Photographer's Note
The Eclectic Parliament building, stretching along the Danube Bank, was designed by Imre Steindl. Not only is it an impressive site, so are the dimensions. It is a truly awe-inspiring sight: 268 metres in length and 118 metres wide.
It encloses over 17,000 square metres; its corridors embrace ten inner courtyards. The best of the 19th-century Hungarian applied and fine artists worked on the iron-filigree on its wrought iron gates, on the chandeliers, on the frescoes decorating the facade and the halls, on the statues, and the golden ornamentation. Building began in 1885 in Budapest, and although in 1896 the parliament session commemorating the Millennium (the 1000th anniversary of the Hungarian Settlement) was held here, the work was only completed in 1904.
The Hungarian Holy Crown and the coronation jewels are exhibited in the Dome Hall. The building is home to the public Parliamentary Library (Országgyűlési Könyvtár).
Budapest
Budapest is the capital city of Hungary.As the largest city of Hungary, it serves as the country's principal political, cultural, commercial, industrial, and transportation center and is considered an important hub in Central Europe. In 2008, Budapest had 1,702,297 inhabitants, down from a mid-1980s peak of 2.1 million, with an official agglomeration of 2,451,418. Budapest became a single city occupying both banks of the river Danube with the unification on 17 November 1873, of right-bank (west) Buda and Óbuda (Old Buda) together with Pest on the left (east) bank.
Aquincum, originally a Celtic settlement, was the direct ancestor of Budapest, becoming the Roman capital of Lower Pannonia. Magyars arrived in the territory in the 9th century. Their first settlement was pillaged by the Mongols in 1241-42.The re-established town became one of the centers of Renaissance humanist culture in the 15th century. Following the Battle of Mohács and nearly 150 years of Ottoman rule, development of the region entered a new age of prosperity in the 18th and 19th centuries, and Budapest became a global city after the 1873 unification. It also became the second capital of Austria-Hungary, a great power that dissolved in 1918. Budapest was the focal point of the Hungarian Revolution of 1848, the Hungarian Soviet Republic of 1919, Operation Panzerfaust in 1944, the Battle of Budapest of 1945, and the Revolution of 1956.
Widely regarded as one of the most beautiful cities in Europe, its World Heritage Site includes the banks of the Danube, the Buda Castle Quarter, Andrássy Avenue, and the Millennium Underground Railway, the second oldest in Europe. Other highlights include the world's largest thermal water cave system, second largest synagogue, and third largest Parliament building. (Source: Vendégváró)
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(13111) 2009-04-29 0:58
A romantic scene enhancing the classic view of the Parliament, in excellent light brought by the low sun... effective capture of the building, emphasizing the symmetry... maybe too sharp, at least on my monitor... congratulations and thanks for sharing...
mikolaj_kawa
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(0) 2009-04-29 1:01
Hello George! Happy, happy people. Wonderful scene. Amazing composition. Fantastic background. Nice light and colours. Good focus. Well done!
rikko77
(10861) 2009-04-29 1:04
Budapestman....very Budapest photo!
beautiful compo and colors -sooo naturals- a gooood job, man!
have a nice day
Rikk
jjcordier
(79299) 2009-04-29 1:10
George
Chacune de tes photos de cette ville nous montre combien le choix de ton pseudo est vraiment pertinent!Tu sais vraiment nous donner envie d'aller visiter cette superbe ville!
Amicalement
JJ
isabela_sor
(47748) 2009-04-29 1:11 [Comment]
KLB
(23723) 2009-04-29 1:14
Hello George
So romantic...
You've captured a very charming scene, enhanced by the softness of the sunset. The timing is perfect to get this fabulous warm light.
The Parliament building is marvelous... What more beautiful sight for lovers ? ;o)
An excellent vertical format, and a great quality. Colours and sharpness are amazing, very well done.
Regards
Karine
delkoo
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(68) 2009-04-29 1:17
hi george
The clarity of this image is excellent. Well composed with good saturation of colour and sharpness. The view is peaceful and beautiful .
didier
mauro61
(53411) 2009-04-29 1:31
ciao George,
splendido quadretto intriso di romanticismo.
