Charles Bridge at Night

Posted by
Ian Bramham (Manchester, United Kingdom) on 22 April 2013 in Cityscape & Urban and Portfolio.

The Charles Bridge in Prague photographed an hour or so before dawn when it was empty of people.

NIKON D800 13 second F/8.0 ISO 100 26 mm (35mm equiv.)

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Comments (16)

JacklineG from Béarn, France

Une luminosité et des contrastes excellents ! superbe ! Bonne journée

22 Apr 2013 5:53am

@JacklineG: Thanks Jackline!

Gérard Beullac from Paris, France

I love how these three imposing silhouettes are building up the image.

22 Apr 2013 5:57am

@Gérard Beullac: Thanks Gérard!

Veronique from France-and-, Switzerland

As usual.......perfect :-)

22 Apr 2013 7:05am

@Veronique: Thanks Veronique!

Ana Lúcia from Leiria, Portugal

So professional, and beautifully observed.

22 Apr 2013 7:17am

@Ana Lúcia: Thanks Ana!

Helen from is in Chiang Rai on hols from, Australia

Beautifully shot. You like our Am3 Prague native, the Factory Owner, have shot this with ISO 100.

22 Apr 2013 9:37am

@Helen: Thanks for the compliment Helen! (the Factory Owner? - I'm not sure I understood that one?)

Curly from South Shields, United Kingdom

This is superb with the street lights still showing. Really enjoyed catching up here and getting the digital tour of Paris!

22 Apr 2013 12:34pm

@Curly: Thanks Curly! (by the way, the bridge is in Prague)

John Leech from Grange-over-Sands, United Kingdom

I'd not seen your brightened version on flickr until just now - I decided to check it as my aminus3 latest upload is darker than my flickr version! I much prefer this brighter one of yours, and the extra depth it has. The statues in the foreground take on a far more dominant role.

22 Apr 2013 6:03pm

@John Leech: Thanks for the honest opinion on the earlier version of this on Flickr - I always have a problem deciding just how dark to leave night-time photos. As you say, this lighter version is a lot better isn't it.

Daryl Johnson from Worcester Park, United Kingdom

The statues make a bold statement, such a solid presence in the scene.

22 Apr 2013 9:06pm

Elaine Hancock from Rockville, United States

Gorgeous night image! I have always wanted to visit there. A fantastic night image. I love the silhouettes of the statues.

22 Apr 2013 11:58pm

DarkElf from Perth, Australia

wonderful composition and very well balanced light and exposure! the silhouettes in the foreground looks fantastic, especially the way they appear against the bright illuminated sky...

23 Apr 2013 1:46am

aaanouel from Heredia, Costa Rica

Beautiful Pro postcard!!!
Txs4SharingIan

23 Apr 2013 3:01am

Focales from Rhône-Alpes, France

I LOVE !

23 Apr 2013 5:34am

Ryan Hammond from Tucson, United States

Great silhouettes and perfectly framed! Now I'm curious to see the Flickr version. :)

26 Apr 2013 8:00pm

Brian from Irving, TX, United States

Bridge pictures make my day. Here in Texas, we have nothing like you do in Prague.

28 Apr 2013 2:42am

k@ from Paris, France

Lovely timeless feel in this beautifully silhouetted frame.

28 Apr 2013 6:20am

tom from Germany

One our before dawn....there is probably no other time to a shot from Charles bridge without people on it. I like the silhouette in the front.

29 Apr 2013 9:27pm

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NIKON D800
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F/8.0
ISO 100
26 mm (35mm equiv.)

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