Stahleck Castle Round Beach Towel

Stahleck Castle was built in the Upper Rhine Valley around the 12th century. The castle was situated on a crag approximately 520 feet above sea level and is one of the only castles in Germany with a water filled moat that partially surrounds the castle. Built on the orders of the Archbishop of Cologne, it stood guard over the area until it was destroyed in the 17th century. Today, it has been rebuilt and operates as a hostel. Many of the castles built along the Rhine river were there to serve as "toll booths" for passing merchants along the Rhine. They would charge a tax for safe passage and this became such a popular practice that you will see a castle every couple of miles along the Rhine River Valley today.

By David Morefield I started photography for a couple of reason, the main reason was for the pure enjoyment of creating something beautiful. In my past, I have seen some of the greatest horrors known to man, so finding other images to place into my head has been therapeutic. I call it "Image Replacement Therapy." Over time, I had some people ask about buying prints, so I started posting prints for sale and this is how Fluffyshotme Photography was born. I prefer to go out and capture whatever strikes me in the moment and if others like it, then great. My photography is more for me to appreciate, but if others can get enjoyment out of my work, then that brings me a sense of fulfillment. I am interested in travelling the world....