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Photographer’s Note

Good Morning Everyone,

Welcome to a very rainy England!

To lift my spirits, I am posting another shot from my recent holiday in France.

This shot shows a lovely peaceful and unhurried scene on the banks of the river at Pontrieux. The bridge in the background linked the pretty town with this lovely park. Many people were picnicking at the purpose-built tables or just stretching out to enjoy the sunshine.

In the background to the left, you will just be able to discern the top of the children's playground, a wonderful addition to the park, fenced for safety and very imaginitively created.

Many thanks for stopping by.
Please feel free to offer feedback on any aspect of the photograph. :-)

Hand held.
pp slight crop, adjusted light and contrast, added border and signed

robertosalguero, mortijo, daddo, gracious, romanaa, Clementi, gaby, pablominto, wishlist has marked this note useful

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mortijo (12248) 2008-09-04 0:22

A nice and peaceful shot with an attractive frame. I may be wrong but I have the impression that there is a tilt in the shot.
Regards
John

fanni (8737) 2008-09-04 0:24

Hello Beverley,
I like this summer view :) It's a nice reminder of the sunny summer days and quiet places for rest..
I like the beautiful colours (and especially the reflection) and very nice composition!
The red flowers and people are a big "plus" ;)
regards,
Elena

robertosalguero (110) 2008-09-04 0:27

Hi Beverley,

This is a very nice scene. The greens seem nicely saturated and enhance the natural feeling of this composition. Good details and point of view to capture the bridge on the side...I don't know how much rain you get in England but I imagine lots! Cheers :-)

Roberto

totoamoto (2262) 2008-09-04 0:44

Salut Beverley..
La omposition est superbe.. j'aime beaucoup tout l'espace est occupé avec une belle lumière et de belles couleurs..
bavo
Cyril

daddo (11365) 2008-09-04 0:48

Hi Beverley. At first I thought it was somewhere in England.It is a very peaceful mood that you have captured here. The water, the tree, the little bridge all seem to invite one to linger.Beautiful light and attractive POV. Regards. Klaudio.

gracious (20017) 2008-09-04 2:16

Hello Bev,
Lovely summer scene with the lust greenery and beautiful flowers along the river bank!
perfect pov with vivid colour and superb details in the shot
very well done
best regards and sincere regards
tony

snunney (34914) 2008-09-04 2:54

Hello Beverley,
A nice reminder of a warm sunny day! I like the point of view and balance between tree, bridge and riverside. Pleasing light and natural colours and very good clarity.

Greg1949 (8507) 2008-09-04 5:38

Bev, you have changed venues, but it is as lovely a one as your shots in UK. This one is very nice, detail is super. Are you using a circular polarizer? Color is also very sedate and pastel, very comfortable feeling shot.

Greg

Kielia (8505) 2008-09-04 10:37

Hi Beverley,
you really captured a beautiful atmosphere of relaxation! It must be nice later to look at these photos and recall the memories of wonderful days in France. TfS!
Warm regards
Harriet

romanaa (2551) 2008-09-04 11:18

Hello Bev,
it is a very beautiful place indeed. I like the way you cropped the picture cutting off the top part of the tree reduced the sky a and let the green colour dominate.
All the people there add a great holiday atmosphere (holidays are over here, unfortunately :-( ).
best regards
Romana

Clementi (44131) 2008-09-04 15:32

Ciao Beverly,
no!!! rain at your home? There is an unbelievable sun and we are here about to the 32 degrees.
Very beautiful this park bench which overlooks the river, certainly a place extraordinary where relax and look at the splendid view.
nice work
Giorgio

gunbud (27891) 2008-09-05 12:32

Hi Bev,
Another charming countryside image with the lush green banks and trees bleding a varying shades of green reflection in the slightly riffling river.
Love the patches of blue in the clearing sky and the people strolling at a nice lazy summer pace.
Regards, Tom

gaby (19793) 2008-09-06 9:02

Just beautiful
a superb compo
The angle is excellent and the colors formidable
Have a very good week end
Gaby

boa (1356) 2008-09-07 12:44

Hello Bev,
what a great place for a picnic, and you have captured the
nice atmosphere indeed. I like the POV,colours and the sharpness. A nice place for lazy day!
Best regards from Sweden
Boa

bucanas (2209) 2008-09-07 17:10

Hi Beverley,
Beautiful place, very good composition.
Congratulation,
Ralf

pablominto (40732) 2008-09-09 0:49

Hello Beverley,

What a picturesque scene, so full of rural quietness!
A good point of view to show the place, the river makes a fine diagonal in the composition...
Rich colours and fine details, a lovely summer image!

Greetings,
Pablo -

:-) OK-

Glint (3042) 2008-09-09 23:33

Hello Bev,
the willow by the water looks like it could be a scene from a french Wind in the Willows.A lovely composition with the willow perfectly placed and the diagonal line of the river leading us under the pretty bridge.Wish I was there now as i am sick to death of our grim weather.
Bev

wishlist (4133) 2008-09-15 16:33

Hello Beverley,
a very relaxing view of such a nice place. There's everything that makes me think this might be a beautiful place to visit, with the vibrant green of the grass, the nice bridge with its flowers crossing the canal....and the children's playground for my twins...how beautiful! And it looks you had quite a decent weather, not like the mancunian summer :o(
Very nice presentation indeed, I like it.
Regards,

Igor