Slimnic Citadel, a photo from Sibiu, West

Photographer's Note

Slimnic Citadel

These are the ruins of the citadel in the small town of Slimnic. There is not much information to be found about it. Apparently, it was once an important and large fortress, but fell into disuse in the 17th century. The caretakers of the ruins lives in the small house in the left hand side. We were welcome to climb the tower as well, but after just one flight of creaky, wooden stairs, I preferred to feel solid ground under my feet again.

Exif Data:
Make: SONY
Model: DSC-RX10M4
Software: PaintShop Pro 21,00
Exposure Time: 1/1000 sec
F-Stop: f/4.0
ISO Speed Ratings: 100
Focal Length: 880/100 mm
Date Taken: 2022-05-03 11:25
Metering Mode: Pattern
Flash: Flash did not fire, auto mode
File Size: 6740 k

aliabazari, ikeharel, pierrefonds, ktanska, Fis2, jean113, mcmtanyel, COSTANTINO, jemaflor, Royaldevon has marked this note useful

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aliabazari (23233) 2022-06-05 8:39

Hello Lars
A beautiful view of these ruins of the citadel. Combines well with grass greens. Well seen. Thanks for sharing

holmertz (103596) 2022-06-05 8:40

Hej Lars,
Tornet ser inte ut att vara i bдsta skick, sе det var kanske klokt att inte gе hela vдgen upp. Men det ser ut som en intressant plats, inte minst fцr att den verkar ha sluppit undan de vдrsta turiststrцmmarna. Muren till vдnster och trдdet till hцger fungerar bra som inramning.
Hдlsningar,
Gert

jmdias (116441) 2022-06-05 9:37

lars

I liked these pyramidal roofs and the contrast between the red roofs and the green grass. a beautiful image with local flavor.

take care

jorge

pierrefonds (115518) 2022-06-05 9:51

Hi Lars,

The trees are helping tp frame the scene. The point of view is showing the details of the Slimnic citadel. The colors and the sharpness are very good. Have a nice day.

Pierre

Silvio1953 (222889) 2022-06-05 9:58

Ciao Lars, great view of lovely citadel, excellent clarity, fine details, wonderful colors and splendid light, very well done, my friend, ciao Silvio

pajaran (117033) 2022-06-05 10:11

Pozdrav.

Lep pogled, dobar tekst ...
Lepo mesto i stara arhitektura, dobro pokazano sa lepim bojama, kontrastom i perspektivom.
Dobar rad, lepa fotografija.
Lepa Slimnic Citadel.
Dobar tekst o koriscenoj tehnici i elementima snimka.

Zelim vam sve najbolje.
Paja

ktanska (45052) 2022-06-05 10:47

Hi Lars,
It is actually quite charming to see someone living in this place. Ruins are quite photogenic as such and combination with signs of daily life works well.
Kari

lousat (139982) 2022-06-05 10:51

Hi Lars,the abandoned fortress is still there showing its beautiful and magical old style,perfect capture very well done as usual! Have a nice evening and thanks,Luciano

Fis2 (171907) 2022-06-05 11:45

Witaj Lars!
A very nice view, I like this ruins.
Curious place.
Good POV, colors and light.
NIce presentation.
Well done.
Have a nice new week.
Krzysztof

jean113 (28253) 2022-06-05 14:04

Hello Lars, it is good that there is still so much of the citadel to see, even if it isn't quite as safe as it might be.
The composition is well balanced with the two towers off centre.
Excellent sharpness.
Kind regards, Jean.

mcmtanyel (69195) 2022-06-05 17:31

Hello Lars,
So, is this privately owned? That would explain the non-militant look of the place.
Regards,
MT

COSTANTINO (117756) 2022-06-05 22:28

Hello dear Lars and have a nice day
and a happy evening
many wishes for a happy new week
I like this atmosphere and the
old constructions here with the
red roofs drawing our attention
regards
Costantino

emka (158784) 2022-06-05 23:35

Hello Lars, Interesting ruins and also here I haven't been. Pity, it looks like a nice and interesting place. Nice orcha. Strange that there are people living there. Nice towers with the red steep roofs.

Best regards MAlgo

ifege (49393) 2022-06-05 23:52

Hi Lars
Another good one from this year's Romanian trip. Lots of great old detail.
cheers
Ian

jemaflor (148214) 2022-06-05 23:53

Hi Lars,
interesting presentation of this Citadel, Perfect rendering, colors and sharpness, well framed with the tower like focal point and the feft side with this wall, photogenic, tfs.

Royaldevon (86438) 2022-06-06 5:15

Hello Lars,

Perhaps it is not advisable to climb old steps which are not in the best of condition! I wonder if you would be insured if they collapsed!

Anyway, you were probably better advised to stick to photography from ground level!
You have chosen a good viewpoint, using the old castle wall as an effective guide to the small house and then to the square tower. Your exposure shows the natural colours and sharp details.

My warm regards,
Bev :-)

mkamionka (75113) 2022-06-07 3:53

Hi Lars,
Nice presentation of the fortress. I like that the small tower and the large tower have matching roofs. Blooming trees added some extra decoration.
Lovely spot, I also like to search for info about less known places. I always admire Silvio who has info available for every little ruin.
Great reportage from Romania,
M

ikeharel (114569) 2022-06-23 23:17

Hello Lars,
Good choice to include the old wall on left with nthe small house and garden. Ancient place with good outcome on picture, the green is wonderful color prevailing here.
Have a nice friday,
Ike