Heidelberg
Uploaded: October 14, 2008
View of Heidelberg, Germany, including the Neckar River and the Holy Ghost Church. The medieval church was built between 1398 and 1441 on a site where a Roman basilica once stood. It once housed the world’s largest library; but in 1622, during the Thirty Years War, the books were seized by General Tilly and the army of the Holy Roman Empire and sent to the Vatican. For 230 years – between 1706 and 1936 – the church was used by both Lutherans and Catholics, with a wall down the center separating the congregations. Today, it is a Protestant church.
Nancy (Peaches) Harker October 14, 2008
WHAT A VIEW, BEAUTIFUL capture Jean! #1016479KARU WIJESUNDARA. A.N.P.A.S. October 14, 2008
EXCELLENT COLOURS,DEPTH,DETAILS AND THE COMPOSITION HERE JEAN.KARU. #6600277
Jean B. Hall October 14, 2008
Thanks so much, Nancy and Karu. I only wish we had had time on our day trip to spend more time in this beautiful city! #6600425Tommy E. Burgess October 14, 2008
Beautiful capture Jean! #6600526Jean B. Hall October 15, 2008
Thanks very much, Tommy! #6601126frank w. degenhardt October 15, 2008
Jean- what a fabulous view of this place. Love the pov and the composition. The story behind the picture is outstanding also. Always love to read the story behind the picture. I also enjoy the depth. Beautiful lighting and clarity. Love the mix of colors and details.Jean B. Hall October 15, 2008
Thank you so much for your support and kind comments, Frank. I also like to know more about the photos I'm looking at and love it when folks provide details. Plus, in writing the captions, I usually learn a lot more about what I've seen and photographed. #6602972Max Aureli October 15, 2008
Beautiful captured this nice scenery Jean!!! #6602996Jean B. Hall October 15, 2008
Thank you very much, Max! #6603220Connie J. Bagot October 15, 2008
Wonderful scene and I loved reading about the church. Beautiful! #6603259Jean B. Hall October 15, 2008
Thanks very much for your supportive comments, Connie! #6603737Steven W. Lepak October 16, 2008
Bravo Jean! Wonderful capture - and thanks for the history lesson. Keep up the great work. Best Regards, Steven #6609227Jean B. Hall October 16, 2008
Thanks for your kind comment and encouragement, Steven! #6609674Debra R. Harder October 17, 2008
WOW, Jean! Gorgeous scene you've captured! Beautiful lighting, colors and details!! Deb #6614347Jean B. Hall October 17, 2008
Thanks very much, Debra! #6614471Terry L. Ellis November 02, 2008
Beautiful POV and composition, Jean! Wonderful! #6698931Jean B. Hall November 03, 2008
Thanks very much, Terry. #6699673Rhonda Burger December 10, 2008
It's called Heiligeistkirche. I loved this church. The hauptstrauss, gleuwein, the great organ concerts...oh thanks for refreshing memories. Rhonda #6876735Jean B. Hall December 10, 2008
Thanks very much for your kind words, Rhonda -- and also for the additional information! #6876974Sign up for an interactive online photography course to get critiques on your photos.
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