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Slaying the Dragon...

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I took this photo last week as I was in Freiburg-im-Breisgau (Fribourg en Brisgau in French), a beautiful German city I regularly go to (for shopping matters and taking a breather! ), founded in the 12th century, and an economically bustling place and avant-garde eco-city, though having kept a nonchalance that shows in every paved and pedestrianised street surrounding the cathedral. These statues are part of the 'fountain of fish' (Fischbrunnen) close to the cathedral. The knight treading on the dragon represented for me either Saint-Michael or Saint-George slaying the dragon. A quick look on Wikipedia confirmed that it was Saint-George, the patron saint of the city...Well, you almost know everything!...

Une photo prise la semaine dernière à Fribourg, une jolie ville allemande que je visite souvent (pour le shopping ou pour y prendre l'air), fondée au 12ème siècle, très vivante et riche sur le plan économique, également une ville écologique d'avant-garde, mais qui a conservé une nonchalance qui se sent dans toutes les rues pavées et piétonnes qui avoisinent la cathédrale. Ces statues font partie de la fontaine aux poissons, tout à côté de la cathédrale. Le chevalier piétinant le dragon représentait pour moi soit Saint Michel ou Saint Georges terrassant l'animal. Une vérification rapide sur Wikipedia a confirmé qu'il s'agit de Saint Georges, le saint patron de la ville. Voilà , vous savez....presque tout!...

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Shirahime

9:45AM | Mon, 29 June 2009

Magnifique!

M2A

9:52AM | Mon, 29 June 2009

Oui, trés beau "morceau". Les couleurs sont bien conservées. Belle photo.

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virginiese

9:56AM | Mon, 29 June 2009

Quand KarmaSong joint l'utile à l'agréable, on obtient un chef-d'oeuvre ! Une belle capture de Saint-George, tueur de dragon et dont la légende est connue partout en Europe ! Je suis sûre que cette petite promenade à Freiburg t'a bien changé les idées ! Je t'envie ! bonne semaine et bisous ! Virginie

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MagikUnicorn

9:58AM | Mon, 29 June 2009

Daccord avec Virginie :) S U B L I M E * T R O U V A I L L E

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photostar

10:01AM | Mon, 29 June 2009

Yep, that's good old St. George. And I see the Blessed Mother (or else St. Ann pregnant with Mary) and probably the reigning Pope at the time. Very well done photo capture and history lesson.

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Lucterios

10:02AM | Mon, 29 June 2009

Très belle photo. Excellent rendu des couleurs !

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novelist

10:03AM | Mon, 29 June 2009

I love how the background lends mystery and history with its colors and shapes yet doesn't detract from the intricate subject. Such clarity in this photograph and perfect lighting. It's fun reading about your part of the world and this is such a beautiful work of art. Gorgeous photo as usual.

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gypsyflame

10:13AM | Mon, 29 June 2009

Excellent shot, a nice crisp quality to it, very clear, looks like a beautiful place!

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OrphanedSoul

10:24AM | Mon, 29 June 2009

Stunning art!

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DarkStormCrow

10:25AM | Mon, 29 June 2009

Excellent!

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e-brink

10:32AM | Mon, 29 June 2009

Always nice to see St George up to his old tricks in a foreign country - just wish he'd come home now and again and slay a few dragons here. England needs him right now.

BorisB

10:43AM | Mon, 29 June 2009

Excellent work, really impressive!!

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lior

10:44AM | Mon, 29 June 2009

Bonjour Jean-Luc, Excellente composition demontrant ton tatlent en tant qu'artiste photographe: une merveille! Merci pour le partage, Amicalement, Lior

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stevey3d

11:05AM | Mon, 29 June 2009

Superb image Jean-Luc! Wonderful composition and use of DOF!

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Hendesse

11:57AM | Mon, 29 June 2009

Excellent shot, fantastic details!

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anaber

1:17PM | Mon, 29 June 2009

Your photograph is superb. We can see the beautiful details of that splendid image of the statue.I´m glad if that village is well conserved and not changed as well.Thank you so much for your explanation and for sharing this with us.

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jeroni

1:19PM | Mon, 29 June 2009

maravillosa foto amigo

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carlx

1:19PM | Mon, 29 June 2009

Wonderful capture and presentation, Jean-Luc!!!

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tamburro

1:23PM | Mon, 29 June 2009

Great photo!!!!

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rainbows

1:31PM | Mon, 29 June 2009

A beautiful sculpture and shot, dear Jean-Luc. Excellent work. Hugs and Bisous. Diane. xx

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hipps13

1:42PM | Mon, 29 June 2009

wonderful capture I so agree, Jean-Luc warm hugs that smile, Linda

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three_grrr

1:48PM | Mon, 29 June 2009

The tales of St. George are wonderous indeed, as are those of St. Michael. When I see these statues though, I always think .. St. George. Perhaps in this part of the world, his stories are more well known and more connected with Dragons then St. Michael. A wonderful capture, and wonderful history lesson as well. These statues are so well kept, unlike what seems to happen here, in the US, where these things don't seem to be as well appreciated.

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flora-crassella

1:48PM | Mon, 29 June 2009

a very interesting and wonderful picture!!!!

MrsLubner

2:43PM | Mon, 29 June 2009

Seeing this and the other statues beside him, I feel so lucky and honored. Very regal images and I bet in person they are almost as awesome as your dandy photo of them. Outstanding.

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emmecielle

3:06PM | Mon, 29 June 2009

Wonderful photo! :)

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adrie

4:21PM | Mon, 29 June 2009

Gorgeous photoshot my friend, excellent capture.

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Mousson

5:28PM | Mon, 29 June 2009

Daccord avec Virginie et MagikUnicorn !!!

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danob

5:32PM | Mon, 29 June 2009

Great image Jean-Luc it seems that St George is held in high esteem in other countries than our own.. I live not far from the place legend has it where he slayed the Dragon

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Miska7

6:17PM | Mon, 29 June 2009

Very nice capture! Great lighting. Well done.

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Minda

7:47PM | Mon, 29 June 2009

wow! awesome shot jean-luc really Beautiful photo and Great details...Take care and HUgs...minda...

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