Prague
I suppose you know Prague because it is really famous and nice historical city and serves as the capital of the Czech Republic. Since I moved to Prague to study at CTU I have had more time to explore this wonderful city which I used to think I know. However, the opposite is true - there are so many narrow sreets and hidden sights that knowing them well will require much more time. And that's it! Altough Prague is not that big city there is always something worth exploring and capturing.
Orchards under Pětřín hill offer countless views of Prague's towers, but this has to be my favourite. It takes a while to find it with a telephoto lens, the towers and turrets have to be stacked just right so they overlap as little as possible. When the soft morning light helps, and especially the fine mist that hides the modern buildings on the horizon, Prague's towers dream again.
The Dream of Prague Towers
Orchards under Pětřín hill offer countless views of Prague's towers, but this has to be my favourite. It takes a while to find it with a telephoto lens, the towers and turrets have to be stacked just right so they overlap as little as possible. When the soft morning light helps, and especially the fine mist that hides the modern buildings on the horizon, Prague's towers dream again.
- Camera used: SONY ILCE-7C
- Exposure time: 1/80 s
- Aperture: f/6.3
- Focal length: 271mm
- ISO: 100
- Date taken: Apr 16, 2025 05:13:37
A haze mixed with fog hangs over the city and the sun is not visible for a long time. It is not until quite late that the red disc begins to emerge in the cool grey of the morning. The towers overlap here as it is not an entirely clear composition, that would be possible a few days later when the sun would rise a little further out. Still, even this tight chaos of overlays amuses me.
Sun disc between the towers
A haze mixed with fog hangs over the city and the sun is not visible for a long time. It is not until quite late that the red disc begins to emerge in the cool grey of the morning. The towers overlap here as it is not an entirely clear composition, that would be possible a few days later when the sun would rise a little further out. Still, even this tight chaos of overlays amuses me.
- Camera used: SONY ILCE-7C
- Exposure time: 1/200 s
- Aperture: f/8.0
- Focal length: 290mm
- ISO: 100
- Date taken: Apr 16, 2025 04:52:13
In early spring, while the other trees are still sleeping, the slopes above the town turn pink with almond blossoms. The pink blossoms, together with the soft morning light, create an oasis of calm in the middle of Prague.
Almond trees on Petřín hill
In early spring, while the other trees are still sleeping, the slopes above the town turn pink with almond blossoms. The pink blossoms, together with the soft morning light, create an oasis of calm in the middle of Prague.
- Camera used: SONY ILCE-7C
- Exposure time: 1/320 s
- Aperture: f/7.1
- Focal length: 140mm
- ISO: 100
- Date taken: Mar 22, 2025 05:53:57
The soft morning sun penetrates the thinning mist and shines on the walls of St. Nicholas Church, towering over the flowering Petřín orchards. Although I am usually more easily attracted to Gothic buildings, the slender bell tower and high dome of this church always captivate me, especially when viewed from the west.
St. Nicholas Church in the morning
The soft morning sun penetrates the thinning mist and shines on the walls of St. Nicholas Church, towering over the flowering Petřín orchards. Although I am usually more easily attracted to Gothic buildings, the slender bell tower and high dome of this church always captivate me, especially when viewed from the west.
- Camera used: SONY ILCE-7C
- Exposure time: 1/125 s
- Aperture: f/6.3
- Focal length: 127mm
- ISO: 100
- Date taken: Apr 16, 2025 05:21:45
From the top of Petřín hill, you can see the whole of old Prague with its Gothic, Baroque and newer towers. At dawn and in the spring, this view is the most magical. And the play of low light in the windows of the Church of St. Francis, which light up like eyes, will probably never cease to fascinate me.
Dawn over Prague
From the top of Petřín hill, you can see the whole of old Prague with its Gothic, Baroque and newer towers. At dawn and in the spring, this view is the most magical. And the play of low light in the windows of the Church of St. Francis, which light up like eyes, will probably never cease to fascinate me.
- Camera used: SONY ILCE-7C
- Exposure time: 1/250 s
- Aperture: f/5.6
- Focal length: 122mm
- ISO: 100
- Date taken: Mar 22, 2025 05:46:54
The rare moments when Charles Bridge is virtually devoid of people occur only in the early morning hours. Often it is then that the golden sun rises over Prague's rooftops, as here from behind the Old Town Bridge Tower.
Morning on the Charles Bridge
The rare moments when Charles Bridge is virtually devoid of people occur only in the early morning hours. Often it is then that the golden sun rises over Prague's rooftops, as here from behind the Old Town Bridge Tower.
