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The Golden Roof


The Golden Roof
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Copyright: Francis Xavier Camilleri (fransx) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 679 W: 56 N: 986] (8182)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2009-09-01
Categories: Architecture, Artwork, Decisive Moment
Camera: Nikon D90, Tamron 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DiII
Exposure: f/14.5, 1/360 seconds
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2009-09-27 1:38
Viewed: 127
Points: 30
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
The Golden Roof (German: Goldenes Dachl) is a landmark in Innsbruck, Austria built in 1500. It was decorated with 2657 fire-gilded copper tiles for Maximilian I, Holy Roman Emperor. The reliefs on the balcony show coats of arms, symbols and other figures in his life.
The Golden Roof was built by Archduke Friedrich IV in the early 15th century as the residence of the Tirolean sovereigns. The Golden Roof actually is the three-story balcony on the central plaza at the heart of the Old Town. It was constructed for Emperor Maximilian I to serve as a royal box where he could sit in luxury and enjoy tournaments in the square below. Completed at the dawn of the 16th century, the Golden Roof was built in honor of Maximilian's second marriage, to Bianca Maria Sforza of Milan. Not wishing to alienate the allies gained by his first marriage, to Maria of Burgundy, he had an image of himself between the two women painted on his balcony.

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Hello Francis,
Nice symmetric composition I liked light, vertical position and tight cropping
TFS
Selahattin E

I do like this composition Francis. The layers of featured elements are well depicted including the fabulous blue sky and the well detailed roofs, tiles, windows, and balcony. Best regards...
Danilo

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  • chrisJ Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 4241 W: 414 N: 6705] (42257)
  • [2009-09-27 2:50]

Hello Francis

Very good sharpness, with superb colour & saturation. I like the layering in the composition. Nice warm cold colour contrasts, between the red & yellow roofs, & the blue sky. Tfs!

Hi Francis

grate shot
good crop and splendid light
beautiful colors and saturation
the mountain behind give such a nice feeling to the shot
wish to live in that house :)
Have a nice day!
Oana

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  • sela Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 479 W: 1 N: 472] (3756)
  • [2009-09-27 4:15]

HI Francis, yes, it is a very ggod crop and my eyes rest now on the golden roof. Very well seen and this is a very good work.
Regards Rose

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  • john1 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 177 W: 0 N: 191] (1558)
  • [2009-09-27 7:59]

Hello Francis,

Excellent architectural composition.
With a beautiful symmetry grand, the details of the balcony are really pretty.
colors and contrast of the window is wonderful.
A good Sunday.
john
rechercher

Hi Francis
excellent capture of this special landmark in Innsbruck.
good pov.
beautiful colors.
clear details.
the sky and mountains in the bg enhance the nice architecture of the building with layers of different colors.
greetings
tsilla

Hi Francis,
A wonderful architectural view vith great POV, crop and details.TFS.
Cheers,

hAyAti

Hello Francis Xavier,
I really love your capture,
superb compo, amazing golden colours and perfect point of view,very welldone and tfs,
Best regards Siegfried

Hi Francis,

Great colors and wonderful perspective!
The sharpness and POV are perfect. the huge mountains behind the building bring great dynamism into the capture. The golden roof brings charm into the shot. The blue sky is simply perfect.
Well done!

thanks and regards,
Paras

Hi, Francis. Love the Mountains and the blue sky.Excellent POV and perspective,a fine architecture.Lovely colours and good sharpness.
Very nicely done.
Greetings

Hi Francis
What an interesting capture and building
Wonderful architectural details, figures and colors
Have a nice days
Burak

Francis
beau cadrage de ce superbe et célèbre petit toit d'or très bien éclairé.
Amicalement
JJ

Hello,
Wow!
I like the view in the background :)
Excellent symmetry of the composition.
TFS

Hello Francis Xavier! Amazing house, wonderful roof, excellent background. Nice light and colours. Original composition. Very good POV and capture. Well done!

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