Impressionism Photo

Photographer’s Note

Already in 1885, Claude Monet was here and made a picture of this landmark. You can see his version in the workshop. He used a much lower POV, so I assume he was standing on the beach you can see down below, to the right.

According to my map, this is Porte d´Aval and l´Aiguille.

The map reference shows the place from where I took this picture!

dip, bukitgolfb301, dareco, ellelloo, fanni, Hussein_Kefel, Graal, s_lush, vasilpro has marked this note useful

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dip (12584) 2009-06-27 0:20

Hi Gunnar,
impressive view!
excellent POV,wonderful composition,
it is not coincidence that Monet painted this unusual scenery,
very well done,
Greetings,
Dimitris.

holmertz (9645) 2009-06-27 0:27

Hej Gunnar,
Impressive view with very interesting lines on the rocks, like an EAN-code. Were the cliffs similar where you were standing? The picture is dominated by very mild colours, mainly shades of grey, that create a restful atmosphere.
Hälsningar,
Gert

jjcordier (24660) 2009-06-27 0:37

Gunnar
Très belle vue de ces célèbres falaises. Bon POV et très joli cadrage.
Amicalement
JJ

larsy (26) 2009-06-27 1:43

A very nice shot of the wonder of nature.

bukitgolfb301 (4630) 2009-06-27 4:16

Hello my dear Gunnar

What a marvelous nature / landscape photo !
Good framing, and clear and keen focus as usual.

Thanks for sharing and best regards,
Have a nice weekend !

Takero

nirvana73 (8656) 2009-06-27 5:30

Hello Gunnar
great geographic shapes i have never seen like this
good capture
good cadrage
thanks for sharing
best regards
Ozhan

dareco (17104) 2009-06-27 6:33

This is so beautiful and amazing as well to see the ws with the same pov chosen. Good detail. TFS

TopGeo (21797) 2009-06-27 6:58

Hello Gunnar!
Excellent shot! great geographic shapes Excellent frame of impressive view! Perfect POV, wonderful composition, with this unusual scenery of Normandie, impresses and charms a lot..
Georgios

UlfE (8978) 2009-06-27 12:33

Hej Gunnar,

A really fine picture. The sharpness is fantastic. Great idea to have the painting by Monet in the WS. You have chosen a high POV while the painting by Monet is seen from the beach. I guess that it was high tide when you took your photo and this prevented you from taking a photo from the beach. TFS and have a nice Saturday evening!

Hälsningar

Ulf

jmcl (13809) 2009-06-27 14:16

Hi Gunnar,

What strikes my is Monet's view on this place (as he does) is far more about the play of light on the place than the place itself .. were yours is about powerful nature .. those powerful .. almost graphic lines of the cliffs .. the powerful lines of the arch .. very nice image.

take care, John

skoogmi (39) 2009-06-27 21:48

Hej Gunnar,
Ett mycket tydligt elefantutseende på denna klippformation. Av all de tusende bilderna härifrån på TE är nod denna den bästa, med undantag av Monet förstås.
Hälsningar
Mikael

berek (28907) 2009-06-27 21:56

Hi Gunnar,
so interesting natural shape with lovely nature atmosphere. I like your creative work. TFS
Have a nice Sunday
Burak

ellelloo (4775) 2009-06-28 0:01

Hej Gunnar,
An excellent photo of this impressive landmark. The horizontal layers of the rocks are so clearly and sharply rendered here. Beautiful pastel colours. A photo to marvel at! A wonderful idea to show the Monet's painting in WS!
Hälsningar,
Lasse

pablominto (40712) 2009-06-28 0:07

Hei Gunnar,

You capture the details well here, as I can count the layers in the cliffs!
And wind and sea can create amazing structures over the years...
A fine documentary composition!

Greetings,
Pablo -

gentedilivello (1863) 2009-06-28 1:12

Hi Gunnar,
excellent view over this marvel of the nature. This is really a beautiful place and you caught it from a perfect POV; your picture has some nice soft colors and I like very much the flatness of the sea.
Have a nice sunday.
Gabriele.

