Wawel Walls, a photo from Malopolskie, East

Photographer's Note

I had planned to post something else today, but after my last photo showing the Wisła river in Krak, Craig (macjake) complained that it didn't show enough of the walls of Wawel hill, the most famous place in Poland.

So I searched my archive and found this almost forgotten photo showing as much of the walls as I could possibly manage without a drone.

Wawel hill is the seat of the former Royal Palace and a cathedral where most Polish kings are buried. You can see the towers of the Royal Archcathedral Basilica of Saints Stanislaus and Wenceslaus on the Wawel Hill (krewska bazylika archikatedralna śś. Stanisława i Wacława na Wawelu) to the left. Somewhere behind, not seen from here, is the Palace. There has been a cathedral at Wawel since the 11th century. The construction of the present cathedral, the third one, started in the 14th century.

Here is a larger version.

A closer view of the Wawel walls can be seen in a workshop.

I have earlier shown this photo of a Wawel wall with the compulsory postcard as a workshop.

snunney, ChrisJ, ikeharel, Royaldevon, papagolf21, jhm, Fis2, pajaran, ktanska, macjake, Cricri, cornejo, adramad, pierrefonds, ourania, kordinator, COSTANTINO, PiotrF, mcmtanyel, ricardomattos, PaulVDV has marked this note useful

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snunney (130967) 2017-04-09 2:15

Hello Gert,
The composition is well conceived making good use of the footpath as a lead-line toward the castle walls and the church spires. The people (of course) enliven the scene and contribute to the summery atmosphere. Agreeable lights and colours and excellent sharpness.

Nicou (193806) 2017-04-09 2:19

Hlelo

quel ensembl avec la rivi鑽e et ce bateau et les personnages sur l'herbe vert qui se pr駘assent ce mur ce chein avec les personnes qui se prom鈩ent et quel 馘ifice en fond quel rendu archtiectural fantastique.
Bravo et amiti�
Nicou

ChrisJ (171818) 2017-04-09 2:21

Hello Gert,

The dual grey paths add superb lead in lines towards the castle. I don't remember the river on the right as I entered the castle so perhaps I approached from the opposite side? Anyway, perfect sharpness, density levels and saturation. Tfs!

Royaldevon (85862) 2017-04-09 2:31

Hello Gert,

Craig was right and now you have shown us what we curious about from the last shot.
The people are still sunbathing and relaxing in the early summer temperatures whilst the path leads not only to the walls but cleverly takes us on a tour of the entire scene.
The light is lovely and the colours well saturated.
Who wouldn't want to stop and join these people!

Have a great Sunday,
Bev :-)

lousat (139198) 2017-04-09 2:32

Hi Gert,now Crai is happy and we too watching this useful post with a full view on the walls...eheheh...lovely capture of this sunny summer day,the scenery is beautiful and the WS too is very useful,well done! Have a nice Sunday and thanks,Luciano

papagolf21 (152607) 2017-04-09 2:34

Bonjour, cher Gert,
La pelouse constitue une sorte d'aimant pour les promeneurs, un lieu de repos, et de contemplation de l'environnement.
L'architecture environnante est splendide.
Amiti駸.
Philippe

jmdias (115072) 2017-04-09 3:21

gert

I am ever surprised about the beauty of architecture in poland. another amazing view matching the buildings and the people enjoying the sun.

hugs

jorge

jhm (211736) 2017-04-09 4:08

Hello Gert,

Both pictures are nice to look at.
Your main picture is the most beautiful, with all the sunbathers.
Also the buildings in background are nice presented
A nice perspective and depth too.
Very well done, TFS.

Have a nice Sunday,
John.

