the old weathered marble stairs by jtocaciu

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07-May-2017	J.Tocaciu

the old weathered marble stairs

Cantacuzino Castle Busteni Romania
Build for Prince Gheorghe Grigore Cantacuzino "the Nawab"- Nababul,
lawyer and former Prime Minister of the Romanian Kingdom.
His nephew Constantin Cantauzino "Bazu" the famous World War II military pilot.
After 1948 he lived in exile in Spain loosing all his assets confiscated by communists.
He made a living by participating to air shows with his airplane a gift from his friends.

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Jeff Real		27-Sep-2026 13:22
A moment so well composed and that is filled with so may fascinations! V

Fong Lam		20-Sep-2026 08:54
The old, weathered marble stairs of Cantacuzino Castle carry the graceful marks of age, their cracked surfaces and dark veins beautifully rendered in monochrome. The sculpted stone planter and rugged castle wall add rich texture to the foreground, while a family walking through the grounds brings warmth and a sense of scale. Beyond them, the town rests beneath the magnificent mountains and a sky filled with dramatic clouds. The composition moves naturally from the timeworn steps to the distant peaks, creating a scene that feels both intimate and majestic....wonderful capture..V

Ika Zinka Eferl		19-Sep-2026 11:03
Superbly taken and a pleasure to see. V

laine		19-Sep-2026 04:04
An incredible story...such as this beautiful place V

Johnny JAG		18-Sep-2026 20:27
Very clever composition with the crumbling steps in the foreground

Alla Gilbourd		18-Sep-2026 11:56
Love the timeless mood and beautiful textures in this shot. V

Ton, Ben & Rob Nagtegaal		18-Sep-2026 04:53
Love the POV in this great shot. V

marie-jose wolff		17-Sep-2026 19:23
a lovely, lively scene in the background of this beautiful marble staircase, which is crumbling a little. V

globalgadabout		17-Sep-2026 16:37
electric with presence ad meaning...a compelling image to appreciate..

Denise J T Lee		17-Sep-2026 14:07
The marble veining and the stain, the pattern on the flower pot, the pebble stones in the path, and the tiles on the roofs of the structure, all look so harmonious together. Incredible. ~VVVVV+++~

Helen Betts		17-Sep-2026 13:43
Such a nicely composed shot of the castle stairs and surroundings. V.

joseantonio		17-Sep-2026 12:06
Nice composition in monochrome.v

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