the 20 Schilling bridge by Ikarius
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This is something very special: A photograph (panormama, 2 shots) of the landscape that was printed on the Austrian 20 Schilling banknote.
At least 10 years ago I started to have a dream: To visit the "Semmeringbahn" (the trainroute across the Semmeringpass) and to stand, where the picture has been taken for the meant banknote paper. Last week my dream came true.
The "Semmeringbahn" was build 150 years ago, Carl Ritter von Ghega was the man who did this masterpiece, a railway between Gloggnitz and M
Comments (9)
NODROG69
EXCELLENT SHOT - GLAD YOUR DREAM CAME TRUE, WHAT A GREAT IDEA THIS WAS
Corwin13
Excellent idea, and great composition!
jcv2
Very original to compare this banknote with the real world! Excellent work!
weesel
Picky: Looks as if the banknote view was to the right of where you were, but a very neat idea all in all! Nice. That bridge is something else too. Looks like a Roman aqueduct/viaduct. Bravo to you and the engineers who gave us this view. ;-)
Gabrielsdream
I can imagine the thrill you had finally achieving this ambition, what a wonderful panorama and a beautiful day to acomplish your dream. Well done!
butterfly_fish
You know what? I REALLY like the contrast between what was and what is. It is like a reminder that time moves on. Very well done! V
PapaGuru
"Nice dream come true" Very interesting :)
Michelle A.
The more things change the more they stay the same..... a lovely comparison!
Mondwin
fantastic scene!!!!bravo!!!vote!:DDD