Fis2 (170669) 2017-04-09 4:36

Witaj Gert!
Another beautiful picture from Krakow.
Good POV and composition.
Nice colors and sharpness.
I like this daily life shot.
Well done.
Nice sunday afternoon.
Krzysztof

ikeharel (113273) 2017-04-09 4:50

Sunbathing with Wawel, Gert.
I see mostly youngsters on the green lawn, while other's just taken a stroll along. An intriguing POV with the boat and old walls in red.
The curving promenade gave good sense of depth to the composition.
Good afternoon,
Ike

pajaran (115805) 2017-04-09 5:15

Dobar dan.
Lep pogled i trenutak, interesantan i dobar tekst ...
Dobar sa lepom fotografijom u radionici, lepo pokazano mesto i arhitektura, dobar kontrast i perspektiva, lepe boje, lepo uhvacen trenutak sa posetiocima. Lepo mesto za odmor i arhitektura u pozadini.
Lepo popodne i sve najbolje.
Paja.

Good day.
Beautiful view of the moment, interesting and good text ...
Good with a beautiful photograph of the workshop, a beautiful city and the architecture shown, good contrast and perspective, beautiful colors, beautiful moment captured with visitors. Nice place to rest and architecture in the background.
Nice afternoon and all the best.

serp2000 (47063) 2017-04-09 7:23

Hello, Gert,
I was a few times in Poland, but I have never visit Krakow...
Very nice photo from this beautiful city, marvelous summer colors and fine details. I miss the summer and I come to New York tomorrow (there is +24 C today)
Best wishes!
Serghei

Silvio1953 (221493) 2017-04-09 7:30

Ciao Gert, great view of fantastic architecture, excellent clarity, splendid light and wonderful colors, very well done, my friend, ciao Silvio

ktanska (44738) 2017-04-09 7:45

Hej Gert,
Two charming shots from this same place. Indeed this palace is well worth showing. And same relaxed summer feeling shows on this one too. People are just a bit further so it doesn't become main theme on this.
Kari

macjake (98408) 2017-04-09 8:34

Hi Gert
I like how Bev said "craig was right" haha :)

but this really is much better. you have the best of both worlds, the people laying about, the Fortess in the bg.
and yah, its kind of post card-ish...but postcard views are such because they are often the best views!

this is a lovely simple composition, it works so well.
so pleasing to the eye. really like this one
cheers
craig

Cricri (176) 2017-04-09 9:59

Hi Gert
Belle suite avec la pr馗馘ente, la vue est belle, anim馥, l'architecture est tr鑚 belle, le POV excellent
belle soir馥
cricri

cornejo (61504) 2017-04-09 10:36

Hello Gert, very good photo of this interesting scene of daily life with the interesting palace in the background, very well captured in this interesting image, with good clarity, light, color and quality. A great work perfectly done, my congratulations, my friend. Thank you for sharing this beautiful work.

Good night and happy start to the week.
All the best from the south of Spain.
Angel.

carlo62 (81265) 2017-04-09 14:11

Ciao Gert
Craig ha fatto bene a farti guardare nell'archivio, hai tirato fuori una foto molto bella e ricca di cose da osservare.
Splendida la linea curva che delimita la parte fluviale dalla citt� con i suoi meravigliosi monumenti.
Saluti
Carlo

rychem (72187) 2017-04-09 21:21

Yes, it is the most important place for polish history, a very nice photo taken on a beautiful day and showing not only the historic Wawel but also surroundings, thanks for this post
regards Ryszard

dkmurphys (79209) 2017-04-10 0:08

Hi gert,
It looks like a perfect place to enjoy a wonderful warm day. The old city looks great in the back.

D

emka (158058) 2017-04-10 3:41

Hi Gert,

Nice picture made probably some minutes later after the previous one from Krak. It is more postcard-ish, or rather half postcard and half nothing special type. Excellent composition with the whole Wawel and also pleasant atmosphere, like in the song:
Now I'm sitting here,
Sipping at my ice cold beer,
Lazing on a sunny afternoon.

