Heidelberger Schloss Photo

Photographer’s Note

We are now on the Markplatz, where is, on the left, the Baroque city-hall, center of local politics and municipal government.
It is also a strategic place to admire the ruins of the Heidelberg Castle, Heidelberger Schloss. Located on a hill overlooking the city, it was built in the XVth century. Caught between two hills, it allowed the watch of the Neckar Valley.
It was in 1689 that French troops destroyed the city during the war of succession of the Palatinate before to blow up the castle in 1693, which will remain in a state of ruin.
The ruins of the castle is considered to be the purest example of Renaissance architecture. The former residence of the Prince Electors of the Palatinate overlooks the city where many poets and thinkers of romanticism found inspiration.
The castle offers a wonderful view over the roofs of the old town, the Neckar River and the famous philosophers way ....
Maybe you I will present later, under the fog.

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pauloog (6278) 2009-01-08 6:48

Hello Karine,
A well composed view of these Heidelberg monuments. Brought in natural colours that respects the pastel tones of the buildings, and with good light management that leaves all details visible both in the sunny and the shadow parts.
Regards,
Paul

josepmarin (33591) 2009-01-08 7:11

Bonjour Karine,
ton cadrage capte cette architecture splendide de la ville, avec les ruines du château à l'arrière-plan.
J'aime bien ta gestion impeccable de la difficile lumière et de son parfait équilibre graphique avec les ombres.
C'est une très jolie composition.
Amicalement,
Josep

xavshot (61915) 2009-01-08 12:11

Bonsoir Karine
jolie lumière qui permet de bien mettre en valeur cette succession de façades. J'aime bien les ruines au second plan. Belle prise.
Xavier

rey316 (1900) 2009-01-09 3:55

Hi Karine
Very nice pic. Beautiful composition Excellent architecture. Good color and light
Good luck
Thank you for detailed comment
Andrey

JCG (24851) 2009-01-11 8:22

Bonsoir Karine,

La lumière est superbe sur cette photo et j'aime beaucoup la qualité de l'image qui apporte de la finesse aux différentes architectures. J'apprécie le contraste avec les ruines du château en arrière plan. Une photo bien construite et intéressante, merci Karine.

Avec toutes mes amitiés, une bonne soirée et je te présente ainsi qu'à tous tes proches tous mes meilleurs voeux pour la nouvelle année,

Jean-Charles

nwoehnl (118) 2009-01-11 8:25

Hello Karine. I know this city quite well, as it is the location where I completed my university studies in the early 1990s. Very nice choice of the shooting angle, ot include some of the foreground Marktplatz architecture, and to show the towering presence of the castle above. The afternoon lighting works fine to deliver atmosphere and to render the architectural details in a natural way.