Schloss Lichtenstein, a photo from Baden-Wurttemberg, West

Photographer's Note

ichtenstein Castle is a fairy-tale styled castle located near Honau in the Swabian Alb, Baden-Württemberg, Germany. Its self-descriptive name in English means "light (colored) stone."

Historically there has been a castle on the site since around 1200. It was twice destroyed, once in the Reichskriegs war of 1311 and again by the city-state of Reutlingen in 1381. The castle was not reconstructed and subsequently fell to ruin.

In 1802 the land came into the hands of King Frederick I of Württemberg, who built a hunting lodge there. By 1837 the land had passed to his nephew Duke Wilhelm of Urach, Count of Württemberg, who, inspired by Wilhelm Hauff's novel Lichtenstein, added the current castle in 1840–42. The romantic Neo-Gothic design of the castle was created by the architect Carl Alexander Heideloff.

Today the castle is still owned by the Dukes of Urach, but is open to visitors. The castle contains a large collection of historic weapons and armour.

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BilboCA (734) 2009-07-19 14:03

Hi, Luc,

Lovely subject.

The fog and dim lighting create a mystical feel that I like.

Good clarity throughout (at least until the fog obscures!).

Regards,
- William

phwall (6787) 2009-07-19 18:04

Hi Luc,
A magical capture, the castle is well situated in frame allowing for the fog to leave the rest of the view mysterious and unknown.
Very good quality to this image, POV, composition and exposure all perfect.
Thank you for the very good note also, well done.
Regards
Peter

sandpiper (6788) 2009-07-19 22:45

Hi Luc

A fantastic castle in a fantastic setting. The fog adds to the mystic of the image. Great composition.

Chris

wolf38 (30) 2009-07-19 22:52

Hello Luc. A wonderful motive. You realized it photographically in the best way. It works now mystisch and somewhat mysteriously. The castle is the ideal place for a narration. Compliment for this successful photo. Regards, Wolfgang.

John_F_Kennedy (43797) 2009-07-20 7:21

That's a great view to thsi lovely castel. I like how the fog is arround here, a little bit mystic. Well done.
Best wishes,
Achim