St James' Church, Rothenburg, a photo from Bayern, Ouest

Photographer's Note

St. James's Church is a historic Lutheran church in Rothenburg ob der Tauber, Germany, which serves as a church on the pilgrimage route to St. James Church in Santiago de Compostela, Spain.

The church was built between 1311-1484. The east chancel was completed in 1322, nave built from 1373-1436, and west choir, which bridges the street, from 1453-1471. The church was consecrated in 1485 by the Bishop of Würzburg. It has two towers (south tower: 55.2 metres, north tower: 57.7 metres).

In 1525 the peasant leader Florian Geyer read aloud the articles of the revolting peasants from its west chancel.

It contains the famous Holy Blood altarpiece of the Würzburg wood carver Tilman Riemenschneider, carved 1500-1505 and a number of other important relics. Unfortunately, we did not get to see the inside due to lack of time.

(Source: Wikipedia)

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papagolf21 (152599) 2016-11-02 1:19

Bonjour, cher Stephen,
Bravo pour cette très belle mise en image. La réussite est totale, nous prenons plaisir à la découverte.
Amitiés.
Philippe

No_One (4) 2016-11-02 1:29

Hi Stephen
That building is huge but the angle you chose makes it look really elegant and rather dainty, a surprising effect for such a massive place. The light is really cool and I love the texture of the cobbled Street leading to the church.
Cheers
Noel

alvaraalto (42280) 2016-11-02 1:38

Hello Stephen
Excellent picture with a very strong perspective of a wide-angle lens. It accentuates the vertical in the Gothic architecture. The slightly backlight gives a pleasant contrast in the picture.
Excellent presentation
Groet Rob

dkmurphys (78000) 2016-11-02 1:53

Good morning Stephen,
A fine capture of this impressive cathedral. Lovely urban scene, I like the architecture. Have a fine day.

Daniel

claudeD (47754) 2016-11-02 3:18

Hello Stephen,

very fine picture from Rothenburg showing this very interesting architecture view. The church is perfectly shown here with your choice for a verticalk format with excellent sharpness and clarity.Very well done.I like the view very much.TFS.

With regards from Luxembourg

JC

lousat (129979) 2016-11-02 3:24

Salut Steph,capture parfaite de cette eglise tres vieille mais vraiment bien preservee',un example architechturel impressionante,details et couleurs super! Belle journee' et merci,Luciano

Nicou (193806) 2016-11-02 3:32

Hlelo

quelle vue de cette église fantastique quelle grandeur des vitraux superbe ils sont immenses et ont des reflets le cadrage est parfait avec la place et les décorations superbe.
Bravo et amitié
Nicou

pierrefonds (103567) 2016-11-02 4:32

Hi Stephen,

I like the reflections on the windows. The point of view is showing a double perspective of the architecture of the St.James church. The good luminosity is bringing out the beauty of the colours. Have a nice day.

Pierre

GyurMaster (21349) 2016-11-02 5:27

Dear Stephen,

I also visited Rothenburg this year. It is a tiny little jewelry box. Did you tried Schneeball?

Best Wishes,
Gy.

jhm (203039) 2016-11-02 6:36

Hello Stephen,

Clear and much sun with the church and the green leaves but also a quiet area around the church.
A nice depth and perspective.
Sharpness and clarity are pleasant to look at.
Truly nice detailed picture.
Very well done, TFS.

Best regards,
John.

Sergiom (117241) 2016-11-02 7:04

Bonjour Stephen,

Cela fait très drôle de voir cette magnifique place vide de gens, pourtant, c'est tellement beau. Cette église au nom anglais est magnifique sous cette forte lumière.

Amicalement

Serge

Royaldevon (75420) 2016-11-02 8:04

Hello Stephen,

Never mind, you did have time to capture the very tall and imposing exterior.
It actually doesn't look as old as it is! It must have looked quite modern for its time.
The cobbled f/g is a lovely introduction, whilst the adjacent, four storey building helps to emphasise the height of the church.
You had a beautiful weather, reflected in bright colours.

I never realised that the pilgrimage went from Germany as well.
I have a friend who completed the pilgrimage but only through Spain.

My warm regards,
Bev :-)
Weather still amazingly bright. Cold at daybreak but warming up to a sunny mid teens.

Fis2 (155649) 2016-11-02 9:41

Witaj Stephen!
I know this church ;)
Good vertical frame and composition.
I like tower and colours.
Well done.
Good evening.

Silvio1953 (205753) 2016-11-02 10:39

Ciao Stephen , great view of fantastic church, fine details, wonderful colors and splendid clarity, very well done, my friend, ciao Silvio

macjake (96157) 2016-11-02 11:53

Hi Stephen
I know some people will not like the tall vertical distortion, its all a matter of personal taste really. it doesn't bother me.

the lighting in the sky was a bit harsh, but still, overall its a great looking shot of this beautiful Church. With the extreme wide angle lens, i'm sure you came away with the most unique shot of it. keep using the lens!
cheers
Craig

carlo62 (81265) 2016-11-02 15:50

Ciao Stephen
la foto è molto bella e l'architettura è molto interessante, ma non riesco a distogliere lo sguardo dalle due grandi finestre e dai sui riflessi, bellissimi.
Saluti
Carlo

PiotrF (52330) 2016-11-02 16:47

Hello Stephen
Excellent view of St. James's Church with interesting architecture.I like beautiful details, good light and nice colours.
Nice presentation.
Regards
Piotr

Tue (82264) 2016-11-02 23:55

Hello Stephen,
You chose a great POV to show this impressive church as well as the charming old houses on the right hand side of the square. I really like the fine and tranquil mood that prevails around this square. The sunlight was strong, but well managed and thus very pleasant.
Lars

rychem (72179) 2016-11-02 23:59

I was there, it is an amazing town, an important tourit destination, worth recommending.
Great, detailed and well composed photo
regards Ryszard

ChrisJ (160036) 2016-11-03 6:19

Hi Stephen

I like the reflected blue skylight in the stained glass windows contrasting against the pale yellow cream color of the churches facade. Good sharpness too. Tfs!

emka (152228) 2016-11-03 21:28

Hi again,

So you went also to Rothenburg, the most charming small town in Germany. But there it was not with the cruise. Nice church on the St. James route. It is a pity you stayed there short time. It is so nice to stroll around there.

WArm regrad s Malgo