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Sibiu (Hermannstadt)


Sibiu (Hermannstadt)
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Copyright: oana oana (chendis) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 511 W: 193 N: 702] (4958)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2009-08-22
Categories: Daily Life, Architecture
Exposure: f/8, 1/400 seconds
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version, Workshop
Theme(s): Discover Romania [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2009-08-24 0:35
Viewed: 260
Points: 36
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Good morning all!
This weekend i decided to choose as destination Sibiu, the European Capital of Culture in 2007.
Because is one of the best destinations in Romania and offers a variety of museums places to eat or go out a city which never sleep
In my future posts i will present this city because is one of my favorite and some important places if you ever decide to visit it.
Something about Sibiu and the post here:
Sibiu (Hermannstadt in German) was the largest and wealthiest of the seven walled citadels* built in the 12th century by German settlers known as Transylvanian Saxons. The riches amassed by its guilds paid for the construction of both impressive buildings and the fortifications required to protect them.

Sibiu’s Old Town retains the grandeur of its earlier days when rich and powerful guilds dominated regional trade. Like Sighisoara and Brasov, it has a distinctly Germanic feeling. Sections of the medieval wall still guard the historic area, where narrow streets pass steep-roofed 17th century buildings with gable overhangs before opening into vast, church-dominated squares such as Great Square and Little Square. Sibiu is a pedestrian-friendly city with two easily accessible levels: the Upper town, home to most of Sibiu's historic sights, and the Lower town, lined with colorful houses on cobblestone streets and bounded by imposing city walls and defense towers overlooking the river Cibin.

Traditionally, the Upper town was the wealthier part and commercial outlet, while the Lower town served as the manufacturing area. The historical centre includes the Great Square, Huet Square, the beautiful Passage of Steps connecting the upper town to the lower town, the well-known Bridge of Lies, Goldsmiths’ Square and the Small Square.
Grand Square (Romanian: Piaţa Mare, German: Großer Ring) is, as its name suggests, the largest square of the city, and has been the center of the city since the 16th century. 142 m long and 93 m wide, it is one of the largest ones in Transylvania.On the north side is the Jesuit Church, along with its dependencies, the former residence of the Jesuits in Sibiu. Also on the north side, at the beginning of the 20th century an Art Nouveau building was constructed on the west part, now it houses the mayor's office.

Next to the Jesuit Church on the north side is the Council Tower, one of the city's symbols. This former fortification tower from the 14th century has been successively rebuilt over the years. The building nearby used to be the City Council's meetingplace; beneath it lies an access way between the Grand Square and the Lesser Square.Sibiu
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  • jone Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor [C: 2230 W: 171 N: 0] (28742)
  • [2009-08-24 0:40]

Morning O. ;)))
Wonderful architecture, very good perspective...and nice down-right corner...TFS
Have a lovely week,
J ;)

hi oana
great shot of these very impressive buildings,
very good colours and detail.
regards
jimmy

Hi Oana,
Good POV to capture this building, there is some noticeable perspective distortion due to the 6.1mm focal length however. Happens to me quite a lot too when taking photos of buildings. You can do a perspective crop in Photoshop or GIMP to fix it. Also, the people’s feet have been cut off on the right hand side. Other than that, the pastel-like colours look very natural, and it seems like you made use of the mid-day light.

TFS,
Scott.

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  • KBE Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 446 W: 103 N: 581] (2701)
  • [2009-08-24 1:11]

Hello oana
Nice Atchitechture u've shared here.
Good clarity and very fine sharpness, i like the tones at the top.

May be u can boost a little exposure?

TFS
Cheers
JZM

Hi Oana,
Very nice architectural structures in this Grand Square in Sibiu.
Beautiful natural colors adonred with adequate lighting.
Very sharp details on the buildings and pavement!
A nice lead-in composition which leads to either way on the left!
Great job,
Regards,

Francis Xavier

Bonjour Oana.
Très belle présentation de cette église de Sibiu.
Les couleurs et contrastes sont superbe.
Le texte et aussi très complet.
Bonne journée.
Urs

A+

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  • Juliet Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 871 W: 64 N: 1969] (13496)
  • [2009-08-24 5:44]

Hi Oana,
I love the view on this. Very nice details and a good architechural shot. Nice natural colors. I like the inclusion of the people in the foreground. Well done and TFS Julie

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  • nicou Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1257 W: 0 N: 2455] (20190)
  • [2009-08-24 7:01]

Hello,

Merveilleus eiamge, quelle belle place avec un pavage superbe, des piegeons et ce édiffice merveilleux, netteté, pureté des couleurs, un vrai chef d'oeuvre.

bravo et maitié


Nicou

hi Oana... great shot for this beautiful place... amazing architecture building.
great colors with great composition .. welll done and great presentation ... bravo oana and welcome back ..Harout.

Hi Oana!
impressive architecture!
wonderful shot...nice pov...great light
great work and presentation!
take care,
Alper

Hello Oana,
An excellent perspective of the square and the old church and building. You have captured minute details of the church that allow the age of the roof to show clearly.
Great PoV and DoF.
Steve

Hello Oana,
Good user of light, clear image and well contrasted colors of sky and walls
TFS
Selahattin E

Buna Oana,
A wonderful architectural view vith good POV, light and perspective.TFS.
Felicitari,

hAyAti

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  • roges Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 492 W: 0 N: 891] (4525)
  • [2009-08-24 14:14]

Hai sa traiesti !
M-am intors si eu din drumetiile mele.
Intre timp vad ca ai luat ... viteza. Foarte frumos si bine. Deh, cine are mai mult timp ....
Faina imaginea din Sibiu, dar mie unul personal ... imi place mai mult Brasovul, are mai multe de preentat decit Sibiul. Chestie de gusti bus!
O seara faina,
Adrian

dear Oana,
a wonderful picture of the beautiful architecture.
its design is simple and artistic,
and your POV with left round old building is very nice,
the radiating lines on the ground make fine perspective.
(this color of the sky looks a little dim...
I'll try to make it a little clear, please don't mind.)
thank you,
Akihisa

hey Oana
lovely architecture , great point of view
regards
T

Ciao Oana


The two towers churches are the real eye catchers.
The building to the Fund is wonderful and the facade with Super decorations. The fabulous natural light is here!
Excellent picture definition and details.
Excellent perspective good depth pleasant presentation.


Sergio

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  • linus Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1474 W: 10 N: 738] (10741)
  • [2009-08-25 17:36]

Hi Oana,
A postcard look. The architecture of the buildings is fabulous. A lot of close up possibilities here I would say.
Sunil

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