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Europe By Photo
Pictures of my travels in Europe.
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         Stationed with the US Army Corps of Engineers in the Federal Republic of Germany (as it was called at the time I was there), I developed a hunger for taking pictures. In the three years I was in Europe, I took and developed more than 5000 slides and pictures. Obviously I can't include them all here, nor would I subject you to such an undertaking.

         But I am including some of my favorite pics for your viewing pleasure. More will be added as I have time. These were taken in the early 80's.

          The first ten were taken in France, specifically Paris. The following pics are from places in Germany.
 Photo: Notre Dame at Night Photo: Stained Glass Window One of many stained glass windows in Notre Dame Cathedral.Photo: Paris by Night Paris is a beautiful city by night. This was one of many fountains in the city.Photo: Eiffel Tower A different look by night.Photo: Basilica of the Sacré Cœur Located on the top of Montmartre, this structure towers over Paris and the scores of artists who set up easels each day to paint.
 Photo: Artist's Way Every day, artists set up easels below the Basilica of the Sacré Cœur and paint. I was amazed at the talent we saw when we visited.Photo: Venus de Milo The Louvre opened to the public in 1793. The Venus de Milo was added to the Louvre's collection during the reign of Louis XVIII (circa 1815).Photo: Versailles The Palace at Versailles as viewed from the gardens. Actually a suburb of Paris located 20 kilometers southwest of the city, Versailles became the centre of political power in France when Louis X... [Click For More] Photo: Gardens at Versaille One of the many fountains in the gardens.Photo: Gardens at Versailles Looking out from a courtyard at the palace.
 Photo: The Cathedral in Oppenheim am Rhein A view from the vineyards above the burg of Oppenheim on the Rhine River.Photo: The Zugspitz Summit The tallest mountain in the German Alps, the Zugspitz towers some 10,000 feet. That's me at the top left of the picture. Photo: The Zugspitz From that spot you can see six countries, including Germany, Switzerland, Austria, and Italy. What a view!Photo: Climbing to the Summit That last 50 to 100 meters was pretty hairy. But the view from the Zugspitz summit was worth the effort.Photo: Fasching Also called Carnival, Fasching a festive season that occurs immediately before Lent; this parade took place in February.
 Photo: Fasching People often dress up or masquerade during the celebrations.Photo: Fasching This gentleman was surely enjoying himself. Photo: Fasching This event typically involves a public celebration or parade combining some elements of a circus, masque and public street party. This parade took place in Mainz, Germany.Photo: A Garmisch street sign Photo: Garmisch A two-dimentional picture does this community NO justice.
 Photo: Rhine Aflame The timeframe escapes me now, but this activity commemorates the burning of the castles along the Rhine River some 3-400 years ago. It is one crowded river during this time with hundreds of boats and... [Click For More] Photo: Untitled Photo: Untitled

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