Luci calde e taglio verticale perfetto.
Una splendida composizione davvero, bravo
un caro saluto
maurizio
vasilpro
(41801) 2009-04-29 1:33
Hello George,
Very nice romantic composition and beautiful view of the parliament and the river.
Have a nice day, Vasilis.
alibasarir
(15580) 2009-04-29 1:40
merhaba George,
yumuşak ışık,sıcak renk tınları ve bakış açısı ile nefis bir kompozisyon olmuş.ön plandaki aşıkların görüntüsü harika bir etki yaratmış elinize sağlık.
selamlar
Ali
jlbrthnn
(76043) 2009-04-29 1:46
Hello George,
What a romantic decoration for an idyll! and what a suitable light! The quality of the image is perfect to distinguish the multitude of details of this imposing frontage. An image with exceptional framing. Cheer!
Have a nice day
Cordially
Joël
jalab_temen
(2193) 2009-04-29 1:59
Gyuri,
ez aztan orszagimazs-epites a javabol,
ilyesmi szlogennel: "Budapest - beleszerettem!"
Beleszerettem ebbe a masik emberbe, akivel meg akarom osztani ezt az elmenyt
itt, a "leg-leg-leg" diszlet elott a "leg-leg-leg" pillanatban;
meg persze beleszerettem a varosba, a fenyeibe, a hangulataba, a csodaiba, a szineibe, az izeibe.
Annak ellenere, hogy giccsbe hajlo, imadom.
Jo, hogy feltetted ezt a kepet, alig varom a kovetkezot! Udv
dta
(98848) 2009-04-29 2:11
Hello Georg ,
What a beautiful capture ! The wonderful building in the back ground , and the lovers in the fore ground : a great picture of your town .
regards
Dpbours
(222) 2009-04-29 2:11
Hello George,
I needed to have two looks here. I first thought, I'm missing some legs of that couple! But one is sitting down and the other one is sitting on the legs of the other.
Nice symmetry in the building. Thanks for sharing!
Dennis
npecanhuk
(79329) 2009-04-29 2:25
Hello George!
That Parliament Building must be one of the most fantastic ones in the world and you have done such a great job in this photograph, with excellent vertical format, pov and composition!
Sharpness, exposure, depth of field and natural colors are also outstanding features in here!
It's a very attractive and truly plesant and beautiful photograph!
TFS - congratulations!
Best regards,
Neyvan
jurek1951
(42198) 2009-04-29 2:38
Hi George,
A trully wonderful piece of architecture here, very nciely composed with good sharp detail and colour.Beautiful and picturesque scenery
Georg
Buin
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(42580) 2009-04-29 2:43
Hallo George!
This one simply is gorgeous, really georgeous! An outstanding photo!
Greetings from wet and cool Germany!
Frank
paura
(25802) 2009-04-29 3:18
George,
Beleza de fotografia aqui, amigo, com uma esmerada composição de uma linda tomada. Lindo trabalho.
Abraço
Paulo
Photo65Net
(43144) 2009-04-29 3:26
Hello George,
Amazing mood and superb light... I like a lot the image, great job,
Have a nice day,
JB.
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(0) 2009-04-29 4:06
Howdy George!
Romeo & Juliette Budapesten! Wonderful Parliament. Good vertical composition. Excellent colors.
Regards.
Cretense
(68709) 2009-04-29 4:16
Hi George!
Fantastic architecture photo and excellent daily life scene, at the same time, you usually combine these 2 diferrent things very successfully! Great composition and framing, great light managment, (maybe a little bit too "warm" White Balance), beautiful colours! Congratulations!
Hercules
albertojr
(738) 2009-04-29 8:08
i thought somethings wrong with the color, but the more i look at it the more i like it. That love scene is a bonus here. Nice shot.
Gerrit
(62042) 2009-04-29 8:54
Hi Gorge,
great view in beautiful colors.
The composition and the choise of the format are excellent.
