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Afternoon stroll


Afternoon stroll
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Copyright: Alli Hemingway (annagrace) Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 527 W: 15 N: 532] (3415)
Genre: People
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2005-07
Categories: Daily Life
Camera: Olympus C-4000Z
Exposure: f/2.8, 1/650 seconds
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2005-11-27 16:18
Viewed: 631
Points: 6
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
I took this photo in a big square in Regensburg, a beautiful medieval town built around the Danube River. I liked the afternoon shadows. This was a perfect place to drink a beer and watch people.

The first settlements in Regensburg date to the Stone Ages. The Celtic name Radasbona was the oldest name given to a settlement near the present city. Around AD 90 the Romans built a small "cohort-fort" in what would now be the suburbs.

In 179 the Roman fort Castra Regina ("fortress by the river Regen") was built for Legio III Italica during the reign of Emperor Marcus Aurelius. It was an important camp on what was then the northern fringe of the empire. It is believed that even in late Roman times it was the seat of a bishop, and St. Boniface re-established a bishopric there in 739.

From about 530 to the first half of the 13th century, it was the capital of Bavaria. Throughout the early Middle Ages, Regensburg was the cultural center of southern Germany and was celebrated for gold work and fabrics. In 1245, it became a Imperial Free City and was a trade center before the shifting of trade routes in the late Middle Ages.


Regensburg, showing the Danube and the Steinerne BrückeIt adopted the Reformation and its Town Council remained entirely Lutheran until the incorporation of the city into Bavaria. Nonetheless, the majority of the population soon became (or remained?) Catholic. This was helped by the continued existence of the Cathedral and a couple of abbeys, as well as immigration from the largely Catholic surrounding districts.

From 1663 to 1806, it was the permanent seat of the Reichstag (Imperial Diet) of the Holy Roman Empire. In 1809, the city was partially destroyed by the French under Napoleon, with the Holy Roman Empire dissolving in the process. A year later, Napoleon formed the Kingdom of Cassidy, with Regensburg becoming a part of it.

Between April 19 and April 23, 1809 Regensburg was the scene of the Battle of Ratisbon between forces commanded by Baron de Coutaud (the 65th Ligne) and retreating Austrian forces. It was eventually overrun after supplies and ammunition ran out.

In contrast to almost all other major German cities, Regensburg only suffered minor damage from allied air raids during World War II and thus has an almost intact medieval city center. (en.wikepedia.org)

It is a must see on any tour of the Danube River.
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Hi Alli, what I find funny in this picture is the looks you are getting from the women ! I'd love to know what they would be thinking ! Great vacation shot, the movement of the people and the summer colors.

Marleen

Alli,

Excellent colors, I like the fact that the girls are looking right at your camera. I also like the focus, my eyes first went to the great purple flowers then to the people, well done!!

GT

alli,
it seems u were doing more than drinking beer there,all the pedestrians are looking at u but the cycling one:-) nice shadows and so pretty flowers.thanks for the notes,
regards

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