East in West Photo

Photographer’s Note

"Copyright © – Attila Szili.
The reproduction, publication, modification, transmission or exploitation of any work contained herein for any use, personal or commercial, without my prior written permission is strictly prohibited. All rights reserved."

Sarajevo is the capital city and largest urban center of Bosnia and Herzegovina, with an estimated population of 308,558. Sarajevo is located in the Sarajevo valley of Bosnia proper, surrounded by the Dinaric Alps and situated around the Miljacka river. The city is famous for its traditional religious diversity, with adherents of Islam, Catholicism, Orthodoxy, and Judaism. Although settlement in the area stretches back to prehistoric times, the modern city arose as an Ottoman stronghold in the 15th century. Sarajevo has attracted international attention several times throughout its history: In 1914 it was the site of the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria and his wife Sophie, Duchess of Hohenberg, that sparked World War I.
Following the war, after the Balkans were unified under the Kingdom of Yugoslavia, Sarajevo became the capital of the Drina Province.
In April 1941 Nazi Germany bombarded Sarajevo and occupied Yugoslavia. Partisan resistance fighters, led by Josip Broz Tito, liberated Sarajevo on 6 April 1945. Afterwards, the city grew rapidly as it became an important regional industrial center in Yugoslavia.
The peak of city growth occurred in the early 1980s, when Sarajevo hosted the 1984 Winter Olympics.
More recently, in 1992, Sarajevo underwent the longest siege in modern military history during the Bosnian war. It lasted until October 1995 resulted in large scale destruction and dramatic population shifts. Reconstruction of Sarajevo started as soon as the war ended, with the Dayton Agreement of November 1995.
The shot was taken in Stari Grad (Old City), the oldest and most historically significant part of Sarajevo. At its heart is the Basčarsija, the old town market sector where the city was founded by the Ottomans in the 15th century.
The municipality of Stari Grad is characterized by its many religious structures, and examples of unique Bosnian architecture. The eastern half of Stari Grad consists of the Ottoman influenced sectors of the city, while the western half showcases an architecture and culture that arrived with Austria-Hungary, symbolically representing the city as a meeting place between East and West.

***abstracted from Wikipedia***

Update:
This is my first attempt to use an HDR software, a relatively new tech, combining 3 different exposures in the same bracket and obtaining imo an interesting result.

For more infos about, please have a look at here.

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mortijo (12286) 2006-11-01 5:10

Nice postcard shot from Sarajwo, a bit heavy in the pp perhaps but nicely framed and well composed. This part of the city still looks more or less te same when I last visited in the late 50's. Thanks for sharing.

John_F_Kennedy (31609) 2006-11-01 5:10

Wonderful place, the look is fantastic, a beautiful postcard.
Achim

Photo65Net (43096) 2006-11-01 5:23

Hi,
It's a perfect postcard !
Your post-treatment is just perfect, and the pic has numerous plans to look at, with lots of details.
Great job,
JB.

vincz (19043) 2006-11-01 5:24

Very nice daily life picture that looks right out of an old book from the middle of the previous century. Very well seen and very well post-processed. I like what you did a lot here.

xavshot (62685) 2006-11-01 5:30

Bonjour,
c'est une superbe photo avec un traitement excellent. J'aime bien ce côté rétro que tu as réussi à faire. Très bon cadrage également. Bravo
Xavier

paura (38626) 2006-11-01 6:15

Amazing shot, Attila. We can not imagine Sarajevo as your postcard.

