La Tour Jacob Photo

Photographer’s Note

Built in the Middle Ages, this is the main gate in to the town when coming from the East. It was mentioned for the first time in 1426. Until the 19th century the gate was called Dinselpuert (Dinsel gate). From the 19th century onwards it received the name "Tour Jacob" after the last Prussian guard officer that guarded the gate. It was used as a prison.
In the background,we see the spires of the cathedral. The corniche traverses the picture and to the right we distinguish the Grand ducal palasce (with flag, so he is in residence) and beneath it the tower of the church of the Neumunster monastery in the valley of the Alzette.

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Guto (1738) 2004-01-29 22:37

Charming place. The white sky and the snow over the roofs gave an interesting contrast with the yellow tones. I am just thinking that there is probably something more on the bottom that you could have shown us, the pavement maybe. Just a bet, it's a nice shot anyway.

jrj (34779) 2004-01-30 4:31

The picture seems a little harsh in the contrast, and maybe a little tilted. Your notes is well worth reading to better see all the details in the picture.

The town gates is to be found many places. I wonder if the toll gates at the motorways will be there after some 5-600 years ;-)

carper (65426) 2004-01-30 13:12

Sorrie John,

Ik had hem vanmorgen al gezien, maar moest toen naar mijn werk. Prachtige foto, van een prachtig stadje. Die sneeuw maakt het allen maar mooier. Goede compositie, goed werk John. Ik snap trouwen niet dat er zo weinig naar gekeken is. Het valt me op hoe weinig sommige foto's bekeken worden en dat terwijl er zeer veel foto's worden onder gewaardeerd.