Magnolia Square, a photo from Bitola, West

Photographer's Note

From Wikipedia:

"The Philip II Statue, officially The Founder of Heraclea Statue (name change to avoid conflict with Greece over history), is a large statue of the king Philip of Macedonia in the centre of the Macedonian city of Bitola, in Magnolia Square. Philip II was the founder of the ancient Macedonian city of Heraclea which was the forerunner of the present-day City of Bitola." In the background can be seen the fountains arranged in the shape of a 16 pointed sun, and further back the Bitola clocktower built in the 1830's. There is a stairwell to the top of the tower and a lookout, which I didn't know about when I was there or it was locked.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clock_Tower_(Bitola)

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Philip_II_Statue

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holmertz (92736) 2020-11-16 1:12

Hello Chris,
The dark statue and the bright tower are fine contrasts that balance the photo well. There is a mixture of warm and cold lights among the trees and buildings and there are some nicely shaped clouds on the blue hour sky.
Best regards,
Gert

pajaran (102482) 2020-11-16 1:16

Greeting.
Interesting and beautiful view, well shown with beautiful colors, contrast and good text.
A beautiful part of the city and a moment with clouds coming.
I wish you a nice day, all the best in the new week that has begun.
Paja.

lousat (129839) 2020-11-16 1:31

Hi Chris,a wonderful blue hour from this village not often seen on TE. You play very well with the dark sihouette of statue dedicated to Philip II in this imposing perspective,i like a lot the illuminated tower in background. Have a nice week and thanks,Luciano

Silvio1953 (205519) 2020-11-16 2:02

Ciao Chris, fascinating blue hour with lovely silhoette of statue, splendid light and wonderful colors, very well done, my friend, ciao Silvio

jhm (202831) 2020-11-16 5:04

Hello Chris,

We get a fantastic view taken during blue hour.
Also splendid light about the square.
Colours are little bit dark but and excellent.
Very well done, TFS.

Lovely regards,
John.

pierrefonds (103402) 2020-11-16 6:42

Bonjour Chris,

L'étendue de la place crée de la profondeur. La prise de vue permet de certain détails de la statues de Philippe II et de la tour de l'horloge. La lumière de l'heure bleue a un effet spécial sur les couleurs de l'image. Bonne journée.

Pierre

Tue (82114) 2020-11-16 10:33

Hello Chris,
Great photo of this square, seen against a beautiful blue sky. Both the illuminated parts and the dark silhouettes, especially of the statue stand out so well. Great work, well composed, too.
Lars

ktanska (40007) 2020-11-16 11:06

Hi Chris,
Another statue with a horse and emperor. This tile less famous. Silhouette looks good against the blue hour sky. light on the fountain looks very nice too.
Kari

COSTANTINO (104011) 2020-11-16 11:39

Hello dear Chris and have a nice day
a difficult nocturne photo
presenting the figure of
this impressive sculpture...
welldone
regards
cOSTANTINO

PiotrF (52330) 2020-11-16 15:44

Hello Chris,
A very nice picture from Bitola with large statue of the king Philip of Macedonia. I like good composition, nice colours and good sharpness.
Fine presentation.
Regards
Piotr

emka (152072) 2020-11-17 0:05

Hello Chris, Nice blue hour picture with this monument and tower. They will never change here the name of the country.
Best regards Malgo

Royaldevon (75244) 2020-11-17 0:40

Hello Chris,

In many places statues and fountains are illuminated at night but you had to rely on your low viewpoint, with the mounted statue contrasting with the blue hour sky, to make it show up dramatically.
The statue makes a good link with the illuminated clock tower for a smooth movement into the b/g.

My warm regards,
Bev :-)

abmdsudi (88443) 2020-11-17 1:45

Hi Chris
A fine night photo especially against a well placed silhouetted statue, almost as if looking at the photographer! The shot is well balanced which is adequately detailed and the pov adds impact. Contrast to the brightly lit surroundings is superb and above all, the exposure looks spot on. What a nice low light image, it gives it a nice glow.
Best regards

jean113 (21947) 2020-11-17 8:38

Hello Chris, I like this blue hour shot where the impressive statue of Philip II is in silhouette.
The clock tower balances the composition. The fountain catches the light and adds more interest to your scene.
Kind regards, Jean.

mkamionka (61046) 2020-11-18 2:13

Hi Chris,
so pity they didn't lit the statue. Too often I see places which are so charming like this one here and then I think why o why they don't care about how it looks after dark. It makes such a huge difference for the ambiance of the place.
Having said that of course you captured it perfectly and the statue stands out well from the blue hour sky.
Very charming area with the fountains, shops and church tower,
M