Hofburg Palace, a photo from Vienna, East

Photographer's Note

Until 1918 the extensive palatial complex at the heart of Vienna was the political centre of the monarchy. Today it fulfils the same role for the democratic Republic of Austria. The rooms where once Emperor Joseph II drew up his revolutionary programme of reforms, where the Congress of Vienna met and danced and where Emperor Franz Joseph held audiences, now house the offices of the Federal President, the ministers of the chancellor's office and the secretaries of state.
This shot was taken around 23:00 just before the rain began. I was able to take a few shots before we had to run for cover.

Budapestman, Photo65Net, snunney, dip, pierrefonds ha puntuado esta nota como útil.

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Budapestman (82620) 2009-05-29 3:46

Hi Asa,
Beautiful nocturnal photo of this imposing palace with spectacular simmetrycal composition. I like the elegant ornate details and the people looking around in the forefront. Tfs! Have a nice weekend!
George

Photo65Net (43144) 2009-05-29 3:56

Hello Asa,
A nice night exposure.
I like the way you composed it, as it enhances the architecture.
Have a nice day,
JB.

snunney (130967) 2009-05-29 4:11

Hello Asa,
A splendid night time view of this impressive and beautiful palace. Fine symmetrical composition with the people in the foreground creating a pleasing atmosphere. Well managed exposure with good sharpness.

trekks (14348) 2009-05-29 4:13

hi Asa

Very nice night view of this Palace and from low angle. The symmetry is well captured in this front facade.

Nice work.

tfs, bill

jplebrun (21208) 2009-05-29 4:26

Bonjour Asa
superbe cliché de nuit de cet édifice fièrement éclairé magnifique composition.
Amitiés
Jean-Pierre

aadilj (18102) 2009-05-29 5:24

This is superb and very straight with nicely handled hues and lights. I like the way you have captured it straight and neat

Cretense (68709) 2009-05-30 4:29

Hi Asa!

Beautiful nightshot, beautiful architecture photo! Great framing and composition, and great light managment under given circumstances, but I think that the result would have been better around the "blue" hour.

Hercules

dip (21408) 2009-05-30 11:51

Hi Asa,
impressive view of the palace,
I like the POV and the symmetry of the composition,
good lighting and framing as well,
Greetings,
Dimitris.

jurek1951 (42198) 2009-05-30 23:51

Hi Asa,
Very interesting architecture. Original POV and composition. Very good shot. Well done
Georg

pierrefonds (114395) 2009-05-31 6:12

Hi Asa,

The presence of the people has an effect of scale. Theuse of a tripod and of a slow exposure time gave a nice image. The point of view is showin the details and colors of the Hofburg Palace. The streets lights and the light of the projectors are enahncing the colors of the photo. Have a nice day.

Pierre

Juntas (7960) 2009-06-04 2:15

HI Asa. Nice night shot with good light. The centered frame gives a nice symetrical effect. Good job. Regards. Paulo

raszid62 (18457) 2009-06-08 0:18

Hello
Palace how square would hug his protective shoulders before him. Splendid night picture.
Best Regards
Joseph

gunbud (34066) 2009-06-14 19:10

Hi Asa,
Fine nighttime capture of this beautiful Austrian architecture.
Clear details and sharpness in this challenging light.
I remember the Congress of Viena from history class when all the aristocrats got together for one last stand against the peasants.
Regards, Tom

darek1978 (13361) 2009-06-18 10:00

Hi Asa,
I love the enlightenment of the building. Composition and colours are very real, good presentation.
My compliments!
Regards,
D.