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Photographer's Note
This is a monument - I think a special one - of princess Pauline zur Lippe and princess Paulina Christine Wilhelmiene von Anhalt Bernburg (1769 - 1820). It is situated in the spa gardens of Bad Meinberg in the region Lippe of North Rhine-Westphalia.
The spa gardens were established by the princes zur Lippe around a Mofette, a gas spring, which jets dry carbonic acid. Still today this gas here is adopted for medical treaments and also the nearby moor (mud baths). In the ground underneath the small town probably the biggest deposit of natual carbonic acid of the world is existing.
Pauline was a very educated person - she studied history and political science - and an opinionated one, but in a good sense. Pauline already at the age of 13 years was involved in government by her father. She lived in the residency Detmold, about 10 km from Meinberg after having married prince Leopold zur Lippe in 1796.
She liked hikes in her new homeland and by this she saw the poverty and misery of the population. She did a lot to improve the living conditions, as e.g. by education and providing new jobs. She also established the first German Kindergarten and a hospital for people in need of care.
On sundays she often sat here in the spa gardens, mostly knitting, and conceded the people the favour of an audience. Everyone was allowed to speak to her.
This monument is situated at the then place ... do you see the ball of wool ?!
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saxo042
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(38078) 2008-04-07 0:43
Hi Frank,
Same time today! You have posted a very fine picture and a very good note of this statue. Good colours and good contrasts.
Greetings from Gothenburg
Gunnar
carper
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(96) 2008-04-07 0:49
very nice one frank,
orginal shot from a good quality, nice to look at neigbourgh, have a nice day.
gr. jaap
Muse
(35030) 2008-04-07 0:51
Bonjour Frank,
Une bien jolie statue bien cadrée et des couleurs tout aussi douce que cette personne.
Excellente semaine,
Denise
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(82620) 2008-04-07 0:51
Hi Frank,
Splendid shot with attractive composition. I like the fine details, light and clarity superb. Note is very informative, Well done! Have a nice week
George
snunney
(130967) 2008-04-07 1:00
Hello Frank,
A very nice composition of this lovely and interesting bronze statue. I like the point of view and the contrast between statue and the background vegetation. Colours and clarity are excellent and do the sculpture full justice.
papagolf21
(152605) 2008-04-07 1:28
Bonjour, mon ami Frank,
Belle mise en image de la Princesse Pauline, elle est statufiée à vie !
Très intéressante note nous permettant de mieux comprendre cette Princesse qui a fait beaucoup de bien autour d'elle.
Ici, aussi la neige est tombée ! voir en ws, Elancourt sous la neige.
Très bonne journée mon ami.
Philippe
Nicou
(193806) 2008-04-07 1:34
Hello,
une bien belle princesse toute en beauté, assise sur son bance, quel travail, quelle sulpture, mangigique.
Bravo et amitiés
Nicou
mesutilgim
(0) 2008-04-07 1:42
Guten morgen lieber Frank !
Diese Art der Skulpturen hat mir immer besonders gut gefallen. Menschen oder aber auch Tiere in den Stadtleben integriert dargestellt. So wie sie normalerweise ausgesehen haben.
Deshalb gilt meine besondere Liebe auch den Skulpturen der antiken Stadt Aphrodisias. Die Meister dort haben sogar die griechische Goetterwelt immer in ihrer "humanen" Art und ganz natuerlich dargestellt. So wie sie in Natur ausgesehen haben. (Siehe : http://www.trekearth.com/viewphotos.php?l=7&p=690093) Dieser Mann schielt und der Bildhauer hat ihn so dargestellt und nicht etwa ein Korrektur seiner schielenden Auge vorgenommen. Hier auch die Prinzessin mit ihrer Garnknaeuel und Stricknadeln am Schoss.
Uebrigens mein Favorit auf deutschen Boeden ist die kleine Gruppe mit Schweinen und Ferkeln am Anfang der Soegestrasse in Bremen.
Hier hast Du nicht nur eine perfekte Ausfuehrung sondern auch tolle Informationen dazu; wie es sich dem Mission der TE geziemt.
Vielen Dank und alles Gute aus den stuermischen und kalten İstanbul.
Mfg
MESUT ILGIM
cbrman
(21685) 2008-04-07 4:03
Hello Frank,
Amusante photographie. On a presque envie de s'assoir à coté de cette princesse.
J'aime bien les détails intégrés par l'artiste. La petite pelotte de laine et la couture sur les genoux.
Joli coup d'oeil et merci pour le partage.
A+
Dominique
jhm
(211734) 2008-04-07 4:33
Hello Frank,
A very nice decoration with these garde Princess Paulinen as subject.
Quality and sharpness are very well, also the colours and composition.
Very well done, thanks for sharing.
Best regards,
John.
chinchini
(31529) 2008-04-07 8:15
Salut Frank,
Après les bans de boue, les bains de neige peut-être ? ;o)
Dans un cadrage serré, la Princesse Pauline semble ... de marbre. Elle a posé son tricot pour poser devant le photographe de circonstance.
Mes amitiés de Mont St-Grégoire où les oies blanches du Canada arrivent en masse. C'est le printemps, le dégel et le retour des migrateurs. Mais pas encore de fleurs ;o)
Pierre
leonine53
(2850) 2008-04-07 8:54
Bonjour Frank.
Magnifique monument, qui, d'après ta note, cette princesse mérite bien son immortalité par ces bienfaits.
Tout bon cadrage avec ces quelques arbres, qui donnent de la profondeur a ton image
Excellente semaine Marlyse ;-))
jasmis
(58653) 2008-04-07 11:17
Handsome woman, maybe too cold for me, but really amazing.
Superb photo, Frank. Thanks for sharing.
Regards my dear friend.
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robertosalguero
(292) 2008-04-08 0:42
Hello Frank,
Your historic note regarding this princess is very interesting. The monument is very nice and inspires a sense of peace. The image is clear, and the colours very natural. Good perspective of this historic place and moment. Thanks Frank.
Roberto
evanrizo
(462) 2008-04-08 1:13
Hallo Frank,
the sitting beauty looks great, she is very good written so we can have the details on it very good.
The way you framed it is also very good.
Best regards
Evangelos
meyerd
(1628) 2008-04-08 6:19
Lieber Frank,
Du nutzt Deinen Badeaufenthalt geschickt zur Raumerkundung. Mit der Bronzestatue der Prinzessin bist Du fündig geworden. Und was für eine Geschichte dazu!
Beste Grüsse aus dem soeben beschneiten Marly (nichts mit Velo-Training heute)
Dieter
Kielia
(24077) 2014-05-19 4:57
Hallo Frank,
eine sehr interessante Note begleitet dieses schöne Bild. Du hast der Prinzessin hier ein würdiges virtuelles Denkmal gesetzt!
Herzliche Grüße,
Harriet
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