This photograph depicts the glorious Hofburg Imperial Palace in Vienna, Austria, once home to the mighty Habsburgs of Austria-Hungary. It currently serves as the official residence of the President of Austria. Its exterior as well as its interiors are great reminders of the opulence of the European royals in the Age of Empires.
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59 thoughts on “Monthly Featured Post – Hofburg Palace, Vienna – A Glorious Monument to Royal Opulence”
I like the shot. I think the angle at which you captured this is appealing. I really love all of the reflections. What time of day/night was it when you took the photo? It seems like it was probably fairly dim out and the ISO had to be pretty high to expose the photo (hence all the noise, I’m kind of a fan of noise by the way)?
Well I guess you know a lot about photography. Honestly, I’m just a kid with an iPhone. 😛 so it’s just the photo apps that I use that modify the shot settings automatically, and as far as noise is concerned, you’ll find a lot of it in my pictures because te iPhone camera isn’t the clearest.
I know a little about photography, but not a ton. I only started with photography this year, it is my second favorite hobby, I would say (music being first). Nothing wrong with being “a kid with an iPhone”, it is ideas that create good photography, not the equipment used. You should check out the book “The Best Camera is the One That’s With You” by Chase Jarvis. He is a famous photographer that made the book to show that it is not the camera that is important; the whole thing was shot with his iPhone.
Well thank you. I will certainly check out the book. And well photography isnt my favorite hobbies either, I am more of a writer. That being said, photography is a fun pass time and I have put up a new photograph. Do check it out! 🙂
Bullet in a Maelstrom 
May 15, 2012 at 11:27 pm
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A million thanks!
May 16, 2012 at 12:27 am
Well your post is truly great! And I’m glad you liked my photo.
May 16, 2012 at 12:30 am
thanks for the compliment!
May 17, 2012 at 12:11 am
I’ve seen it in real life, but that was in the snow! It looks totally different here. I like the reflections on the wet pavement 🙂
May 17, 2012 at 12:13 am
Thanks! I was there in March so the weather was relatively better, although the wind was like a knife to the face. 😛
May 17, 2012 at 12:17 am
I had to seriously restrain myself from going through your photos and liking every single one. I can’t wait to see more!! Keep it up 😀
May 17, 2012 at 12:19 am
Haha, thanks! There’s loads to come!
May 17, 2012 at 12:19 am
Great shot. I’d already pressed ‘like’ before I read your comment on my post at http://karlsdailyphotoscapes.wordpress.com/2012/05/16/day-321-its-a-long-way-down/
What did you use to take / process the photo?
May 17, 2012 at 12:21 am
Oh that’s great! Umm, I clicked the photo with my iPhone 4S and then edited it in PictureMagic and WoWcamera+.
May 17, 2012 at 12:29 am
Lovely photo. I especially like the reflection on the wet pavement.
May 17, 2012 at 12:31 am
Thank you! It had just stopped raining when I clicked this picture.
May 17, 2012 at 12:40 am
LOVE this photo dude! Keep it up! Ima follow your instagram too!
May 17, 2012 at 12:45 am
Thanks man!
May 17, 2012 at 12:43 am
Great shot! The reflection off the wet hard surface makes this image stand out. — Rob
May 17, 2012 at 12:45 am
Thank you for your input!
May 17, 2012 at 12:48 am
Thanks for your comment on my cat-photography :>
I like this photograph very much; as others already said, the reflection on the wet pavement really is an eye-catcher.
May 17, 2012 at 12:51 am
Thanks a ton!
May 17, 2012 at 12:50 am
I think that this is a wonderful shot! I absolutely love the reflection :)!
May 17, 2012 at 12:50 am
Thank you so much!
May 17, 2012 at 12:58 am
Reflections give this shot that special dimension. Well done! 🙂
May 17, 2012 at 12:59 am
Thank you!
May 17, 2012 at 12:59 am
That’s one impressive building.
May 17, 2012 at 1:01 am
Indeed it is. The history of its occupants is fascinating too!
May 17, 2012 at 1:05 am
Beautiful photograph. Love the colours…so royal. I have always had this huge wish to go to Vienna. Especially during Christmas.
