Fairytale Spire
by Connie Handscomb
Title
Fairytale Spire
Artist
Connie Handscomb
Medium
Photograph - Photography - Fine Art
Description
Life itself is the most wonderful fairy tale.
~ Hans Christian Andersen
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This is a slice of Zurich. There are many spires in this city; this is but one. It is found in the part of Zurich called "Old Town".
While Zurich is an international centre of banking and international industry, it is scenes like this that bring to my mind the Brothers Grimm more than the Brothers Koch. Cobblestone streets and the fresh,aquamarine river running through its centre provide a unique charm all its own.
This red spire is actually a part of the backside of the famous Grossm�nster Cathedral. It was Charlemagne who first used this site, originally settled by the Celts, to honour two patron saints of the city.
The site underwent many changes over the centuries.The current historic Romanesque structure took 100 years to build, between 1100 & 1220. Fire destroyed the spire in the 1400's and the 1700's so it was again restored right through to more recent times. While the Romans and the Holy Roman Catholic Church had a very strong influence in the city, the Grossm�nster is currently an Evangelical Protestant church.
This cathedral has twin towers: inside the south 62-meter tower,climb 187 steps and you will have a panoramic vista of the beautiful fairytale city of Zurich.
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I played with the original image, added textures, to give it a look reminiscent of the pictures I loved in my storybooks as a girl.
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♥ Heartfelt Gratitude to FAA groups for featuring this image :
First Friday Gallery
Fine Arts Professionals
Images That Excite You
This Way Arts
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February 20th, 2015
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Comments (27)
Sunil Kapadia
Wow! Love this viewpoint and composition. Amazing perspective and details too. L/F
Connie Handscomb replied:
Sunil, you've been gallivanting in my galleries! Thank you so, so much for taking the time to do so ... & to appreciate & support what I do:))
Cheryl Rose
It is always nice to enjoy a real fairy tale! Amazing composition and capture of beautiful Zurich! l/f/tw
Connie Handscomb replied:
Cheryl, Good Morning! You've brought me back to something I've not looked at for a while... Zurich will always remain a fairytale city for me (many cities in Switzerland will); I am so pleased you explore my portfolio; thank you so much! .. I only wish I could keep up in a more timely manner; I need longer days! :))
James Lanigan Thompson MFA
~♥~ you see beauty on so many levels ~♥~
Connie Handscomb replied:
Because I am always behind on this site ... I just came upon your lovely comment; thankyou, James! :)) {yes.... there is beauty all around us ... everywhere .... thank you for appreciating that, too}
John Bailey
Congratulations on being featured in the Fine Art America Group "Images That Excite You!"
Connie Handscomb replied:
Hi John! & thank you for being the wonderful soul that you are ; truly glad you support what I do ;))
Sharon Nelson-Bianco
Hi Connie, this is a beautiful uplifting experience. Now I want to visit Zurich and see it myself. Well done! Best regards, Sharon
Connie Handscomb replied:
Oh, I really do hope you get to see it one day, Sharon .. yes, it is beautiful & uplifting both ; you won't regret it if you go :))
Connie Handscomb
Robert, Hello! Afternoon Greetings & many thanks to you for featuring this image in First Friday Gallery :))
Andy Lloyd
I love how you've rendered this, turning a vibrant, modern city into a beautiful oldy-worldy sanctuary
Connie Handscomb replied:
Zurich is wonderful, Andy; it is modern, yes, while keeping its old-world charm; so glad you like this! :))
Robert Hebert
Fitting title and I love the clouds!
Connie Handscomb replied:
Thank you, Robert; it had been raining earlier in the day .. the sun came out brilliantly afterwards :)))
Hazel Holland
Fabulous capture and magnificent work, Connie!!! L/F
Connie Handscomb replied:
Thank you very much, Hazel! this is a city we will be visiting again .. ; it is beautiful :)))
Elizabeth Tillar
Connie, this is a magnificent work. The spire and its environs are truly magical! l/f
Connie Handscomb replied:
Thank you, Elizabeth; it was a long climb up there! ... Zurich is a marvelous city; love it there ;)))