- Camera used: SONY ILCE-7C
- Exposure time: 1/125 s
- Aperture: f/11.0
- Focal length: 20mm
- ISO: 100
- Date taken: Mar 22, 2025 06:37:00
The sky over Prague darkens after dusk, and rainshowers can be seen over the horizon. Thousands of little lights gradually light up the city under the darkening sky. The illuminated castle complex looks down on the city majestically. The view from the distant park.
Prague castle
The sky over Prague darkens after dusk, and rainshowers can be seen over the horizon. Thousands of little lights gradually light up the city under the darkening sky. The illuminated castle complex looks down on the city majestically. The view from the distant park.
- Camera used: SONY ILCE-7C
- Exposure time: 6/10 s
- Aperture: f/8.0
- Focal length: 300mm
- ISO: 100
- Date taken: Apr 14, 2025 19:02:55
A very distant view of a cluster of Prague towers. From here it seems that the Old Town Bridge Tower and the pair of bridge towers on the Lesser Town side are only a short distance apart. The towers gradually light up as dusk falls, with the tower of St. Nicholas Church taking the longest to light up. Cropped image.
Glowing towers
A very distant view of a cluster of Prague towers. From here it seems that the Old Town Bridge Tower and the pair of bridge towers on the Lesser Town side are only a short distance apart. The towers gradually light up as dusk falls, with the tower of St. Nicholas Church taking the longest to light up. Cropped image.
- Camera used: SONY ILCE-7C
- Exposure time: 4/1 s
- Aperture: f/8.0
- Focal length: 300mm
- ISO: 100
- Date taken: Apr 14, 2025 19:15:01
Towards evening, a bright stripe shines under the clouds to the west - a sign that something interesting could happen. And indeed, when I arrive at the lookout, the sun is already peeking through the clouds above Prague Castle, while rain is beginning to fall around the city.
Colourful twilight over Prague
Towards evening, a bright stripe shines under the clouds to the west - a sign that something interesting could happen. And indeed, when I arrive at the lookout, the sun is already peeking through the clouds above Prague Castle, while rain is beginning to fall around the city.
- Camera used: SONY ILCE-7C
- Exposure time: 1/50 s
- Aperture: f/6.3
- Focal length: 300mm
- ISO: 100
- Date taken: Apr 14, 2025 18:30:18
It seemed like another dull gray morning in Prague but everything changed for a few minutes once the sun moved to the gap in clouds lighting smoky torches over the Old Town.
Prague towers
It seemed like another dull gray morning in Prague but everything changed for a few minutes once the sun moved to the gap in clouds lighting smoky torches over the Old Town.
- Camera used: SONY ILCE-6000
- Exposure time: 1/80 s
- Aperture: f/5.6
- Focal length: 60mm
- ISO: 100
- Date taken: Apr 20, 2017 06:14:55
Those who want to get to the Charles bridge from the Old town must cross this rush street. Never have I imagined how beautiful contrast can car lights and old tower make until I tried to set up my tripod there. The Samy's 6-blade aperture created rich light stars which i really like here.
Blue hour
Those who want to get to the Charles bridge from the Old town must cross this rush street. Never have I imagined how beautiful contrast can car lights and old tower make until I tried to set up my tripod there. The Samy's 6-blade aperture created rich light stars which i really like here.
- Camera used: SONY ILCE-6000
- Exposure time: 5/1 s
- Aperture: f/8.0
- Focal length: 12mm
- ISO: 100
- Date taken: Oct 11, 2016 18:50:27
I usually do not like cliché locations where everyone takes the same shot over and over again but then there is this view of the Prague castle - the most classical one. One of those views where everything is just right in terms of composition to the point when you just can not resist to take the shot again... this time with Sigma 60mm which is absolute beast of a lens! This shot is quite cropped but the sharpness is exceptional and the stars around lights are quite nicely resolved too.
Dominants
I usually do not like cliché locations where everyone takes the same shot over and over again but then there is this view of the Prague castle - the most classical one. One of those views where everything is just right in terms of composition to the point when you just can not resist to take the shot again... this time with Sigma 60mm which is absolute beast of a lens! This shot is quite cropped but the sharpness is exceptional and the stars around lights are quite nicely resolved too.
- Camera used: SONY ILCE-6000
- Exposure time: 10/1 s
- Aperture: f/8.0
- Focal length: 60mm
- ISO: 100
- Date taken: Oct 11, 2016 18:59:24
As I was going over the bridge of the Legions, St. Nicolas church and St. Vitus cathedral got quite nicely framed with trees on Střelecký island. Trees were lit by colorful lights as Signal light festival was going on.
Psychedelic Prague
As I was going over the bridge of the Legions, St. Nicolas church and St. Vitus cathedral got quite nicely framed with trees on Střelecký island. Trees were lit by colorful lights as Signal light festival was going on.
