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Romantic Gorge


Romantic Gorge
Information sur la photo
Copyright: Frank Kaiser (Buin) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 3615 W: 1 N: 7386] (26779)
Genre: Lieux
Média: Couleur
Date de prise de vue: 2008-08-09
Catégories: Nature
Exposition: f/6.3, 1/100 secondes
Details: Tripod: Yes
More Photo Info: [view]
Map: [view]
Versions: version originale
Thème(s): World Heritage Sites Part IX [view contributor(s)]
Date de soumission: 2008-08-23 0:07
Vue: 293
Points: 26
[Ligne directrice - Note] Note du photographe
This is a view of the Upper Middle Rhine Valley a bit north of the town St. Goarshausen. This part of Rhine valley here - between Bingen/Rüdesheim and Koblenz was added to the UNESCO list of World Heritage Sites in June 2002 because of its unique combination of geological, historical, cultural and industrial reasons.
As you can see the river has carved a gorge into the "Rheinisches Schiefergebirge" (Rhenish slate mountain range) which stretches from the Belgian Ardennes to Rothaargebirge in the German federal state North Rhine-Westphalia.

The gorge produces its own microclimate and has acted as a corridor for species not otherwise found in the region. Its slopes have long been terraced for agriculture, in particular viticulture which has good conditions on south-facing slopes. Most of the vineyards belong to the wine region Mittelrhein - but as you can see here a part of them has been given up. The competiton of wines from regions where machines can be used for cultivation, such as e.g. in France or Italy is too strong. Concerning taste Rhine wines, the Hock, definitely mustn't hide behind the wines of other countries ... ;-))
The river has been an important trade route into central Europe since prehistoric times and a string of small settlements has grown up along the banks. Constrained in size, many of these old towns retain a historic feel today. With increasing wealth, many castles appeared and the valley became a core region of the Holy Roman Empire where the famous Counts of Katzenelnbogen collected their unmeasurable silver treasure. It was at the centre of the Thirty Year's War, which left many of the castles in ruins, a particular attraction for today's cruise ships which follow the river.

Middle Rhine valley really is a great and romantic gorge with many many objects of interest.
The photographer right hand is taking a photo of Loreley rock ...


In the map view left hand you can see my point of view and the curves of the river.
phwall, serp2000, ellelloo, riclopes, tedesse, adelune, saxo042, danyy, leo61, Uhu trouve(nt) cette note utile
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A adelune: Hallo Alain!Buin 1 08-23 06:59
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Hi Buin,
Yes, this gorge does look very romantic, it has all of the elements of a medievil fairystory.
Lovely shot, good composition, you show many aspects of the river and the way it winds through the countryside.
Have a nice weekend.
Peter

Guten morgen, Frank,
Superb shot! Excellent POV, i like colours and details! Useful note!
Viele gruesse aus Ural,
Serghei

Hello Frank,
Another wonderful shot from you showing the beautiful banks of Rhine. Always a joy to read your comprehensive notes. Good composition, beautiful colours and great depth and sharpness.
Have a nice weekend
Lasse

Olá Frank, wonderful scenery, indeed. I can see that the light conditions didn't help you, but your framing is excellent with the second slope making a great diagonal. Still, there's a nice contrast bettween the sunny and shadowed parts and I like ti see the photographer in yellow. Tfs,
Have a nice weekend,
ricardo

Cze¶æ!
Fantastyczny widok,piêkny krajobraz,dobry POV,¶liczne kolory i dobra ostro¶æ.
Interesuj±ca notatka.
Pozdrowienia
Tadeusz

Hallo Frank,
Tolles foto, gütes light, und ein wundershönes POV.Klasse Perspektive und super Komposition.
Viele Grüße aus Bayern,
Georg

Fantastisch! So schön!! Bravo Frank, alain

Bonjour Frank
superbe paysage que cette gorge présente aux visiteurs, belle réalisation plein de couleurs qui nous invite a regarder au loin.
Amitiés
Jean-Pierre

Halo Frank
Die Rhine ist aber echt ne grosses flus und das ist schonzu sehen
schone arbeit Frank
Alles gutes aus hitziges Despotovac
Bratislav

Hi Frank,
I like this photo with the different layers of green turning blue, the curves of the river hidden behind the slopes.
Greetings from Gothenburg
Gunnar

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  • danyy Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 7582 W: 448 N: 10696] (54428)
  • [2008-08-23 13:40]

Bonsoir Frank,
quel bonheur de retrouver les vallées du Rhin, dans lesquelles tant de fois je me suis promené, mais cela remonte à des années maintenant. Il serait temps que je les revisite.
Un soleil assez fort, qui donne des lumières dures et une brume très légère qui voile un peu l'arrière plan. Mais quelle profondeur d'image mais aussi l'altitude.
Un excellent POV.

Amitié.
Daniel.

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  • leo61 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3756 W: 368 N: 7757] (33964)
  • [2008-08-23 22:27]

Hallo Frank!
Wollte gestern abend schon schreiben ,habe aber nach ca 5 min. vergeblichen Warten aufgegeben.Selbst das löschen meines Bildes hat 20 min gedauert und jetzt darf ich erst wieder in 4 Stunden......Werde bis dahin mal schauen ob es schon die ersten Pilze gibt.
Dein Standort ist toll und läßt die Kurve des Flusses erahnen.Immer wiedder interessant wie bei solchen Lichtverhältnissen grün zu blau wird.Die Person in orange macht sich gut für die Kompo.
Schönen Sonntag,
Gruß,Andreas

Ciao Buin, beautiful landscape, great POV, splendid light and colors, very well done, have a good Sunday, ciao Silvio

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  • Uhu Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 528 W: 0 N: 1137] (5128)
  • [2008-08-24 2:48]

I heard about this place - or rather about this region. Very interesting note and, of course, photo is great again!

Greetings!

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