Sunday, January 29, 2012

Budapest and the Top 21

Saint Stephen's Cathedral, Budapest, Hungary  © Doug Hickok
(Velvia slide film)


Seen from the top of Castle Hill, through the columns of Fisherman's Bastion, the dome of Saint Stephen's Cathedral rises prominently above Budapest on a hazy summer day. Fodor's Travel recently gave Budapest the highest of praise when it listed the city among the Top 21 travel destinations in the world. A few other top spots included London, Paris, Milan, Belfast, South Korea and guess who else? Charleston, the only North American selection, made the list too, for the first time ever! I'll talk a little more on this in a follow-up post. In the meantime, congratulations to all the finalists!

20 comments:

  1. Beautiful! You know I always like the way you compose your shots! ;-)

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  2. Love this shot, very clever capture of this wonderful view!
    And congrats for Charleston! Perhaps the Fodor's guys discovered your blog and realized what they had been missing? :)
    God bless you!
    Cezar

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  3. Great Europa. Great photo, Great DOUGH.
    GREETINGS.

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  4. Unusual composition but it works! Love the Parliament seen in a very bright light in the back. NIcely done.
    Have a nice day.

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  5. ha, my home town! very creative shot

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  6. congratulations to charleston and to you for this wonderful image.

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  7. Congrats for your hometown, Doug!

    I checked the list and I'm glad to say I was in 10 places out of 21!

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  8. Very nice PoV, and a beautiful warm lighting

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  9. Fantastic framing....love this image!

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  10. A good frame for a wonderful picture.
    Greetings

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  11. questa è un'inquadratura meravigliosa,complimenti!

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  12. Congrats for Charleston!
    The view from your photo is AWESOME!

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  13. Ha... Charleston?
    It must be the 21st. ;o)

    I love Budapest. :)
    One of my favourites.

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  14. Pretty! I like how it melts right into the grass.

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  15. Doug, I was commenting on the Spanish Moss photo. Guess I clicked the wrong link. I do think this is interesting composition too.

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  16. The imposing archway and the delicate light in the background make this just so interesting.

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  17. Wonderful framing and light--beautiful shot Doug. Did you visit yz when you were there? Congratulations on your beloved town making the grade!

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  18. good to know, and that's one fine shot of this place.. well done..

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