KInd regrads MAlgo

adramad (72940) 2017-04-10 11:32

Hi, Gert.
A splendid image, transmitted by the cheerful atmosphere of a summer day with a radiant sun, and all those people lying on the grass, ideal the touch of the boats and superb background with the walls and towers of the cathedral.
Very nice photo with beautiful colors.
Good management of the lighting and the sharpness.
Well done. I love.
Have a good week.
Very best regards.
Luis.

pierrefonds (114371) 2017-04-10 14:23

Hi Gert,

The road is sending my eyes toward the trees which is giving depth to the composition. The presence of the people is animating the scene. The point of view is showing the details of the walls, of the palace and of the cathedral. Have a nice day.

Pierre

Tue (92312) 2017-04-11 1:41

Hello Gert,
A beautiful view of the city and the impressive palace in the background. The foreground gives a lovely impression of the relaxed mood on this sunny day. The photo is very well composed and has pleasant and appealing colours.
Lars

ourania (51103) 2017-04-11 3:03

Hello Gert,
it's a delightful scene thanks to the sunshine and the bright colours, your wide perspective and the combination of the grand old architecture with the carefree scenes of leisure. A very agreeable sight that could be part of a "summer in the city" theme. I like the close up workshop too, it's well-composed and looks timeless. Congratulations and thank you!
All the best, have a great day,
Ourania

PS Thank you for your kind "welcome back"!

kordinator (8738) 2017-04-11 9:32

Hi Gert
Beautiful photos of the rich and very pleasant colors.
Wonderfully illustrated place with beautiful architecture, surrounded by beautiful greenery.
Very lively atmosphere with all these people.
I would this help save the photo to be a next major because is splendid and I really like it.
Kind regards
Sa啾

COSTANTINO (116405) 2017-04-11 13:01

Helo dear Gert and thanks for sharing
with us a forgotten photo showing
as much of the walls as you could
possibly manage without a drone
thanks for sharing with us this
artistic postcard
regards
Costantino

PiotrF (54572) 2017-04-11 16:38

Hello Gert,
Interesting picture from Cracow with the famous architecture of this city.And this interesting wall at WS. Great summer picture
Regards
Piotr

GyurMaster (24818) 2017-04-12 1:04

Dear Gert,

When I last visited it some 10 years ago, there weren't any locals and tourist on the river bank. It was a dull, snowy day and the Wawel showed another face.

Nice postcard!
Best Wishes,
Gy.

mcmtanyel (68421) 2017-04-12 20:45

Hello Gert,
I see where we are; turning a little left from the previous post you got this lovely view. Excellent choice for an upload following yesterday's.
Regards,
MT

kasianowak (17676) 2017-04-14 22:36

Good morning Gert
To be honest... I didn't even notice you hadn't included the Wawel Hill in the previous upload. Because I have been to this very place so many times, I can see it with my mind's eye. Seriously, a small detail triggers that mental process.
And my faviourite taken there doesn't include the castle or even the wall: https://i.redd.it/fbh3q3w3ws1y.jpg
Have a nice weekend
Kasia

ricardomattos (17460) 2017-04-15 8:21

Hi Gert,

Really it is a very atractive place and I like to see all these people in their moments of relax. Fantastic architectures too. I enjoyed a lot.

Congratulations

Ricardo

saxo042 (38078) 2017-04-16 6:25

Hej Gert,
En forts舩tning p� den fra bilden,inte mycket mer att tillfa
H舁sningar
Gunnar

sacimar (38173) 2017-04-26 5:32

Hello Gert,

good image of this place, I like the building in the back with the towers, the scene with all these people relaxing around is interesting also, well seen,

Best regards,

Sergio

PaulVDV (62846) 2017-04-30 15:52

Hello Gert,
I remember this place in Krakow. There were much less people when I was there but I remember there were different tables where men were playing chess.
The curve of the path is important for the attractive composition.
An impressive building and towers of the cathedral.
People are dotted nicely all over the picture as far as we can see.
Best regards, Paul