Maison du Roi, a photo from Bruxelles, Bruxelles

Photographer's Note

Maison du Roi is one of the buildings in Grand Place, Brussels. It stands across the square from the city hall. The Flemish name of it is "Broodhuis" (i.e. bread house). The origin of this latter name is that in this site a wooden construction stood in the 13th century where the bakers stored and sold bread. This building was replaced by a stone building in the 15th century and became known as Hertogenhuis (The Duke’s house) since the Duke of Brabant had his court here. Then the building was rebuilt during the reign of Charles V in Gothic style from 1515 until 1536. It was called Pretorium Regium since legal verdicts were pronounced here in the name of the King of Spain. This is how it got its French name Maison du Roi. No king has ever lived here. The present building was erected between 1873-1899 in neo gothic style. Today Maison du Roi is the Musée de la Ville de Bruxelles (City of Brussels Museum). Here you could see collections and exhibitions illustrating the development of Brussels and also the customes of Manneken Pis.

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Tayon (1995) 2007-05-20 8:54

Hi Ulf
I liked the lights in your photo and the great sharpness you got.
good DOF, POV and the presence of the people I think brings some live to the beautiful building.
well done.
I did a WS.
Tayon

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Valerka (8171) 2007-05-20 9:15

Hi,Ulf!
My compliments for your beautiful city nocturno!
La Maison du roi is very beautiful indeed!
Bravo!
TFS
Valerka:)

anducina (8407) 2007-05-20 10:12

Superb architecture and light effects, I like this animated city scene, with those golden and silver lights.

TFS,

Andreea

paprika-jancsi (2349) 2007-05-20 11:26

Of course, the place and the building sells itself. You only have to ensure sharpness and proper exposure, but this is well done.

adores (46937) 2007-05-20 19:00

Hi Ulf!
This is surely a magnificent building and the lights make it great to look at. Good night scene with this place full of eople and the building in the background. Light is very good also!
Regards, Anabela

lilimih33 (9918) 2007-05-20 19:12

Hello Ulf!
Very very beautiful night shot! Good exposure!
Nice colours and clarity!
Lovely architecture!
Excellent done!
Lili

maloutim (11437) 2007-05-21 5:16

Hello Ulfe!
I love this architecture typical of the Flanders; but this photo of the illuminated building is absolutely wonderful, and obviously admired by a lot of people on the square.
However, I wonder why some windows are not illuminated ( top right and 2nd storey left ), or is it that it doesn't show on your photo?
It's a good photo all the same!
TFS. Marie Louise.

amazon (12112) 2007-05-21 7:25

perfect night shot,
very beautiful architecture,
congratulations dear friend,
iffet

feather (51130) 2007-05-21 8:29

This is a beautiful building that you have shown very well. The upper floors of the bulding seem to glitter like jewels. There seems to be a slight tilt but that is easily corrected.
Kath

nisko (2642) 2007-05-21 13:59

hy ulf!
really great atmosfer in your composition with deep colours and wonderful lights!very pleasant result!tfs..
best regards
thodoris

pablominto (53746) 2007-05-21 14:34

Hej Ulf,
Good night photograph!
Well done on exposure, no overexposures worth mentioning... Pin sharp details and some interesting motion blur!
Lovely warm colours, scenery well framed!
Greetings,
Pablo -

rossy85 (2879) 2007-05-23 3:58

Hi Ulf
Another wonderful picture of Brussels. I really like your night pictures beacause they are all very clear and well composed. Good POV in this one, really good colors and light.
Thank you!
Best regards
Rossy

nivaldo (15417) 2007-06-11 17:57

Hi Ulf
La Grand Place!
I have seen the light-show (twice) which take part in that square during the summer nights!
Amazing!
A nice picture and a good note, too!
TFS, kind regards, from Recife,
Nivaldo

asajernigan (21427) 2007-07-02 7:28

Ulf,
This is a very nice night shot. Your long exposure worked well here giving us nice lighting and color. The light reflects nicely off the stone plaza. The frame seems to be tilted a little to the right, but no big deal.
TFS,
Asa