Blimey. I'm a published photographer, me. Digital photography is a many splendoured thing. Schmap came to me a few weeks ago and asked if they could use Timbuckteeth's photograph of St. Vitus Cathedral in Prague in their latest online travel guide of the Czech Republic.The picture appears in the Prague sights and attractions section. The travel guide blurb says:
Rising up from the centre of the castle grounds, the Gothic cathedral dominates the Prague skyline and is one of the defining images of the city and its tourist centre. The cathedral hides a number of valuable monuments including the Royal Crypt wherein lies the remains of Czech Royalty, the St Wenceslas Chapel, and the Coronation Chamber where the Crown Jewels are exhibited. The cathedral's foundation stone was laid in 1344 on the initiative of Charles IV (1316-1378) on the site of an earlier 10th century rotunda dedicated to St Vitus. It was not until 1929 that the cathedral was actually completed. Entrance to the cathedral is free although there are discreetly placed collection boxes. A charge is made for entrance to the crypt and other attractions.
I have to admit I had never heard of Schmap before now, but they seem like jolly decent chaps, and are obviously very discerning of high quality photography.... their tag says 'Beyond the Map'. All those hours spent in the darkroom were not wasted then. Timbuckteeth is off now to practice his exposures....
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