Castelnou village street Photo

Photographer’s Note

The narrow streets of the little village Castelnou in South of France have had the same look since medival times. A good place to spend some time.

More of the medival village Castelnou
Castelnou is a most remarkable village in Catalonia – the French region Langedouc – Rousillion, close to Thuir and Perpignan. Founded in the X ème century it seems to be forgotten by time. Still it was the capital of vicomté of Vallespir during more than three centuries.

The viscontal Castle was built towards 988-990 the village preserves the medieval appearance of its ramparts rhythm’s by 8 turns and 4 gates.

The Romance parish church from the XII century outside the village it is dedicated to Santa Maria del Mercadal.

There are the two principal axes of the village, with small lanes and staircase which allow the passage of the one to the other. Take a stroll, with the nose in the air, to notice the decorated facades of the small houses. Craftsmen, artists and restorers seems motivated to keep the authentic environment in the village – also today.

RGatward, triptych2003, fraggance, bantonbuju, efigesta, ALIRIZA, nwoehnl, bip-bip has marked this note useful

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RGatward (19737) 2006-05-24 3:53

Hi Jack, looks like you've been having a nice time post TEWE. I agree about these village in this region, this really catches the mood well, from a good PoV.

triptych2003 (1398) 2006-05-24 3:55

wow, i thought this was a river canyon from the thumbnail! an interesting shot. the light and sign actually seem out of place, the history is clearly evident in this place. well done

fraggance (376) 2006-05-24 4:00

un très joli village ou on aimerait bien se promener!très belle photo, bien cadrée
Amicalement
Audrey

bantonbuju (48490) 2006-05-24 4:02

hi jack,
the place looks pretty abandoned despite being so beautiful,
i like the way you composed this, it is clear that the path is climbing up the hill;
really lovely place ... to spend your retirement years;
best wishes, j.

markstaples (15670) 2006-05-24 5:37

A very attractive composition with nice colours and textures. The shot has good perspective too with the path leading our eye into the scene.
Best wishes
Mark

efigesta (12181) 2006-05-24 7:09

Hi Jack

Great colors here and a nice pov acompagned with an interesting note
regards
manuel

ALIRIZA (16197) 2006-05-24 8:25

Hi Jack,
Great shot, good DOF!. Composition and POV are perfect.I like light, constrat and colors a lot. Thanks for sharing.
Best regards...
Ali Rıza

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jasmis (50094) 2006-05-24 10:08

Magic place, amazing photo. Nothing to add. Perfect. Regards.

nwoehnl (118) 2006-05-24 14:30

Seems to be a lovely old village, Jack, at least judging from this pleasantly framed look down the cobblestone lane. Good diagonal angle to show the details of the old stone wall with the ivy growing across. It looks like the setting with the contrasting light was less than trivial and you seem to have put in some post-work with brightening and contrast, but the result of it is commendable, rendering a vivid impression of the place. Good notes, too.

babri (422) 2006-05-24 15:47

Beautiful view of the vilage, Jack!
I like the composion. It looks that all elements which makes the shot beautiful is present in the view: flowers, the lamp, the sign, leaves on wall and texture of pavement and walls. Nicely designed photo like a painting!
Regards,
Reza

gilou530 (34999) 2006-05-24 16:56

salut jack
une ruelle typique de vieux village fleuri, dommage pour le ciel, la photo donne une ambiance reposante trés agréable
amitiés
gilbert

sayan (2609) 2006-05-26 11:49

Hi Jack,
Wonderful composition. very saturated pic. I was wondering whether it would be better to crop the left most yellow coloured wall.
Regards,
Sayan

Gregtom (7119) 2006-05-29 1:16

Hello, Jack!
This is a very charming place! I like the coexistence of a human work and nature here! Buildings are beautifully covered by the plants and they are made of a natural stone, not a fabricated bricks. This place really has a spirit!
regards,
Greg