Parlament

[Octane]

Hi all,

Here is Parlament (Parliament), the seat of the National Assembly of Hungary, in Budapest (Central Pest). It's the largest building in Hungary, and the second-largest parliament building in Europe.

This building was apparently modelled on London's Westminster Palace, and its spires dominate Kossuth Lajos tér (square). It is a gothic architectural masterpiece. It looks like something out of Gotham City. Construction started in 1885 and finished in 1904. It's actually always under constuction as it is that big.

Inside, it is lined with marble and gold. About one thousand people worked on its construction; 40 million bricks, half a million precious gems and other exotic materials, which were native to Hungary, were used to build it.

The first image shows the intricate roof of one of the more famous rooms in the building -- it is hexadecagonal in shape -- where the National Assembly meets.

The second image shows a cigar holder. Not used nowadays. :)

The third image shows the main conference hall.

The final image is a shot of a beautiful flowerbed which was just outside the main entrance.

Comments and critique, welcome.

Regards,
Humayun

[Ric]

Nice images Humayan, I always enjoy seeing those old 19th century building designs, they have so much character about them.

[Robert_T]

Inspiring images:thumbsup:

Love the cigar holder;)

My favorite is number three. Great depth, the only downside being the darkening off to the right. Was this one a HDR?

cheers,

[ving]

lovaley shots all. especially number 2

[Octane]

Ric,

Thanks, mate. There were so many gorgeous buildings sprinkled throughout Budapest. I will post more, soon.



Robert,

Thanks! I thought the cigar holder would make a good shot considering I had my 50mm F/1.4 on the body; I was able to get a nice depth-of-field happening. The conference hall image was not taken with HDR. None of these were. I didn't have time to set up my tripod inside the building as you can only go in there if you go as part of a guided tour. It was a bit of a pity, but, what can you do? :)



David,

Thank you, sir. :)

Regards,
Humayun

[Matty P]

Great images. I love them all.

So much character about these images especially #2.

:thumbsup:

[Octane]

Matty,

Thanks, mate. :)

Regards,
Humayun

[hector]

Fantastic shots all of them, but if I was to pick I would say number 2
Andrew

[Octane]

Andrew,

Thanks, mate. I'm quite fond of the cigar holder, too. :)

Regards,
Humayun