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Tarasp Castle


Tarasp Castle
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Copyright: George Rumpler (Budapestman) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 3809 W: 0 N: 6844] (24369)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2005-05-14
Categories: Castles, Daily Life, Nature, Architecture, Artwork
Photo Version: Original Version
Theme(s): Magnificent architectural memories from Europe [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2006-10-02 8:19
Viewed: 1407
Points: 24
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Tarasp-Vulpera is an idyllic mountain town, located at 1250-1470 metres above sea level right in the center of the world-famous Lower Engadin Valley, Switzerland. Tarasp Castle, built in 1040, is the central landmark of Lower Engadine. It offers a spectacular view of the valley and should not be missed. Visit the pump room of Tarasp where you can enjoy mineral water right from the source. The sources of over 20 mineral springs are located in the vicinity of Tarasp-Vulpera and Scuol. Some of these have been tapped and are used for mineral water cures, carbonic acid salt baths and other health baths.
In the early 19th century, the palace was bought by the Dresden industrialist Dr. Lingner for 20,000 francs, and renovated from the ground up. Planking and furnishings for the castle were purchased from Buendner patrician homes and nearby noble courts. Lingner had a large concert organ built in the old armoury- Tarasp was to become a melodious palace. The castle’s organ is a masterpiece from the Dresden-based organ manufacturer Jehmlich and, thanks to an endowment in 1991, was completely refurbished. With more than 3,000 flue pipes, the castle’s organ can be heard today at the annual concerts held in the ballroom.
(Sources: Engadin scuol and Isprs)
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Hello George,
Good point of view on the castle!
Wis to include some of this fine architecture in the town, giving a very pleasant composition and a good context...
Super details, and the colours are vivid... A very pleasant image to look at!
Greetings,
Pablo -

Uma foto linda e de ótima qualidade George.
Composição e cores belas. Amei essa casa com flores em todas as janelas, um charme.
Parabéns, grande abraço,
Vera.

Hello George,
Very beautiful shot with excellent composition. Great architecture. Good choice of keeping the castle in the background and beautiful houses in foreground. Good light management and colours.
Well done
Thanks for sharing
My best wishes
Vivek

Imposing view on a clear day. I miss the old architecture and medival feel of these european towns. Nice, clear and detailed work with your lens.
Cheers
Otto

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  • carper Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 9311 W: 445 N: 14663] (51497)
  • [2006-10-03 3:34]

a nice shot George,
good point of view, the lines are nice and I think uyou did a good job here, well done.
gr. jaap

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  • berek Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3869 W: 172 N: 4891] (22127)
  • [2006-10-03 6:12]

Hi George,
I love this castle. location is very interesting. nice architecture with blue sky and green place. have a nice day.
Burak.
MOV -> :-)))

Another beautiful shot! I like the POV with the castle and the homes very nice. Looks like a gorgeous day as well. Thanks for sharing.
Christan

Intersting point of view on this Swiss village, with an excellent sight on the medieval castle. Good sharpness, good colors (but perhaps a bit poscard like). I like the row of trees leading to the castle.

All the best,

Emmanuel

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  • zeca Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2788 W: 162 N: 3835] (16512)
  • [2006-10-04 1:28]

Hello George!
Nice capture! I like the POV and you did a nice framing including so many interesting details!
Regards,
Zeca
smiley later!

Hello George,
perfect composition and magnificent shot.I love this picturesque image.Switzerland is my favourite contry.TFS.
Best wishes.
setenay

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  • paura Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 3802 W: 8 N: 2514] (20217)
  • [2007-02-10 17:48]

George,
Very beautiful photo to show thgis amazing place. Excellent composition, friend.

Very well done.

Paulo

Good image!
I was about to post an image taken from almost the same place, with the same blue sky...
Well, I posted another picture of the castle taked from further away.

Hi George
I just saw another shot of this castle, but from a different angle. what a coincident, i have never seen this one before.
Nice colorful shot.
Harry

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