Prague Orloj
by Andreas Thust
Title
Prague Orloj
Artist
Andreas Thust
Medium
Photograph - Photography
Description
Close-up photography of the astronomical clock in Prague by the photographer Andreas Thust.
Installed in 1410, it is the 3rd oldest in existence, and the only one that is working.
The Astronomical Clock is one of Prague's most famous landmarks. Installed in 1410, it has been repaired many times since then. The clock has many unique features such as the astronomical dial with its zodical ring, old Czech time scale, lunar and solar clocks. Animated figures represent vanity, greed, death and pleasure. The twelve apostles appear just above the clock dial as the clock strikes the hour.
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AWARDS
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WINNER (tie) in FAA contest
entitled "Clock"
ended on June 18, 2023
214 artworks participating
3rd PLACE (tie) in FAA contest
entitled "Clock"
ended on March 16, 2023
183 artworks participating
WINNER in FAA contest
entitled "Weekly photography contest: Clocks"
ended on October 16, 2021
107 artworks participating
WINNER (tie) in FAA contest
entitled "Time"
ended on June 12, 2021
149 artworks participating
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May 25th, 2015
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Comments (28)
Hanne Lore Koehler
Congratulations, Andreas, on your CLOCK contest win with this spectacular capture! L/F
Dora Stork
Congratulations on your second-place win in the CLOCK contest, Andreas. Outstanding capture LF
Hanne Lore Koehler
Fantastic capture of this amazing astronomical clock, Andreas! Gorgeous colors, light and perspective in this stunning composition! L/F/Vote
Andreas Thust replied:
Hanne, what a big joy to receive such a nice comment & support from you. Thank you!
Hanne Lore Koehler
Congratulations on your CLOCK contest win with this fantastic Astrological Clock capture, Andreas!! L/F
Andreas Thust replied:
Hanne Lore, I feel very honored by your kind congratulations! Thank you so much!
Sarah Irland
Congratulations, Andreus, on your Win in the Clocks Contest for this beautiful photograph! Voted. L/F
Andreas Thust replied:
Sarah, thank you so much for your generous congratulations and voting support. Highly appreciated!
Gary F Richards
Excellent space-time composition, lighting, shading, beautiful color and artwork! F/L voted
Sharon Popek
Congratulations on your first place win in the Clocks contest sponsored by the Weekly Photography Challenge!
Sarah Irland
Congratulations, Andreas, on your 1st Place Win in the Weekly Photography Clock Contest. What a beautiful photograph! Voted.
Sarah Irland
Congratulations, Andreas, on your 1st Place Win in the Weekly Photography Challenge Time Contest for this beautiful photograph. It is just stunning. Voted.
Sharon Popek
Congratulations on your first place win in the Time Contest sponsored by the Weekly Photography Challenge!