Diana on the Wall
Uploaded: November 03, 2008
This Heidelberg Castle, the ruins of a huge structure originally built in the 13th century, although most of the surviving remnants are Renaissance or Baroque. It was destroyed several times: by a thunderbolt in 1537, by the French in the late 17 th century, and then again by lightning in 1764.
It is built from red sandstone of the nearby Neckar region and abounds with sculpture. This charming figure I would guess to be Diana, Roman goddess of the hunt, as I have read that classical goddesses were included and as she seems to have a quiver nearby, as well as lion hunting boots.
I love the diagonal upward stripes of ornate architectural detail – and how they are opposed by the clean, strong steel railings, running diagonally the other way, of the reconstruction behind the openings.
Stefania Barbier November 03, 2008
beautiful find, comp and capture Jean!!! #1028826Dominick M. Dimacale November 04, 2008
Lovely image and details here, Jean.Dominick #6704928
Jean B. Hall November 04, 2008
Thank you so much, Stefania and Dominick! #6704998Max Aureli November 04, 2008
Great and beautiful architectural details in here, Jean!!! #6705040Jean B. Hall November 04, 2008
Thanks very much, Max! #6706374Ron McEwan November 04, 2008
Thanks Jean for this wonderful photo. For me I was glad to know my memory is still with me; I recognized the thumbnail. I lived for three years in Heidelberg back 42 years ago. Very nice composition and the information is a wonderful addition to the shot. #6706466Jean B. Hall November 04, 2008
Thanks so much for your lovely comment, Ron. I so wish I had had more time to spend in Heidelberg. #6706499KARU WIJESUNDARA. A.N.P.A.S. November 06, 2008
JEAN...GREAT IMAGE.
KARU. #6717100
Jean B. Hall November 06, 2008
Thanks very much, Karu. I was pleased with how this came out -- almost like diagonal stripes. #6717829Sheryl A. Hudson November 06, 2008
Jean, you have a beautiful gallery and so many beautifully captured images! I love the way you have explanations about the places you photograph! It adds so much to the enjoyment.Beautiful detail, composition and light!
Nice work Jean! #6718925
Jean B. Hall November 07, 2008
Thank you so much for your lovely comment, Sheryl! #6721218Terry L. Ellis November 08, 2008
Such rich details in this beautiful capture, Jean! #6727432Jean B. Hall November 09, 2008
Thans very much, Terry! #6730407Courtenay Vanderbilt November 09, 2008
Congrats Jean! Very sharp details and great POV! #6731341Jean B. Hall November 10, 2008
Thanks so much for your supportive comments, Courtenay. I really appreciate them! #6736099Sign up for an interactive online photography course to get critiques on your photos.
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