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13th century door - detail


13th century door - detail
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Copyright: henri Lecaire (colvert) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 434 W: 97 N: 514] (4076)
Genre: Places
Medium: Black & White
Date Taken: 2009-07-30
Categories: Artwork
Camera: Nikon D90, AF-S Nikkor 18-105mm 1:3.5-5.6G ED, 67mm UV filter
Exposure: f/4.2, 1/60 seconds
Photo Version: Original Version, Workshop
Date Submitted: 2009-09-03 2:10
Viewed: 280
Points: 32
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
The door of the church of Castelnou (XIIIth cy), called Ste Marie del Mercadal(del Market, because in medieval times, Castelnou was at the cross of important roads and became a great center of market).Its ironworks are said to be the most beautiful of Languedoc-Roussillon.The church is slightly out of the village which surrounds the castle.
In Ws the whole shot from which this detail is taken.
I wanted to do a B&W shot , but whith the adjustments , the annel seemed too dark , so that I opted for keeping it in colour which was smoother and made it apart as it seems it not so old as the ironwork itself.
Hope you like this.

more french notes:
L’église sainte Marie del mercadal :

"Cette modeste église romane est belle par la simplicité de son appareillage. L’encadrement de la porte et celui de la fenêtre absidiale ont été bâtis avec un congloméra de couleur différente. Les ferrures de sa porte, comptant parmi les plus belles de l’art roussillonnais méritent une attention particulière. Bâtie à l’extérieur du village elle fut église paroissiale dès le début du XIII ème siècle, dédiée à santa Maria del Mercadal. (sainte Marie du marché) A l’époque Castelnou était un marché très fréquenté et un carrefour obligé entre le Vallespir et le Conflent et Roussillon. Chaque semaine un marché important s’y tenait, essentiellement marché de laine de mouton). Rappelons que les marchés devant les parvis d’églises étaient courants. "
from http://www.castelnou.com
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Hello Henri,
Perfect close up an old door...
Good choice of BW,well captured details and eye catching texture of wood

TFS
Selahattin E

hi henri
nice combination of colour and b/w,well taken excellent detail.
regards
jimmy

hello Henri
how are you friend?
very good details captured henri
old curvy design is really impressive
good greay door in nice composition
tfs

regards
Manuj Mehta

Hello Henri,

Mmm, love the detail of shape and texture on this fine, close-up shot. It creates lovely swirling patterns.
I think I would have liked to see all the handle... am I a perfectionist?

Have a good day,
Bev :-)

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  • suzy Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 426 W: 38 N: 1263] (4340)
  • [2009-09-03 2:43]

Salut Henri,

Je sais que j'aime tellement ces dessins anciens et l'histoire est toujours un sujet intéressant pour moi .. magnifique l'effet naturel du N/B, les formes et les détails, la netteté est superbe .. J'ai vu le WS, définitivement cette porte ne doit pas être ignoré, c'est une œuvre d'art ... et le cadre est excellent aussi ... une belle idée présentée..

mes compliments et Bonne journée:)
suzy

Hi Henri,

A beautiful and artistic capture with great details. The sharpness and POV are perfect.
An impressive original composition!

with best regards,
Paras Bhalla

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  • Kli Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 191 W: 17 N: 198] (2000)
  • [2009-09-03 4:02]

Bonjour Henri,
Ah la la , les petits villages du Languedoc-Roussillon ....!!! :) Belles feronneries qui avec la texture du bois semblent raconter une histoire. Ton cadrage est original et montre une attention particulière aux détails.
Amicalement.

Pascalie.

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  • roges Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 572 W: 0 N: 1085] (5314)
  • [2009-09-03 5:00]

Bonjour Henri,
Interesting photo. De belles couleurs et la clarté. Félicitations!
Meilleur,
Adrian

Hi Henri,
Magnificent details and textures.Great PP work and graphism my friend.TFS.
Bravo et amitié,

hAyAti

Hi Henri!
nice artwork...perfect sharpness and clarity...
cropping the door handle is interesting...proper framing
great work
regards,
Alper

Hello Henri,beautiful detail from the door; lovely pattern work.
The desaturation was a good idea, but I would have liked to see the whole of the circular door handle.
Good sharp quality.
Tfs, regards Jean.

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  • vanda Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 283 W: 0 N: 290] (1888)
  • [2009-09-03 9:17]

Bonjour Henri,
Interesting shot of this antique door.
The sharpness is excellent and details also.
I like very much the natural colour of handle on the B/N background.
It's a pity for the piece missing of the handle.
REgards.
Ciao! Vanda

Bonjour Henri.
Ont dirait presque une désaturation partiel.
J’aime beaucoup sa tonalité dans les gris légèrement colorié.
Une belle image.
Bonne journée.

Urs

Hello Henri,
The b&w rendition is effective in showcasing details and texture of the isolated door. Well done, the pp work is impressive. Best regards.
Danilo

Bonjour Henri

i like this kind of old things, as buildings doors etc and here you crop it grate and i think also a vertical one was grate too
you could have that rusty ring too
anyway the details are impressive and sharpness as well
beautiful tones and patterns
Have a grate day my friend
Oana

Hi Henri, how are you?
The ancient door is fantastic.
Good details.
Thank you for the note.
Ciao Mari

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