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Copyright: georg nowak (jurek1951) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1298 W: 0 N: 1746] (14917)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2008-07-16
Categories: Castles, Nature, Architecture
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2008-07-16 23:29
Viewed: 558
Points: 56
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note [Polish]
The former fortification was built in the 11th century as a strategic bulwark atop a 155 meter rock high above the Salzach river and valley. Hohenwerfen served Salzburg's rulers, the prince-archbishops, not only as a military base but also as a residential and hunting retreat.

During the Investiture Controversy, a struggle for power between the Pope and the German Emperor, the non-secular state Salzburg got between the lines.

To secure Salzburg, three major castles were extended: The Hohenwerfen, Festung Hohensalzburg and the Burgruine Petersberg. In the case of Hohenwerfen, the castle was extended in the 12th century and so a lesser extent again in the 16th century during the Peasants' War (German: Bauernkriege), when looting and rioting farmers and miners from the South of Salzburg moved towards the city in 1525 and 1526.

Alternatively it was used as a state prison and therefore had a somewhat sinister reputation. Its prison walls have witnessed the tragic fate of many 'criminals' who spent their days there - maybe their last - under inhuman conditions, and, periodically, various highly ranked noblemen have also been imprisoned there including Rulers such as Archbishop Adalbert III (1198), Graf Albert von Friesach (1253), the Styrian governor Siegmund (1525) and Archbishop Wolf Dietrich von Raitenau (1611).

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Hi Georg,

Interesting how they used to build such huge buildings on the side of cliffs and mountainsides. The image is very good and shows fine details and colours. Effective point of view to capture the summt in the background. Thanks Georg.

Roberto

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  • jasmis Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2906 W: 618 N: 3165] (38157)
  • [2008-07-16 23:37]

Imponujący zamek na wspaniałym górskim tle. Dobra robota.
Pozdrawiam.

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  • emka Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 463 W: 19 N: 1103] (8178)
  • [2008-07-16 23:57]
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Witaj Jurku,

Ale zamczysko. Wspaniały kadr, itd. Fajnie wyglądają chmurki przed górami. I proszę, fotka jeszcze ciepła, dziś zrobiona i już cieszy oczy przyjaciół z TE. Fantastyczną macie pogodę w Austrii, w Warszawie też jest teraz ładnie Pozdrawiam

Małgorzata

P.S. Planowane jest spotkanie we Wrocławiu, 9 sierpnia. Nie skusiłbyś się?

Hi Georg,
Beautiful shot once more with splendid composition. It's a picturesque atmosphere with attractive details, the environment is amazing. Romantic and very spectacular image,
Have a nice day
George

Witaj!
Piekny widok,wspaniale polozone okazale zamczysko.Jak zwykle wspaniale kolory,dobra ostrosc i piekne niebo.
Interesujaca notka.
Pozdrawiam
Tadeusz

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  • Gustaw Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2362 W: 713 N: 191] (19680)
  • [2008-07-17 1:19]

Witam!
Dzisiaj skok do Austrii. I znowu bardzo ladne polaczenie starej architektury i wspanialych gor. Ladna kompozycja.
Marek

Hello Georg,
A fine well balanced composition of this imposing fortress, which sets well in all that greenery. Excellent sharpness, and good natural colours.

ciao Georg,
questo castello mi è sfuggito...che peccato!
bellissima architettura ripresa con un'ottima inquadratura.
un saluto
maurizio

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  • dip Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1862 W: 0 N: 936] (8923)
  • [2008-07-17 1:45]

Hi Georg,
wonderful photo,very good POV and amazing colors,
good clarity and sharpness too,
well done,
Dimitris.

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  • Nicou Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 2103 W: 0 N: 5043] (24832)
  • [2008-07-17 3:15]

Hello,

mangigique ce château sur la colline, le blanc de contraste trsèb bien avec la verdure en fons, superbe.

Bravo et amitiés

Nicou

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  • jhm Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 12554 W: 270 N: 16640] (66574)
  • [2008-07-17 4:10]

Hello George,

You placed this castle excellent to the right corner, this gives more room for the lovely green area and the mountain to the left corner above.
Very well composition and very attractive picture.
Thanks for your good note, TFS.

Best regards,
John.