Regards

Paulo

ahmetgedikli (21946) 2006-11-01 6:25

Hi Attila,
Very nice capture, good timing and wonderful composition. Great shot.
Greetings.
Ahmet

efigesta (12181) 2006-11-01 6:31

Hi my friend
interesting shot here, the light and the colors and the ambience here so interesting, with a great note
regards
manuel

Gerrit (35861) 2006-11-01 6:56

Hi Attila,
very good daily life scene. pleasant colours and the definition is like that of a drawing.
I know the strange experience of singing minarets in a 'western' country out Albania and Bulgaria.

regards, Gerrit

sufi (9568) 2006-11-01 7:53

Merhaba Attila, my friend...
Another wonderful painting and beautiful "Daily Life" photograph... The point of view, the colors, the ambience and the details are perfect, as usual... And your title is great... Also thank you for your detailed note...
TFS...
Stay well..
Salim.

sam224 (5851) 2006-11-01 9:22

A nice daily life shot showing us one of the cities, which were most destroyed but the last war in Jugosavia. I like the way the minaret dominates the picture reminding us the different religions living in this town. Good note.
Thanks for sharing.

Mondaychild (1513) 2006-11-01 10:54

Hi Atilla,

that´s a really nice one! It looks like painted! Also the framing is very nice; and the comment is useful (even though it´s from Wikipedia ...)

Wanda1 (11001) 2006-11-01 11:11

Hi Attila,
I like the effect that you have used here to make it look like and old faded postcard. A good street scene well composed.
Regards
Wanda

HOBO (5244) 2006-11-01 12:46

Szia Attila,
interesting shot, looks like an old, handcolored postcard! Which pp did you apply?
Regards
Knut

Cricri (43220) 2006-11-01 12:58

Bonsoir Attila,
Belle scéne quotidienne, beaucoup de détails dans cet endroit touristique de la vielle ville, les couleurs et lumiére donne une belle ambiance,
belle réalisation
amitiés
cricri

Buin (37834) 2006-11-01 14:11

Hallo Attila!
You show us a meaningful picture with a meaningful title as well. The minaret is wonderful framed by the trees and the picture has a really good build up, but I think the whole picture is a bit unclear. Thank you for showing!
Greetings from very autumnal Germany!
Frank

papagolf21 (56483) 2006-11-01 14:43

Bonsoir, mon ami Attila,
L'on dirait une photo extraite d'un film ! L'on dirait qu'il y a eu une mise en scène tellement l'impression d'être sur place est réelle !
Le décor en arrière-plan est superbe.
Une excellente scène de la vie quotidienne.
Amitiés.
Philippe

parbo (10970) 2006-11-01 15:18

Hello Attila,

I thought this was water colored. Mosque and its minaret, old type of terra colored roof tiles and wonderful polar trees creates excellent mystique atmosphere. Dealers sitting on street and seller invites tourist to the shop for shopping are adds great value to your frame with your very informative note. Well done my friend. Congratulations.

Friendly Regards,

Parbo

vinicio (22414) 2006-11-02 2:13

Sinceramente sembra uno scan di una vecchia cartolina Attila, non sono sicuro che l'HDR abbia lavorato bene, alcune zone sono rumorose e i colori fiacchi, ma è tridimensionale nel suo complesso, un effetto da film 3D visto con gli occhiali appositi.
Senza essere a conoscenza del processo che hai applicato direi che ha una bella aria "old style" e che mi piace la bella prospettiva con la moschea a gli alberi di sottofondo, quindi, complimenti.
Ciao
Vinicio

Graal (58169) 2006-11-02 2:51

Jó napot Attila,
an interesting a place, fine vertical composition and reduced (I suppose) colours.Good job and informations in note.
Gr., Aleksander

Angshu (33815) 2006-11-02 4:37

Hi Attila
The POV chosen is excellent with the minaret bracketed by the trees. Very interesting PP, as I went thru your link..maybe I'll also give it a shot..thanks a lot for providing the link. the contrast have come out excellently especially when some sees the small sunlit patches in the FG. Really well done friend!
Regards
Angshu

albertopiubello (2591) 2006-11-02 6:39

Ciao Attila,
nella tua galleria vado sempre a colpo sicuro: foto sempre bellissime!
Questa è un'immagine di altri tempi lavorata con una tecnica interessante. Sono d'accordo con Vincent che sembra una stampa di un libro del secolo scorso.
Il punto scelto per lo scatto è perfetto.
Una bella immagine di una città tanto martoriata.
Bravo come sempre!
Alberto

