Trakai Island Castle, a photo from Vilniaus, Sud

Photographer's Note

Trakai Island Castle (Lithuanian: Trakų salos pilis) is located in Trakai, Lithuania on an island of Lake Galvė. The castle is sometimes referred to as "Little Marienburg". The construction of the stone castle was begun in the 14th century by Kęstutis, and around 1409 major works were completed by his son Vytautas the Great, who died in this castle in 1430. Trakai was one of the main centers of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania and the castle held great strategic importance.Trakai Island Castle lost its military importance soon after the Battle of Grunwald, when the chief enemy of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania was defeated by the Lithuanian-Polish army.

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dta (98848) 2011-08-10 9:32

Hello Gregg ,
A n excellent POV on this famous and outstanding castle . like the framing by the trees , and the beautifu light , creating long shades on the ground in the FG .
Regards

Roly (2024) 2011-08-10 12:01

Beautiful work, technically sound and benefiting from the warm light and an appealing subject. Nice framing by the trees in the foreground. It resembles a painting and I could see it framed as a poster. It is the warmth that really makes it special. The good old 20D still delivers, doesn't it? It is my climbing camera these days.

saxo042 (38078) 2011-08-10 12:23

Hi Grzegorz,
A very interesting castle and a very good picture. The light is very warm and pleasant and the reflections are beautiful!
Kind regards
Gunnar

Ber (8242) 2011-08-10 13:26

czasami podazamy wspolnymi szlakami.. bylam tam w pierwszej polowie lipca - pelnia lata, ktora widac w kolorach konczacego sie dnia...
pozdrawiam

Graal (103040) 2011-08-10 23:29

Czesc,
ladne ujecie slawnego dla nas zamku w cieplym swietle. Cos takiego widzialem u Krzycha (Fis2). Baszty przypominaja mi te z Malborka i Fromborka. Dobra notka rowniez.
Milego dnia.
Aleksander

macjake (98456) 2011-08-11 2:39

Hi Gregg
what i really like about this photo, is how the Castle is set back a bit into the frame.
it allows for the water reflections, and the sunlight to strike the greenery along the bottom first.
Its like waiting for desert last! :)
lovely warm light, and beautiful crimson castle.
nicely done
cheers
craig

npecanhuk (79329) 2011-08-12 14:41

Hi Greg!
Another beautiful image!
The place looks so pleasant!
I love the chosen pov, composition and colors here!
Exposure, horizontal format and level of sharpness also pleased me!
TFS - congrats,
Cheers,
Neyvan

plimrn (21344) 2011-08-13 5:56

Hi Greg,
You chose the perfect light for your composition of this fairy-tale castle. The rosy tones of the castle and its reflection stand out in the lovely frame of cool greens and blues.

Years ago I had a friend who mourned the loss of his beloved Lithuania. I wonder if he ever got back?
Wishing you health, love and joy (HLJ), Pat

ptiza (727) 2011-08-14 7:42

Hi Grzegorz,
What a beauty! You did the right thing, that decided to make this beautiful castle at sunset! It seems that find yourself in a fairy tale. Color composition quite magical and fantastic! Great picture and great reflection. Congratulations! Thanks for sharing!
Irena

andrzej_nitecki (129) 2012-07-27 5:47