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The Abbey


The Abbey
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Copyright: Tibi Galambos (tibig) Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 657 W: 26 N: 681] (7565)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2008-08-16
Categories: Architecture
Camera: Nikon D300, Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4.5 DC Macro HSM
Exposure: f/11, 1/200 seconds
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Travelogue: Mountains, Towns, Castles
Date Submitted: 2008-09-27 13:37
Viewed: 396
Points: 28
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Teh Abbey in St. Gallen is a very special place with a long and impressive history. The site was chosen by the Irish missionary Gallus for his solitary recluse in 612. In 712 a benedictine abbey was established here by St. Otmar and it became one of the main sanctuaries of culture and learning that managed to salvage the knowledge over the dark middle ages.
The library of the abbey is to this day world famous. Its present enclosure was built in 1758 and the very beautiful interior was completed in 1767. It is a masterpiece of cabinet making (that I will not be able to show as photography is not permitted inside, so I ended buying one of the postcards).
Over the entrance to the library the inscription reads "Psyches Yatreion" meaning "The Medicine Chest of the Soul". Yes, even the short visit was an elevating experience.
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Hi Tibi,
A fine clear composition. Nice clearness and colours. Great capture of this abbey against the blue sky.
Well done my friend!
Hans

Hi Tibi,
Good capture,composition.Beautiful architecture,good note.
Best regards,
Ralf

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  • AKITA Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 978 W: 79 N: 66] (11750)
  • [2008-09-27 15:09]

dear Tibi,
perhaps real this building is so tall and stands on its dignity severely...but in your shot it looks like a fine miniature.
anyway nice POV and fore fountain with clear water, light is hot.
white/gray stones and red roofs between light blue sky and fresh green grass and blue water show us beautifully colored composition.
thank you for your excellent shot,
Akihisa

Nice photo - the verticals look good, and well composed.

You've got some dust on your sensor (see spot at top in the sky)
David

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  • Koala Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 391 W: 32 N: 90] (4017)
  • [2008-09-28 0:00]

Buna!
Imi aduce a Piata Unirii :D ca si constructie.
Domul s acea fantana :P Foarte tare
Imi plac mult detaliile.

O zi buna!

Alexandra

Hi Tibi,
What a superb POV and perspective.Nice architectural shot..TFS.
Regards,

hAyAti

Szia Tibi!

Kivalo kompozicio egy szep helyen.

Legy jo,

Ildiko

Good morning Tibi,
A mighty fine scene of St. Gallen. The vertical composition showcasing architectural details of Teh Abbey is most appealling. Tech settings are quite good. Regards, Danilo

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  • lele Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 816 W: 51 N: 1717] (11169)
  • [2008-09-28 5:34]

ciao tibi..ottimo pov..bellissimo lavoro..ottima atmosfera..bella l architettura...grande soggetto..complimenti
lele

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  • dbp Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 680 W: 9 N: 97] (4065)
  • [2008-09-28 9:01]

hi Tibi
nice shot from very good pov.
שנה טובה
thanks for your nice comment on
"light me up".
best regards
David

Hello Tibi. Very good framing of the Abbey. Sharp focus in stunning perspective against the sky. The fountain makes excellent foreground. TFS and best regards. Jusni

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  • mbrito Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1618 W: 118 N: 2771] (11196)
  • [2008-09-29 3:19]

Hello Tibi,
Excelent capture and a great vertical compo, very sharp, very balanced, with great natural colours and light.
Congrats, mb
: ltr

Hi Tibi, great view of splendid abbey by wonderful POV, very well done, ciao Silvio

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  • korbee Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1349 W: 0 N: 1643] (13394)
  • [2008-09-30 9:14]

Very good classic aand straight job here Tibi.
jan

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