Kreuzkirche am Altmarkt, a photo from Sachsen, Est

Photographer's Note

Like on my trip to Athens, also in Dresden I found a hotel with an amazing location. I booked it very long time in advance and I got a very good deal for two rooms with fantastic views. The hotel was located at the lovely Altmarkt Square. I took this photo just at the entrance to the hotel although it is not visible in this picture. A great location is essential when travelling with children or older people who are not in a good shape for long walking anymore. It offers me also the possibility to leave everyone at the safety of the hotel while by myself going for an extra photo or even blue hour walk.

The church which you see here is the Holy Cross Church (Kreuzkirche). It is one of the tall towers which contribute to panorama of Dresden Old Town. Altmarkt is the location of the Dresden Christmas Market. The square is then completely transformed of course. It is probably one of the best Christmas Markets to visit.

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Fis2 (162437) 2020-11-28 12:58

Czesc Mariusz!
Ladnie osadziles ta piekna wieze miedzy wspolczesnymi budynkami.
Podoba mi sie kompozycja kadru.
Przyjemne kolorki.
Milej niedzieli.
Krzysztof

lousat (133983) 2020-11-28 16:49

Hi Mariusz,the composition is a very nice idea,maybe not the best to show the Kreuzkirche,but very original,so closed between the modern buildings,lovely water carpet below too. Have a nice Sunday and thanks,Luciano

ChrisJ (167072) 2020-11-28 21:50

Czesc Mariusz!

Old Market Square looks lovely. I tried to photograph that blackened cathedral from closer up, but it looks better from this angle and with a nice blue sky backdrop. Tfs!

Silvio1953 (212689) 2020-11-28 22:24

Ciao Mariusz, great perspective on beautiful church, splendid light, wonderful colors, fine details and excellent clarity, very well done, my friend, ciao Silvio

ifege (39725) 2020-11-28 22:48

Hi Mariusz
Central locations for staying are always best in old towns and cities if they are affordable. A good photo across the square towards 3 buildings from very different eras.
cheers
Ian

COSTANTINO (109241) 2020-11-28 23:03

Hello dear friend and have a nice day
and a happy new week.....
you chose the best angle in order
to present to all of us this
impressive view....
the church
we can see here is holy Cross
church...thanks for the presentation
regards
Costantino

jemaflor (140591) 2020-11-28 23:17

Hi Mariusz,
Interesting architecture, good focal point with this tower, interesting and very photogenic frame with this Fg and the perspective given by the big V, tfs.

Royaldevon (81029) 2020-11-29 5:48

Hello Mariusz

You are right about choosing a hotel which fits your needs, especially if it fits your financial needs, too!

I like how you have positioned the contrastingly, dark tower from the church, in the gap between the two more recent terraces. It is almost like plugging a gap and keeps interest in the square.
The details are sharp with nice textures on the water.
Though the diverging lines of the water feature should open up the vista of the square, somehow it's just pointing slightly towards the l/h terraced building and and not to the church.
I'm being pedantic!

Have a great Sunday,
Bev :-)

jhm (207627) 2020-11-29 6:14

Hello Mariusz,

A lovely cityscape with the old church between the new buildings
Nice depth and perspective image too.
Pleasant composition, colour and sharpness make your picture attractive.
Very well done, TFS.

Best regards,
John

jmdias (108367) 2020-11-29 7:03

mariusz

curious as the stone became black fast. a nice contrast with the clean façades and an excellent angle catching the monument with a great quality.

take care

jorge

pajaran (108534) 2020-11-29 8:04

Pozdrav.
lepa fontana i trg, dobro pokazano sa lepim bojama, kontrastom, perspektivom i dobrim tesktom.
lepe fasade i kula sa satom, dobro uhvacen trenutak sa posetiocima.
Lepa fotografija i deo grada.
Zelim vam lepu i mirnu noc, sve najbolje.
Paja.

Greeting.
beautiful fountain and square, well shown with beautiful colors, contrast, perspective and good text.
beautiful facades and a clock tower, a well-captured moment with visitors.
Nice photo and part of town.
I wish you a nice and peaceful night, all the best.

PaulVDV (58387) 2020-11-29 11:05

Hello Mariusz,
If possible, I also like to stay in the center of a city. There are often very cozy hotels and it is so nice that you don't have to go far to sleep in the evening after a last beer.
Were you trying to tell us that sometimes you leave your family safely behind in the hotel to go out and secretly eat an ice cream???
We find a strange fountain on the foreground. I would be tempted to sit on the low wall at night which would give me wet pants ...
The dark colour of the church contrasts sharply with the soft tones of the other facades. The whole square appears to be a pedestrian and cyclist's paradise.
Best regards, Paul

ikeharel (109516) 2020-11-30 3:01

Hello Mariusz,
Combined old tower with modern buildings, well placed in between.
Sense of depth and fine clarity under favorable light condition.
Have a nice new week,
Ike

adramad (69658) 2020-12-08 11:21

Hello Mariusz.
This square is very wide, with the perspective at the bottom of the church of Santa Cruz, its tower is spectacular with its great height, it is one of those that overlook the skyline of the city, it hurts that the church is so black, I think it is the type of stone that captures all contamination.
An image to enjoy, with its beautiful coloring, great luminosity and perfect sharpness.
Very well done. I love.
Happy day.
Very best regards.
Luis.