May 17, 2012 at 1:07 am
It’s a beautiful city! Although it can get pretty cold.
May 17, 2012 at 1:17 am
This is a gorgeous shot! Thanks for the comment today on my photography blog. Appreciate it!
May 17, 2012 at 1:19 am
Thank you and you’re welcome!
May 17, 2012 at 1:24 am
This is a sweet shot you got, I love it! Thanks for looking at my work, I appreciate the support!
May 17, 2012 at 1:25 am
Thanks!
May 17, 2012 at 1:31 am
The subject here is great and I like the way you have captured the light, the sky and the reflections of the posts.
Steve
May 17, 2012 at 1:31 am
Thank you for the great inputs!
May 17, 2012 at 1:34 am
Hey! Not bad photography!
-Aaron (hawth.me) 🙂
May 17, 2012 at 1:36 am
Thanks.
May 17, 2012 at 11:02 am
It looks like a painting 😀 that`s the first thought came to mind when I saw this photo ^.^ I love the tone and the depth of this , really good job 😀
May 17, 2012 at 2:07 pm
Thanks a lot!
May 17, 2012 at 6:22 pm
And the royals have a very interesting history too
May 17, 2012 at 7:47 pm
Indeed they do. The Habsburgs have a long lineage and are even pretenders to the Commonwealth Crown.
May 17, 2012 at 6:37 pm
Beautiful. Absolutely beautiful.
May 17, 2012 at 7:48 pm
Thank you!!
May 17, 2012 at 8:34 pm
I like the shot. I think the angle at which you captured this is appealing. I really love all of the reflections. What time of day/night was it when you took the photo? It seems like it was probably fairly dim out and the ISO had to be pretty high to expose the photo (hence all the noise, I’m kind of a fan of noise by the way)?
May 17, 2012 at 9:25 pm
Well I guess you know a lot about photography. Honestly, I’m just a kid with an iPhone. 😛 so it’s just the photo apps that I use that modify the shot settings automatically, and as far as noise is concerned, you’ll find a lot of it in my pictures because te iPhone camera isn’t the clearest.
May 17, 2012 at 10:25 pm
I know a little about photography, but not a ton. I only started with photography this year, it is my second favorite hobby, I would say (music being first). Nothing wrong with being “a kid with an iPhone”, it is ideas that create good photography, not the equipment used. You should check out the book “The Best Camera is the One That’s With You” by Chase Jarvis. He is a famous photographer that made the book to show that it is not the camera that is important; the whole thing was shot with his iPhone.
Keep up the good work 🙂
May 17, 2012 at 10:31 pm
Well thank you. I will certainly check out the book. And well photography isnt my favorite hobbies either, I am more of a writer. That being said, photography is a fun pass time and I have put up a new photograph. Do check it out! 🙂
May 17, 2012 at 10:21 pm
it is a well done shot….you have an eye for lighting
May 17, 2012 at 10:22 pm
Thank you! 🙂
May 17, 2012 at 10:29 pm
tank u for articles!
May 18, 2012 at 5:52 pm
I am familiar with this place, and I’m always amazed at its opulence. Great photo.
May 18, 2012 at 5:55 pm
Thankyou!
May 18, 2012 at 7:40 pm
nice iphone shot!
May 18, 2012 at 7:41 pm
Thanks!!
May 23, 2012 at 7:21 pm
awesome! Idk why your comment was in my spam folder but I found it. Thanks for sharing.
May 23, 2012 at 7:44 pm
haha, it happens sometimes.
May 27, 2012 at 9:20 pm
Beautiful photo!
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May 28, 2012 at 9:50 am
Thanks! 😀
May 28, 2012 at 4:02 am
The coloring is just phenomenal! Thanks for sharing!
May 28, 2012 at 9:50 am
Thankyou! 🙂
May 28, 2012 at 9:51 am
You’re welcome!
December 31, 2012 at 4:20 pm
beautiful photo, I’d love to go to Vienna!
December 31, 2012 at 4:37 pm
Oh the place is beautiful! It does get very cold, but it’s still quite lovely.