The Brâncovenesc style, a photo from Cluj, Ouest

Photographer's Note

The Dormition of the Theotokos Cathedral (Catedrala Adormirea Maicii Domnului) is the most famous Romanian Orthodox church of Cluj-Napoca. Built in a Romanian Brâncovenesc style, a synthesis of Renaissance and Byzantine architecture, it lies on the Avram Iancu Square, together with the Cluj-Napoca National Theatre and the Avram Iancu Statue.

The cathedral was built between 1923 and 1933, after the Union of Transylvania with the Romanian Old Kingdom. Nicolae Ivan (1855-1936), the first bishop of the Bishopric of Cluj, had a very important contribution in suggesting the location of the cathedral and in obtaining the necessary funds for its construction, which began on 10 September 1923.
The project of the cathedral was developed by the architects George Cristinel and Constantin Pomponiu, who also designed the Mausoleum of Mărăşeşti.
On 5 November 1933 the Cathedral was officially opened by Miron Cristea, the Patriarch of All Romania, Nicolae Bălan, the Metropolitan of Transylvania and Nicolae Ivan, the Bishop of Cluj. The opening ceremony was also attended, among many others, by King Carol II and Crown Prince Michael I.

The main dome of the Cathedral, inspired by the dome of Hagia Sophia in Istanbul, is surrounded by 4 Romanian Brâncovenesc style towers. The 18 large columns supporting the dome are sculpted in stone. The main material used for the construction of the Cathedral was stone extracted from Baciu and Bompotoc.
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source: wikipedia

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PaulVDV (63024) 2012-07-25 0:55

Hello Daniel,
Excellent presentation of this cathedral with the curve made by the water as a good introducing foreground.
The water looks so blue and reflects the trees and the cathedral well.
Best regards, Paul

lousat (139362) 2012-07-25 1:47

Hi Daniel,i like a lot the orthodox churches and this is really beautiful!! Your choice of point of view is fantastic,magnificent vertical perspective and dark reflections on the fountain,very veyr nice!!Have a nice day and thanks,Luciano

delpeoples (60342) 2012-07-25 2:24

Dear Daniel

This is a spectacular photo, the composition is well-balanced with wonderful reflections and symmetry. The curves of the pond are very eye-catching and the composition works really well.

Great photo job
Lisa

Budapestman (82620) 2012-07-25 3:58

Hi Daniel,
a splendid photo of this beautiful architecture, the vertical composition is very nice, great details and POV, elegant and beautiful photo, Tfs! Have a nice week! Kellemes hetet kívánok!
György

snunney (130967) 2012-07-25 4:09

Hello Daniel,
A well framed composition making good use of the fountain, whose curved edges draw us into the image and which offers some delightful reflections. Light, colours and sharpness are all very good.

kathryn_weir (2056) 2012-07-25 4:45

Hello Daniel
Lovely framing and composition and excellent clarity and sharpness. The reflections are effective and the sweep of the curved pool guides the eye to the main subject nicely
Tfs
Kathryn

Sergiom (117241) 2012-07-25 4:52

Bonjour Daniel,

Un très beau cadrage vertical qui donne beaucoup d'ampleur à la cathédrale surtout avec ce très beau plan d'eau devant qui ajoute de la profondeur.

Amicalement

Serge

JFS (32459) 2012-07-25 5:13

Another splendid shot with reflection included! a great work Daniel!

Bluejeans (64251) 2012-07-25 5:37

Ola Daniel,
Bela visão com esta catedral de fundo gostei muito do seu reflexo nesta fonte em primeiro plano , bom ponto de visão em C , boas cores e luz , as pessoas dão uma boa sensação de escala , parabéns!!
Um abraço Gonçalo

timecapturer (49288) 2012-07-25 6:17

Hi Daniel
this is such a beautifully crafted composition. Love the enticing curve and the detail here is stunning. A superbly executed image and captivating presentation. Love it!

Enjoy your day - Brian.

lpi (4857) 2012-07-25 7:02

Salut Daniel,
ton point de vue sur cette église et son reflet est sympa.
Très bon shot!
Amicalement,
LPi

holmertz (102846) 2012-07-25 10:22

Hello Daniel,
The vertical crop suits this composition perfectly. The elegant church is nicely reflected in the very blue water of the pool, which creates a perfect curve that makes the foreground almost as stylish as the background.
Kind regards,
Gert

claudeD (47754) 2012-07-25 11:23

Hello Daniel,

Very fine picture from Romania. I like the vertical composition and the perfect clarity. The reflections in the water are very good.Very goodccontribution to TE.TFS.

