Pfalzgrafenstein and Gutenfels Castles

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Pfalzgrafenstein and Gutenfels Castles

Uploaded: August 18, 2010

Description

In Bravaria along the Rhine the Gutenfels Castle on the top was built in 1200 to collect tolls for King Ludwig. Although besieged many time it was never taken and thus the name which means "Good Rock". To help in toll collection a second Castle Pflazgrafnstein was built resembling a massive stone ship ploughing through the rapid waters of the Rhine. It was never taken as well. Braviarian vineyards and Kaub complement the composition. It was a gray rainy day for the sky.

Exif: F Number: 13, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/800 seconds, Flash: did not fire., ISO: 5000, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 45.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS-1D Mark IV

Comments

David Phalen August 18, 2010

Glad I don't have to paint the foreground castle! Terrific capture and description of Bavarian history!! #1299533

Robert R. Goodman August 18, 2010

Hi Emile,And we thought our taxes were tough.Excellent capture they are beautiful castles!!!! #8846399

Jeff Robinson level-deluxe August 18, 2010

Excellent - Very nice comp and capture Emile! JEff #8846404

Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna August 18, 2010

Very beautiful, Emile! :-) k #8846951

Emile Abbott level-deluxe August 19, 2010

Thanks David, Bobby, Jeff and Kitty. Have a nice day. #8848115

Carol Eade level-addict August 19, 2010

Beautifully captured, Emile! #8848346

Emile Abbott level-deluxe August 19, 2010

Thanks Carol #8849075

Nancy L. Green level-classic November 24, 2012

What a GORGEOUS view Emile, VERY well composed and captured my friend!! <>< #10431400

Emile Abbott level-deluxe November 24, 2012

Thanks Nancy. #10431451

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