Royal Pavilion, a photo from East Sussex, England

Photographer's Note

Royal Pavilion

Another photo from Brighton, which is also home to the Royal Pavilion, a former royal residence, built for George, Prince of Wales (the later King George IV) in Indo-Saracenic style. Architect John Nash designed its current form with all those many domes and minarets, in the early 19th century. Some decades later Queen Victoria was less enthusiastic about the palace and sold it to the city of Brighton. In the First World War, the Pavilion was used as a military hospital for wounded and sick soldiers from the Indian Army. After WW2, the city of Brighton has been working on restoring the Pavilion to its original state at George IV's time and it is open to visitors.

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Exif data:
Make: SONY
Model: DSC-HX400V
Software: PaintShop Pro 16,00
Exposure Time: 1/500 sec
F-Stop: f/3.2
ISO Speed Ratings: 80
Focal Length: 582/100 mm
Date Taken: 2015-04-23 17:26
Metering Mode: Pattern
Flash: Flash did not fire, auto mode
File Size: 6171 kb

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papagolf21 (152607) 2017-04-30 1:45

Bonjour, cher Lars,
Voil� un 馘ifice grandiose emplie de majest� avec ses bulbes � r駱騁ition.
Une architecture qui m駻ite l'int駻黎 sans aucun doute.
Jolie mise en image.
Amiti駸.
Philippe

lousat (139362) 2017-04-30 1:46

Hi Lars,a must to who visit Brighton! One of the most crazy and original architechtures of Europe that i remember very well. Great shot from a different POV,i like the wonderful sharpness and the exposure of the diagonal light too,well done! Have a nice Sunday and thanks,Luciano

Royaldevon (85932) 2017-04-30 2:05

Hello Lars,

This is a more familiar view from Brighton.
It has had a checkered history but is looking in fine repair now.
You had a particularly soft light when you took this shot which is beautiful for revealing the details without very harsh contrasts.
It's a lovely clear shot of this most unEnglish building, with a fine sense of perspective.

Have a great day,
Bev :-)

alvaraalto (42804) 2017-04-30 2:07

Dag Lars
Ik moet toch altijd even wennen aan de architectuur van dit monstrum. Het staat natuurlijk in het verkeerde land, maar daardoor wordt het wel weer een curieus gebouw.
De foto heeft een mooi aarzelend licht. Goed gedaan.
Groet Rob

pajaran (116065) 2017-04-30 2:08

Dobar dan.
Interesantan i lep pogled, dobar tekst ...
Dobar rad, lepo pokazano, dobar kontrast i perspektiva, lepe boje. Lepa arhitektura i detalji na fasadi.
Imajte lep dan za odmor, sve najbolje.
Paja.

Good day.
Interesting and nice view, good text ...
Good work, beautifully demonstrated, good contrast and perspective, beautiful color. Beautiful architecture and details on the facade.
Have a nice day holiday, all the best.

ikeharel (113501) 2017-04-30 2:13

despite strong backlight, managed a beautiful picture of the famous pavilion in Brighton, Lars, and it was a bright day...matched the name of the place.
Distinct contrast from green FG to the view across the concrete fence to the white edifice. Outlines shown in superior sharpness.
Bravo and a nice Sunday,
Ike

jmdias (115342) 2017-04-30 2:21

lars

I would like to visit this place, but I am obligated to left it a part, not so much time for everything GB has to offer. anyway I saw many of the original palaces in india. but recreations has a curious cultural aspect, fantasy swap the things according with the other ideas. nice this view of the fa軋de.

hugs

jorge

holmertz (102846) 2017-04-30 2:57

Hello Lars,
In case you haven't been to India there is no need to go there after you have seen the Royal Pavilion in Brighton. This is from the strange days when India was a kind of British province. In Bombay there are streets looking just like in London. Despite the slight absurdity of this building it is stunningly picturesque and you have taken this photo with a perfectly managed light.
Kind regards,
Gert

snunney (130967) 2017-04-30 4:00

Hello Lars,
At one time we lived quite close to Brighton and visited from time to time, but we never went in the Pavilion. Often the case when attractions like this are on the doorstep. An excellent capture that shows the unique architecture to superb effect. I like the framing offered by the fence which makes a great contrast with the sinuous curves of the Pavilion. Very good management of the lighting ensures colours and details are well rendered.

