Castle Dreams

© Randy D. Dinkins

Castle Dreams

Uploaded: December 23, 2010 18:29:34

Description

May all your dreams come true (but be careful what you wish for). This is a real structure between Versailles and Lexington, KY, and very unexpected to the unsuspecting traveller on Hwy 60. The story is that this couple went to Europe, and she fell in love with castles. So he, having plenty of money, and wanting to please, built one for her. Unfortunately the story does not end there. Shortly after it was built, marital problems ensued and they divorced. It sat abandoned for many years until recently, when it was sold and now plays host to a bed&breakfast. Wide angle HDR.

Exif: F Number: 18.2, ISO: 640, FocalLength: 42.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 40D

Comments

Tammy M. Anderson level-deluxe December 23, 2010

What a cool looking B&B. Great story and beautiful HDR capture, Randy. #1338098

Ron McEwan December 23, 2010

Goes to show you can't buy a heart. I missed this one Randy, very interesting. #9122259

Rona L. Schwarz December 23, 2010

That's an amazing story and even more amazing to see this in Kentucky, Randy! Terrific wide angle capture, I love the tones during winter. Great HDR work. #9122460

Michelle Alton December 24, 2010

I would certainly be startled, Randy. It's striking. This is an unusual type of composition, but works perfectly in the snow! #9122642

Jack Ryan December 24, 2010

Wonderful POV and comp...a very beautiful and impressive image. So very well done. #9123160

Kay E. Mahoney level-classic December 24, 2010

Beautiful capture,Randy. #9123175

Monnie Ryan December 24, 2010

Wow! Sure is an impressive place, Randy -- well done! #9123325

Laura E. Swan level-classic December 24, 2010

What a sad story. It's so beautiful there, too! Maybe they should have planted some pretty flowers and trees out front together?

Money definitely doesn't buy happiness.
I bought my husband a bookmark once that became his favorite one!

It reads: "A successful Marriage Is Made Up Of Two Great Forgivers".

HAPPY HOLIDAYS TO YOU AND YOURS, Randy AND FORGIVE WHERE NECESSARY! :)))

-Laura #9123723

Carol L. Fowler December 24, 2010

I remember the castle well. It makes a wonderful snow scene! Beautiful!!! #9123827

Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna December 24, 2010

WHOA! What a shame! I'll bet it's a wonderful B & B though! Fantastic image, Randy! :-) k #9124071

Kathleen K. Parker level-deluxe December 25, 2010

Great story and photo!
kk #9125135

John Connolly December 26, 2010

What a remarkable scene you have captured here Randy, and I love the story! I hope you had a very Merry Christmas! #9126033

Patti Coblentz December 27, 2010

Stunning wide angle view of this amazing castle, Randy...love the expansive, snowy foreground. Great story. #9127843

Barbara Waldoch December 29, 2010

Terrific capture, Randy, love it!
Thank you for the birthday wishes :-) #9131636

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