The guardian of the city II, a photo from Zurich, East

Photographer's Note

Under the heavy clouds, a pigeon is watching over the old city of Zurich. The picture was taken in the end of the afternoon, when the light was favourable. POV is from the small garden above the Limmat river. The city cathedral seen in the centre was built in the 11 and 13C, supposedly on the site of a collegiate church founded by Charlemagne. Framing the façade are two high towers topped with wooden cupolas covered with sheets of metal. The south tower is decorated with a huge statue of Charlemagne (the original is in the crypt).

It's been a while since I posted on TE for the last time due to some heavy commitments at work. Hopefully, I'll be able to be more present at the site in the future...

vonp, jhm, pat0500, Clairedelune, Aliine, ktanska, carper, Gerrit, alex-zaitsev ha puntuado esta nota como útil.

Critiques | Translate

jasmis (58653) 2007-06-04 6:45

Interesting composition in B&W. Fine wide view on town.
Regards.

marianita (3455) 2007-06-04 6:50

Alexander
great POV. nice choice of black and white
marianna

triptych2003 (1534) 2007-06-04 6:54

welcome back, alex

you've returned with a fine image. the b&w is a fine choice. it really brings out the details, both of sky and buildings. the pigeon just tops it off. well done!

PixelTerror (0) 2007-06-04 6:55

Privet Alexander,
Long time no see, welcome back !
That's a well framed view of ZH, I like this silhouette foreground with the pigeon, it gives depth and (wild-)life, I'm not at all a BW specialist but it looks good and well contrasted to me.
Have a nice day,
Jean-Yves

Polarisdg (459) 2007-06-04 7:45

Hi Alexander,

Nice Black and white composition with heavy clouds.

Good photo,

David

jhm (211734) 2007-06-04 7:55

Hallo Alexander,

Ik ben zeer blij u terug tezien na een langere periode, maar zoal u schrijft het werk gaat voor, hier is het een hobby.
U koos voor een ZW foto en deze is absolutt zeer goed van kwaliteit en compositie, de hemel is eveneens zeer spectaculair, mooi foto werk ook al ben ik geen ZW fan.

Groeten,
John

partha (14023) 2007-06-04 9:43

Hi Alexander,
The background of the photograph is just good but the inclusion of the bird over the beam at the foreground gives it a wonderful look.Excellent pov, angle of view and the perspective looks brilliant.
Regards.
partha

barni (15751) 2007-06-04 14:36

Helo Alexander
Un noir-blanc de toute beauté.
Du tout bon travail.
Christophe

bwiti (402) 2007-06-04 15:38

This one is ideale for my theme... The framework is perfect to developing this eternel guard which is the pigeon... Congratulations...

Clairedelune (4923) 2007-06-04 18:50

What? Alexander Pasternak? Is that really you, THE Alexander Pasternak who spoiled me with his touching critiques? THE Alexander Pasternak who gives us excellent B&W photos? THE Alexander Pasternak who were one of the finest members of TE? Welcome back, dear Alexander. But please, don't burn yourself. Take it easy. Just be there. [And I don't mean in my gallery. Though... :)))]
Again, a really good B&W conversion. It is almost incredible to see that it was made with the little Canon A95. The white is white and the black is black. Don't laugh, it seems to be quite rare these days! :)) Obviously, the icing on the cake here is the beam with the dove (dove seems more poetic than pigeon!).
Oh well, Alexander, I am not able to be "objective" (is that possible anyway???). I am too happy to see you around!
Claire

chicken (1557) 2007-06-04 19:04

Love the title. And your black&white treatment is simply perfect, great tones and these clouds are wonderful.

vonp (2235) 2007-06-05 3:38

Ciao Alexander,
Great dramatic view: good choice to post it B&W. The pigeon on the forground seems to control this spectacular and well composed view.
Very good job.
See you soon...
Paolo

brevbrev14 (140) 2007-06-05 6:50

Hi ALexander, so...welcome back!!
it is a long time!
and you come back with a good work!
i like the high POV of the pigeons and your conversion too!
ciao!
:))))
Valeria

Aliine (2669) 2007-06-05 13:24

Hello,
Nice b&w shot.
I like especially the clouds, they seem a little bit terrific ;)
May I ask you on where place do were to take this picture?
Regards
Aline

ktanska (44492) 2007-06-06 6:22

Hi Alexander,
Nice to hear from you...
Good contrasty B&W shot. Showing a lot of sky gives an illusion of being much higher than on the level of rooftops. Inclusion of the pigeon gives a different perspective.
Kari

markstaples (15670) 2007-06-06 6:50

Hi Alexander
Nice to see you back. This is a wonderful black and white shot with great contrast. Excellent framing to include the pigeon up top. A nice sharp shot too.
Best wishes
Mark

carper (96) 2007-06-08 10:08

leuk weer eens wat van je te zien Aleksander,
prachtige zwart wit foto, hele fraaie pov , goed fotowerk hier. fijn weekend.
groet Jaap

Gerrit (62042) 2007-06-11 12:39

Hi Alexander,
great composition. Perfect definition and a delicious sky. The light is very good - it must be good in color too.
Regards, gerrit

keribar (43841) 2007-06-24 2:46

Hello Sacha,

Impressive clouds indeed and beautiful framing with the black bird. Perhaps I would prefer a smaller support for the bird. The light is very favourable for sure.

Keep well - Izzet

anes_lc (14968) 2007-10-05 4:40

hi again
because i love the b&w pictures i couldn´t stop to admire this one......
spectacular shot ...i love it ,my favorite from now on.great tones of grey .perfect quality
anes

kiasari (62) 2011-02-26 15:02

Hello Alexander,

I believe that sometimes colors distract the mind from the main message of a photo. As a B&W photos lover, I really like the black and white tones of this shot. Well done!

Have a nice Sunday,
Abbas

Photo Information

Copyright: Alexander Pasternak (pasternak) (15185)
Genre: Lugares
Medium: Blanco y negro
Date Taken: 2007-05-15
Categories: Arquitectura
Camera: Canon PowerShot A95
Exposición: f/6.3, 1/500 segundos
More Photo Info: view
Versión de la foto: Versión original
Tema(s): Une question de pigeon..., My B&W photos, Your favorites [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2007-06-04 6:43
Favoritos: 1 [Ver]