Fis2 (45827) 2009-06-28 11:03

Witaj Gunnar!
A very interesting place.
I like the frame and colors.
Title is good.
Well done.
Regards
Krzysztof

fanni (8737) 2009-06-28 11:21

Hello Gunnar,
how interesting it is to compare the painting to the photo! absolutely different mood, different impression... :) even though the rocks are still the same!
I like this high POV which shows more of the rocks and their unusual shape :)
Kind regards and best wishes for the next week,
Elena

mesutilgim (36817) 2009-06-28 11:57

Hello dear Gunnar,
This is one of the sides of TE I like so much ! Without your entry I never would be able to know this fascinating place and its sturctures. Not easy to create such an artwork by mans hand. Only mother nature is capable for such great artworks.
Very good and informative entry.
TFS and best regards
MESUT ILGIM

windosil (770) 2009-06-28 12:15

Hi, Gunnar,
I was intrigued when I saw this, and the Monet, yesterday but did not have time to comment. Now what strikes me is the amusing thought that you show us a magician taking an elephant for a drink (that's what happens when you point out the smiling face in my boat photo!)
Seriously, it's a lovely photo. The light on the triangular rock and on the top of the cliff contrasts with the cool greys of the lower part. The silk-like surface of the sea contrasts with the banded pattern of the rocks. The horizon is well chosen.

Best wishes,
Winifred

danyy (68778) 2009-06-28 23:15

Bonjour Gunnar,
le POV qu'il fallait pour montrer une des merveilles naturelles de notre planète, beaucoup d'altitude et malgré le manque de soleil, des lumières qui livrent tous les détails des textures rocheuses.
Regards.
Daniel.

Graal (57941) 2009-06-28 23:32

Hi Gunnar,
unusual nature, rocks like sculptures, amazing "gate". Good WS with the image painted by Monet. Well photojob. I like it.
Gr., Aleksander

emka (21466) 2009-06-29 1:40

Hi Gunnar, Interesting idea to compare the photo with the impressionist painting. Fromthis side the rock looks lie a big elephant drinking, specially with this colour. Splendid composition.

Warm regards

Malgorzata

s_lush (2204) 2009-06-30 6:55

Hello Gunnar,
I like both your and Monet's pictures very much. But yours seems to be much more realistic and informative. Very interesting natural phenomena! You chose a perfect point of view and zoom to show all beauty of these beautiful rocks. Perfectly good job!
Best regards,
Sergiy

Herquin (4498) 2009-06-30 11:05

Hello Gunnar,
i like this magnificent landscape .
A great picture , Gunnar .
Cheers !

Christian .

scroller (2883) 2009-07-01 10:58

Hej Gunnar,
An impressive place, its fantastic how nature works and makes of masterpices before a painter does.
Hälsningar
/Stefan

vasilpro (8722) 2009-07-03 1:27

Hello Gunnar,
Very interesting and unusual nature, a beautiful composition with many details.
Have a nice day, Vasilis.

npecanhuk (13921) 2009-07-03 10:58

Hi Gunnar!
I've already seen this place in France many times here at TE! Many of the pictures were excellent! Yours is very good too! The pov was very well chosen and privileged and the composition, although simple, is quite effective and creates eye-catching visual results! Sharpness, exposure and colors are excellent too! TFS - congratulations!
My warmest regards,
Neyvan

argycon (2749) 2009-07-04 3:16

Hi Gunnar,
Fantastic place very well presented!
Great POV! Amazing scenery!!
tfs
Best regards
Kostas

foozi (4717) 2009-07-04 6:32

Hi Gunnar,
wow...this is a place that seldom seen. Nice cave and pinnacle formation.
Excellent presentation that gives a fascinating and visual impact.
Lovely pestel colours and excellent composition.

regards,
Foozi

janink (1038) 2009-07-08 1:27

Hello Gunnar.

Surfing in your portfolio I saw this picture.
What a place!
You have composed this beautifully I like the two colours blue in the background. The contrast is not too high. Best Wishes Ingrid

Bergenphotos (554) 2009-07-26 3:59

Hei igjen.
Et veldig interessant motiv. Det gjør det jo enda mer interessant når Monet har malt det samme motivet.
Uansett er dette veldig flott. Et flott eksempel på kreftene i bølgeerosjon er det jo også. Dette er faktisk et ganske lærerikt bilde. Det ser ut som du har valgt et fint sted å stå der du fikk en veldig fin oversikt over stedet.

Hilsen Fredrik!