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Medieval times, today.


Medieval times, today.
Informação sobre a Foto
Direitos de Autor: Stefania Cotta Done (stecotdon) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 930 W: 144 N: 817] (4883)
Género: Lugares
Meio: Preto & Branco
Data da Foto: 2004-09-05
Categorias: Vida Diária, Arquitectura
Câmara: Canon Ixus 400
Versão da Foto: Versão Original
Data de Submissão: 2005-05-31 8:17
Visto: 1329
Pontos: 26
[Notas - Normas] Nota do Artista
This one of the many coblestoen narrow streets of Tallin, the beautiful capital of Estonia.
Human signs in the area date back to at least 7500 BC, but the Finno-Ugric hunters, from whom the actual population dirives, probably arrived between 3000 and 2000 BC. For it's strategical location, tallin was target fro many different countries along its history. Its highlights lie in the period between the early 15th and mid 16th centuries. Tallinn had attained fame and a powerful role in the Baltic Sea area through its membership in the Hanseatic League. Economic might carried with it both the need to defend the city and the opportunity for a rich period of architectural and artistic creativity.
Today, Tallin has one the most well-preserved medieval old towns and its listed as UNESCO Heritage.

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work:
Not that much. I changed to B&W since the origiinal was colour. The I adjust the levels and contrast. Sharpen a little and add frame. It wasn't a very bright day, so the photo is abit dark. I like it like that. I didn't want to play too much with it...

take care everybody, Stef

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  • ciore Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 783 W: 3 N: 108] (2309)
  • [2005-05-31 8:44]
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nice capture of Tallinnn and
excellent b&w.
well done
Vika

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  • Carma Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 499 W: 129 N: 297] (4974)
  • [2005-05-31 9:00]
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What a nice old part of world. Beautiful streets and interesting roofs. W&B fit great here.
I like your POV.
Really nice.

hi stefania! :-)
nice shot and a great idea taking
out the colors. the b&w looks excellent,
makes the street really look like
in the old days.
best wishes,
thorsten.

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  • edie Gold Star Critiquer [C: 659 W: 0 N: 0] (0)
  • [2005-05-31 10:45]

Yes Stefania, there is a lot of medieval mood in this picture,I reconoze it and must say it's very similar to Perugia...
I love this ancient walls and you picture is very well done.
Edie

what a beautiful scene! i adore old medieval streets like this and look forward to walking many of them in italy... you've captured this so well Stef :-) very nice point of view and the detail is excellent.. very cool in b&w too.. and the 2 girls add a lovely human elemant that works beautifully.. terrific shot dear ^_^

hugs,
Ayda

Great change of time with that picture... Just some details could say it's not far into the past. And of course, camera didn't exist in medieval time ;o)

Excellent view! Lucky there is not so many people. It give better oportunity, to see the architecture!

Hi Stefania,
Very nice capture. The b&w really brings out the texture and the age.
Well done.
Richard

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  • fer Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 791 W: 131 N: 909] (8073)
  • [2005-05-31 21:59]
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Hi Stefania!
Beautiful medieval street!Great b&w.
Nice work.
Fernando

Hi Stef,

I love old places. They make me feel young and insignificant, and reminds me that when I'm gone something will still be here. I once lived in a house dating back to 1726. Odd place full of strange noises in the night, kind of like breathing and creaking!!

On your image... I really like it although the wall on the left seems to be bowing out at the top a little. Now that could be my eyes playing tricks on me or it could be 'lens distortion' This can be corrected in PS, but I don't know how. If I find out, I'll let you know.

Good job Stef,

Lance

A great picture is this Stefania, indeed it breathes a medieval atmosphere. It kept me looking for quite a while!
I sure like the almost silvery look of you photo.
Also outstanding is the crisp sharpness you have achieved. Great work, well done!

Estou muito impressinada! não sabia nem da existência de Tallin.. que história maravilhosa se contra através dessa cidade não é?

The sharpness is real good. The B+W version is quite effective coz the rough textures especially those brickwall which created a lot of shadows and that's why looks very detail.

YEE

beautiful b/w photo stefania :) i like the tones
interesting contrast between the old walls and people

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  • daburg (0)
  • [2006-06-25 21:52]

Hey, nice detail achieved w this B&W shot. Cheers

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