Photographer's Note
Beaucaire is a commune in the Gard department in Languedoc-Roussillon in southern France. Located on the Rhône River, it sits opposite the town of Tarascon (photographs of which I have already posted), which is in Bouches-du-Rhône department of Provence,.
In Roman times, Beaucaire was sited along the Via Domitia, the first Roman road built in Gaul.
During the Albigensian Crusade, Raymond VI of Toulouse besieged Beaucaire in May 1216. The efforts of Simon de Montfort to relieve the town were repulsed and the city fell after a three-month siege.
At the end of the Hundred Years War in 1453, Charles VII of France declared that Beaucaire would become the site of the Foire de la Madeleine, a commercial fair that would enable the trade of goods from all of the Mediterranean Basin countries to all of France. By the mid seventeenth century, the Fair was the largest commercial fair in the Mediterranean region, exceeding in six days the total volume of trade done in Marseilles in a year. It remained the dominant Mediterranean trade fair until the arrival of the railroad in the mid nineteenth century at which time Napoleon III removed its tax-free status. One result of these years of commercial dominance was the construction of a remarkable number of architecturally significant mansions and palaces by rich merchants of many nationalities.
(Source: Wikipedea)
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SnapRJW
(31631) 2013-09-28 23:17
Good Morning Stephen - Another quiet corner with much to enjoy here. You manage to find the most delightful out-of-the-way places for your shots. Here the composition invites the viewer to stroll down the narrow lane to the sunlit area in the rear. Well managed light and a pleasing harmonious palette of colours. The blue and grey shutters make a super feature here. Have a lovely Sunday Rosemary
macjake
(98262) 2013-09-28 23:22
Hi Stephen
oh I'm sure Daniel will enjoy this one!
He really likes his narrow-street-photos.
nice to see the window shutters open for a change too.
and it seems like there are some locals standing by, not tourists, thats even better aswell.
smart perspective lines, good depth and of course i like the overall subject.
nice scene
cheers
craig
emka
(157280) 2013-09-28 23:27
And this new shot from beaucaire. Beautiful narrow street and how well mthat the cars are not allowed here. They ruin the views of so many p[laces. beautiful atmosphere of the hot summer day. Fantastic play of lights and shadows. The presence of the people enlivens the picture.
WArm regrads
MAlgo
Graal
(103040) 2013-09-28 23:41
Hi Stephen,
nice old architecture here. Amazing mood in this backstreet. Fine perspective and vertical composition. Well done photo.
Have a nice Sunday.
Aleksander
DINOZOR
(16452) 2013-09-29 0:12
Hello Stephen,
Superbe vue en perspective de cette rue d'une ville du sud.
Bon cadrage et bonne maîtrise des écarts de lumière.
Cordialement.
lousat
(138599) 2013-09-29 1:01
Bonjour Steph,une perspective imposante avec un fantastique effect 3D,tres belle capture de cette ancienne rue,l'exposition des differents niveaux de la lumiere est tres professionelle,details et couleurs au top aussi.Mes compliments et belle Dimanche,Luciano
pyffepa
(625) 2013-09-29 1:07
Hello Stephen,
A very nice perspective, the facades are very impressive, its like the walls of a castle around that street.
The presence of persons gives the feeling to share the quietude of that street.
I appreciate the bright light and the contrast between the saturated color of the shutters and the whiteness of the walls.
Congratulations.
I wish you a quit Sunday,
Patrick
Romano46
(18472) 2013-09-29 2:21
Ciao Stephen
una bella fotosia per la nitidezza dei dettagli che per il particolare punto di ripresa e per lo stesso soggetto ripreso.
Una composizione molto curata di un bel soggetto.
Complimenti.
Ciao e buona domenica
Romano
siudzi
(34141) 2013-09-29 2:24
Hi Stephen,
I have no doubt why you decided to take a photo here. The street looks so quite and nice with all interesting architectural and deco elements. Lovely daily life scene. Well observed and taken. TFS.
Have a nice day!
Gosia
papagolf21
(152605) 2013-09-29 3:57
Bonjour, Stephen,
Encore une ville qui mérite une visite pour pouvoir remonter le temps.
J'aime beaucoup l'ambiance générale qui se dégage de cette composition;
Amitiés;
Philippe
sandpiper
(6788) 2013-09-29 4:26
Hi Stephen
A great composition with nice contrast between the blue eaves, doors, sky and plain coloured buildings. I always wonder what it would be like to live in a place like this. So many of your shots make me dream...thanks for that.
Chris
No_One
(4) 2013-09-29 4:26
Hi Stephen
This looks like a very cool place to go exploring, I would imagine looking hard would present the photographer many wonderful opportunities to shoot. This is a great scene too, the two people suit the image perfectly, and the contrast of the light and shaded part of the street is great.
