Mary. Yes, the views of surrounding mountains are stunning.
Mandy Provan from Johannesburg, South Africa
Oh wow - this is awesome, as Mary said above I am sure it has magnificent views. Have a safe trip!
19 Aug 2008 6:48pm
@Mandy Provan: Thanks so much, Mandy.
Marco from Verbania, Italy
great composition and point of view...well done...
the only thing I would not have cut the left angle of the roof...
ciao...
19 Aug 2008 8:07pm
@Marco: Very true. thank you, Marco.
mosleh from kurdestan_baneh, Iran
great and very beautiful composition well done :)
20 Aug 2008 6:00am
@mosleh: Thank you, Mosleh.
KIJI from valenciennes, France
Beautiful one! good angle.
I wanna to go to Slovakia ;)
20 Aug 2008 7:40am
@KIJI: Thanks so much, KIJI.
Betty from New Jersey, United States
I love the angle land the composition... and the earthy colors are just wonderful. Beautiful, Michael!
20 Aug 2008 12:23pm
@Betty: Thanks so much, Betty.
Tracey from White Hall, United States
So pretty, Michael! I would love to live there! Your POV is lovely too...low looking a bit up to the house on the hill!
20 Aug 2008 2:58pm
@Tracey: Thanks, Tracey. yes the POV kinda made it.
Anne from White Rock, Canada
Lovely shot Michael! Love the angle you've used. :-)
20 Aug 2008 4:35pm
@Anne: Thank you, Anne.
@yiannis krikis: Thank you, Yiannis.
M. Isabel from Lima, Peru
this is so beautiful. makes me wish I was there. lovely shot.
20 Aug 2008 6:15pm
@M. Isabel: Thank you, Isabel.
@Ina: Me too. thank you, Ina.
Veronelle from Lens, France
superbe et tres beau point de vue sur ce chalet tres beau paysage
20 Aug 2008 8:21pm
@Veronelle: Merci, Veronelle.
@pedro alexandre: Many thanks, Pedro.
Ronnie 2¢ from London, United Kingdom
Love the sense of pure simplicity in this . . like a breath of fresh air. Lovely.
21 Aug 2008 12:07am
@Ronnie 2¢: Many thanks, Ronnie.
claire from alberta, Canada
what a nice place to stay. looks so peaceful. :) nice framing on this shot. :)
6 Sep 2008 7:34am
@claire: Thank you, Claire.
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