The History of One Picture: Neuschwanstein Castle

[Victor Tribunsky]

We always see the results of a photographer’s work, but sometimes the history of taking a photo is even more interesting than the photo itself.

You may have seen this photo of the Neuschwanstein castle in Bavaria million times. The overview of the castle which opens from the Marienbrucke – a bridge over an 80-meters gorge with a waterfall – is captured by thousands of photos, posters, puzzles, mugs, mouse pads and so on.

Sure enough I wanted to take some original shots, to find an unusual, undiscovered angle. Finally, this is what I came for to Bavaria. In spite of the losses in technique, I still managed to take some unusual shots. But were they successful – it is another question. Read more...