Mad King Ludwig’s castle
shrouded in mist
the sky
ominous, gloomy
the sun
invisible
heavy grey clouds
hug the mountains
raindrops
pelt
this fairytale castle.
The secrets, the questions, the rumors,
the mysterious death,
the demise,
of King Ludwig
intriguing
to this day.
Did he
really and truly
descend into madness
as told
or
did he
stand in the way
of his uncle
who himself
wanted to rule the kingdom
surrounding
this fairytale castle?
The truth
buried
long ago
and
guarded
forever
by
a murder of crows.
Schloss Neuschwanstein
in cahoots with muddy boots 
What fabulous photos. I’m all for Ravens and Crows work just as well for me. You’ve really captured the mystery and ominous feeling in these photos. This castle feel more scary than Bran Castle to me. Walls so steep and tall, no escape.
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I had envisioned seeing Neuschwanstein like it looks in postcards. That however, did not happen. But I do like the combination of crows and the castle shrouded in mist and mystery. I hope to some day visit the castles of Transylvania.
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The blood read roof adds to the mood. I wish I traveled Europe more. This summer was my first time over the Atlantic and I hope I get to see some of the places you show.
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Thanks! There is so much to see in the world! Both near and far!
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Oh, I like it! Such intrigue in the poem. Last April when we were traveling, I captured a picture of a crow on a cemetery sign. It just seemed so appropriate.
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I had imagined seeing the castle in sparkling sunshine. The day we went the weather was dark, grey and rainy. Then the crows appeared out of nowhere! It just struck me as perfect, especially since Ludwig died under mysterious circumstances.
I always read and love your posts. You are such a wonderful writer!
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Dark and ominous. I see you have another side. 🙂 Great photos!
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Thanks Marlene! I am well rounded I think! I hope! 😉
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Unbelievably “expressive” images! Is that as close to the castle as you can get? The architecture and the surrounds are stunning. You captured the energy beautifully. I feel lucky to have seen these! 🙂
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You can actually hike all the way up and go inside. We didn’t since it was getting late and we’d been to all the other castles in the area. This view is from across the valley up at castle Hohenschwangau. This is a gorgeous area of Bavaria worth visiting. Lots of beautiful small towns, scenery and the Wieskirche.
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Love those photos! Very inspiring for an Edward Poe-style poem! And to think it’s called a “murder” of crows!
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Thanks. I guess it goes to show that rainy weather can be great for photos too. A murder of crows referees to them as a flock. Not sure how this originated.
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I know, just wondering who thought of that name for them? 🙂 A Goth, maybe? In the case of those photos, a rainy day was certaily perfect. The castle looks like it’s from a fairytale and the slightly faded effect just fits it so well! Showed hubby the pics, too, he loved them as well 🙂
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