Slaying the Dragon... by KarmaSong
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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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Comments (57)
Wonderful capture.
MARAVILHOSA FOTO MEU AMIGO FANTÁSTICAS ESTATUAS,EXCELENTE NARRAÇÃO.++++++5
Very nice photo my friend, excellent capture.
Freiburg is a wonderful historical little city. Beautiful Capture Jean -Luc.
Superbe image ! Ces statues sont magnifiques !
Beautiful picture and so well presented!
Excellent capture.
exceptionnel travail Jean-Luc!
wonderful statues and photo.. excellent lighting
Splendid photo, really clear and detailed capture. The history lesson is also fascinating. Here in the U.S. we're proud of a city that's 200 years old, and you're talking about a city that is over 900! Wow.
What a wonderful capture! Wonderful detail and color!
Just back from my trip and so delighted to see a new post from you Jean-Luc. This one is superb and it seems you had the eye for getting it right as your description pointed out.
A beautiful sculpture and shot. Excellent work.:)
This is such a great shot!
Wonderful capture my friend.
so lovely and beautiful!!! 5++
A great photo of this historic figure.
Je suis moi-même allé un nombre inclaculable de fois à Fribourg et j'ai dû faire une photo de cette fontaine...Ton image est superbe avec ces statues si nettes qui se détachent sur le fond flou de la cathédrale...Allez, c'est promis, j'y retourne à l'automne !
superbe détails
wonderful shot
fantastic capture and beautiful work..!!!!
Very good shot and light.
Stunning shot!!!
Jolie photo!
superb photography and interesting narrative
Super photo of Saint George Jean-Luc :)
amazing lighted sculptures! I also was there some years ago! thanks for the info about the place! ;o)