All the best
Noel
Nicou
(193806) 2013-09-29 6:27
Hello
quelle vue et compo fantastique compo et iamge quel rendu sur le pavage et le façade et ce passage arche en fond quelle vue et iamge splendide compo.
Bravo et amitié
Nicou
Royaldevon
(85606) 2013-09-29 6:52
Hello Stephen,
Interesting notes accompany your shot. A tax-free haven sounds like such an attraction!
Your aspect, with converging lines, guiding right to the focal arch and figure, is very effective. Despite the shady nature of the narrow street, the details and the textures are easily accessible. I do like how the colour blue features so well, linking all areas of the shot. We normally look for red but, here, blue was a definite advantage.
Have a great day,
Bev :-)
subhendu_bagchi
(26091) 2013-09-29 7:43
excellent composition. Like the view of the alley and the light management. Very good one. Tfs.
S
ourania
(51103) 2013-09-29 8:34
Hello Stephen,
a wonderful presentation of this old, picturesque neighbourhood. Although all of the ground floor doors are closed, it's great to see some open windows above. I like very much the powerful perspectives, the clear definition of the repeating architectural elements and patterns, the strong focal point of the arch and the continuation of the alley beyond it. There's a very pleasant clarity and a fine lighting balance. There are natural and harmonious tones both in the illuminated parts and in the shade. The people add interest and it's funny to see how the colours of their clothes match those of the surroundings:) Congratulations and thank you!
All the best, have a great day,
Ourania
jemaflor
(146274) 2013-09-29 9:25
Hi Stephen,
Excellent effet de perspective avec la vue de cette ruelle, bonne gestion des contrastes de luminosité et de la netteté.
Fis2
(169709) 2013-09-29 11:54
Witaj Stephen!
Beautiful alley.
Good frame and perspective.
I like light and shadow.
Well done.
Have a nice new week.
Krzysztof
pierrefonds
(113572) 2013-09-29 16:18
Bonsoir Stephen,
Les immeubles cadrent bien la rue. La longueur de la rue donne de la profondeur à l'image. La bonne luminosité fait ressortir les détails. La présence des gens donne de la vie à la scène. Bonne soirée.
Pierre
carlo62
(81265) 2013-09-30 0:16
Ciao Stephen
il tuo lavoro di presentazione di questa magnifica terra non ha sosta, sono veramente tante le immagini che ci offri, tutti luoghi diversi, accomunati da tradizioni e usi, ognuno con le sue caratteristiche, ma con una storia simile.
Un gran bel lavoro.
Buona giornata e buon proseguimento
Carlo
dkmurphys
(79209) 2013-09-30 3:14
Hi Stephen,
Another lovely street scene. I like the shapes and the textures. Also, the atmosphere is calm and very enjoyable.
Have a good week.
Daniel
ChrisJ
(171220) 2013-09-30 11:52
Hi Stephen,
Excellent linear perspective, sharpness and shadow detail. The cobble-stoned alley leads the eye deep into the image and the people add scale and context. I like the repetition of the posts and the arched bridge in the bg nicely positioned over the vanishing point. Bon semaine!
gildasjan
(43826) 2013-09-30 12:02
Bonsoir Stéphane
Beau rendu de la lumière dans cette ruelle.Bien les deux personnes qui habillent cette composition.Une belle variation de bleus qui créent le bon contraste avec les teintes claires de ces façades.
Bonne soirée
Amicalement
Gildas
npecanhuk
(79329) 2013-10-01 18:13
Hi Stephen!
Charming street!
Lovely and beautiful picture!
Large vertical format, exposure, soft colors, sharpness, chosen pov and composition really pleased me... they're excellent!
TFS - congrats,
Cheers,
Neyvan
Cricri
(176) 2013-10-01 22:38
Hi Stephen
Très jolie ruelle de pavés et d'ancienne façades avec l'arche, les volets bleus, jeu ombre et de lumière sous un beau ciel bleu, très belle présentation
Belle soirée
cricri
ikeharel
(112419) 2013-10-03 4:40
Excelent clear view in depth onto the alley, Stephen.
The blue windows shutters on the shaded side are in contrast to the white/off-white color of the shutters on the lightened side. Sun rays affect colors texture.
Nice view over typical old town's.
Best regards,
Ike
omid266
(6814) 2015-04-12 20:55
Salut Stephen,
Eye-catching view witn nice perpective, god POV, excellent sharpness and beautifl old architecture,
well done!
Best Regards,***
Photo Information
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Copyright: Stephen Nunney (snunney)
(130967)
- Genre: Lugares
- Medium: Cor
- Date Taken: 2013-06-00
- Categories: Vida Diária
- Camera: Canon EOS 1100D, Canon 18-55mm EF-S f/3.5-5.6 IS
- Exposição: f/8, 1/250 segundos
- More Photo Info: view
- Versão da Foto: Versão Original
- Date Submitted: 2013-09-28 23:02