- Camera used: Panasonic DMC-GF1
- Exposure time: 32/10 s
- Aperture: f/5.6
- Focal length: 45mm
- ISO: 100
- Date taken: Oct 18, 2015 21:07:56
By the time I came to the Prague Castle storm was over with heavy clouds lit by the evening sun. Wet surroundings prepared vivid colors, especially those spring greens. Forgotten seats made the final detail and interest in foreground and made this classic view at least a bit special.
Green seats
By the time I came to the Prague Castle storm was over with heavy clouds lit by the evening sun. Wet surroundings prepared vivid colors, especially those spring greens. Forgotten seats made the final detail and interest in foreground and made this classic view at least a bit special.
- Camera used: Panasonic DMC-GF1
- Exposure time: 1/20 s
- Aperture: f/5.6
- Focal length: 14mm
- ISO: 200
- Date taken: Apr 22, 2014 18:52:42
View from Strahov gardens to the old town. This green isle is most beautiful during the spring time of the year when trees cover with fresh green leaves. I don´t know many other historical cities with so huge park in their center.
Town overview
View from Strahov gardens to the old town. This green isle is most beautiful during the spring time of the year when trees cover with fresh green leaves. I don´t know many other historical cities with so huge park in their center.
- Camera used: Panasonic DMC-GF1
- Exposure time: 1/20 s
- Aperture: f/5.6
- Focal length: 14mm
- ISO: 100
- Date taken: May 14, 2013 20:05:48
Small canal surrounded with chestnut trees captured from Charles Bridge. Mill-wheel of Velkopřevorský mill in the middle of the picture.
Čertovka
Small canal surrounded with chestnut trees captured from Charles Bridge. Mill-wheel of Velkopřevorský mill in the middle of the picture.
- Camera used: Panasonic DMC-GF1
- Exposure time: 4/10 s
- Aperture: f/11.0
- Focal length: 14mm
- ISO: 100
- Date taken: May 8, 2013 19:59:27
There is no more typical view of Prague than this capturing dominating castle with Charles Bridge. I was waiting months for speacial cloud conditions and now I finally had luck.
Prague castle
There is no more typical view of Prague than this capturing dominating castle with Charles Bridge. I was waiting months for speacial cloud conditions and now I finally had luck.
- Camera used: Panasonic DMC-GF1
- Exposure time: 5/1 s
- Aperture: f/6.3
- Focal length: 18mm
- ISO: 100
- Date taken: Mar 19, 2013 20:02:02
Bad day for photography. Even bad daytime. Noisy and technically imperfect picture. Paradoxically that is why I like it and why I decided to add it to gallery. Shot from Úvoz heading Old Town.
Prague drowned in time
Bad day for photography. Even bad daytime. Noisy and technically imperfect picture. Paradoxically that is why I like it and why I decided to add it to gallery. Shot from Úvoz heading Old Town.
- Camera used: Panasonic DMC-GF1
- Exposure time: 1/400 s
- Aperture: f/5.6
- Focal length: 45mm
- ISO: 100
- Date taken: Mar 13, 2013 15:18:19
One overcast day I went for a walk into the city. Only option to take a photo was to head for a place drowning in the shadow all year. My steps went to Radnické stairs where I found track beaten in snow exactly the way I wanted.
Crooked lamp
One overcast day I went for a walk into the city. Only option to take a photo was to head for a place drowning in the shadow all year. My steps went to Radnické stairs where I found track beaten in snow exactly the way I wanted.
- Camera used: Panasonic DMC-GF1
- Exposure time: 1/250 s
- Aperture: f/5.6
- Focal length: 14mm
- ISO: 100
- Date taken: Mar 13, 2013 14:57:01
Something I really like about Prague is night. Dreary houses, old lanterns light and solitude makes every walk unique. You never know what awaits you at the dark end of alleyway. Shot in upper part of Thunovská street.
Dark alleyway
Something I really like about Prague is night. Dreary houses, old lanterns light and solitude makes every walk unique. You never know what awaits you at the dark end of alleyway. Shot in upper part of Thunovská street.
- Camera used: Panasonic DMC-GF1
- Exposure time: 1/3 s
- Aperture: f/5.0
- Focal length: 14mm
- ISO: 400
- Date taken: Mar 19, 2013 20:17:53
I was freezing standing on Prague castle famous viewpoint while waiting for streetlamps to turn on. I liked the contrast between cold snow and warm lights.
First snow
I was freezing standing on Prague castle famous viewpoint while waiting for streetlamps to turn on. I liked the contrast between cold snow and warm lights.
- Camera used: Panasonic DMC-GF1
- Exposure time: 1/4 s
- Aperture: f/8.0
- Focal length: 45mm
- ISO: 100
- Date taken: Dec 13, 2012 17:10:31