Rothenburg ob der Tauber V, a photo from Bayern, Ouest

Photographer's Note

Hello friends and colleagues, today I offer the fifth photo of this beautiful German city, on this occasion a general view taken from a nice park. I visited a couple of years ago with the visual information photos of our companions on this site, I hope you like it and visit it in the future, then some letters over the city.

Rothenburg ob der Tauber is a town in the district of Ansbach in Bavaria, Germany. Until 1803 it was an Imperial Free City and today is a world famous tourist attraction for its well-preserved medieval center.

History.
In 970 Detwang parish was created, today a district of the city, and then Grafenburg Castle oberhalb der Tauber where the designation "ob der Tauber" originates and means "on the Tauber River" built. This castle was destroyed by the earthquake of 1356. The town was elevated to the rank of Imperial Free City between 1170 and 1240. The most prominent figure in medieval Rothenburg was Heinrich Toppler (ca. 1340-1408), whose energetic policy and land purchases influenced the development of the city for many years after his death.
In 1631, during the Thirty Years War the city was taken by the Count of Tilly. This gave rise to the traditional annual celebration of Meistertrunk (Master mouthful), with an allegorical piece. According to tradition, Tilly took prisoners to city councilors, sentenced them to death and ordered the city was burned. The mayor of Rothenburg gave me welcome offering wine served in a magnificent and colorful glass vase 3¼ liters. Tilly, slightly appeased by the gesture, offered to respect the integrity of the city if someone was able to drink the wine jug in one gulp. Mayor Georg Nusch, volunteered for the attempt, and to the astonishment of all and particularly Tilly, Nusch proceeded to drink it in one gulp, so the city was saved from destruction.

After the last troops left the city in 1650, the development of the city was paralyzed and Rothenburg lost significance. This is the reason why the buildings of this era, for the most part, have been preserved to this day.

In 1803, with the mediation and secularization of the Holy Roman Empire, Rothenburg became part of Bavaria. In these years the city became a favorite of English and French tourist destination. During the Weimar Rothenburg became strong support of the Nazi party. In the 1933 elections the citizens of Rothenburg gave the Nazis 83% of the vote.

On March 31, 1945 the city was bombed by the US Air Force, which resulted in the destruction of 40% of the city. However, the older parts of the city and its historic buildings were not affected. The destroyed buildings were reconstructed in its original form after the war, in part, with the help of donations from members of the US Army.
On April 17, 1945, in the last days of World War II, General Devers US Army gave the order for the city was attacked by artillery. The city was saved by John Jay McCloy, who requested permission to seek the unconditional surrender of the city before the attack. McCloy's mother had visited Rothenburg before the war and had told him of medieval beauty of the city, so McCloy was reluctant to destroy it. The German regional commander rejected the offer, but the biggest Thömmes, commanding the troops of the city, ignored this order and surrendered the city.
Source: Wikipedia.

Make: NIKON CORPORATION
Model: NIKON D3100
Software: PhotoScape
Exposure Time: 10/12500 sec
F-Stop: f/7.1
ISO Speed Ratings: 400
Focal Length: 22 mm
Date Taken: 2012-07-03 12:36
Metering Mode: Center Weighted Average
File Size: 983 kb

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holmertz (92898) 2015-02-12 12:20

Hello Angel,
This is a delightful view. I love the very fresh, lush, "juicy" green tones of the lower part, contrasting nicely with the slice of mainly brick red of the town. The fairly dark clouds may be the best explanation of the wonderful mildness of the colours, apart from your good exposure.
Kind regards,
Gert

carlo62 (81265) 2015-02-12 15:14

Ciao Angel
ti sei allontanato dalla luminosa Spagna per mostrarci questo angolo di Baviera.
Bella la linea delle case con le torri ritmicamente separate che suddivide il verde e il cielo.
Saluti
Carlo

batalay (41261) 2015-02-12 18:51

Hello Angel,

As usual, you provide an informative note with a superb photo, in the spirit of the Trekearth spirit, "Geography through photography." I knew very little about the history and the views of Rothernberg until you posted your series.

Warm regards,

Bulent

dkmurphys (78000) 2015-02-13 0:10

Hola Ange,
Very interesting and original presentation of this city. I like the fresh green in the foreground. Good work!

Daniel

Nicou (193806) 2015-02-13 0:55

Hlelo

Superbe cette verdure et image ces arbre avec la vue sur la ville et les clochers qui ressortent un très beau contraste ave la tour et son châpeau ocre splendide.
bravo et amitié
Nicou

snunney (130967) 2015-02-13 3:42

Hello Angel,
Your composition nicely shows the architecture of this delightful town set in context. I like the layered effect. The grey sky makes a good foil for the red roofs of the town and the foreground greenery. Very good technical quality.

jhm (203085) 2015-02-13 4:32

Hello Angel,

A big panorama view about the area, with splendid green foreground.
We get the village perfect between the green forest and the light cloudy sky.
Also the sky makes your picture attractive.
Colours make the picture very nice.
Nice presentation too.
Very well done, TFS.

Have a nice weekend,
John.

Sergiom (117241) 2015-02-13 6:34

Bonjour Angel,

J'aime beaucoup la construction de cette image. Elle possède de belles démarcations très franches, le vert du bas, la jolie ligne du village sur la colline et ce ciel très contrastant.

Amicalement

Serge

Silvio1953 (205826) 2015-02-13 9:19

Ciao Angel, gran bella questa cittadina immersa nel verde, ottima nitidezza, splendidi colori e bella luce, bravo, buon week end, ciao Silvio

williewhistler (16606) 2015-02-13 11:59

Hello Angel,
there is a really nice balance between the lush green trees and the overcast sky with the interesting skyline of the town well placed across the centre of the picture.
The colours are very appealing and clarity first rate.
Regards Les.

