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TOP 10 Photos from Our Readers – Theme: Castles and Palaces

TOP 10 Photos from Our Readers - Theme: Castles and Palaces

We regularly bring you interesting topics and photography tips from around the world of photography. We’ve decided that it’s time to give you a chance to showcase your skills to the world. In our first challenge, we selected a travel-themed topic: Castles and Palaces.

We received dozens of breathtaking shots from our readers. We were pleasantly surprised by how many of you were motivated by our challenge to share your unique perspectives on the world around you with fellow photographers and potential clients. To all our readers who submitted their photos to the competition, we extend our heartfelt thanks. We carefully reviewed all the submissions and in the editorial office, we’ve selected the top 10.

1. Jaroslav Bien (Czech Republic)

TOP 10 Photos from Our Readers
Hrubá skála and Trosky

2. Šárka Rucká (Czech Republic)

TOP 10 Photos from Our Readers
I captured Karlštejn from Císařská Louka. I had intended to capture the golden hour, and the forecast was promising. However, the weather didn’t cooperate, and I managed to capture a moment when the sunset briefly appeared before the rain started.

3. Václav Hronek (Czech Republic)

TOP 10 Photos from Our Readers
Originally, I set out to photograph the rhododendrons in Průhonice. While I was there, I couldn’t resist taking a shot of the castle.

4. Dave McBain (United Kingdom)

TOP 10 Photos from Our Readers
 I took this photograph in early 2023. I’m very familiar with this place (it’s just 10 minutes from my home), so I know it’s a great spot for observing the Northern Lights. The photo didn’t turn out exactly as I had envisioned – a 20-second exposure captured a brilliant flash behind the castle, but it’s brighter than I wanted. It may look a bit overprocessed, but in reality, I only dimmed the lights in post-production.

5. Paolo Gennari (Italy)

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Castel Sant’Angelo, Italy

6. Petr Kozelek (Czech Republic)

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Kadaň Castle 2022

7. Stano Dreisig (Slovakia)

TOP 10 Photos from Our Readers
Trenciansky Castle

8. Luděk Erban (Czech Republic)

TOP 10 Photos from Our Readers
Cochem, Germany

9. Peter Fillo (Slovakia)

TOP 10 Photos from Our Readers
Bojnice Castle at Night (HDR)

10. Tomáš Sykala (Czech Republic)

TOP 10 Photos from Our Readers
I recently spent a few days in Prague, and of course, my visit included Prague Castle. Along with it, I had the opportunity to climb 280 stairs in one of the towers, providing me with a beautiful view of Prague and the cathedral itself.

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