It always amazes me how, in medieval times, they could build such wonderful structures in the mountains. Well composed image with the castle bottom right balanced by the mountain top left. Well done
Kath

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  • jlynx Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 659 W: 75 N: 773] (9398)
  • [2008-07-17 6:43]

Bajeczne miejsce z ciekawa histori± przedstawiona w opisie. ¦wietnie kadrowane zdjêcie, znakomicie oddana przestrzeñ dziêki delikatnym chmurkom i mgie³ce, cudowne kolory i bardzo dobra jako¶æ zdjêcia. moja ¿ona by powiedzia³a: takie zdjêcie chcê mieæ na tej ¶cianie...
Pozdrawiam serdecznie,
Jurek

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  • chpp Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 558 W: 51 N: 631] (3019)
  • [2008-07-17 7:33]

Hi Georg
beautiful shot and a wonderful place. I remember this castle very well. Very nice close up, good light and colours and very nice sharpness
very nice job
cheers
C

Hi Georg,
the grey peak in the height balances well against the grey castle a bit lower. Well combined with the large green slope. Fine change of light in the distance.
Lieben Gruss, Ulf

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  • danos Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3356 W: 83 N: 4833] (18388)
  • [2008-07-17 8:25]

Hello Georg,
Stunning image,tremendous dimension and power of this castle in the top of the hill.I like the trees that surround it, as the extraordinary contrast that exist.Superb and vivid colors and brilliant light,floodlight the whole scene and make it a real treasure.Gorgeous!!

Have a nice afternoon,Danos

Hi GEORGE
what can I say for this marvellous castle,with all those architectural details
so impressive and interesting.This castle.
transfers everybody to past years,brings
historical memories,makes the atmosphere
more amazing..Bravo nice shot well done
Regards
Costantino

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  • Fis2 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2441 W: 140 N: 1414] (32299)
  • [2008-07-17 12:42]

Hej Jurku!
Piekny zamek, ciekawe miejsce. Ciekawy kadr z gorami w tle. Super kolorki iswiatlo. Ciekawa notka dopelnia wartosci zdjecia.
Pozdrawiam
Krzysztof

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  • danyy Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 7332 W: 441 N: 10125] (51597)
  • [2008-07-17 14:36]

Bonjour Georg,
la photo typique de ces chateaux haut perchés et entourés de verdure ou de sapins. La contre plongée qui leur done toujours tellement d'allure.
Bien cadré avec ce roc à l'arrière plan qui donne altitude et profondeur.
Best regards
Daniel

Hi Georg,
Good pov to show the lonely castle surrounding by clumps, attractive another background peak in different surface, nice sunny sky with clouds passing the peak, distinct image,thanks for sharing.
Ally

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  • Graal Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 4808 W: 121 N: 472] (42173)
  • [2008-07-17 23:50]

Rzeczywiscie twierdza prezentuje sie super. Wsrod gor i lasow wylaniaja sie potezne mury. Dobry opis i jakosc fotografii.
Pozdr. Al.

bonjour,
on ne peut pas dire que ce chateau était mal placé; dans un ecrin de verdure sur son promontoire, de belles tourelles, une architecture remarquable et le site est superbe
belle luminosité
bon week end
juliette

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  • Charo Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2421 W: 22 N: 4604] (17784)
  • [2008-07-18 1:59]

Cześć Georg,
Superb perspektywa tego pięknego zamku i góry. Piękny krajobraz z wyjątkowo ostry i bardzo dobre światło. Bravo!
Z pozdrowieniami,
Charo

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  • siggi Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 190 W: 25 N: 157] (1234)
  • [2008-07-18 8:48]

Hallo Georg,
Swietnie prezentujaca sie budowla w doskonalym otoczeniu.Doskonala ostrosc z przepikna kolorystyka.
Gratuluje Siggi

Georg, what a shot, I imagine this is wahat a bird would see as he flies toward the high country. The shot is good, colorful and detailed but I get lost in the scene, oh what an impressive place this must have been when it was first constructed as seen by people not jaded by other grand buildings and structures. Great post.

Greg

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  • hdl Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1802 W: 13 N: 1535] (6238)
  • [2008-07-22 4:31]

Still looks very medieval. I often wonder how they managed in those days to erect such a large construction on a rock. Good pov from below; I also like how you incorporate the rock in the back and that you slightly off-center the castle. Again a very interesting historical note!

Ola George,
Que beleza de castelo no alto desta montanha tem uma arquitectura muito bela com os telhados em bico , gostei muito da natureza em volta tem belos tons de verde , bom contraste de cores, parabéns!!
Um abraço Gonçalo

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  • Iwon Gold Star Critiquer [C: 126 W: 0 N: 7] (2613)
  • [2008-08-01 9:28]

Bajkowa sceneria i świetne wykonanie...
pozdrawiam
Iwona

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