Prague Astronomical Clock, a photo from Prague, Bohemia

Photographer's Note

The Prague Astronomical Clock or Prague Orloj is a medieval astronomical clock located in Prague, the capital of the Czech Republic, at 50ｰ5′13.23″N 14ｰ25′15.30″E. The clock was first installed in 1410, making it the third-oldest astronomical clock in the world and the oldest one still working.
Legends
There are many legends surrounding this Clock, the most famous of which is about the master clockmaker Hanus himself It is said that the Old Town Councilors had his eyes burnt out with a hot poker, so that he would not be able to build another such instrument elsewhere, which could overshadow the beauty and the fame of the Prague Clock. Master Hanus then allegedly asked his apprentice to take him to the clock, which he deliberately damaged so seriously, that nobody could repair it. Those who tried either died in doing so, or have gone mad. In reality, the Clock was not very reliable and often did not work, in spite of extensive repairs. A further legend gives the Skeleton magical power of foretelling the future and says that if the clock is left damaged for a long time, hard times will result for the Czech nation.

Kofman, dkmurphys, SnapRJW, tedesse, vasilpro, ourania, Budapestman, golus, Sonata11, clic has marked this note useful

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dkmurphys (79209) 2012-05-04 1:23

Hi Grzegorz,
Very beautiful detail from the Golden City. Wonderful artwork there, well taken!
Enjoy a fine weekend.

Daniel

SnapRJW (31631) 2012-05-04 2:15

Hello Gregg - A beautifully detailed and finely managed image to accompany a fascinating note. I should love to see this marvellous timepiece and work of art with my own eyes. Warm regards and TFS Rosemary

tedesse (25147) 2012-05-04 4:06

Witaj!
Fantastyczny ten najstarszy pracujｱcy zegar astronomiczny. Ladny kadr, kolory i dobra ostrosc.
Interesujaca notka.
Milego dnia
Tadeusz

vasilpro (41801) 2012-05-04 7:51

Hello Grzegorz,
Wonderful vertical composition, interesting clock with great details, excellent light management, very good clarity and sharpness, beautiful colors, TfS!
Have a nice weekend, Vasilis.

ourania (51103) 2012-05-04 8:29

Hello Greg,
the astronomical clock, its story and its legend are fascinating. It is an impressive work of art that seems to have acquired great supersticious power over people. The picture is wonderful, capturing with great lighting and clarity all the details and textures of the panels, figures, decoration and wall. A fine picture that does justice to the allure of the legendary clock. Well done and thank you!
All the best, have a great weekend,
Ourania

Didi (61589) 2012-05-04 10:19

Hi Gregg
Interesting notes about this marvelous clock.
Very rich details
Well done.
Best regards

Fis2 (170669) 2012-05-04 12:52

Witaj Grzegorz!
Znam ten zegar :)
Jest wart pokazania.
Ladny kadr i kolory.
Pozdrawiam
Krzysztof

Budapestman (82620) 2012-05-04 13:37

Hi Grzegorz,
a superb photo from this famous clock, the composition is attractive, great details, Tfs! Have a nice weekend! Kellemes h騁v馮騁 k咩疣ok!
Gygy

golus (2893) 2012-05-04 14:57

Hello Greg,

I have a great respect for your rendering style, your all photos have superb light management and preciously adjusted and very well defined colors, those all fit perfectly to my tastes. This one is another fine exapmle. A great composition with superb lighting and magnificent colors. The details are crisply clear and amazing. An elegant photo, thanks and best regards.

Suleyman

Sonata11 (34119) 2012-05-04 23:24

Witaj Grzegorz,
te zegary sa imponujace i przepiekne. Pieknie je wykonales. Sliczna kolorystyka, wspanial ostrosc, kontrast jak zawsze. Sliczne zdjecie zegaow. Super praca. Bardzio mi sie podoba. Gratulacje.
Serdecznie pozdrawiam i zycze milego WE,
barbara

clic (76) 2012-05-12 6:49

Witam Grzegorz
Before reading your note, in front of this elaborate design, my first thought went to Leonardo Da Vinci!!
An outstanding and ONLY piece of art, masterfully photographed, that probably had made Swiss clockmakers jealous!
Pozdrawiam.
Robert