ChrisJ (160104) 2015-02-13 12:31

Hello Angel,

Rothenburg is one of the smaller towns in Bavaria I was looking at to visit later in the year. I spent a week in Munich in July. The fg green forest contrasts well against the red rooftops of the houses, and the grey cloudy sky. The 6 towers of the churches and town hall etc break the horizon line nicely across the frame. Good colour and saturation. Tfs!

danos (110407) 2015-02-14 1:08

Hola Angel,
nice the panoramic view of this charmy village as was found on the top of the hill surrounded from the dense foliage of the trees.I like the beautiful presentation as the beauty of the place.

Regards,Danos

SherryDrinker (460) 2015-02-14 2:36

Hola Angelo

Preciosa foto de ese pueblo tan bonito. El bosque o parque en primer plano con esos colores verdes en diferentes tonos contrasta muy bien con los colores de las casas. Una nitidez perfecta igual que la composición.

Buen finde y un abrazo. A ver si nos vemos la semana que viene para tomar unas birritas en el gorila.

Jose Luis

SWEETFREEDOM (24623) 2015-02-14 6:07

Hi Angel,
classic view of Rothemburg,
very nice colors and the vegetation all around the city.
regards
Alessandro

mesutilgim (0) 2015-02-14 10:29

Hello dear Angel,
Very nice general view of this beautiful medieval city in Germany.Within the landscape -as seen here- it makes a greater impression as it is.
Another perfect entry in your gallery with many interesting and usefull notes and nice framing.
TFS and have a nice weekend
MESUT ILGIM

adramad (67044) 2015-02-14 12:34

Hola Angel.
Sensacional panoramica, de esta poblacion tan bonita, realmente pasear por sus calles es como estar en un cuento de hadas, yo la visite en el 92, me gusta mucho el POV, con todo este bosque en el primer plano.
Gran foto, hermosos colores naturales, muy buena iluminación y excelente nitidez.
Bien hecho. Me gusta.
Disfruta de este fin de semana de Carnavales.
Un abrazo.
Luis.

Cricri (176) 2015-02-14 22:49

Hola Angel
Belle présentation de la ville avec ce grand espace vert en avant plan, la lumière et les couleurs sont belles, Beau dimanche
cricri

berek (50518) 2015-02-14 23:15

Dear Angel
Beautiful line of houses with towers rhythmically divides that separate the green and the sky.lovely atmosphere. take care.
Have a nice Sunday.
Burak

Matyas (0) 2015-02-15 0:45

Hello Angel! Amazing point of view, amazing wide and long perspective. Wonderful tow, fantastic cityscape and landscape. Beautiful sky. Fine composition. Fine frame. Well done!

lousat (130033) 2015-02-15 2:50

Ciao Angel,originale prospettiva,molto orizzontale,con le case che sembrano sorgere dal verde degli alberi,colori brillantissimi ed ottimi dettagli ovunque,un'altra foto eccellente! Buona Domenica,Luciano

claudeD (47754) 2015-02-15 3:34

Hello Angel,

very fine picture from Rothenburg with an excellent composition, fine colors and clarity. You have here a very good example that we here in Central Europ don't have such wonderful blue skys like you have in southern Spain. Very well done.TFS.

With regards from Luxembourg

JC

npecanhuk (79329) 2015-02-15 3:54

Hola Angel!
Beautiful place!
Attractive picture!
Sharpness, exposure, colors, chosen pov and composition are all excellent!
TFS - congrats,
Saludos desde Brasil,
Neyvan

Didi (61589) 2015-02-15 11:13

Bonjour Angel
Jolie vue sur cette ville avec cet avant plan de verdure
Il serait aussi intéressant de faire une vue un peu plus rapprochée
Amicalement

ikeharel (105953) 2015-02-16 5:47

Hola Angel,
Red bricks houses seem as emerging fom within the lavish green vegetation, and its skyline is well distinct and contrast the grey sky above.
Taken well from a distant POV.
Buenas tardes,
Ike

eldancer1 (36343) 2015-02-16 6:33

The architectural style is unmistakably German. Nicely captured with good pov and nice details. Well done, tfs.

mirosu (16313) 2015-02-17 0:59

Hello Angel,
Excellent view to the town houses. I like the arrangement with the green trees in the front. Superb light & color contrast.
Very well done.
Greetings,
MIRO
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ourania (51103) 2015-02-18 12:17

Hola Angel,
a lovely view of both the luscious natural setting and the picturesque, characteristic cityscape in the distance. Your picture has great depth and sharpness and the large sky makes it light and directs our attention to the fine textures and details of the scenery. I like the intensity of the colours, despite the filtered light and the mood of the cloudy day. Congratulations and thank you!
All the best, have a great evening,
Ourania

jemaflor (135484) 2015-02-19 23:52

salut Angel,
Bon rendu des teintes entre cette végétation verte en premier plan et ce ciel gris, les toitures sont mises en valeur par la douce lumière.

clic (23804) 2015-02-23 8:33

Hola Angel
It's a good job you've done, juxtaposing the symbol of serenity to the city hubbub for a much attractive paradoxal tableau 'zested`' of a vivid depiction.
Town people have far for a picnic outing!
Hasta luego.
Robert

Photo Information

Copyright: angel cornejo (cornejo) (61504)
Genre: Lieux
Medium: Couleur
Date Taken: 2012-07-03
Categories: Nature, Architecture
Camera: Nikon D3100, Tamron AF18-200 F/ 3.5-6.3 xr, 62mm HAMA Circular Polarizer
Exposition: f/7.1, 1/1250 secondes
More Photo Info: view
Versions: version originale
Date Submitted: 2015-02-12 11:11