- Prague Castle
Prazsky Hrad
Czech Republic - Golden Rain over Prague castle at Sunset time
During one of my last visits to Prague I was hoping to take some less usual photos. Luckily for me there was a huge storm that I've really enjoyed after such a long time spent in Middle East. Therefore I didn't run indoors to protect myself and the camera, I rather went out to explore photographic opportunities. This was a result of it - amazing "golden rain" falling from the sky over the Prague caste taken on famous Charles bridge. I have to admit that I had someone holding umbrella above me, so I and my camera didn't get wet :-)
An epic history has made Prague one of the most beautiful cities in the world, as well as a UNESCO World Heritage site. The magical city of bridges, cathedrals, gold-tipped towers and church domes, Prague is also a modern European metropolis full of energy, music, and art. Serene green isles in the river and peaceful parks draping the city's seven hills are just steps away from the architectural treasures and bustling street life of the city center. Prague's atmosphere is both intimate and romantic, and quite impossible to forget.
Ancient capital of Charles IV's Bohemian Kingdom, Prague has played a pivotal role in the development of Central Europe since the Middle Ages. During a walk through the city, you will quickly discover that the history of European architecture has left behind splendid representatives of its various periods and styles. There are Romanesque, Gothic, Renaissance, Baroque, and Classicist buildings, as well as various neo-historic styles and Art Nouveau. Mozart reportedly shocked the Viennese when he once scoffed at his Austrian patrons, claiming, "Praguers understand me." This statement placed Prague in the center of the musical world and entrenched the city in musical folklore.
PENTAX K20D, f/4.5, 0.067 sec (1/15), ISO 400, 14 mm
All rights reserved - Copyright © Lucie Debelkova
All images are exclusive property and may not be copied, downloaded, reproduced, transmitted, manipulated or used in any way without expressed, written permission of the photographer.
Comments and faves
chasquito el roncoso, Tom Nevesely, joseba m. arginzoniz martin, nkgux, and 133 other people added this photo to their favorites.
© Lucie Debelkova / www.luciedebelkova.com (37 months ago | reply)
Jeff Eickhoff (37 months ago | reply)
Fabulous light, Lucie.
laciudadmemata (37 months ago | reply)
uffff.....que colores.....
The Ghost of a Flea (37 months ago | reply)
beautiful!!
Tom Nevesely (37 months ago | reply)
I love the light you've captured here.
chasquito el roncoso (37 months ago | reply)
Always beatiful your pictures!
AmpamukA (37 months ago | reply)
I pick this photograph to be on the cover of National Geographic
National Geographic: Are You Good Enough?
JRodrigues. (37 months ago | reply)
Awesome photograph!
sarah schaap (37 months ago | reply)
I pick this photograph to be on the cover of National Geographic
National Geographic: Are You Good Enough?
yatsuraoleg (37 months ago | reply)
wonderful shot
DutcHHighlandeR (37 months ago | reply)
Great town to be with you camera, I hope you publish more of your great pictures.
Luis Javier Arrillaga (37 months ago | reply)
Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Guns & Roses (post 1, Award 3), and we'd love to have this added to the group!
Emanuele Noferini (37 months ago | reply)
Beautiful! Photo and city! :-)
hiromi2007 (37 months ago | reply)
great capture !!!
pattpoom (37 months ago | reply)
A very beautiful shot for this one.!!!
Love the way you composed and the silhouettes.
I wish you have a great time.:)
Pipall (37 months ago | reply)
Great lighting! Overall goodness as usual =) enjoy the read too!
Le***Refs *PHOTOGRAPHIE* (37 months ago | reply)
beautiful shot!
pedritop (www.ppedreira.com) (37 months ago | reply)
You take a great pictures!!; I have been there before and mines are not as yours!!!
Sphinx! (37 months ago | reply)
Perfect!
►Klaus Allmannsberger Photography (37 months ago | reply)
Great work!!
Congrats!!
alexsap (37 months ago | reply)
wonderful as usual
CUSQUENIAN (37 months ago | reply)
Sorprendente...!!!!
Matthieu Williams (37 months ago | reply)
Awesome colors... You can almost see and feel the dampness of the rain.
Congrats!
Pétur Gunnarsson (37 months ago | reply)
woooow
Amazing shot
Rey Cuba (away for a few days) (37 months ago | reply)
the opportunity was remarkable use, great colors , nice light effects, rain works on your favor, great skye
ZoilStarPhotography (37 months ago | reply)
Great Photo
Fire_eyed (37 months ago | reply)
Amazing... So creative composition !
neilalderney123 (37 months ago | reply)
Magnificent Lucie
--
Seen in my contacts' photos. ( ?² )
Max el Moro (37 months ago | reply)
great shoot...very stunning!!! congratulation!!!
THEORO ~ [*Back*] ~ (37 months ago | reply)
WONDERFUL PRAGUE, my blood sister well done :-)))
THEORO ~ [*Back*] ~ (37 months ago | reply)
Hi, I'm an admin for a group called ImagePoetry-ImagePoésie / ADMIN INVITE ONLY (+15 faves), and we'd love to have this added to the group!
THEORO ~ [*Back*] ~ (37 months ago | reply)
Hi, I'm an admin for a group called The Golden Power Club ~ (Admin Invite Only), and we'd love to have this added to the group!
THEORO ~ [*Back*] ~ (37 months ago | reply)
Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Images for the Little Prince Invited Images only / Award 3, and we'd love to have this added to the group!
THEORO ~ [*Back*] ~ (37 months ago | reply)
Hi, I'm an admin for a group called ExtraOrdinary Photography / ADMIN INVITE -Comment 2, and we'd love to have this added to the group!
THEORO ~ [*Back*] ~ (37 months ago | reply)
Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Best of Flickr (admin invited), and we'd love to have this added to the group!
alexito4 (37 months ago | reply)
impresionante captura! :O
amazing!!
the light... the color... waw!
Jabi Artaraz (37 months ago | reply)
Hi, I'm an admin for a group called *flickr goal* (sube 1 marca 5 goles), and we'd love to have this added to the group!
unas siluetas y nunos tonos de auténtico lujo.
LF Ramos-Reyes (37 months ago | reply)
Beautiful light; excellent perspective!!!
Hamad AlSarraf [deleted] (37 months ago | reply)
nice evening shot
a golden shot !
Michelle Vilay (37 months ago | reply)
amazing shot. very dramatic
Neal Bingham (37 months ago | reply)
Amazing tones and silhouettes!
Jeffrey Zamora (37 months ago | reply)
nice silhouettes
bubblybilly (expired pro account :( ) (37 months ago | reply)
awesome shot!
jbinpg (37 months ago | reply)
You need not worry about the K20D getting wet since it is weather-sealed. However, you may have wanted to stay dry :)
Jirifoto (37 months ago | reply)
I pick this photograph to be on the cover of National Geographic
National Geographic: Are You Good Enough?
LouManPhoto (37 months ago | reply)
Beautiful! I'm heading back to Prague in a few weeks. Hope to get some photos as good as this.
Hotma MS (37 months ago | reply)
fantastic capture. tfs.
isahilo (37 months ago | reply)
preciosa imagen gran procesado
Jim Purcell (37 months ago | reply)
Inspirational.
darth_bayne (37 months ago | reply)
Brilliant photo and great photostream!