Tribute to Louis de Funès, a photo from Pays-de-la-Loire, West

Photographer's Note

A view on Clermont castle on heights surrounding river Loire near Le Cellier between Nantes and Ancenis. It was built from 1643 to 1649 and was filed as historical monument from 1941. This photo is a tribue to Louis de Funès, who died in Nantes exactly 30 years ago on january 27th 1983. Clermont castle was bought by Louis de Funès from 1967 and he lived there until he died. He was buried in Le Cellier cemetery not far from the castle. Louis de Funès really made me laugh when I was a kid and he still continues today !

No need to tell to TE french members who Louis de Funès was ! So these few words are to introduce Louis de Funès to the ones who don't know him. Louis de Funès was a french comedy actor of spanish origin who was very popular in France in second half of 20th century. He played in more than 140 movies and in 60s and 70s he was the french box office champion. It is estimated that his films were watched by more than 150 millions people in french cinemas ! Louis de Funès was extremely funny probably because of his ungrateful appearance but most of all because of the very exuberant way he played, making a lot of grins and incredible angers. It is often said it is very difficult to make people laugh and Louis de Funès was the best for that !

To better understand what kind of actor Louis de Funès was, a few extracts from his movies :
- La Grande Vadrouille (1966)
- Le Corniaud (1965)
- Rabbi Jacob (1973)
- and a collection of grins and angers !

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siudzi (23959) 2013-01-27 11:13

Hi Olivier,
Wow! What a fantastic place you have discovered for taking this beautiful image! Really amazing photo job based on a perfect sense of depth and lovely soft play of light and shadows in the foreground. Thanks for sharing.

Best,
Gosia

tedesse (22134) 2013-01-27 11:37

Hello Olivier!
Excellent POV and composition showing a fantastic place. Beautiful perspective designated trees, and completed a beautiful palace. An interesting note.
Regards
Tadeusz

chrislo (2173) 2013-01-27 11:56

Bonsoir Olivier,
En plein dans l'actualité avec cet hommage à notre comique national disparu il y a 30 ans (je viens juste de voir un reportage sur de Funès aux infos). Son château me fait penser au château de Moulinsart du capitaine Haddock. Très belle photo de cette bâtisse de fort belle architecture, superbement entretenue et bien mise en valeur par la lumière qui éclaire la façade. Belle perspective également avec la rangée d'arbres qui l'encadre et le chemin qui ensemble donnent de la profondeur. Et merci pour la note très intéressante et détaillée avec les liens vers les films cultes qui ont marqué bien des générations et font partie de la mémoire collective.
Amicalement,
Christian

bennyfunky (755) 2013-01-27 11:56

Beau cadrage, belle lumière et surtout bel hommage à cet immense acteur.
Merci
BEnoit

Kamilutka (3207) 2013-01-27 12:17

Hello Olivier,
this is cracking photo shot from absolutly perfect POV. I love the depth in here as well as symmetric composition. Beautiful light and attractive warm colors.
Thanks for sharing
Regards
Kamila

dta (51510) 2013-01-27 12:25

Bonjour Olivier ,
Excellente idée de rendre hommage ce jour à Louis de Funès avec cette photo de son chateau . D'autant plus que le cliché est très réussi , avec cette très belle perspecive par l'allée arborée .
Et puis de Funès , je suis fan ...
Amicalement .

yquem46 (32323) 2013-01-27 12:31

Hello Olivier
Un très beau petit château, avec son allée cavalière bordée de grands arbres
La France est bien belle
Bonne note où j'ai appris plein de choses en particulier sur notre comique national
Bonne soirée, amicalement
Patrick

dkmurphys (36857) 2013-01-27 12:52

Hi Olivier,
Very beautiful capture. I also have enjoyed Louis de Funes' movies, a real pleasure and delight. Good idea for such a tribute.

Daniel

Zucca (4312) 2013-01-27 13:22

Bonsoir Olivier,

Excellente note et bel hommage à Louis de Funès ! Les arbres forment un cadre naturel très agréable, belle perspective et bonne gestion de la netteté !

