Which lesser known square is Europe's most gorgeous?
Jun 4th, 2012, 12:32 PM
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Salzburg's Horse Pond Karajan Square) and Alter Markt were my favorite spots on my first trip to Europe in 1985.
http://www.salzburg.info/en/sights/squares_streets
I bought marzipan Mozart Balls every other day or so at the Alter Markt if for no other reason than to say Mozart Balls:
http://www.austriangrocery.com/en/ma...t-balls-box-xl
http://www.salzburg.info/en/sights/squares_streets
I bought marzipan Mozart Balls every other day or so at the Alter Markt if for no other reason than to say Mozart Balls:
http://www.austriangrocery.com/en/ma...t-balls-box-xl
Jun 4th, 2012, 12:45 PM
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I have two. The first is the tiny piazza Santo Spirito in Florence, because we considered it "our" piazza. Our hotel was right there, with our window overlooking the quiet little square. Merchants would set up a small market in the morning, some good restaurants opened up in the evening, old ladies would come out of the church in the morning. Delightful.
The second is more grand... Neumarket in Dresden. It is now restored to it's pre WW2 glory. Beautiful ornate buildings, (including the Frauenkirche), lots of outdoor cafes, wide open spaces, and heaps of history. A great place for a slice of Dresdener cake!
The second is more grand... Neumarket in Dresden. It is now restored to it's pre WW2 glory. Beautiful ornate buildings, (including the Frauenkirche), lots of outdoor cafes, wide open spaces, and heaps of history. A great place for a slice of Dresdener cake!
Jun 4th, 2012, 12:58 PM
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If only for the iconic historical sculptures, majestic central column and curved 'gateway', I'd volunteer Heroes Square in Budapest. I've been four times and each time came away with a different style of picture depending on the time of day and season of the year.
Besides when it's all lit up at night, it's a beaut to photograph.
This isn't one of mine but gives you an idea : http://www.flickr.com/photos/tiszafoto/6491940845/
Besides when it's all lit up at night, it's a beaut to photograph.
This isn't one of mine but gives you an idea : http://www.flickr.com/photos/tiszafoto/6491940845/
Jun 4th, 2012, 04:29 PM
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Tailsock, Budapest is wonderful. It is my favourite city in Central Europe, and I never fail to have a great time when I'm there; It's inexpensive, rich in history, friendly people, good food and beautifully laid out on either side of the Danube (Buda on one side and Pest on the other). One side rises steeply while the other is flatter and so this topography gives one several vantage points of varying heights for some amazing photography.
And speaking of which, the subjects to be photographs are fantastic, and are found everywhere. The parliament buildings alongside the river are truly spectacular; The churches, and the citadel superb, and many of the buildings are rich with Ottoman history and design. Another advantage: all these sites are very close to each other and easy to get from one to the other on foot.
One of the most interesting buildings is the Dohanyi Synagogue and the beautiful, shiny, stainless steel Weeping willow tree sculpture outside it, in memory of the holocaust victims. At night, the city is a photographer's fairytale world.
Those statues that you see in the concave gateway in Heroes Square are enormous and I have pictures of many of them taken at odd angles with different natural light (for some I was even crouched underneath, since some of the figures are in action on horseback, and are looking down).
But my favourite things to photograph in BUD are the many bridges that span the Danube crossing the city. They are fantastic to photograph, and at night they are lit up and are perfect for practicing tripod work and experimenting with shutter speeds and ISO levels. I've had some good success with these, and in getting some cool traffic ribbons as well.
Take a look at the four shots of Budapest bridges in this person's album (starting with the first one when you click on the link, then click on 'older' for the other three which follow right after). I have many of the exact same pictures of the Elizabeth and Freedom bridges. Getting the shots immediately after the lights come on and just before the sun completely sets gives you the money shot. Hope you get to go there. http://www.flickr.com/photos/rainpre...n/photostream/
And speaking of which, the subjects to be photographs are fantastic, and are found everywhere. The parliament buildings alongside the river are truly spectacular; The churches, and the citadel superb, and many of the buildings are rich with Ottoman history and design. Another advantage: all these sites are very close to each other and easy to get from one to the other on foot.
One of the most interesting buildings is the Dohanyi Synagogue and the beautiful, shiny, stainless steel Weeping willow tree sculpture outside it, in memory of the holocaust victims. At night, the city is a photographer's fairytale world.
Those statues that you see in the concave gateway in Heroes Square are enormous and I have pictures of many of them taken at odd angles with different natural light (for some I was even crouched underneath, since some of the figures are in action on horseback, and are looking down).
But my favourite things to photograph in BUD are the many bridges that span the Danube crossing the city. They are fantastic to photograph, and at night they are lit up and are perfect for practicing tripod work and experimenting with shutter speeds and ISO levels. I've had some good success with these, and in getting some cool traffic ribbons as well.
Take a look at the four shots of Budapest bridges in this person's album (starting with the first one when you click on the link, then click on 'older' for the other three which follow right after). I have many of the exact same pictures of the Elizabeth and Freedom bridges. Getting the shots immediately after the lights come on and just before the sun completely sets gives you the money shot. Hope you get to go there. http://www.flickr.com/photos/rainpre...n/photostream/
