Autumnal splendour Photo

Photographer’s Note

This is a view of mount Wilzenberg (674 m) in the low mountain range Rothaargebirge. I already showed it here - in summer. This photo was taken last week when autumn showed its bright face. Meanwhile it is foggy and grey and it is raining cats and dogs here.

Wilzenberg is characterized by its special situation - it is absolutely isolated from the main ridge of the mountain range. It is surrounded by many legends. Probably it was a celtic fleeing castle, of which the barriers still are to be seen on its top today. Also a castle in the early Middle Ages is presumed here and since that time top of Wilzenberg is a christian cult place (you can recognize the 29 m high wooden cross in my photo) and still today pilgrimages take place to the chapel on the summit. Last but not least the panorama view from the observation tower up there is really breathtaking (please look HERE).
Right hand in my photo you can see some houses of the beautiful village Grafschaft at the foot of Wilzenberg.

In workshop you can see a wider view.

In map view right hand I put the marker on the chapel on top of Wilzenberg.

chinchini, snunney, ls7902, josepmarin, asajernigan, edge, saxo042, vasilpro, mvdisco, pablominto has marked this note useful

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chinchini (27531) 2009-11-03 0:40

Salut Frank,
Superbe paysage automnal. L'automne est bien là ;o)
Le POV est bon, il a permis d'inclure une partie des habitations de la ville dans cette belle nature très colorée. La luminosité est excellente. Quel temps magnifique !
Excellente journée mon Ami
Pierre

ifege (1737) 2009-11-03 0:43

A superb autumn colour photo Frank - but it isn't just the colour that appeals - it is a great shot of the country side.
Cheers from Australia on a hot spring evening.
Ian

snunney (34732) 2009-11-03 0:58

Hello Frank,
A splendidly lit composition with gorgeous autumn colours and a lovely atmosphere. The framing tree on the right creates a great sense of depth. A very attractive image to contemplate on a wet and windy November morning. Thanks for sharing.

serp2000 (9391) 2009-11-03 1:09

Hallo, Frank,
Impressive colours of the autumn. Wonderful landscape. My compliments!
Serghei

jurek1951 (25930) 2009-11-03 1:53

Hallo Frank,
Wunderschoene Herbst-Komposition .... fein der Bildaufbau und die Farben,
Grüße Georg

bema (8677) 2009-11-03 2:23

Hallo Frank,

herrliche Landschaft mit tollen herbstlichen Farben , da könnte ich zur Zeit an jeder Ecke stehen bleiben um dieses Spektakel zu genießen.. wenn denn nicht ..

schönen Nachmittag, Gruß Bernd

josepmarin (33785) 2009-11-03 3:17

Hallo Frank,
A good title for this photo, really we see the autumn brilliance, a season with a high aesthetic level and that gives us a few wonderful colors in the nature.
Your composition catches all it using a very beautiful landscape.
A great photo, my friend.
Regards from the sunny, windy and soft Barcelona,
Josep

ls7902 (6134) 2009-11-03 3:22

Hello Frank,
Very beautiful autumn colors. Wish I had the chance to see this. Shades of red and patches of green forest make a pleasing contrast. Good sneak view of the village. Regards. Latiff.

wolf38 (12728) 2009-11-03 3:27

Hallo Frank. wie Du schon zu Recht sagtest, es herbstet allerorten auf TE. Dein schönes Photo reiht sich hier nahtlos ein. Und es ist wirklich ein Genuß, diese bunten Landschaften zu betrachten. Für Photos dieser Art ist allerdings etwas Sonne von Vorteil, da sie die Farben zum Leuchten bringt. Viele Grüße, Wolfgang.

Nicou (44641) 2009-11-03 3:39

Hello,

Fantastique colline dorée, quelle merveilleuse iamge avec ce couelurs d'autonme, elle est bien ronde, une merveille d'image.

Bravoe t amitié

Nicou

asajernigan (14090) 2009-11-03 3:53

Frank,
Your are experiencing very nice autumn colors this year!
I like your composition here with the branches in the foreground adding depth for the scene. The layers of trees and open fields make for a nice progression through the scene. The lighting and colors are great and the photo has fine sharpness.
TFS,
Asa

Vasa (5454) 2009-11-03 4:02

Comme votre recante photo Autumn at its best, celle-ci me seduit aussi, Frank. On se plaise encore quelque jours avant de faire face a l'hiver. Votre photo de couleurs chaudes montre aussi un endroit qui plait bien a ses habitants. Merci ami et a tres bientot,

Branko

hrschwartz (694) 2009-11-03 5:25

Hi Frank,

Beautiful fall colors. I guess all the leaves are now gone- the cats and dogs must have removed them all. ;-)

From sunny Raleigh- perfect day to pick up leaves. :-)

Randy

edge (458) 2009-11-03 7:55

Good Morning Frank, This is a lovely panorama of Herbst in Deutschland. The countryside in Germany seems to sparkle and glisten, and you have captured that effect with this shot. For me, I would rather see the landscapes and panoramas than the buildings and structures of the large city. Yet, I still like castles etc. Great shot. Regards Roger

saxo042 (15544) 2009-11-03 8:14

Hi Frank,
Several very fine fields of different colours here! Blue sky, rust red trees, dark green spuce, light green grass and also some dark green shadowed grass. A very well mixed palette for this painter here! Did you vist Waldhaus Sauerland in Fleckenberg too?
Kind regards
Gunnar

adramad (3542) 2009-11-04 7:17

Hello Frank.
Superbe this autumnal landscape, your composition shows clearly the beauty of colors and shades of the station, these elongated shades add a captivation added to the color of the evening.
Regards from Madrid.
Luis.

john1 (1992) 2009-11-04 7:23

Hello Frank,

Wonderfull landscape in colors of the autumn mood,
very good sharpness and the framing is excellent.
Good clarity and lighting.
Great shot.
Have a good day.
john

mesutilgim (36687) 2009-11-04 11:11

Hallo lieber Frank,
Tolle herbstliche Szene mit typischen Farben. Schoen die tiefen Schatten im Vordergrund.
Dankes schoen und mfg
MESUT ILGIM

COSTANTINO (22601) 2009-11-04 11:23

Hello
Another amazing shot with autumn presentation
No other comments,only bravo
regards
Costantino

vasilpro (8578) 2009-11-04 12:54

Howdy Frank,
Beautiful landscape, a very nice autumn composition, lovely colors and very good light management.
Regards, Vasilis.

adelune (2) 2009-11-05 7:05 [Comment]

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carper (64638) 2009-11-05 9:14

schon Frank.
what a moment, fantastic autumn shot here, good composition, fine contrast with the blue sky, very good one, have a nice evening.
regard jaap

AiresSantos (41970) 2009-11-05 14:21

Hi my friend Frank
Very beautiful autumn picture with lovely colours
Nice POV and details
Best Regards
Aires

mvdisco (11480) 2009-11-05 16:16

Bonjour Frank,
Très beau paysage d'automne et jolies couleurs,
belle netteté et composition.
Les couleurs d'automne sont magnifiques..
belle présentation ..très jolie photo..
tous mes compliments.
-1 celcius and rain and snow...
Have a good day.
Michel

pablominto (40508) 2009-11-07 22:57

Hello Frank,

It is a peaceful lovely landscape and a wonderful October day!
The autumn colours are very much present, with the variation from green to reddish...
Well framed with good depth, and the long shadows tells the story of the season!

Greetings,
Pablo -