Regards, gerrit
axiotea
(21651) 2009-04-29 9:06
Hello George
it could be 2 photos in 1! The light enhanced the grand architecture and gave lovely golden color tones which are softly reflecting in the water. The lovers added a romantic touch ;)
Cheers
Marilyn
danos
(110407) 2009-04-29 10:16
Hello George,
great snapshot with the pair in love to adds life in this afternoon scene.I like the pale afternoon colour tints with the Parliament building to complete the frame.Well done.
Regards,Danos
TopGeo
(38220) 2009-04-29 11:26
Hi Gorge,A romantic scene with the classic view of the Parliament, in excellent light and POV! Tone and reflections with architecture given great view in beautiful colors.The composition and the point of captured and of the vertical format are excellent.
Regards
Georgios
saxo042
(38078) 2009-04-29 11:57
Hi George,
There seems to be two sparate parts of this picture, the building in the BG is like a very detailed drawing, sharp and precise. The in the FG you have placed this couple as something completely different, not at all connected to the background. But an excellent light over both parts!
Kind regards
Gunnar
francio64
(39888) 2009-04-29 13:25
Ciao George,
più guardo le tue foto è più mi viene voglia di visitare la tua bella città.
Ottima la tonalità calda dei colori e spettacolare l'architettura del palazzo.
Una gran bella foto, rappresentata al meglio, come spesso tu sai fare.
Well done!
Francesco
Wandering_Dan
(3449) 2009-04-29 15:27
Hi, George -
There's an odd kind of directionless light captured here; I can't quite put my finger on it. But it gives a nice glow to the building and its reflection. The romantic couple adds a human touch as well as a sense of scale.
Best,
Dan
ChrisJ
(171146) 2009-04-29 17:51
Hello George
The embracing fg couple 'make' this shot. Good sharpness & reflections with the magnificent backdrop of the Parliament building. Well done!
dareco
(17136) 2009-04-29 20:24
Very nice composition once again. I wonder if these two lovers are even aware of the lovely architecture across the water :) Very nice depth and detail. TFS
danyy
(0) 2009-04-30 0:11
Hello George,
belle construction d'image donnantr une certaine profondeur, une photo nette et aux couleurs chaudes, le moment de la journée particulièrement bien choisi.
Amicalement.
Daniel.
mesutilgim
(0) 2009-04-30 23:46
Hi dear George,
I've missed that one !
Very nice compo with amazing light management and nice warm colors.
The couple in the foreground puts life in this scene.
TFS and best regards
MESUT ILGIM
bostankorkulugu
(42866) 2009-05-02 16:13
they love each other and whole the parliament is the witness... beautiful one george, a well composed shot with a touch of romance... allthe best my friend...
korkut
Yar
(793) 2009-05-03 9:56
hello.
a nice picture of the parliament and the people in the foreground make it live !
JCG
(35153) 2009-05-05 10:58
Hi George,
Judiciously selected moment of the day to have a very beautiful light emphasizing well this jewel of architecture. This couple of people adds romanticism in the image. A very beautiful photograph carried out with much smoothness, George cheer and thank you for the interesting note.
With all my friendships and a very good evening,
Jean-Charles
Tue
(91488) 2009-05-06 5:29
Hey George,
A great view across the river towards this fantastic building with all its wonderful decorations. The light is great and brings out the golden tones of the Parliament so well. The couple in the foreground is a great detail as well. Thanks for sharing!
Regards,
Lars
Photo Information
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Copyright: George Rumpler (Budapestman)
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(82620) - Genre: Lugares
- Medium: Cor
- Date Taken: 2009-04-12
- Categories: Vida Diária, Arquitectura, Arte, Momento Decisivo
- Camera: Pentax K10D
- Exposição: f/8, 1/125 segundos
- More Photo Info: view
- Versão da Foto: Versão Original
- Tema(s): Picturesque Budapest, More favorites 2, JB's Daily Pick(s) From Your Pics III, Photo du jour - Photo of the day ... [Avril] [view contributor(s)]
- Date Submitted: 2009-04-29 0:55
