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The Black Tower


The Black Tower
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Copyright: oana oana (chendis) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 526 W: 199 N: 772] (5373)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2009-07-16
Categories: Architecture
Exposure: f/3.2, 1/800 seconds
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Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2009-07-20 0:27
Viewed: 150
Points: 22
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Because Brasov and the surrounding region were repeatedly raided by the Turks and Tatars the town decided to fortify itself. In the 15th century the Saxons build a defence wall which was once 12 meters high and two meters thick and stretched for 3 km. They also erected seven bastions around the city, and the guarding of the bastions was entrusted to guilds. Parts of the walls still remain today and can be seen along the Dupa Ziduri Street (Dupa Ziduri means Behind the Walls). Of the original seven bastions a few survived, including the squared Black Tower which lies at the west of the old city wall. The tower built in 1494 now houses a museum, and they charge a small fee for seeing a museum but frankly there's not much to see inside. From the top you do get a nice view of the Black Church but you get almost the same view from the iron balcony surrounding the tower. Apparently the name comes from the tower being severely burnt in 1559 (it doesn't look black today).
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To cunejo200: Hi Danilochendis 1 07-20 13:20
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Hi Oana,
Very beautiful POV and perspective.Nice architectural view.TFS.
Cheers,

hAyAti

nice POV,good composition the tower seem little over exposed may be i am wrong.Good note infact.TFS

nice view and good useof natural colurs i think the exposure on the tower is fine but the trees slightly out of focus but it might be you meant it like that tfs
regards bryan

hi my dear Oana .
very nice presentation .. good shot for this tower. nice colors .. its really seems nice place with those trees and sky .. so nice shot ..
so helpful not . good work
Harout

Herllo Oana,
Good saturated colors and contrast of walls with green texture of trees
TFS
Selahattin E

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  • karith Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1067 W: 80 N: 1175] (7431)
  • [2009-07-20 12:32]

An interesting look at history and architecture. I like the POV and the combination of textures against the smooth blue sky. Well seen and captured:)

Hello my dear Oana,
The tower is rightfully placed and dominates the frame. The greens surrounding it as well as the blue sky temper the scene and provide good balance. I read your query in the Forums section - I would get the Nikon D90 if expense is not a problem. Best regards.
Danilo

Hello Oana,
You sound a bit put off by the museum, but your English is excellent! This image is very good as it does show one of the last remaining ancient sites in Brasov.
Well done...
Steve

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  • kanton Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 740 W: 5 N: 1319] (5488)
  • [2009-07-20 16:29]

Hi Oana!
Perfect pov,great colours,lighting
and texture,created a wonderfully
composed image!
Regards and tfs
Kostas

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  • harpya Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 5754 W: 198 N: 2553] (10026)
  • [2009-07-21 7:35]

Ciao Oana


I notice the lovely architectural details,
and the brickwork adds attraction value.
Very well perspective through your choice of your angle.
Nice composition and splendid colours.

Best regards,

Sergio

Hello Oana! Amazing tower, nice sky, very nice greenland. Good POV and capture. Beautiful colours. Well done!

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