Photographer's Note
The blockhouse lit by the setting sun.
Some historical fact about this park.
At the time of the colony,rivers were the highways of the time and the rapids of Coteau-du-Lac were a major roadblock.The drop was 25.6m on less than 13 km.a very turbulent passage.
The canoe was adapted to the rapids but came the era of flat-bottom boats that required the construction of a "rigolet" which consisted of a rock embankment set out about three metres parallel to the shore, thus forming a shallow yet navigable corridor.
During the American war of independence(1775-1783),the British build a fortified canal in 1779 to 1881.Thus the FIRST lock canal in North America was built.It was 100m long and 2.5m wide.and a draft of 80 cm.and there was 3 locks for a drop of 2m.
A view of the rapids
source park Canada at phttp://www.pc.gc.ca/lhn-nhs/qc/coteaudulac/natcul/natcul1_e.asp
To all of you I wish a merry Christmas,to be with your love ones and through TE,bring peace to the world by making it smaller.Every small gestures will bring a great world to live in.
Take care all of you
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poulinp
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(4528) 2005-12-20 22:34
Hi Charles. It's beautiful, and the idea to use the tree is good, but I think you should be closer, because the left part of the tree takes too much place, for my personnal taste. And the little empty space between two branches on the left catch my eye and stop my sight.
However, light was nice. For my opinion, this is a good photograph but it could better. I hope that my small critical side don't vet you!
regards, Pascal.
singuanti
(15250) 2005-12-20 23:20
Hi Charles. Merry Christmas to you too! I agree with Pascal that the tree on the left is pushing its luck. But the one on the right is great. No complaints about the light either. Good one Charles!
lukie
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(0) 2005-12-21 4:17
Bonjour Charles,
une vue bien claire sur cette "blockhouse". Pour toi aussi un joyeux Noël dans ta famille.
amitiés,
Luc.
berek
(50518) 2005-12-21 8:46
Hi Charles,
İnteresting shot. i like framing and composition. Thanks for your sharing.
B.Erek
Sharpness:7 ** Light:7 **Colour:8 **Compo:9
**Idea:10**POV:8**Note:10
PS:Evaluation rate is max:10
jmdaoudal
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(82) 2005-12-21 18:40
Looking at , I wondered, I Know that place, and of course it is the now famous by you "blockouse"..;
Just a simple one showing winter. I do appreciate it in the window framed by the trees, there is a good light and nice colors.
Compliments
jean Michel
robiuk
(10807) 2005-12-25 19:46
Hi Charles,
Happy Christmas!!!
Nicely framed + good note!
See ya later, mate!
Robi
Galmeida
(12559) 2005-12-28 3:30
Hi Chsrles,
I jumped this one that I also like very much. Excelent DOF and good depth of vision. Nice enquadrement with the near approaching trees. Goood light, colors and sharpness. A simple and well seen composition.
Good work and congratulations.
Best to you.
Fernando
bazal
(7900) 2006-02-17 4:19
Bonjour.
Belle composition et point de vue tres bien choisi pour cette image originale et bien traitee. Le cadrage entre les arbres est bien pense. Belle lumiere hivernale. Merci du partage !
pierrefonds
(115677) 2006-05-03 9:56
Bonjour Charles,
Un bon point de vue du fort, la lumière du soleil éclaire bien cet endroit. La photo a de belles couleurs et une bonne composition.
Pierre
Photo Information
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Copyright: charles mcsween (cam)
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(9043) - Genre: Lugares
- Medium: Cor
- Date Taken: 2005-12-05
- Categories: Arquitectura
- Camera: Canon 20D, Canon 17-85mm EF-S IS USM
- Exposição: f/32, 1/30 segundos
- More Photo Info: view
- Versão da Foto: Versão Original
- Tema(s): Le blockhouse de Coteau-du-Lac [view contributor(s)]
- Date Submitted: 2005-12-20 22:03
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