clic (76) 2017-04-30 5:51

Dag Lars My first impression was 'lace everywhere'! First on the building itself, above in the sky and finally on the fence. Ant I inform you, thanks to your usual hi-rez, of two broken panes in the oval windows of the larger dome. No kidding! Groeten

Silvio1953 (221781) 2017-04-30 6:01

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

Sergiom (117241) 2017-04-30 6:21

Bonjour Lars,

C'est tr鑚 sp馗ial de constater que ce pavillon se trouve en Angleterre. Une belle composition qui sort de l'ombre pour 馗later dans la lumi鑽e sur les des.

Amicalement

Serge

Fis2 (170945) 2017-04-30 9:33

Witaj Lars!
Beautiful building, makes impression.
Good POV, colors and light.
Very well done.
Nice afternoon.
Krzysztof

Nicou (193806) 2017-04-30 9:41

Hlelo

la barri鑽e en premier plan et quelle vue quel coupole sueprbe ce blanc ces formes et l'architecture et la branche de l'arbre fantastique compo.
Bravo et amiti�
Nicou

adramad (73030) 2017-04-30 9:46

Hi, Lars.
Splendid composition, with this great POV, of this beautiful pavilion in a totally oriental style, ideal all that variety of cupulas and minarets. It is like the palace of the Thousand and One Nights.
A fantastic photo, with beautiful natural colors, very good lighting and excellent sharpness.
Enjoy Sunday.
Very best regards.
Luis

PaulVDV (63024) 2017-04-30 10:20

Hallo Lars,
Een vrij gekend zicht uit Brighton.
Ik heb me steeds afgevraagd hoe het komt dat men aan de zuidkust van Engeland in dergelijke oosterse stijl gebouwd heeft.
Het zachte licht is heel mooi en doet nog winters aan.
Uitstekende helderheid, scherpte en compositie.
Vele groeten, Paul

ChrisJ (171888) 2017-04-30 10:29

Hi Lars,

This was first on my list of things to see in Brighton with a limited time of 1 hour. Did you know there is also a Brighton Beach in Brisbane, Melbourne and Gallipoli? Good sharpness and nice repetition of the Indian Islamic style turrets and cupolas. Tfs!

cornejo (61504) 2017-04-30 11:39

Hello Lars, very good photograph of this interesting and beautiful palace, very well captured in this interesting image, with good clarity, light, color and quality. Very good and interesting work perfectly done, my congratulations, my friend. Thank you for sharing this beautiful work.

Good night and happy start to the week.
Affectionate greetings from the south of Spain.
Angel.

emka (158204) 2017-04-30 18:45

Hello Lars,

This pavilion in Brighton is really fabulous. crazy with all these domes and decorations but I like it very much. Fantastic presetation.

Kind regrad s MAlgo

mcmtanyel (68707) 2017-04-30 20:18

Hello Lars,
Wow! I would have guessed "Russian" but Indian style makes sense. Lovely building!
Regards,
MT

rychem (72187) 2017-04-30 22:28

Impressive building, so many decorative details, excellent photo with perfect composition and good management of light
regards Ryszard

Cricri (176) 2017-05-01 8:15

Hi Lars
Int駻essant de voir ce beau palace tout blanc, comme ceux en Inde, l'architecture et la pr駸entation sont tr鑚 jolies
belle journ馥
cricri

pierrefonds (114608) 2017-05-01 14:09

Hi Lars,

The fence is helping to frame the pavillion. The point of view is showing the details of the Royal pavillion. The light has a good effect on the colours. Have a nice day.

Pierre

mkamionka (74637) 2017-05-04 12:00

Hi Lars,
the light was not favourable from this angle but nevertheless the final effect is stunning. I like very much the point of view across the fence in the park.
I know this place from photos but never been there yet. This picture really encourages me to go there someday.
The architecture is unique of course, the presentation very original,
very well done,
M

sacimar (38173) 2017-06-09 5:38

Hello Lars,

this is an impressive building, I like its architecture, you chose a good point of view to show it in detail, well done,

Bestr regards,

Sergio