Author: GizellaN

Budapest Walk on July 2, 2017

Published: Mon, Jul 03, 2017
Written by GizellaN
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Categories: Blog, Hungary, Photography, Photowalk
Tags: architecture, Budapest, Hungary, Photography, photowalk
When I woke up the skies were rather dark, and I even spotted a double rainbow:
I was hesitant if I should head into downtown or not, but I decided to go. I was taking a bus from Deak Square up to the Castle District, when I spotted the breathtaking lights on the castle and its surrounding. I got off the bus, and took about a 10 second walk to reach a good spot for photos, when the Sun decided to hide behind the clouds. For most of the morning it stayed cloudy, only for short periods of time I saw the Sun’s magical work on the buildings. This cloudy day was great for one thing: I was able to photograph the Pest side from Fisherman’s Bastion, which I usually cannot do due to the Sun being on that side.
I walked only a small part of the district, I left the other side for a different day. I really enjoyed the peacefulness of the area prior to the tourists showing up.
Enjoy the tour! (Directions and direct link to the gallery under the map.)
  • Directions to use the map: If you click on a picture circle on the map, location information will open on the left side. Click on the image to see it enlarged, then click on the back arrow to get back to the map. (Zoom in on the map to see more location circles.)
  • It is also possible to view the images in a gallery, without the map background, by clicking here.

Budapest Walk on July 1, 2017

Published: Sun, Jul 02, 2017
Written by GizellaN
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Categories: Blog, Hungary, Photography, Photowalk
Tags: architecture, Budapest, Hungary, Photography, photowalk
The day started out rainy, but by the afternoon it cleared up. I started my walk from a main transportation hub, Deák Square, where three subway lines and numerous tram and bus lines intersect. I strolled on a very well known street of Budapest, Andrássy út. This long, wide road houses gorgeous buildings, elegant stores, restaurants, as well as very old, mature trees. It ends at Hero’s Square.
The biggest surprise for me on this walk was seeing a huge structure built into the City Park pond. I had no idea first what it was, but behind it I found a board explaining that it was the facility that will house the Synchronized swimming events during the Fina World Championships. Hopefully, in the remaining 12 days prior to the event they will be able to do something with the smell that surrounds the whole area that is coming from the pond, which in its current state smells like a swamp.
Enjoy the tour! (Directions and direct link to the gallery under the map.)
  • Directions to use the map: If you click on a picture circle on the map, location information will open on the left side. Click on the image to see it enlarged, then click on the back arrow to get back to the map. (Zoom in on the map to see more location circles.)
  • It is also possible to view the images in a gallery, without the map background, by clicking here.

Budapest Walk on June 30, 2017

Published: Sat, Jul 01, 2017
Written by GizellaN
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Categories: Blog, Hungary, Photography, Photowalk
Tags: architecture, Budapest, Hungary, Photography, photowalk
I traditionally spend a few weeks in Hungary every summer, visiting my family and friends. I like to visit and photograph lots of places, mostly in Budapest, and this year I’d like to invite you to follow along with me on my walking trips. I will take photos on my walks and post them on a map. If you click on a picture circle on the following map, location information will open on the left side. Click on the image to see it enlarged, then click on the back arrow to get back to the map. (Zoom in on the map to see more location circles.)
It is also possible to view the images in a gallery, without the map background, by clicking here.
Enjoy the first short trip I took between Blaha Lujza Square and Kossuth Lajos Square (Parliament).

Snapshots and Photographic Artwork

Published: Thu, Dec 15, 2016
Written by GizellaN
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Categories: Blog, Landscape, Photo Technique, Photography, Photoshop, Sunset, USA
Tags: California, Photography, Shaw's Cove, Sunset
Yesterday I visited a nearby beach, and while I was mostly taking pictures with my DSLR, I also took a quick snapshot of the sunset with my phone. I posted it to Facebook, and many of my friends liked it. Here is the image I posted:
I came home with a few pictures that I wanted to post-process. I browsed through the images and chose some that 1. I thought had a good composition, 2. the water looked silky and pleasing, and 3. had both nice clouds and cloud reflections. Here are the two images in their original, RAW format (if you are used to seeing only jpg-s, these images will probably look really blah to you – and I agree; they are. RAW image files must be post processed.)
I chose two originals to create one final image, because I preferred the sky in the second one, but everything else in the first one. I composited them.
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