Wurzburg Photo | TrekEarth

Photographer’s Note

This shot was taken from Fortress Marienberg looking down at Wurzburg and the Main river. Würzburg is a city in the region of Franconia which lies in the northern tip of Bavaria, Germany. Located on the Main River, it is the capital of the Regierungsbezirk Unterfranken. The regional dialect is Franconian.
During World War II, on March 16, 1945, about 90% of the city was destroyed by some 225 Lancaster bombers in 17 minutes by a British air raid. Most of the city's churches, cathedrals, and other monuments did not survive, while the city center, dating from medieval times, was totally destroyed in a firestorm in which some 5,000 people perished. During the next 20 years, the buildings of historical importance were painstakingly and accurately replicated.

gunbud, ls7902, ellelloo, gracious, jlbrthnn, snunney, bobocortis, lrw1966, tigra has marked this note useful

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gunbud (27741) 2008-08-04 20:16

Hi Asa,
The pastel sky with its wispy clouds contrast brilliantly with the lush valley and the the river banks wonderfully linned by the beaitufl German city.
Excellent clarity and depth to this fine landscape.
Regards, Tom

ls7902 (6132) 2008-08-04 22:19

Hi Asa,
Great high POV of Wurzburg and the Main river from the Marienberg. I once took a cruise along the river that give good views of vineyards on the slopes of the river and beautiful villages along the way. Lovely scenery, colors and lighting. Best Regards. Latiff.

ellelloo (4729) 2008-08-04 22:19

Hello Asa,
The evening light and the clouds give this photo a nice atmosphere. Good POV. The colours are well saturated and clear. TFS.
Greetings, Lasse

izmirli (3001) 2008-08-04 22:48

merhaba dear asa
wonderful panoroma landscape and city.excellent depth and sky.well done.
best regards.
gürkan akçakır.

UnTrained (0) 2008-08-05 0:44

Hi Asa,
a bit lacking from the weather and large shadow in the preview but opened just a lovely view which I have seen myself some years ago. I like your capture with the long bow of the Main in that green and red coloured city.
Lieben Gruss, Ulf

gracious (20017) 2008-08-05 0:51

Hello Asa,
Lovely view of Wurzburg with good focal point!
the image is sharp with very nice colour and superb details in the shot
a very pleasant presentation of the great city!
many thanks for the sharing
Tony

salvator (18763) 2008-08-05 1:23

Hi Asa,
Nice light on the opposite shore of the river. Nice sharpness and a very nice looking sky and clouds.
Best regards. Salvator.

jlbrthnn (37505) 2008-08-05 2:14

Hello Asa,
Very good exposure for this image. Shade and light are well managed. the framing which uses the diagonal of the river is perfect. Under this well captured sky, the colors are splendid. Cheer.
Have a nice day
Cordially
Joël

jplebrun (16768) 2008-08-05 4:03

Bonjour Asa
beau point de vue de la ville de Wurzburg, je constate que le rouge est très populaire pour les toits des maisons, belle composition.
Amitiés
Jean-Pierre

snunney (34538) 2008-08-05 4:51

Hello Asa,
A wonderful perspective across the town and river. Very pleasing light and shadow contrasts and great colours.

markstaples (15670) 2008-08-05 8:37

Hello Asa
Good POV and good perspective provided by both the river and the clouds. Nice lighting too.
Best wishes
Mark

bobocortis (14136) 2008-08-06 8:04

Hello Asa.
Nice urban / nature landscape, good compositione based on the river.
You've well managed the not easy exposure.
Well done.
Best regards.
Bobo.

lrw1966 (1630) 2008-08-06 8:19

Asa Hi;
Marvelous architecture and educational history lesson in your composition and notes.
Congratulations, very very well done.
Larry
USA-tfs

saxo042 (15428) 2008-08-06 10:48

Hi Asa,
A beautiful scenery and a very fine picture. There are two models of this city at the Marienberg Museum; before and after March 16, 1945. These models really give you something to think about!
Greetings from Gothenburg
Gunnar

aadilj (17950) 2008-08-07 1:03

The light plays an important role in this lovely composition with fine tetxures and superb sue of the wide frame. Great pov and eprspective

paguru (1052) 2008-08-09 9:27

Thanks - I always enjoy seeing pictures from my home town on this site. I don't live there anymore, but I liked the view whenever I was up there. Especially in the late afernoon, when the warm light is on the city like in your picture.

placombe (7183) 2008-08-28 17:56

Hi Asa
Superb shot, a postcard caliber. Great colors and depthness.
Regards from Canada
Pierre Lacombe