Castle Dreams [Hotels and Pictures of Hotel Lobbies ]
Uploaded: December 23, 2010 18:29:34
May all your dreams come true (but be careful what you wish for). This is a real structure between Versailles and Lexington, KY, and very unexpected to the unsuspecting traveller on Hwy 60. The story is that this couple went to Europe, and she fell in love with castles. So he, having plenty of money, and wanting to please, built one for her. Unfortunately the story does not end there. Shortly after it was built, marital problems ensued and they divorced. It sat abandoned for many years until recently, when it was sold and now plays host to a bed&breakfast. Wide angle HDR.
Exif: F Number: 18.2, ISO: 640, FocalLength: 42.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 40D
Tammy M. Anderson December 23, 2010
What a cool looking B&B. Great story and beautiful HDR capture, Randy. #1338098Ron McEwan December 23, 2010
Goes to show you can't buy a heart. I missed this one Randy, very interesting. #9122259Rona L. Schwarz December 23, 2010
That's an amazing story and even more amazing to see this in Kentucky, Randy! Terrific wide angle capture, I love the tones during winter. Great HDR work. #9122460Michelle Alton December 24, 2010
I would certainly be startled, Randy. It's striking. This is an unusual type of composition, but works perfectly in the snow! #9122642Jack Ryan December 24, 2010
Wonderful POV and comp...a very beautiful and impressive image. So very well done. #9123160Kay E. Mahoney December 24, 2010
Beautiful capture,Randy. #9123175Monnie Ryan December 24, 2010
Wow! Sure is an impressive place, Randy -- well done! #9123325Laura E. Swan December 24, 2010
What a sad story. It's so beautiful there, too! Maybe they should have planted some pretty flowers and trees out front together?Money definitely doesn't buy happiness.
I bought my husband a bookmark once that became his favorite one!
It reads: "A successful Marriage Is Made Up Of Two Great Forgivers".
HAPPY HOLIDAYS TO YOU AND YOURS, Randy AND FORGIVE WHERE NECESSARY! :)))
-Laura #9123723
Carol L. Fowler December 24, 2010
I remember the castle well. It makes a wonderful snow scene! Beautiful!!! #9123827Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna December 24, 2010
WHOA! What a shame! I'll bet it's a wonderful B & B though! Fantastic image, Randy! :-) k #9124071Kathleen K. Parker December 25, 2010
Great story and photo!John Connolly December 26, 2010
What a remarkable scene you have captured here Randy, and I love the story! I hope you had a very Merry Christmas! #9126033Patti Coblentz December 27, 2010
Stunning wide angle view of this amazing castle, Randy...love the expansive, snowy foreground. Great story. #9127843Barbara Waldoch December 29, 2010
Terrific capture, Randy, love it!Sign up for an interactive online photography course to get critiques on your photos.
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