Patchwork IV Photo

Photographer’s Note

Now I'm aware of post-processing, I thought it was time to re-post this one, one of my favourite Patchwork.
I was able to correct the contrast on this picture and run it gently through Neat Image to get rid of the many noises on the 1st picture.

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"You asked, why so white? Chalk, la craie is the answer..."

Ce que j'ai trouvé sur le Net pour expliquer la géologie de la région Champagne:

Le socle crayeux est recouvert par une couche composée d'argile et de calcaire. Deux types de craies, la bélemnite et le micraster se partagent la Champagne.
Ad: Quel avantage donne ce sol pour la culture du raisin utilisé pour le Champagne?
La craie réfléchit les rayons du soleil sur le raisin, favorise la prise de mousse et le vieillissement du vin. Les caves de Champagne sont creusées dans la craie qui a un effet régulateur sur la température(entre 8 et 12 degrés Celsius )

I have found some article about the geology of the region of Champagne, i'm not sure about my translation though... :o)

The chalky underground is covered by a layer consisted of clay and limestone. Two types of chalks, the bélemnite and the micraster are dividing Champagne.
What advantage gives this soil for the grapes grown there to make Champagne?
The chalk reflects the beams of the sun on the grapes, favors the grip of froth and the ageing of the wine.
The cellars of Champagne are dug in the chalk which has a regulating effect on the temperature (between 8 and 12 degrees Celsius)

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ninadev (5225) 2004-01-23 9:35

This light postprocessing really makes a big difference,it enlightens the hills. Very nice shot, I like the asymetry of the patchwork fields. I am curious about these white fields,it almost looks like plastic sheeting to protect the field.

PechePassion (483) 2004-01-23 15:00

Je ne connaissais pas la photo original mais je decouvre celle ci avec beaucoup de plaisir visuel.
Ton post traitement , est très utile et ne change pas la vision de l'image.
Pour moi ce n'est donc pas un post traitement , mais un traitement logique d'une photo comme peuve faire les labo de photo.
En tout cas uen superbe composition que j'aimerais avoir dans mon album !
Tu as raison c'est un véritable patchwork naturel comme savent les faire les campagnes !
Bravo jolie prise de vue !

pascalbene (1730) 2004-01-23 15:10

Composition interessante et joliment colorée d'un paysage dont vous avez su capter "l'âme". Cette photo me rend sympathique un type de paysage que j'aime peu (je viens de la montagne). Merci Viviane.

Guzman (577) 2004-01-23 18:37

Stunning play with shadows and colour post work and repost was worth the effort, lovely sight of man's impact on nature and well spotted , although image is a little soft in the sky this could be the effect of neat imange a very small say 5% amount of selective sharpening would be my choice in this area Viviane, enjoyable to view

joso (1786) 2004-01-23 19:16

The most I like is the Patchwork II. In comparison, this one looses a lot from the dramatic, seems more artificial, the play of light and schadow doesn't work so good. Sorry

clodreno (0) 2004-01-24 6:49

Very nice image Viviane.. I know I am missing a lot of shots on TE . This one is very well composed. The fields are beautifully lightened.
The sky is also verybeautiful. I love it.

jrj (34779) 2004-01-24 6:52

Interesting landscape with fields in the different colours. The post workis well done and adds a soft impression to the picture. Good job.

quegardens (1469) 2004-01-25 19:26

Yes it does look like a giant quilt draped over this peaceful landscape.Nicely proportioned between sky and land. Like Nina, I am curious about the white....it must be a light dusting of snow on plowed fields which doesn't show on the rest because the snow sank into the grass? Whatever it is, it looks very nice and provides good contrast for that natural quilt:-)

digitalpix (215) 2004-01-27 9:07

I really love this picture for the play of lighting and color. Exposure is right on considering the range of brightness. I think I would be tempted to "level" the horizon though.

technogran (1339) 2004-01-27 11:57

I like the layered clouds here and the sunlight on the patches. Also the white fields are very interesting, especially reading your description. Unusual and interesting.

touristdidi (8561) 2004-02-24 11:26

This is interesting terrain...... I would love a little of that wine too! Glad you included the info....

nmaia (190) 2004-03-02 0:04

This is a very beautiful site.
So many different tones of green induce movement to my eyes.
Very good.

bebel (7341) 2006-05-07 8:33

Bonjour Viviane
c'est la meilleure prise de ta série et je trouve que c'est très agréable ce calme ondoyant de la plaine champenoise. On retrouve bien l'ambiance de ces étendues à perte de vue, toujours sous un ciel très présent. Quand on roule par là, on n'en voit pas la fin...
Belle compos !
bon dimanche
pierrot