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Welcome to Chateau de Saumur!


Welcome to Chateau de Saumur!
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Copyright: Beverley Robinson (Royaldevon) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1652 W: 376 N: 4206] (16398)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2009-05-31
Categories: Architecture
Camera: Nikon D200, Nikkor 18-70mm 1:3.5-4.5G ED DX
Exposure: f/7.1, 1/100 seconds
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2009-08-07 2:18
Viewed: 194
Points: 38
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Good Morning Everyone,

Welcome to Chateau de Saumer.
This impressive chateau was built in the 13th century and has the most impressive location above the banks of the Loire. I hope, at a later date, to post a shot of the view from the chateau walls.

This is quite an unusual view of the chateau but its diagonal composition pleased my eye. The view shows the steep ascent from the courtyard into the central 'keep' part of the chateau.

Our early morning visit meant that there was still a chance to get longish shadows from the warm sun.

I have included an Internet link here for anyone who would like to know more about the history of the chateau. At the time of our visit, a lot of rennovation work was being undertaken.

Many thanks for your interest.
Please feel free to offer feedback on any aspect of the photograph. Bev :-)

szekelykristof, manujmehta, Jonela, parasbhalla, chrisJ, hay_kes, Sharpshooter, mikolaj_cava, ele_eng, cunejo200, daisydaisy, dareco, gnada has marked this note useful
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Hi Bev,
again a wonderful picture of this French chateau, you were really lucky with the clear weather, therefore the sky is nicely blue, the details of the bricks and the building can be seen quite clearly, sharpness is perfect. I also like your POV, well done! TFS.
Best wishes,
Kristof

hello Beverley
hope you are doing fine
another interesting architecture from you
nice light and shadows
good placement in the frame
nice composition
thanks for sharing

regards
Manuj Mehta

Hi Bev,

I like the long diagonal shadow at the front of the chateau the entrance looks great love the pov and the details are nice and sharp well done.

Regards
Jon

Bonjour Beverley,

A post card from Chateau de Saumer, Wow!
You always managed to take a superb shot, infact how do you do this? :) As always, great sharpness and nice POV. The blue sky is perfectly shown and gives great contrast to the colors of the castle. Wonderful composition!

Have a nice weekend.

thanks and regards,
Paras Bhalla

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  • chrisJ Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 4220 W: 414 N: 6630] (42005)
  • [2009-08-07 6:50]

Hi Bev

A well composed image of the Chateau de Saumur, & here, the breaking of the 1/3 rule, doesn't harm the composition at all. Good sharpness, colour & pastel colours. Have a great weekend!

Hello, Beverley!

You chose a great POV to this beautiful portrait architectural. The composition is amazing. The contrast with the sky is very good.
Congratulations! Wonderful picture!

Abraço,
Shyguek

Hi Bev:)
Very nice old architecture vith great POV, light and perspective.TFS.
Cheers,
Have a good WE.

hAyAti

Nice pov and composition. The stonework looks very nice. TFS
arm regards
David

Hi Bev,
An unusual POV indeed, I like it. Such natural looking tones in this shot, the blue sky is quite eye-catching. It all looks well exposed and cropped, interesting note too. Well taken.

TFS,
Scott.

Hello Beverley! Amazing castle, good POV and capture. Very good exposure. Nice light and colours. Perfect sharpness. Well done!

Hi Bev'
Another beautiful point of view of this fine architecture
Great details, composition and natural colors
The shadows creat good perspective here
Best wishes
Alireza

Hello Bev,
Must be hard to clean the entire castle is the first thought that came in my mind. Well composed. I am glad you did a 3/4 compo showing the attractive blue sky. I look forward to seeing the view from the chateau walls. Regards....
Danilo

Hello Bev

Beautiful Château de Saumur in The Pays de la Loire.
Excellent pov for a good graphism.
The light is perfect.
And I appreciate the shadow on the castle wall.
Pays de La Loire is very nice
Il manque le roi du Château de Saumur.
Nice work Bev. A pretty presentation as always.

Compliments

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  • vanda Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 229 W: 0 N: 227] (1634)
  • [2009-08-08 8:47]

Hi Bev,
very beautiful picture of the chateau.
New and very good the POV. Excellent the play of light and shadows. Superb sharpness.
Bravissima. Ciao. :-))
Vanda

realy nice deetails on the stonework Bev grt lighting and excellently framed tfs regards bryan

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  • AKITA Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1005 W: 81 N: 66] (12152)
  • [2009-08-08 19:23]

dear Beverley,
a wonderful picture of very charming and attractive Chateau.
towers and roofs, windows on stone wall, arch gate and approaching slope, all are quite like in a fantastic tales.
the light and colors, and low POV are very nice to express the characteristics of this wonder Chateau,
thank you for your excellent shot,
Akihisa

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  • nicou Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1262 W: 0 N: 2469] (20258)
  • [2009-08-08 22:08]

Hello,

Fantastique image quel beau château, comme tu a bien mis en évidenc l'entrée avec ces beaux mur, ces tours, superbe.

Braov et amitié

Nicou

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  • dareco Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1717 W: 16 N: 840] (15143)
  • [2009-08-12 15:36]

I have gotten so far behind on TL I think I'm ahead!! Nice composition here and superb detail. TFS

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  • gnada Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2662 W: 74 N: 4763] (21685)
  • [2009-08-14 10:18]

Hi Beverlay...

Again very nice architectural composition...
Nice colors, contrast, clarity and details.
Excellently done!
George

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