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Ruin
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Another impression from Carinthia ;o)

Casle of the 'Ras' landlords, first described in 1171, built on a striking hill next to a sling of the river Drau in the Rosental (Rose Valley, got its name by the Ras family).
Santonino wrote about the castle in 1486.
Amongst the later owners are names like Schaunburger, Perkheim, Raitenauer and since 1886 the Orsini-Rosenbergs.
During the French Wars in 1813 the village St. Michael (today Rosegg) was almost destoyed completely.
Prince Orsini-Rosenberg allowed the widely demolition of the castle to reconstruct the village buildings.
An adept was involved to make sure the ruin remains in a pictorial look.
Since 1833 the owner is the Liechtenstein family.

Thanks to everyone who views and comments!

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.corngrowth
11/17/07 9:58 AM GMT
Very impressive Chris, miss only some relevant data in your narrative (e.g.: what was this and how old is this). Don't know whether you have this data available or not. Regards, Cornelius
Edit: Thanks Chris for this quick response. Think that by adding this description in your narrative, your image has become even more interesting than it already was. Very good (research) work!
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Cornelius was here! (lol) Click HERE to see his work!
::tigger3
11/17/07 10:09 AM GMT
Very good presentation and thank you for adding the information on this well done image.
sandi♥
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Nature in all her glory is my uplift on life.
::Dunstickin
11/17/07 1:48 PM GMT
very tall...Love the owd ones!..lots of history to tell!...fine shot
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*You will have noticed that I haven't been commenting as much on your fine images!..This is because of the pains in my hands!..the constant use of the keyboard, makes this difficult..so, my dear friends..I can only apologise to you all in advance!* OwdBob'sGallery
::kodo34
11/17/07 2:16 PM GMT
great shot , + fav .
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....Dreamstime..... Art is born of the observation and investigation of nature. Big stock photo
.Gabbels
11/17/07 2:25 PM GMT
Very good perspective of this lovely ruin. Like the narrative too.
Great job!

Gabrielle :)
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When you're through with life and all hope is lost. Hold out your hand 'cos friends will be friends - right till the end.
::phasmid
11/17/07 3:53 PM GMT
It's always amazing how Mother Nature uses our ruins to make planters for her lovely creations!! Nicely done, Chris.

♫ 005 PJ ♫

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"I never looked for it, gave it no name; yet I knew it always, when the gift of peace came. I stood quite still for the moment that it lasted...Then the light shifted slightly and the moment passed, leaving me...with the lasting echo of its presence.." Diana Gabaldon
.twinkel
11/17/07 7:13 PM GMT
great how the trees are standing there, high and proud growing to be a big tree, weird but through and you have captured this one very good:))
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laughter is the best medicine.
.Fergus
11/17/07 10:43 PM GMT
Very interesting shot, very beautiful
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"What doesn't kill us makes us stronger" - Friedrich Nietzsche
::fogz
11/17/07 11:58 PM GMT
It is no wonder these old castles stand for so long - just look at the width of the walls! amazing! nice perspective Chris!
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.SEFA
11/18/07 3:19 PM GMT
An amazing ruin. Those thick walls are truely impressive. Great shot!
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::JQ
11/23/07 2:36 PM GMT
neat ruin! and i love those trees growing on the top too!
how did they get there?! lol
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