Burg Pfalzgrafenstein
by Iryna Goodall
Title
Burg Pfalzgrafenstein
Artist
Iryna Goodall
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Burg Pfalzgrafenstein, or castle Pfalz, situated on a rocky Falkenau island in the middle of the Rhine river in Kaub, Germany. It served as a toll-gate for merchandise on the Rhine.
The pentagonal tower was erected in 1326-1327 by King Ludwig the Bavarian. The defensive hexagonal around the tower wall was built between 1338 and 1340. Later additions were made in 1607 and 1755, consisting of corner turrets, the gun bastion and the baroque tower cap.
Unlike the vast majority of Rhine castles, "the Pfalz" was never conquered or destroyed, withstanding not only wars, but also the natural onslaughts of ice and floods by the river.
Second place in the "International Images" contest sponsored by "International Images" group 09/29/2019.
Third place in the "America's No 1" contest hosted by Gull G 01/18/2022.
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August 29th, 2019
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Allen Gray
This is a very beautiful image! I love the use of color and depth of field making the subject stand out! l/f
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