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Baslerstab

© Katarina Mansson

Baslerstab

Uploaded: June 20, 2010

Description


For the PG101 Green Theme.
The green sign is the symbol of the canton Basel in Switzerland. This ‘Baslerstab’ derives from the bishops’ crook used as a symbol of bishops’ authority since the year 1000, and found its present form in the 14th century.
The colorful wall with this particular "Baslerstab" was found on a stroll through town.

Canon 70-200 mm f/4 L IS lens, handheld. Raw conversion and postprocessing in Bridge and CS3.

Exif: F Number: 8, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/50 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 400, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 70.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 30D

Comments

Susana Ms Heide June 20, 2010

You have "WOWED" me again Katarina!!! I can't get enough of htis visual treat!!! The textures everywhere and the mix of colors are simply FANTASTIC!!!! #1280606

Joy Rector June 20, 2010

beautiful #8706507

Usman M. Bajwa level-classic June 20, 2010

Beautiful find. I agree with Susana. The mix of colors and texture is so very interesting to watch for long, Kata. HTD!

UB. #8706541

Triptych Taylor June 20, 2010

This is wonderful. The bright colours in combination with the texture make it a very interesting photo. #8706677

Rolando Rosito June 20, 2010

Great image Katarina! #8706945

Nikki McDonald level-classic June 20, 2010

Wonderful colors and textures, Katarina, and terrific balance in the composition. Another winner, I think. HTD. #8707095

Naomi Weiser June 20, 2010

great combo of color and texture. htd! #8707495

Leslie McLain level-classic June 21, 2010

Wonderful capture, colors, and textures, Katarina. #8708031

Donna La Mattino Pagakis June 21, 2010

Great details and colors, thanks for the description. Nicely done Katarina! #8708288

Mitch Spence level-classic June 21, 2010

The colors are amazing, as are the textures, as is the great framing you saw and captured. #8708348

Dr Silly level-classic June 21, 2010

Love all the bright colors. :O) #8708402

Datha Y. Thompson June 21, 2010

LOVE those colors and textures Katarina!! WOW :) #8708528

Amanda D. Austwick level-classic June 21, 2010

Love the story behind the symbol, and this is so well presented with the bright colors. Is the background what you would call Swiss graffiti? #8708798

Claudine Grove level-classic June 21, 2010

Great image and story. HTD #8709035

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