Deepforest (8813) 2006-11-02 7:28

Hello Attila,
I like this capture becouse it wonderfully shows contrasts... Fantastic perspective and composition, very good POV.
Well done. Best regards,
Andrzej

john_c (24635) 2006-11-02 10:22

Hi Attila,
Well composed with superb clarity, lighting and strong hues and tones. I am personally a big fan of HDR generated photos, but have not yet tried the software and wonder about the overall reception on TE. A most informative note....later.
John

jaja1970 (1286) 2006-11-02 12:39

Hi Attila,
This is a very nice picture.
You have included many items in a frame.
The shops, street, peoples (visitors) trees and a very old mosque.
Very sharp and well composed picture.
TFs,

Jay.

leo61 (43438) 2006-11-02 12:43

Hi Atilla!
A verry well composed photo with the streetscene and the minarett between the trees.Interesting ,but verry nice colors and good light .Nice to see the people in diferent poses.Good job.
Regards,Leo

AiresSantos (42354) 2006-11-02 12:45

Great capture, dear Szili !
Magnificent postcard, very well framed, excellent light and colours.
Thanks for sharing and my best wishes,
Aires

Fis2 (45993) 2006-11-02 12:53

Witaj Attila!
Curious place. I like the composition and frame. Interesting colors. Well done.
Regards
Krzysztof

gilou530 (35350) 2006-11-02 12:58

salut attila
super cadrage de ce minaret entre les deux syprés, la scéne de vie dans la rue bien captée, bravo
amitiés
gilbert

prezntime (3945) 2006-11-02 16:35

Hello Attila.
I did think there was something different about this shot, almost a hand-tinting quality. The definition added by the HDR technique (naturally) is incredible. Colors a mellow and very natural looking. Whereas some HDR shots are a bit overdone, You have handled this quite nicely. Your POV is also excellent here, the slopes of the rooves come together right at the spire in the background.
Excellent,
Chris.

chrisnet (20376) 2006-11-03 3:46

Hello Attila
A very good capture of the daily life in Sarayevo,it's very well photographied,your pp is perfect,really a good work!Congratulations my friend Attila.
Best wishes from France
Christian

Henryk_Bilor (20367) 2006-11-03 4:13

Hi Attila
Beautiful capture. Interesting scene and intriguing composition with the trees and tower looking like from the other place ;).
Unfortunately they look a bit unnatural, maybe because of using Magic wand tool?
Have a nice day.

dorte_s_t (2285) 2006-11-03 6:47

Hello , Attila .
Great composition and note !!
Old meets new , and east meets west !
I particularly like how you managed to frame the minaret between the trees - and the very nice and special green colour of the mosque and the minaret !
Nice angle which leads you into the photo !
Greetings
Dorte.

jhm (82759) 2006-11-03 14:20

Hi Atilla,

Almost a old painting out of Sarajwo, the colours and light are very soft, excellent composition too! Thanks for interesting note, so we can something learn on TE. Thanks for sharing.

Have a nice weekend,
John

kermit350 (8988) 2006-11-03 14:47

Merhaba Attila, the composition is interesting and the buildings of l`arrière plan releases an unreal impression, a little like an anachronism between the city and these buildings which seems to come d`une other time, moreover the photograph just like has an excellent linear structure which directs the glance, this framing which goes direct to the goal and brings a very beautiful balance in luminous texture between the sky and the remainder of l`image, and with the characters plus these trees it emanates from this image a solemn and fairy-like environment, sincerely.............................Merhaba Attila, la composition est intéressante et les bâtiments de l‘arrière plan dégage une impression irréelle, un peu comme un anachronisme entre la ville et ces bâtiments qui semble venir d‘une autre époque, de plus la photo possède une excellente structure linéaire qui dirige le regard, tout comme ce cadrage qui va direct au but et apporte une très belle balance dans la texture lumineuse entre le ciel et le reste de l‘image, et avec les personnages plus ces arbres il émane de cette image une ambiance solennelle et féerique, bien amicalement

