Budapest: Through the Lens

Budapest, the enchanting capital of Hungary, is a must-visit destination for travel photographers seeking to capture the perfect blend of historical charm and modern elegance. The city is often referred to as the “Pearl of the Danube” for its stunning architecture, picturesque riverfront, and vibrant culture. In this comprehensive guide, we’ll take you through the […]

Budapest St. Stephen Statue – Plotagraph

Saint Stephen at Sunrise

Budapest, St. Stephen Statue – Plotagraph Here’s another Platograph I threw together in under 10 minutes while having my morning coffee. The original image is an HDR shot from my stay in Budapest last year. I did this in the morning before heading out to work and wanted to toss it out there quick 🙂 I […]

Budapest: Saint Matthias Church III

St. Matthias Church in Budapest, Hungary at Castle Hill.

Mátyás-templom (Saint Matthias Church) I’ve posted other photos of Saint Matthias Church in my Budapest photo gallery, but I really did like the way this image came out. This building has had a long, somewhat crazy, history. Tradition holds Saint Stephen founded the church as the Church of Mary in 1015 AD, and this original […]

Buda Castle: Public Art and Sculptures

A bronze statue at the Buda Castle Hill Area

Buda Castle – Sculptures and Artwork Walking around on my last day in Budapest, within the Buda Castle District, there are dozens of outdoor bronze statues and sculptures. I never did find out the name of this one, but it appears to be Saint/King Matthias based on the other artworks in the general area. I need […]

Budapest: Guarding the Entrance

Lion Statue guarding the entranceway to the Budapest Museum of Art and History courtyard.

None shall pass I’ve been home about a week from my last business trip, and I am still going through thousands of photos I took on my downtime in Barcelona and Budapest. This is one from Budapest, as you enter the courtyard to the Budapest History Museum. I visited the museum on my last trip, but […]

The True Grand Budapest Hotel

Looking down Fisherman's Bastion in the Castle Hill distict of Budapest

Grand Budapest Hotel So, I haven’t done this type of post yet, but there is a first time for everything. Last week I was in Budapest for business, and because of a music festival in town, my normal hotel was booked out, and I stayed at the Hilton Budapest Castle Hotel — and it truly was […]

Sziget Festival – I’m (not) with the band

Are you with the band?

Sziget Festival – I’m (not) with the band I am in Budapest, Hungary on the last leg of my European business trip, and apparently it coincides with Sziget Festival – one of the largest music festivals in Europe is in town this week. All flights were full (or as mine was – overbooked), hotels are packed, […]