Le Vieux Pont Photo

Photographer’s Note

A view of the Pont Vieux or Old Bridge at Albi looking towards the district of Sainte-Madeleine, which grew up in the 11th century on the other side of the River Tarn from the cathedral following the building of the bridge, which replaced a ford located close by.

The Pont Vieux is still in use today almost a thousand years after its initial construction. It was originally built in stone in 1035, then clad with brick. Its stands on 8 arches and is 151 metres long. In the 14th century, it was fortified, reinforced with a drawbridge and houses were built on the piers.

Picture taken on a damp rainy day.

ChrisJ, dareco, jlbrthnn, leonorkuhn, evanrizo, gneufeld, gunbud, Cricri has marked this note useful

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jurek1951 (25760) 2007-11-03 1:54

Hi Stephen,
Very good composition of this architecture.You resolved to use interesting color,good lighting,
Georg

amaryllis (17131) 2007-11-03 2:05

bonjour,

belle perspective de la ville rose d'Albi depuis ce vieux pont, malheureusement la météo n'était pas favorable et c'est dommage mais j'aime ce recul qui nous montre bien une partie de la ville avec son clocher et ce vieux pont (à mon goût que tu as un peu trop coupé peut être pour des raisons de centrage)
ce qui n'enlève rien au charme de ta photo
juliette

ChrisJ (69618) 2007-11-03 2:17

Hi Stephen

Good view from the bridge, with excellent graphism of the bg spire at left, outlined against the lighter sky. A superb cityscape, & tfs!

dareco (17024) 2007-11-03 2:37

Another fantastic image. I love this very old bridge and the buildings in the background. A wonderful pov. Interesting and informative note as well. TFS

jonathan_hart (22564) 2007-11-03 2:57

hello Stephen,
good perspective with the bridge to the cute and cosy cityscape of Albi, very nice colours and fine light in spite of the white sky, good sharpness, fine quality
regards
jo

jasmis (49731) 2007-11-03 4:08

Superb perspective. I remember this bridge. The cathedral could be on the right side...
Regards.

UnTrained (0) 2007-11-03 4:51

Hello Stephen,
it is a pity to have such weather on such nice views, but you managed it well to show us a beautiful view tahing the bridge with the water to open the capture and lead us to the city. It has a nice architecture and a very old and interesting bridge. I wonder that is is broad enough for two cars, as it seems so.
Lieben Gruss, Ulf

jlbrthnn (37038) 2007-11-03 6:25

Bonjou Stephen,
Très bon cadrage sur cette ville rose et cette architecture de briques. Même l'eau est colorée dans les mêmes tons. Excellente prise.
Bonne journée
Cordialement
Joël

Fis2 (45286) 2007-11-03 6:25

Witaj Stephen!
Curious place. Good composition and frame. I like the interesting colours. Good work.
Have a nice weekend
Krzysztof

maltese (21531) 2007-11-03 6:51

Hello Stephen
Une bonne composition s'appuyant sur ce vieux pont de briques et cette couleur rouge si particulière dans cette ville. Dommage pour le ciel, mais là tu n'y pouvait rien!!
Du bon boulot
Amicalement
hervé

leonorkuhn (13513) 2007-11-03 7:00

Hi Stephen,

Very good composition. The POV is excellent, good depth given by the old bridge. I like the brown tones.

Have a nice sunday
Leonor

TAEvents (4712) 2007-11-03 7:19

Hello,

Nice picture of Albi, I'm going to Albi this year. (see my pictures)
I like the colors and the framing of this "vieux pont".

Nice week-end,

Thierry

evanrizo (456) 2007-11-03 7:44

Hi Stephen, I like the perspective you gave here, in the day you shot it the earthy part of the photo is very good illuminated with good contrast.
Best wishes.
Evan

Valerka (8159) 2007-11-03 7:48

Bonjour, Steph,
Cette image me fait me souvenir "Sur le pont d'Avignon":)
Elle est tres jolie cette photo et les couleurs sont fantastiques! On voit un bon travail sur les detailles.Elle est belle la France.
Bon WE
Merci
Valerka

Gustaw (21670) 2007-11-03 10:43

Hi, my friend!
It is very oryginal composition. I like your very old architecture. I like your old bridge. Good idea. Nice colours and light. Well done.
Marek

gneufeld (15055) 2007-11-03 12:52

Hi Stephen,
Nice shot of this ancient architecture. Suitable subdued tones with good detail and textures. Nice work and TFS. Gerald

gunbud (27585) 2007-11-03 18:51

Hi Stephen,
Excellent POV shows this ancient span across the muddy river as it enters the historic village. The old brick and stone work is seen in excellent sharpness and clear color.
Regards, Tom

Silvio1953 (40933) 2007-11-04 0:24

Hi Stephen, beautiful view of splendid bridge and lovely town with superb perspective and splendid soft colors, great composition, very well done, have a nice week end, ciao Silvio

Cricri (42894) 2007-11-04 6:32

Hi Stephen,
Bon cadrage du vieux pont et vue sur les maisons aux façades qui ce ressemble, belle lumiére du moment, joli ensemble de couleurs naturels, compliment
Have a nice sunday
cricri

mrcrow (3989) 2007-11-04 7:27

thats a good view point of the vieux pont!!
did you do that deliberately
the note is interesting regarding construction and refurbishment in brick
i can see some of the interfaces where the stone still is seen
the arches seem to suggest flood waters are a normal thing here
cheers
geof

bracasha75 (21707) 2007-11-22 15:02

Hi Stephen
I like this view point
Very good shot and good present
TFS
Cheers,Braca