Marksburg Castle by Tom LeRoy

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27-Oct-2015	T.A.LeRoy

Marksburg Castle

Braubach, Germany

Built in the early 12th century, the castle sits high on a cliff, seemingly impenetrable to enemy forces.
And this castle has withstood more than most. It holds the enviable title of the only medieval castle in the Middle Rhine that was never destroyed.

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Dan Greenberg		02-Jan-2018 14:12
So gorgeous perched above this cloud of fall colored trees. Super comp and capture Tom. ~BV~

Michael Tauber		01-Nov-2016 17:19
Wonderful photo.

Fabienne		03-Dec-2015 20:09
wow, quelle belle photo. Ce château est magnifique sur sa colline e cette forêt aux couleurs d'automne.

Lance B		28-Nov-2015 00:51
Stunning photo! Great colours and POV!

Kevin Warren		26-Nov-2015 16:21
Amazing color and view, a feast for the eyes!

Long Bach Nguyen		24-Nov-2015 18:30
fantastic autumn image

William Barletta		21-Nov-2015 20:58
It is like a fairytale story castle ~V~

Stephanie		21-Nov-2015 18:38
What a beautiful and colorful image! Gorgeous work Tom! VVV

bill friedlander		21-Nov-2015 18:35
Picture postcard pretty with the fairytale castle and gorgeous autumn colors. V

Bryan Murahashi		21-Nov-2015 17:38
Beautiful Autumn setting for this top of the hill castle. V

Nestor		21-Nov-2015 16:31
This is a very beautiful autumn scene. Matter of fact if this was related to bowling you bowled a perfect game. Vote +

Blandine Mangin		21-Nov-2015 16:29
superbe vue de ce beau chateau ! v

poochdad		21-Nov-2015 16:13
Impressive castle above the beautiful autumn trees

Dave Petersen Photography		21-Nov-2015 14:48
What a spectacular POV Tom. This castle has so much grandeur sitting on the hill with all the spectacular fall colors. A beautiful capture with excellent detail. Very nice!! VVV

Zoltán Balogh		21-Nov-2015 14:34
Wow, this is simply awesome Tom! V

fdt		21-Nov-2015 14:19
an impressive castle

John Hamers		21-Nov-2015 13:14
Superb image of this castle, taken from a perfect pov, love the autum colors in front of it !!V

Pierre		21-Nov-2015 12:43
Un superbe point de vue de ce beau château entouré de cette belle végétation aux couleurs automnales! V

David Lewins		21-Nov-2015 12:37
That fairytale castle always makes a great view point, excellent PoV, exposure and capture!

Ika Zinka Eferl		21-Nov-2015 10:52
Marvelous image... this a work of art, a very special shot of this wonderful scene.V

barbarajoy		21-Nov-2015 10:39
A beautiful and worthy survivor standing proudly above the autumn forest. An excellent composition, Tom. V

laine		21-Nov-2015 07:46
I'm so pleased it has survived...Sleeping Beauty surely slept here. V

fotabug		21-Nov-2015 06:23
Oh wow, what a magnificent building! V

Paco López		21-Nov-2015 05:36
Spectacular pov! V!

Dennis Hoyne		21-Nov-2015 03:28
What an imposing and beautiful structure. A stunning composition, Tom, with those beautiful autumn colors in the foreground. V.

Hank Vander Velde		21-Nov-2015 02:08
Great POV in this lovely Autumn colour image.

Jean D		21-Nov-2015 01:33
Outstanding castle with a magnificent view from your vantage point, Tom. Would love to visit the inside. ~V

janescottcumming		21-Nov-2015 00:21
Just gorgeous! V

Philip Game		20-Nov-2015 23:59
A worthy rival for Colditz, perhaps even more original. Love the autumn foliage. V

Pepe Lugash		20-Nov-2015 23:00
It is a sturdy looking thing! Beautiful shot from below. Especially with the autumn colors. BV

Ken Chambers ARPS		20-Nov-2015 21:14
Very impressive castle, it looks fantastic with the Autumn colours, Tom

Johnny JAG		20-Nov-2015 20:55
Magnificent colours

Graeme		20-Nov-2015 19:31
A superb capture of this magnificent castle in its autumn setting, Tom.VVV

Irene Wehrli		20-Nov-2015 19:28
What a perfect, colorful setting for this fairytale castle, Tom! Irene

Al B		20-Nov-2015 19:27
The autumn colours are a stark contrast on this beautiful image, Tom!

Carol Rollins		20-Nov-2015 19:14
Wow, what a gorgeous image and a beautiful castle.

Marco Valk		20-Nov-2015 18:42
Excellent!

LynnH		20-Nov-2015 18:34
The Autumn leaves make a nice, colorful lead-in to this fairy tale castle. V

joseantonio		20-Nov-2015 17:36
such an impressive fortress. This reminds me that I was waiting to enter this castle when I called you to meet in Mainz on my last visit.V.

The Heritage man		20-Nov-2015 15:15
Magnificent and clear image with wonderful autumn colors. Excellent composition too.

Walter Otto Koenig		20-Nov-2015 14:58
Great photograph of this well preserved castle. So nice with autumn foliage. "V"

Ton, Ben & Rob Nagtegaal		20-Nov-2015 14:54
This is perfect Tom, great colors. BV

MarcViskens		20-Nov-2015 14:53
very nice Tom

peterjay45		20-Nov-2015 14:44
Neil says it well, great image, Tom. The colours are amazing.

Neil Marcus		20-Nov-2015 14:04
A fairy tale image. So pretty.

Jim Coffman		20-Nov-2015 13:44
You have a nice home, Tom! :)) Great capture!!

Chris Morton		20-Nov-2015 11:46
great above the autumn foliage

Yvonne		20-Nov-2015 10:11
What an impressive building, love the surrounding colourful plant life... v

Martin Lamoon		20-Nov-2015 09:39
It looks fantastic in your Autumn photograph. v

Helen Betts		20-Nov-2015 09:03
Very impressive castle, especially from this perspective. The fall color is just lovely as well. V.

Anitta Vuorisola		20-Nov-2015 08:44
Amazing POV and such a majestic castle surrounded by pretty fall colours. V

hamery		20-Nov-2015 08:36
Excellent pov of the beautiful castle sitting over lovely patches of colorful trees, Tom. V

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