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28-Oct-2015 T.A.LeRoy

Pfalzgrafenstein Castle

Kaub, Germany

On the tiny Pfalz Island in the middle of the Rhine River near Kaub Germany, stands Pfalzgrafenstein Castle.
It was built for the sole purpose of generating revenue from boats traveling along the river.
While Pfalzgrafenstein is one of many toll castles on the Rhine, its location in the middle of the river on the extremely small island renders it unique.
(Source: http://great-castles.com/pfalztale.php)

Nikon D200 ,Nikkor 18-70mm f/3.5-4.5G ED-IF AF-S DX Zoom
1/125s f/6.3 at 70.0mm iso100 hide exif
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Date/Time28-Oct-2015 15:47:49
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Focal Length70 mm
Exposure Time1/125 sec
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Pawel Kazmierczyk18-Mar-2019 09:49
excellent capture of this place
barbarajoy21-Nov-2017 20:44
Have to agree with all comments, Tom. A perfect composition of this fascinating fortress in the Rhine. Nicely complimented with the information you shared. Memories for us too! V
Pawel Kazmierczyk06-Jul-2016 20:04
great photo and very interesting info you provided, thank you!
Lance B28-Nov-2015 00:53
Beautiful scene!
Long Bach Nguyen24-Nov-2015 18:32
just fabulous...I remembered when the Rhine have high water and the castle half underwater
Dennis Hoyne21-Nov-2015 03:29
Very unique, and such beautiful surrounding scenery! v.
Ton T.06-Nov-2015 09:38
Fascinating location for a castle and a great image Tom!! V+++
Karen Moen06-Nov-2015 09:07
Beautiful color and composition. Voted.
hamery05-Nov-2015 15:51
Great capture of the toll castle which is historial , unique and a wonderful scene. Great light and with its colorful reflection on the icing cold Rhine. BV
Zoltán Balogh02-Nov-2015 05:46
Fabulous image Tom! V
Allan Jay02-Nov-2015 05:30
Superb setting and marvellous reflection, Tom
Sam_C01-Nov-2015 11:25
Superb shot, great color and crispness...almost thought it was one of your A7 cameras! V++
Pepe Lugash30-Oct-2015 21:57
Beautiful shot of this "toy" castle in the river with those lush fall colors. BV
Carol Rollins30-Oct-2015 14:44
A very beautiful photo, so wonderfully composed with a great mood, and very interesting information.
Jean-Luc Elias30-Oct-2015 12:25
Unique place, well rendered ! BV
Irene Wehrli30-Oct-2015 10:39
Really a unique looking castle with it's colors and form. Beautiful capture with the reflections, with the fall colored trees and the ship coming along the island...
Fine work Tom!
Irene
Yvonne30-Oct-2015 10:00
I'm looking at that tiny boat - what a comparison to this superb scene! v
Blandine Mangin30-Oct-2015 07:51
beautiful ! v
Ton, Ben & Rob Nagtegaal30-Oct-2015 07:51
Beautiful well composed image Tom. V
Pete Hemington30-Oct-2015 07:36
Excellent place and well taken
laine30-Oct-2015 05:42
A beautiful place, Tom.
Paco López30-Oct-2015 05:14
Incredible place!! Wonderful, V!!
Nirvan Hope30-Oct-2015 04:18
What a great location for this elaborate 'toll booth'! Love the mistiness of fall and the well-defined building.
Richard Marcus30-Oct-2015 01:33
Beautiful landscape image with beautiful Fall colors. Not only is the Castle interesting, but the church in the distance as well. V
Gill Kopy30-Oct-2015 01:14
Looks very susceptible to flooding !! Love your shot - reflections and fall colours V
Jean Chiasson29-Oct-2015 23:44
Wow spectacular view reflection Tom BV
Carl Carbone29-Oct-2015 23:34
Anything for a buck! :-) Cool shot and bit of history.
Tom Munson29-Oct-2015 23:21
Beautiful autumn image, Tom.
Ken Chambers ARPS29-Oct-2015 23:06
A pocket size castle, how sweet. Must be low maintenance compared with the more normal size castles. :-)
Beautiful picture Tom
John Hamers29-Oct-2015 22:26
Great landscape image in beautiful autumn colors !!V
Ceya29-Oct-2015 22:22
Fascinating, colorful view of the castle surrounded by beautiful forest! Great reflections. V!
Frank Brault29-Oct-2015 21:46
A beautiful scene and superb composition. Gorgeous autumn colors and I love how the colors blend with the reds of the castle. V
Isabel Cutler29-Oct-2015 21:11
The colors remind me of a Renaissance painting.
Neil Marcus29-Oct-2015 20:31
A fascinating location. i wonder if it ever floods.
globalgadabout29-Oct-2015 20:28
remarkable, and apparently so vulnerable a toll booth..
Colin Storey29-Oct-2015 20:21
Wonderful scene with the reflections. v
Don29-Oct-2015 20:12
Fascinating landscape and history, and the autumn colours are wonderful.
Zeeby29-Oct-2015 19:44
Wow, spectacular view in this fantastic capture! V
Graeme29-Oct-2015 19:43
A fine view of the castle and surrounding autumnal landscape, Tom.V
LynnH29-Oct-2015 19:36
Beautiful fall colors surrounding this unique castle. Thanks for the history. V
marie-jose wolff29-Oct-2015 19:19
beautiful castle in such a wonderful autumnal setting! V
Jim Coffman29-Oct-2015 19:19
Wow, this is truly beautiful! It would make a beautiful postcard!!
Gerard Koehl29-Oct-2015 19:05
Magnifique paysage avec ces couleurs automnales et ces châteaux. V
Martin Lamoon29-Oct-2015 17:35
A fabulous photograph, I do like this castle
v
joseantonio29-Oct-2015 17:31
I remember this one quite well, but you have captured it with some special mood and some lovely reflections.V.
Walter Otto Koenig29-Oct-2015 17:24
Beautiful image of the Pfalz bei Kaub with this perspective, diffused lighting and colors. Great result with the D200. "V"
Nestor Derkach29-Oct-2015 17:12
This is beautiful love the landscape in autumn form
Castle is a gem , love the contrast of the black roof.
Nice background and a very enchanting atmosphere.
Vote
Shmuel Halevi29-Oct-2015 17:09
Beautiful fall colors and landscape. (D200... wow)
Patrick Goossens29-Oct-2015 17:02
Excellent capture Tom! Just last week I've seen a documentary about the castles of the Rhine River, seen from out of the sky.
peterjay4529-Oct-2015 17:00
This is a beautiful image, Tom, the Fall colours are lovely. Great reflection on this interesting castle. Very well shot.
Helen Betts29-Oct-2015 16:55
What an interesting place for a fortress, and in fact an interesting fortress! Well captured with beautiful color and great reflections. V.
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