Uploaded: December 14, 2015 06:07:21 | Entered: December 14, 2015 06:07:21
The Gothic cathedral was designed to drive the eye toward the heavens. Nowhere (OK, maybe Amiens) is this more apparent than the Kolner Dom. It took literally centuries to be completed, and it is remarkable that it was spared in WWII -- the Dom sits proudly and unmissable by the Hohenzollern Bridge. But the structure, while damaged, remained sound, and it is still there for us to enjoy — tall and proud. Its twin spires and the crowns of the three kings (who are said to be in the gold reliquary) are the symbols of its city, Cologne, Germany.
Exif: F Number: 5, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/30 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 2000, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 24.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 5D Mark III
JO ANN CLEVELAND December 14, 2015
Wow Mary! What a beautiful presentation and I especially loved your comments about it Mary...definitely a fave for me girl!John Connolly December 14, 2015
Thanks for the history behind this shot Mary! What a spectacular building! #11412137
Mary L. Olson
December 14, 2015
Amalia Sylvia Arriaga Salinas
December 14, 2015
Mary L. Olson
December 14, 2015
frank w. degenhardt December 14, 2015
This is beyond belief and can understand why it took so long to complete when you look at all the amazing and beautiful details. And it does what they wanted, it takes our eyes up to a heavenly look. The colors are stunning to. What a beauty. Loved the story behind it to. #11412225
Mary L. Olson
December 14, 2015
Debbie Bray December 15, 2015
Yes, I have to agree, the Dom Cathedral is such a beauty, Mary, we didn't get to go inside, but the size of it is just mind blowing! Gorgeous colours and so glad you had such a wide angle lens to capture this! #11412270
Mary L. Olson
December 15, 2015
Guy D. Biechele
December 15, 2015
Melinda F. Schneider
December 15, 2015
Mary L. Olson
December 15, 2015
Emile Abbott
December 16, 2015
Deborah Lewinson
December 20, 2015
Emile Abbott
December 28, 2015
Evy Johansen
December 28, 2015
Guy D. Biechele
December 29, 2015
Mary L. Olson
December 29, 2015
Leslie McLain
December 31, 2015
Patrick Rouzes
January 05, 2016
frank w. degenhardt January 29, 2016
Amazing work. Congratulations on this being a Staff Favorite. #11428174
Emile Abbott
January 30, 2016
Guy D. Biechele
January 30, 2016
frank w. degenhardt January 30, 2016
Spectacular in its beauty. Congratulations on the Finalist. #11428750Ellen Hodges January 31, 2016
Huge congrats and very best luck on your wonderful finalists, Mary!! #11429096
Patrick Rouzes
January 31, 2016
Tammy M. Anderson
January 31, 2016
Mary L. Olson
January 31, 2016
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