<< Previous Next >>

Hdr* castle in the fog*


Hdr* castle in the fog*
Photo Information
Copyright: john vantighem (john1) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 172 W: 0 N: 181] (1477)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2009-08-08
Categories: Experimental
Details: Tripod: Yes
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2009-08-09 0:48
Viewed: 159
Points: 2
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Reinhardstein Castle, locally known as Burg Reinhardstein or Burg Metternich, lies south of the village of Ovifat, east of the town of Malmédy in Belgium.

In 1354 Wenceslas, Duke of Luxembourg, gave Renaud of Waimes permission to build a castle at this location. In 1468 the castle passed to the Van Nassau family through marriage. Through inheritance the castle came into the hands of the De Metternich family in 1550.

Several sources mention that the castle was destroyed in 1677 by the troops of Ludwig XIV. But other sources don't mention this fact (amongst them the castle's visitor guide), so I don't know if this did happen.

During the French Revolution the castle was confiscated. Afterwards it was returned to the De Metternich family.

In the beginning of the 19th century they sold the castle to be pulled down because they choose to reside on their estates in Germany and were afraid that the French might return. The largest part of the castle was pulled down and the abandoned remains were left as a ruin. Later on the ruins also suffered from treasure hunters who tried to find a supposed treasure of gold and silver that was said to be hidden somewhere in the ruin.

Hdr de cinq photo
Ev+2, Ev+1, EV0,EV-1,EV-2.
Sharpshooter, docdexter has marked this note useful
Only registered TrekLens members may rate photo notes.
Add Critique [Critiquing Guidelines] 
Only registered TrekLens members may write critiques.
Discussions
None
You must be logged in to start a discussion.

Critiques [Translate]

Hi John,
Nice shot, seems like you were shooting directly towards the sun here - Which has caused some sun spots and glare in places. The fog looks good, but can almost be confused with blow-out from the sun. Your POV looks good, and I found your note to be quite interesting.

TFS,
Scott.

Hi there!
I like this shot. Very interesting HDR effect, with lovely colours. Makes it look like a fairytale castle. Like your composition too.
Well done and TFS!

Calibration Check
















0123456789ABCDEF