Photographer's Note
Belgrade has wildly varying architecture, from the centre of Zemun, typical of a Central European town, to the more modern architecture and spacious layout of New Belgrade. The oldest architecture is found in Kalemegdan park. Outside of Kalemegdan, the oldest buildings date only from 19th century, due to its geographic position and frequent wars and destructions. The oldest public structure in Belgrade is a nondescript Turkish t黵be, while the oldest house is a modest clay house on Dorćol, from late 18th century. Western influence began in the 19th century, when the city completely transformed from an oriental town to the contemporary architecture of the time, with influences from neoclassicism, romanticism and academic art. Serbian architects took over the development from the foreign builders in the late 19th century, producing the National Theatre, Old Palace, Cathedral Church and later, in the early 20th century, the National Assembly and National Museum, influenced by art nouveau. Elements of Neo-Byzantine architecture are present in buildings such as Vuk's Foundation, old Post Office in Kosovska street, and sacral architecture, such as St. Mark's Church (based on the Gračanica monastery), and the Temple of Saint Sava.
During the period of Communist rule, much housing was built quickly and cheaply to house the huge influx of people from the countryside following World War II, sometimes resulting in the brutalist architecture of the blokovi (blocks) of New Belgrade; a socrealism trend briefly ruled, resulting in buildings like the Trade Union Hall. However, in the mid-1950s, the modernist trends took over, and still dominate the Belgrade architecture.
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ifege
(49393) 2021-08-19 23:46
Hi Daniel
A good photo of what looks like interesting 19th century architecture. A good POV capturing the statue columns and the spire behind.
cheers
Ian
Fis2
(171907) 2021-08-20 0:31
Witaj Daniel!
A very nice fragment of architecture.
Interesting details, I like tower.
Good framing, perspective an colors.
Well done.
Good morning.
Krzysztof
holmertz
(103596) 2021-08-20 0:43
Hello Daniel,
A nice composition with fine details and good balance. I was surprised to find Belgrade a much more attractive city than I had expected.
Regards,
Gert
jhm
(211738) 2021-08-20 10:41
Hello Daniel,
Lovely detailed frontage also a nice sight on the church tower.
Splendid architectural image
Lovely sharpness and clarity.
Very well done, TFS.
Have a nice weekend,
John.
Tue
(93412) 2021-08-20 14:26
Hello Daniel,
The photo shows a really nice collection of different architecture details. In particular the dome and tower and the four pillars shaped like women jump out. Good lighting and sharpness also.
Lars
COSTANTINO
(117756) 2021-08-20 21:46
Hello dear Daniel and have a nice week end
what could I say for this worthseeing
building with the impressive
architectural details which are
very well composed...
thanks for the description
and your useful notes in order
to understand better what we can see
in this photo...
regards
Costantino
abmdsudi
(95869) 2021-08-20 22:49
Hi Daniel
Nice angle to highlight the classic detail of the buildings' facades packed together nicely. Great the way that the green dome-steeple lends a striking colour breaker to lift the composition.
Best regards
jemaflor
(148214) 2021-08-20 23:27
Hi Daniel,
interesting architecture styles, a strong contrast. well framed, good angle and light capture, tfs.
adramad
(73442) 2021-08-21 11:53
Hello Daniel.
Very good composition with this beautiful detail of the balcony with the caryatids and that dome topped with a high pinnacle, magnificent set.
Good sharpness, lighting and color.
Well done. I like.
Have a good weekend.
Very best regards.
Luis.
lousat
(139982) 2021-08-23 12:56
Ciao Daniel,very nice perspective,always original,looking for the top of these buildings to show the styles of Belgrade,a perfect composition well done as usual. Have a nice evening and thanks,Luciano
mkamionka
(75113) 2021-09-07 9:08
Hi Daniel,
Great composition well presenting some architecture of the Serbian capital city.
The ladies remind me the caryatides from Athenian Acropolis.
The green spire somehow contrasts with the classic architecture also with the color. Very well selected angle which allowed you to compare these two elements.
Excellent work,
M
Photo Information
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Copyright: Daniel Draghici (dkmurphys)
(79209)
- Genre: 风景
- Medium: 彩色
- Date Taken: 2015-08-15
- Camera: Nikon D60
- Photo Version: Original Version
- Date Submitted: 2021-08-19 23:29