The Courtyard

The Courtyard

21 responses to “The Courtyard”

  1. natuurfreak2 Avatar

    looks great and interesting to take a walk there

    1. rabirius Avatar

      Thank you, Marylou.
      Yes, the Taunus mountains are great to take walks – and you also have some sights like old castles, etc. But also the woods and mountains are beautiful.

  2. lancesheridan Avatar

    Haunted relic of the past- exceptional work, rabirius.

    1. rabirius Avatar

      Thanks a lot, Lance.

      1. lancesheridan Avatar

        You’re welcome, rabirius!

  3. Peter Klopp Avatar

    Impressive almost monochrome photo!

    1. rabirius Avatar

      Thank you, Peter.

  4. fotografiemijnlangleven Avatar

    Een blik op de wereld, na de apocalyps !

    1. rabirius Avatar

      Well. Het kasteel heeft zijn apocalyps al gepasseerd. Ze heeft afgebrand.

  5. Sue Dreamwalker Avatar

    What History if only those wall could speak.. Great image my friend

    1. rabirius Avatar

      Thank you, Sue. I’m glad you like it.

  6. Kim in Fiji Avatar

    I’m curious about the paint on the shutters. Seems kind of recent – last 40 years anyway – so where did the roof go? Or if this was MEANT to be open (you did say “courtyard”) then why all the funny shaped windows? This is an odd, odd shot.

    1. rabirius Avatar

      Well, the fortress burned down – so the roofs are missing in most parts. However, some things were renovated, so you can also climb the tower and go in some rooms. But I took the photo in what was supposed to be the courtyard. So I guess there was never a roof. The shutters were probably repainted. But I have to admit that I kept the red colour so the paint looks probably fresher than it actually does.

  7. Henk Jonkvorst Avatar

    Mooi. Op de achtergrond stel ik me de stofwolken voor van een middeleeuwse veldslag

    1. rabirius Avatar

      Dank je wel, Henk.

  8. Fotohabitate Avatar

    Sehr Stimmungsvolles Bild!

  9. frauke Avatar

    I haven’t known this historical relic before…. interesting!

    1. rabirius Avatar

      Thank you, Frauke.
      Wenn you are in the Taunus Mountains, the castle in Königstein is really worth visiting. There are also other beautiful ruins of castles nearby, like Falkenstein.

      1. frauke Avatar

        Ah, thanks very much for this information, I will check it out and see what and when to visit 😎😉

        1. rabirius Avatar

          Yes, do that.
          I’s really worth it. And if you like old ruins of castles you will find others nearby.

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