AzPicLady Loc: Behind the camera!

When I was there, I recall having difficulty getting the entire building in the frame. So I'm enjoying your images.

Thomas902 Loc: Washington DC

Thank you so much for sharing David... this epic Cathedral is by far the tallest twin-spired church in the world at 515 ft tall... What is even more amazing is it's age and the fact it was hit fourteen times by aerial bombs during World War II. Though badly damaged, it remained standing in a virtually flattened city.

An architectural wonder of breathtaking grandeur... so noble yet so serene...

Earnest Botello Loc: Hockley, Texas

Great series, David.

DougS Loc: Central Arkansas

Beautiful! And the attic is quite interesting, to boot! The windows are heavenly.

limeybiker

I was trying to take your 1314-2 photograph of the entrance, back when Bill Clinton was president, a 7'(seemed like it) tall bodyguard, moved us on, the G8 summit gang were all visiting the cathedral that day.

David in Dallas Loc: Dallas, Texas, USA

Well, I had a good night’s sleep and just now got up. Making responses.

nimbushopper, thanks for coming! Yes, it is a beautiful church.

yssirk123, thank you very much. I’m pleased you liked them.

BurghByrd, I appreciate your nice comments. You’re welcome. Yes, the cathedral was damaged in WWII. If you viewed Part 2, there were images of the Nave Organ, which appears to be a “swallow’s nest” style; however, it is not fastened to the wall of the Nave—the wall is a historic structure and could not be marred—instead, it is supported by 4 heavy steel cables from the ceiling, which was replaced after the war and not historic.

Hi, blacks2! Nice to see you. Thanks so much for the 4 thumbs. I’m glad you liked the set.

Bayou, I don’t think I’ve seen you before—thanks for coming and the very nice comment. I thought I needed to include those “attic” shots because so few people actually get to see how it is put together.

merrytexan, always nice to see you. Thank you very much. I’m happy you liked them.

Richard, you’re very welcome. Thanks for coming. I was sure the “attic” shots would intrigue folks.

Jay, thank you a lot. I’m glad you enjoyed it.

Hi, Joe! Thank you very much! I’m happy you viewed all 3 sets.

just.a.guy

Thanks David,

It brings back a memory of two years ago.
Thanks for sharing.

Larry

JimBart Loc: Western Michigan

Great set. I too visited it in the mid 90’s and enjoyed it. I climbed the stairs to the top of the steeple on a clear day and the view of Koln was tremendous. Looking forward to see more.

lnl Loc: SWFL

Beautifully captured. I have only seen it looking up so I like the “attic” captures especially although the thought of even being up there makes me light-headed. Thanks for showing me what I won’t otherwise see.

David in Dallas Loc: Dallas, Texas, USA

Looks as if I’m behind on responses again.

AzPicLady, I had similar difficulties—the cathedral is hemmed in pretty well and most wideangle lenses just aren’t wide enough. I resorted to a panorama at the beginning of Part 2. I’m pleased you liked my pictures.

Thomas, you’re very welcome. It was damaged in WWII but was rebuilt. The walls are considered to be protected historic elements and when the Nave Organ was built it was not permitted for it to be fastened to the wall (in typical “swallow’s nest” manner), so it was hung from 4 steel cables from the ceiling (which had been replaced after the war and was not historic). It sits about an inch or two from the wall and is entered from a balcony around the Nave.

Earnest, nice to see you. Thanks for the nice comments.

Doug, thank you very much! I’m glad you enjoyed them.

Hi, limeybiker! Sorry you were interrupted in your quest. Glad to have helped.

just.a.guy, you’re welcome. I’m glad to have helped.

Jim, thanks for the nice comment. I’m pleased you liked it.

lnl, I don’t believe I’ve seen you before—thanks for coming. I am pleased you liked my pictures. You’re welcome—I like to share.

John from gpwmi Loc: Michigan

Stunning cathedral and stunning photos, David. Thanks for sharing.

PAR4DCR Loc: A Sunny Place

Those are shots not every photographer would think to capture. Well done David.

Don

David in Dallas Loc: Dallas, Texas, USA

Thanks, John! I'm pleased you enjoyed them.

Don, most photographers don't have the access to the area above the ceiling--I was fortunate to have the opportunity and I felt obligated to share. Thanks for the nice comment.

KTJohnson Loc: Northern Michigan

Great & interesting photos of the "attic".

I was there in '71 and visited it when I was stationed in Bremerhaven while in the Navy. I remember having a hard time trying to get it all in the frame. I had a Minolta SRT-101 with probably a 35mm wide angle at that time. Only way I could get the whole steeple in the shot was to move way back down the road, or shoot from the other side of the Rhine River. However, I did get some interesting shots at night.

donziska

Thank you for that beautiful study of the architecture of that era. Don Z.