With regards from Luxembourg

JC

mauro61 (53429) 2012-07-25 13:33

ciao Daniel,
particolarmente bella questa immagine con un buon taglio e con la Cattedrale che si riflette nella vasca,
Ben gestita la luce,
saluti
maurizio

rbassin (27472) 2012-07-25 13:37

bonsoir Daniel
Une superbe photo:lumière, couleur et léger reflet sont très bien mis en valeur.
Bravo!
Bonne soirée
Roland

marabu61 (11587) 2012-07-25 14:32

Hi Daniel
Beautiful church, nicely framed with an interesting foreground.
Daniel

jjcordier (79299) 2012-07-25 22:51

Daniel
Un très joli cadrage qui met en valeur l'architecture de cette église se reflétant dans l'eau.
Amicalement
JJ

SnapRJW (31631) 2012-07-25 23:34

Hello Daniel - A good choice of format and cropping. Your POV makes use of the water to both lead the eye to the cathedral and provide a shot of colour and reflections. I like the way the light is highlighting the tree and areas of the building. Super! Warm regards Rosemary

Silvio1953 (221781) 2012-07-26 3:23

Ciao Daniel, great POV on fantastic architecture, fascinating reflections, splendid light, excellent clarity and wonderful colors, very well done, my friend, ciao Silvio

mvinagre (859) 2012-07-26 4:55

Ola Daniel

Beautiful pictures of Romania, excellent POV,
the frame was also well.

miguel

CanmoreKevin (2111) 2012-07-26 6:11

Daniel,
Wonderful composition. The fountain leads nicely into the building. Nice crisp details and wonderful light.
Kevin

Cricri (176) 2012-07-26 10:15

Hi Daniel
Très belle architecture bien cadrer avec les reflets, la douce lumière, les détails et des couleurs agréable, belle image
Belle soirée
cricri

francio64 (39888) 2012-07-26 12:40

Hi dear Daniel,
bella l'architettura della chiesa, nonchè il suo riflesso sull'acqua della vasca.
Buona la composizione. La vasca in FG dà profondità all'immagine.

TFS!
Francesco

emka (158204) 2012-07-26 16:37

Hi Daniel, I remember this cathedral, rather unique, so slim and high. you found a fine POV with a pond with blue water. There is rather strange monument there that you cut off.
Excellent composition. WArm regrads

Malgo

npecanhuk (79329) 2012-07-26 19:12

Hello Daniel!
Beautiful Cathedral!
Very attractive picture!
Sharpness, colors, management of difficult light, chosen pov, vertical format and composition are all excellent and truly pleased me!
TFS - congrats,
Cheers,
Neyvan

Nicou (193806) 2012-07-27 2:19

Hello

quel cadrage avec la fontaine superbe iamge et compo fantastique cette courbe du bassin le bleu de l'eau et cette vue sur l'édiffice superbe.

Bravo et amitié

Nciou

sacimar (38173) 2012-07-27 6:13

Hello Daniel,

this is a beautiful building and a nice picture, I like the perspective you chose, the light is also an important element here, well done,

Have a good weekend,

Sergio

abmdsudi (95869) 2012-07-28 2:44

Hi Daniel
A beautiful rendering of a special place and the imposing church, a tranquil quality that never fails to please. You have captured this place's outstanding beauty perfectly with eyecatching foreground in fine details, dof and beautiful light and shadows. Useful notes, Congrats, TFS.
Best regards

Didi (61589) 2012-07-28 8:02

Hi Daniel
Interesting watered blue curve.
Very nice details in this architecture.
You should try to show us the volume from another position for next time.
Best regards

adramad (73030) 2012-07-28 12:28

Hi Daniel.
Very nice composition with this slim and stylish construction, the beautiful reflections are a great complement to the beautiful work.
Realization and a pretty good framework that enhances the work.
Have a nice weekend.
Best regards.
Luis.

amaryllis (37047) 2012-07-28 23:32

Bonjour
un cadrage à la verticale qui nous permet d'apprécier la beauté de l'architecture et le reflet dans le bassin
une belle lumière également accompagne l'ensemble
amicalement
juliette

maria-v1981 (10966) 2012-07-29 2:10

Hi Daniel,
It is wonderful to have such a beautiful subject. This photo has a wonderful use of light. The reflections are amazing and i do like your pov which lead our eye to Cathedral.
Have a nice Sunday,
Tfs,
Maria

dale54 (17768) 2012-07-30 5:43

hello daniel...lovely cool blue in this great reflection shot,great POV! tfs! dr

ines8 (6128) 2012-08-04 13:40

Splendida si incadrarea dar si atmosfera, multa liniste si mult albastru....Minunat.
Pup,
ines

sacavem (18620) 2012-08-16 7:16

Olá Daniel,

What a great POV. The view is extraordinary.Good mirror and frame.

Cumprimentos,
Filipe

kiks (12805) 2012-08-20 6:36

Realy good ue of the lake at the fg on your composition. I like it.
Best regards
KIKs