Window of Orava Castle

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• burak28 (16280)
• [2008-09-16 5:14]

Hi Mikolaj
Wonderful capture and composition
Excellent clarity and colors
Have a nice days
Burak

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• josediogo1958 (3206)
• [2008-09-16 5:40]

Bom dia Mikolaj
Wonderful capture and PP work.Lovely colours and sharpness.
Obrigado
Saúde e um grande abraço
J.Diogo

:later

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• Hendrika (19218)
• [2008-09-16 5:40]

Orava Castle (Slovak: Oravský hrad, German: Arwaburg, Hungarian: Árva vára ) is the name of a castle situated on a high rock (520 meters/1,760 feet), which was constructed in the 13th century, considered to be one of the most interesting castles in Slovakia. Many scenes of the 1922 film Nosferatu were filmed here, although until recently it was thought to have been shot in Transylvania.
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Origins
The natural formation "castle cliff" - a limy spur 112 meters (367 ft) high, modeled by the Orava River and its right tributary brook Racova - has been inhabited since the primeval ages. The wooden rampart became during its history a strong walled castle of which the first written documents dates back to 1267. At that time only the ground floor was built of stone, the stories were made of wood.

In 1370 the castle became the center of the Orava County. A tetrahedral multi-story towerntury was built here in the 14th century, probably on older foundations, as a donjon - the place of "last shelter" by defensive the castle. After 1474, King Matthew gave order to build a square and a residence-wing at the Middle Castle. The buildings were situated in front of the castle. In 1534 John of Dubovec obtained the castle and became county head. He started to rebuild the castle and to make new fortifications. He ordered to build a half-round tower at the Upper Castle that in 1539 was followed by two large round fortifications to inside stories for cannons at the Middle Castle. Also the Middle platform was made for cannon firing. In the years 1539 - 1543 John of Dubovec built a five-story palace on the free place between the tower and the stone wall of the Upper Castle. The Turkish peril was the reason for building new fortifications. The new gate with a ditch and drawbridge in the Lower Castle was completed in 1543. The Tower of the Archives was built against the castle walls.

Hi Mikolaj,

That I had to see for myself, so I searched the internet - indeed an impressive castle.
Nice detail in a good composition, but it made me want to see even more of the place.

TFS
Els

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• nicou (20729)
• [2008-09-16 5:53]

Hello,

super image, quel beau graphisem font les tuiles sur le toil avec ces belles couleurs et la fenêtre originale, superbe.

Bravo et amitié

Nicou

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• Redrubin (0)
• [2008-09-16 5:55]

Hi Mikolaj
wonderful old window on this beautiful castle
have good day
ciao
Lucio

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• karith (7421)
• [2008-09-16 6:01]

Excellent simple and balanced composition, with ample details in the roof and window features. Interesting colors and textures that combine for an appealing image. Well done:)

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• pushpinder (876)
• [2008-09-16 6:09]

mikolaj,
that indeed is a very delightful image...
super colors and textures..
and very simply and effectively composed.

rgds

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• tatarovisk (2392)
• [2008-09-16 6:15]

Olá Mikolaj!
Very interestng architecture!
Love the roof colors!
Great compo, congratulations.

best regards.
Marco

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• jazmin (12)
• [2008-09-16 6:30]

Hello Mikolaj!
Original window photo!
Very like colours and sharpness!
TFS
Grat!
jazmin

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• jean11-3 (4689)
• [2008-09-16 7:14]

Hello Mikolaj,we were watching the film 'Nosferatu' only last week!
The composition is excellent, with the window slightly off centre.The rows of tiles are not quite as uniform as first expected, and this adds to the charm of the picture.
The light brings out the colour of the lichen,and there are nice dark shadows around the window.
Tfs, regards Jean.

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• Mujahid-Awais (5553)
• [2008-09-16 7:53]

Beautiful still life.

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• Tomek (16786)
• [2008-09-16 8:33]

Witaj Mikolaju:)
Pieknie jak zawsze u Ciebie z prezentacja okna.
Tym razem zainteresowala mnie bardziej czesc dachu, konkretnie dachowka. Ktos musial sie napracowac bo widac, ze jest stara i fachowo wypalona, a potem dekarze rowniez odwalili kawal dobrej roboty... no szkoda, ze takie czasy minely. Dzis musimy borykac sie problemami masowki i partactwa.
W kompozycji i fakturze jest to swietne foto.
Serdecznie pozdrawiam - Tomek

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• Matylda76 (6690)
• [2008-09-16 10:03]

cze¶æ Miko³aj;
dzi¶ okienko w dachu , ³adne uchwycenie
dachówka ³adnie, ¶ci¶le u³o¿ona w tym "Castle"
bardzo naturalna fotka;
pozdrawiam Karolina

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• dareco (15143)
• [2008-09-16 17:21]

Very interesting colors! I also like the very old wood window frame. Nice shadows and fantastic detail. TFS

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• zms (0)
• [2008-09-17 0:31]

Dear Mikolaj,
What a stunning capture of such a wonderful
place. The description is excelent and an
asset to me. Thank You.
Have a very nice day.
Friendly Greetings
Rosa

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• leeloo (2696)
• [2008-09-17 11:59]

Dear Mikolaj Cava!
Amazing picture.
Good composition.
Very good sharpness and contrast.
TFS!

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• Black_Dog (1815)
• [2008-09-17 12:20]

Czolem Mikolaju!
Dawno do Ciebie nie zagladalem i widze, ze przybylo troche ciekawych okien. To jest naprawde oryginalne. Dobra fotla.
Pozdrawiam!

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• ola_kwiatek (9007)
• [2008-09-18 6:59]

Siema Mikolaj!
Fajowskie dachowki i fajowskie okno. Dobra asymetryczna kompozycyjka.
3maj sie!

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• swiatopelk777 (708)
• [2008-09-23 13:43]

Cze Mikolaju!
Piekne foto do kolecji. Czysta kompozycja. Bardzo dobra ostrosc. Jest na co popatrzec, ze sie tak wyraze.
Pozdro!

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• Travelcam (10171)
• [2009-03-08 23:26]

Hi Mikolaj,

Good strong lines and textures in this composition. God leveling and framing too. Well done and tfs.

Regards,
Martyn