anesugur (16926) 2006-11-03 15:57

Hi Attila,
Very nice picture, looks like a painting.
Excellent work.
Congratulations. Uğur

cunejo200 (7159) 2006-11-03 18:07

Hi Attila,
Sweet composition of this street scene in Sarajevo. The minaret is interestingly and pleasingly flanked by the evergreens. Good sharness and colors. Best wishes. Danilo

hitesh (594) 2006-11-03 20:33

Hi Attila,
Excellent dailylife shot with features of the city.The shot is perfect for postcard.The cloudy weather feels cool and the details are superb.The new software you hae used has worked maically wonderful.Thanks for posting.
Regards,
Hitesh

siolaw (25788) 2006-11-04 1:36

Hi Atilla
It looks like these old painted photos postcards! Centuries of Ottoman rule left their trace in Bosnia for sure! Nice framing and compo,
a complete note
TFS
Laurent

veve (4149) 2006-11-04 4:10

Hi Attila!
Good experiment,nice result!
Excellent snapshot of daily life!
About composition...nothing wrong!
Have a nice weekend!
Veronica

zokakelt (1153) 2006-11-04 5:52

I like this one, nice effect. Very nice work.
Zoran

deki (136) 2006-11-04 6:29

Prelepo Attila!

Scharan (13951) 2006-11-04 16:37

Linda foto de Sarajevo, uma bela e agradável composição Attila. As cores são bonitas; apesar do céu estar nublado isso em nada atrapalhou, enfim, nem só de sol são feitos nossos dias... parabéns!
Grande abraço,
Vera.

Vato_Law (11682) 2006-11-04 16:42

Hello Attila,
NIce first try on HDR specially the lower part of the phot which ended-up very appealing!
I like your POV and framing for this one showing the activity on the street and behind this the high tower of this church.
Great light and colours on this photo!
Cheers.
Paulo

izmirli (3219) 2006-11-05 1:55

merhaba my friend attila
wonderful sarajevo.wonderful composition and note.thank you my friend.well done.
friendly greetings from Istanbul.
gürkan akçakır.

imrek (4) 2006-11-05 8:36

Hi Attila,
fine work, the old look is very very nice and composition is suberb...well done!!!
regards,
imre

TeresaT (10733) 2006-11-05 18:04

Hello Atilla,
I think the result of your first atttempt on HDR is very good...the exposure is just right.
I like the 2 huge trees of the background and how they make a nice natural frame to the tower.
The light is very beauitful and the colours too.
Regards
teresa

turkamerikali (4772) 2006-11-06 15:46

Hi Attila,
Excellent photo from Bosnia.
This HDR work looks like a old post card and I love it:)
Excellent pov,dof,colors,useful note,frame,details and composition.TFS
Tolga

sergio1 (12150) 2006-11-06 18:20

Hi friend

A excellent sky. Dramatic colours to sky and perfect expossure. Well composed and good moment shot.
Sergio
PD: The note is great note

MIG13 (0) 2006-11-08 9:55

Hi, Attila! Nice composition, showing an amazing mood! I've been to Sarajevo before the war and I have no idea about what could be life there now. Good work, my friend! TFS! Miguel.

CRATEOS (7274) 2007-02-19 6:05

great presentation my frend is like from one other era......the coloroing of this marvelous foto make the difference..RGRDS Nikiforos

Jakab (3470) 2008-01-26 15:46

Szia Attila!
olyan idilli, mintha nem is Európa hagyományosan legforróbb pontján lennénk. Van valami furán festői a képben, köszönhetően a gondos kompozíciónak, meg talán a HDR-nek, amit a linkednek hála most értettem meg egészen. Nekem valahogy jobban tetszenek, természetesebbnek hatnak a normál technikával készült képeid.
Üdv és jó hétvégét!
Laci

gmg (1911) 2008-02-19 4:38

Interesting use of the HDR and nice shot of the bazaar.
TFS
gmg