Germany - Cologne - Köln - Sunset over Cologne Cathedral (Kölner Dom) and River Rhine
Cologne (German: Köln) is Germany's fourth-largest city (after Berlin, Hamburg and Munich). It is one of the oldest cities in Germany, having been founded by the Ubii in the year 38 BC. The name is derived from that of the Roman settlement, Colonia Claudia Ara Agrippinensium.
Cologne lies on the River Rhine. The city's famous Cologne Cathedral (Kölner Dom) is the seat of the Catholic Archbishop of Cologne. It is renowned as a monument of Christianity, of German Catholicism in particular, of Gothic architecture and of the continuing faith and perseverance of the people of the city in which it stands. It is dedicated to Saint Peter and the Blessed Virgin Mary. The cathedral is a World Heritage Site, one of the best-known architectural monuments in Germany, and Cologne's most famous landmark, described by UNESCO as an "exceptional work of human creative genius". It is visited by 20 thousand people every day.
Weather in Europe has been rather extreme during last month, I've now visited about 5 diffirent cities with wonderful Christmas markets and I only hear locals saying how unsual it is to see so much snow, including Cologne. It is not much fun to shoot when its -7C or colder in heavy snow fall, however when the weather calms down and the sun shows itself, some of the wonderful shots can be made. For what ever unknown reason, this is not very famous view although it is fabulous. Most people take the shot of the Cathedral from the river site where I was heading as well, however on my way I noticed few people on top of very high building (I always look up :-)) and it would not be me if I would not try to get there too. Luckily it is public paid terrase, so no convincing was needed this time... and as a bonus, I still managed to capture that famous view from the river too, however I prefer this shot much more.
Camera Model: Canon EOS 5D Mark II; Lens’s focal length: 24.00 - 105.00 mm; Photo Focal length: 55.00 mm; Aperture: 14; Exposure time: 32.0 s; ISO: 100
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celedena.photography (18 months ago | reply)
great pictures like usual
congratulation
Ray's Photostream."Trying to catch up" (18 months ago | reply)
Amazing blue hr image.
cinnamonsi (18 months ago | reply)
so beautiful
atif peshimam (18 months ago | reply)
awesome awesome awesome.
great angle and the colors are magical as always.
larger than life shot. spectacular view!
Raffy Carvalheira (18 months ago | reply)
Awesome sunset!
AnneMäenurm (18 months ago | reply)
Beautiful tones, great image! Merry Christmas and have a nice holidays!
Le***Refs *PHOTOGRAPHIE* (18 months ago | reply)
very beautiful view Lucie ; lovely colors!
Anything Beautiful (18 months ago | reply)
Stunning work
Easa Shamih (eEko) | P.h.o.t.o.g.r.a.p.h.y (18 months ago | reply)
wow stunning shot :)
Al Mahrezi (18 months ago | reply)
Very nice shot
Thomas_M. (18 months ago | reply)
Wonderful, so near to my hometown! :-)
Nice to see the Cathedral from this point of view. Most people are shooting from the riverside, I love this view over the town and the gorgeous sky.
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Maximilian Zimmermann (18 months ago | reply)
Wonderful shot!
MB*photo (18 months ago | reply)
I didn't know this point of view ! Great colours
Yuki1683 (18 months ago | reply)
Beautiful sunset city view.
Wael Massalkhi (18 months ago | reply)
great!
✘Frances (18 months ago | reply)
stunning.
Keith Gooderham (18 months ago | reply)
Fabulous image really love the colours and the perspective - do you have wings?
Nasir Iftikhar (18 months ago | reply)
wonderful shot
Dean Forbes (18 months ago | reply)
Gorgeous colors!
jpmiss (18 months ago | reply)
I pick this photograph to be on the cover of National Geographic
National Geographic: Are You Good Enough?
Murad Al Ramadan (18 months ago | reply)
I pick this photograph to be on the cover of National Geographic
National Geographic: Are You Good Enough?
anwar marghalani (18 months ago | reply)
nice ::)
KR-Waleed (18 months ago | reply)
I pick this photograph to be on the cover of National Geographic
National Geographic: Are You Good Enough?
Arnodil (18 months ago | reply)
perfect composition, gorgeous light, another masterwork in your stream!
J.Montero1 (18 months ago | reply)
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I pick this photograph to be on the cover of National Geographic
National Geographic: Are You Good Enough?
illyphoto (18 months ago | reply)
very beautiful
tobey308 (18 months ago | reply)
amazing scene... Merry christmas!!
pongky © (18 months ago | reply)
another stunner from the landscape master!
Manel Salud (18 months ago | reply)
nice colors, fantastic view!
AbhijeetVardhan (18 months ago | reply)
What a grand view!!!
Captain Suresh (18 months ago | reply)
Brilliant, superb, excellent shot ! No words could describe its beauty. You have done very well. Thanks for sharing.
COSKUNTUNA ... 800.000 ... THANK YOU_ (18 months ago | reply)
SUPERB
Merry Christmas and A happy New Year!
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pakopep (18 months ago | reply)
Una foto genial de una ciudad increíble!
Felices Fiestas ....
Barney Stepney (18 months ago | reply)
Whoa, beautiful colours and a great viewpoint!
albireo2006 (18 months ago | reply)
A wonderful sunset
NIELS AHA (18 months ago | reply)
Lucie, you did it again! This is the most fabulous shot I have seen of cologne thus far.
I was actually in Cologne myself this weekend. Did not make it to the other side of the river while the light was interesting though.
deji.fisher (18 months ago | reply)
Beautiful shot of a beautiful city!
AIMEN ASHUR (18 months ago | reply)
so wonderful shot
Mario George Vella (18 months ago | reply)
Awesomeness
Lisa-S (18 months ago | reply)
What gorgeous colours.
Luigi Alesi (18 months ago | reply)
magnificent shot, great light
Barbara Jones / photosecosse.com (18 months ago | reply)
You are one ASTOUNDING photographer Lucie !!!
Rfee3tElshan. (18 months ago | reply)
i love this city <3
_Katarzyna (18 months ago | reply)
Awesome shot!
Monsieur Nounou (18 months ago | reply)
Magnifique!
Rey Cuba (away for a few days) (18 months ago | reply)
what a wonderful moment captured
Serge Freeman (18 months ago | reply)
outstanding cityscape!!
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Margall photography (18 months ago | reply)
wonderful work
well done,
marco