Bonne soirée,

Sylvain

carlo62 (12666) 2013-01-27 13:58

Bonsoir Olivier
la foto è molto bella ed il viale alberato fa da splendida cornice all'elegante castello, ma la cosa più importante oggi non è questa, ma il tributo ad un attore simpatico e buffo, che è riuscito a far ridere molte persone di molti paesi diversi.
Una bellissima condivisione
Carlo

DINOZOR (14776) 2013-01-27 22:37

Hello Olivier,

Belle photo de ce lieu qui fut le refuge d'un homme qui a la différence de beaucoup d'autres hélas ne s'est illustré lui qu'en faisant du bien à ses semblables.
30 ans déjà ! le temps passe vite . Trop vite !.
Bien vu cet hommage.
Cordialement.

jjcordier (62394) 2013-01-27 23:03

Olivier
30 ans déjà....belle photo de sa demeure, assez cossue quand même(je suppose qu'elle n'est plus dans la famille), avec une très belle allée d'arbres que tu as bien exploitée dans ton cadrage.
Amicalement
JJ

JFS (32189) 2013-01-27 23:31

Magnifique perspective de ce joli château, l'ambiance et la lumière lui donnent encore plus de charme. Belle foto!
Amicalement,
Juan

emka (58224) 2013-01-27 23:50

Hi Olivier, Not only french members remember Louis de Funes, he was was popular in many countries, so elderly remember him well. Wow, he was so funny. Thinking about him make me smile. (And I was not a kid when I saw his films :)). Difficult to believe that already 30 years have passed since his death. Nice place to live and you presented it wonderfully.

WArm regrads

MAlgo

CLODO (24734) 2013-01-28 1:36

bonjour Olivier

bel encadrement des arbres pour ce chateau où résida Fufu! ça ressemble à Moulinsart! Tu as oublié aussi un film et pièce de théatre où il excellait: Oscar!
Amicalement
CLODO

timecapturer (30394) 2013-01-28 4:35

Hi Olivier
like this! Your composition and use of the long lens to squash the perspective is just irresistible and so effective. The trees are magic adding drama and an organically beautiful framework to the view. Wonderful and original imagery! Bravo!

Have a great week - regards Brian.

prashantprabhu (215) 2013-01-28 8:09

Hi Oliver,

It's all about frame here and you've done brilliantly.'
I like road leading to the building and the trees forming a beautiful frame.

well done.
cheers,
Prashant

Gigidusud (8106) 2013-01-28 8:58

Bonsoir Olivier,
Très jolie photo de ce château avec cette superbe rangée d'arbres qui l'encadre et une lumière sublime.Contente d'apprendre grâce à la note qu'il a été la propriété de Louis de Funès.Très grande fan moi aussi je ne me lasse pas de revoir ses films et je ris toujours autant!Un bel hommage,bravo!
Merci pour les liens je vais de ce pas jetter un oeil!
Amicalement,
Gigi

SnapRJW (18792) 2013-01-29 2:07

This is a great example of the use of the Grand Allée in landscape gardening, it both leads the eye and frames the view of this wonderful chateau Olivier. A beautiful shot, I love the light especially on the tree trunks of the RHS. Warm regards Rosemary

delpeoples (45018) 2013-02-03 2:13

Salut cher Olivier

This is immaculate, like something straight out of a fairy tale. The colours, the symmetry and the perspective are magnificent. And the reflections in the puddles on the right are the cherry on the cake.

Bonne amitiés and thanks for sharing
Lisa

mkamionka (24583) 2013-02-06 14:01

Bonjour Olivier.
no need to introduce this famous French actor.
Lovely presentation here: the trees frame so well the charming palace in the very centre. Great light and colors.
Excellent work,
M

s_lush (15592) 2013-02-09 23:09

Hello Olivier,
This very well composed and high-quality photo is an excellent dedication to such a great french actor. Here, in the former Soviet Union, we knew and love movies with him, especially those about Fantômas. Your picture is composed, taken, managed and commented perfectly well. Great job!
Best regards,
Sergiy

claudeD (24201) 2013-02-16 7:59

Hello Olivier,

Wonderful architecture shot with excellent clarity and colors. I like the sharness and the framing very much.TFS.

You are right ... Louis was amazing!

With regards from Luxembourg

JC

COSTANTINO (42746) 2013-03-03 2:38

Hello
excellent capture of this wonderful building
bought by Louis de Funes from 1967,
I know him from the movie and yesterday
I saw the dvd la zizanie,les grandes
vacances,l aile ou la cuisse,
l avare too,He really made me laugh
when I was a kid,thanks for sharing
your thoughts with me
regards
Costantino