Back to Summer ... Photo

Photographer’s Note

This is a view of Königswinter, situated on Rhine river, about 35 km south of Cologne, not far away from Bonn. In the background at the right you can see "Drachenfels" ("Dragon's Rock", 321 m), the hill with the castle ruin on it's top. The castle was built in the 12th century by the archbishop of Cologne. It's one of the hills of the tiny low mountain range "Siebengebirge" and immediately next to Rhine river. A little bit left underneath the top you can see castle Drachenburg, built in 1883 by the rich broker, banker and later on even baron Stephan von Sarter.

I think, Drachenfels perhaps is the most popular mountain of Germany. The view from there, 260 m above the large river, upstream and downstream is breathtaking. With about 2 millions of visitors it is supposed to be the mostly climbed mountain of Europe. The summit can be accessed by the Drachenfels Railway, starting in Königswinter, since 1883, but I think it wasn't built for the baron. ;-)

Königswinter with about 41000 inhabitants is a popular town and summer resort on the right bank of Rhine. Nearby is the northernmost vineyard of Germany.

Using the map "view" function at the left you can zoom in (please click several times at +) exactly to this shipping pier. South-east of the town you can see Drachenfels with it's ruin.

elmec, atus, cunejo200, jlynx, eska has marked this note useful

Critiques | Translate

UnTrained (0) 2007-11-19 22:24

Guten Morgen Frank,
eine sehr schön angelegte Aufnahme voll herrlicher Sonne. Sag mal, war das wirklich dieses Jahr mit Sonne im Sommer? Diagonaler Ansatz und Blick in die Weite zum Fels rüber sind schön und die Promenierer am Ufer geben viel Leben. Vorn hätten die mit Leben vielleicht mal kurz abtauchen sollen.
Lieben Gruss, Ulf

Budapestman (42020) 2007-11-20 1:14

Hi Frank,
Fascinating atmosphere, indeed. The POV is very attractive and spectacular I like the beautiful details and the fine colours. Splendid shot, Have a nice day
George

stefanocer (10404) 2007-11-20 1:28

What a beautiful day Frank clean air and wonderful place and light , really nice to see , well done.
Stefano.
_Smiles later_

elmec (12194) 2007-11-20 1:28

Hello Frank!
This is very good point of view!
I like this scene with old buidings in green frame!
Interesting place and good work!
Best regards!

atus (15476) 2007-11-20 1:34

Hello Frank,
with the chilly weather of nowadays, it's nice to see some "warmer" pictures. The pov from the boat is very good and the diagonal perspective is great. I like the fine and well exposed colours, too. Well done! Tfs and best wishes.
Attila

jasmis (50472) 2007-11-20 1:41

Yes, yes! After yesterdays outdoor session with Jerzy I miss summer more and more.
Fine hot photo. And interesting note, as usual.
Regards my dear friend.

cunejo200 (7159) 2007-11-20 4:14

Hello Frank,
This is a lovely vista of Königswinter. The viewer is treated to a lot of fascinating details. There is good clarity and lighting. Best regards, Danilo

eska (520) 2007-11-20 5:34

Hello Frank.
What a day, what a weather, what a view. Your point of view chosen very well, I feel being invited for nice walk. Judging by flags on the shore, everybody is invited. Interesting note, as usually.
Water level in the river very high, I can see trees and bushes deep in the water.
Greetings from Canada
Chris

mikeyt (1) 2007-11-20 9:44

Hello Frank
Excellent clarity and colours. Your pic brings back some fond memories of the 10days i stayed in Konigswinter back in May.

Cheers from Canada
mike

LEA (4821) 2007-11-20 12:56

Nice picture of these beautiful town i visited some 30 years ago ( time to upgrade my souvenirs!).
Beautiful picture with great colors

Gdouble (5245) 2007-11-21 6:45

Hi Frank,
Nice view of this beautiful little town. I went there 30 years ago, a lot of souvenirs for me.
Thanks
Greetings from Brussels
Guy

jlynx (11380) 2007-11-22 1:16

Guten Tag mein Freund,
Am Well turn round myself to summer, when autumn behind window sweep wet folia on grey street. Well, that photo which then perform can bring us good remembrance and a little warmth on present, cold and moist day. Very nice work, excellent sky blue and good, sedate composition. Have hope, that optimism contracted in this picture permit You on continue this warm series photo.
Best regards from autumnal Poznan,
Jurek