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Bohemien Paradise


Bohemien Paradise
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Copyright: Hans Spruijt (GreenBaron) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3147 W: 796 N: 9718] (38751)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2001-06-15
Categories: Nature, Architecture, Mood
Camera: Minolta 300 si, Minolta135mm AF, Kodachrome 200
Exposure: f/8.4, 1/250 seconds
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2006-10-11 13:04
Viewed: 1202
Points: 40
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Český ráj or Bohémien Paradise

Flying in a Cessna 172 aircraft over the Bohemian in the Czech Republic this particular part of the republic is astonishing. In 2001 I have seen it from the air and went later by car to have a look in this European stone forest from ground level. I can tell you have the feeling walking in a surrealistic Dali landscape. Absolutely worthy to visit. The castle you see on the left hand side of the picture is called Hruba Skala and situated on a stunning high rock formation and where you have a breathtaking view over the Český ráj which is a UNESCO World Herritage.

PS-talk:
- photo taken with a Minolta 300si camera and 135mm lens with a Kodak chrome 200ASA 36mm film
- scanned image
- increased saturation (+25)
- increased contrast (+8)
- cropped
- framed and add text

The Bohemian Paradise is situated nearly one hundred kilometers to the northeast from Prague. Geographically it is demarcated by a borderline connecting Mnichovo Hradiste, Sychrov, the hill Kopanina, Zelezny Brod, Semily, Lomnice nad Popelkou, Jicin, Sobotka and Mnichovo Hradiste. This picturesque area borders on foot-hills of the Giant Mountains in the east and is marked off by the belt of the Jizerské Mountains and the Giant Mountains in the north. In this romantic area, that is situated on the middle part of the Jizera river, variety of nature beauties is bound with rich historical buildings: castles, chateaux and folk architecture. Exactly it was the reason why the guests of the Sedmihorky spa started to call it the Bohemian Paradise already in the 19th century. The extraordinary diversity of the landscape with characteristic sandstone rock towns, fauna and flora was the main reason for proclaming the region the first protected area in the then republic (1955).
Hruba Skala
On the site of the original castle from the 14th century, built on a monumentally high cliff, stands the Hruba Skala chateau. Reconstruction of the castle changed it into a more comfortable noble Renaissance residence in the second half of the 16th century and in the middle of the 19th century it was again re-Gothicised. In the same region of the sandstone plateau stands a church built in romantic Gothic, from which a connecting bridge with valuable Baroque statues leads to the chateau. In the area of the chateau today is a private hotel, but visitors may enter the courtyard and the tower with its wonderful view. The nearest vicinity of the chateau provides tours of rock towns, the arboretum in Bukovina, the rock passage called Mysi dira (the one of the original four towers Mouse Hole) or a visit to the cave called Adamovo loze (Adam's Bed). We obtain the most beautiful view of the chateau as well one of the most beautiful views of Cesky raj itself from the nearby Marianska vyhlidka (observation point). Texts from cesky-raj site
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I WANNA VISIT!! Nice shot Hans! It's hard to get a shot out of a plane! This one is great!
B-)
Linda

wow, excellent shot, i like it so much, congratulations, the colors are so nice and i want go to there, the work and the info are so good... TFS

very interesting, the image is such a good illustration of that unique area, love the comp and colours, that red and green, mmmmmmm, lekker, thanx, M, (*_*)

whaou! beautiful shot, very nice green!
congrats,

Armel.

Great view. Looks stunning. Nice colour effect from the red roofs between the dark green forrest trees.

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  • valari Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1145 W: 105 N: 400] (4087)
  • [2006-10-11 13:54]

My warm regards for your great shot!
valentina

Hi Hans
Great panorama, well done

FaTiH

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  • Fons Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1516 W: 1 N: 131] (11785)
  • [2006-10-11 15:22]

Prachtig zicht! Zo is het ook een wens
eens in een luchtbalon de omgevng te fotograferen

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  • Juliet Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 716 W: 34 N: 1530] (9576)
  • [2006-10-11 15:40]

Hello Hans,
Brilliant !! This is an excellent photo. The perspective is so appealing. The rocks amidst the forests-- and the castle situated in between. Truly unique and well captured. TFS Julie

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  • Mas Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 60 W: 62 N: 250] (2555)
  • [2006-10-11 15:46]

Mooi shot vanuit de lucht, Hans !
Vooral de kleuren zijn mooi, maar ook de compositie is mooi door de plaats van het kasteel op de foto.
De framing wordt nu wel erg enthousiast ;-)

tfs
Marcel

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  • Silke Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3366 W: 284 N: 6438] (23896)
  • [2006-10-11 17:31]

Unbeatable POV, great composition and grand colours. Surprising focus too, especially from a Cessna! TFS
Silke

this is a really "wow!"-shot, hans! :-)
terrific view from above, excellently composed with the
beautiful castle on the left and the amazing rock-formation
between the trees on the right.
i would never get into anything smaller than a 737. *g*
but for a view like that, who knows?
incredible job & take care, thor.

Very nice shot Hans

I looks just like a beautiful post card
Nicely created.

Great job
TFS

Foto heel mooi Hans, letters te overdadig.
Groetjes
Josine

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  • jan515 Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2512 W: 48 N: 2993] (14124)
  • [2006-10-12 7:21]

Hello Hans,
This is wonderful capture.I was once there in the 1978 year there wonderschön is. Excellent photoand very good composed photo.
congratulations my friend.
Janusz

**/ sorry tomorrow

excellent shot, hans
wonderful perspective
TFS
zoran

points later

very effective...just like a post card! Makes you want to go there.. interesting colour feature ,in the midst of green...TFS Meagan

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  • puffy Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2014 W: 136 N: 3063] (16571)
  • [2006-10-14 4:08]
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Wow... Hans, what a shot! I like the stone forest... there is one in China too, I never been, but heard that is really good too.

Excellent colours, details and composition... I like your POV too, :) Thanks for sharing,

Cheers,
Sweety

Now that is some view Hans and for an aerial shot from a small plane very well done. Good colour and detail and wel, presented. TFS,
David
Many thanks for your comment on
Cobwebs IV

Hi Hans,
another beautiful shot of amazing place. I love Český ráj with its hundreds of sandstone towers and many of scenic views. It´s nice to see your interest in Czech Republic, your comment is exhaustive.
TFS.
Jityna

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