Channel of the Slaves Photo

Photographer’s Note

October 20, 2004 The channel of Beauregard, or "channel of the Slaves", carries out of Bottom-Saint-Denis to Carbet, along an old irrigation canal. Vestige of the sugar activity of the XVIIIe century, it was built in 1760, by slaves, to provide energy to the crushing mills of cane. Crystalline rivers, crawling tall grasses of small fresh water crabs and panoramic sight with discovered on the pitons of Carbet: the path excels of diversity. Walk on the elevated low wall of the channel makes it possible to approach the summit of splendid trees: cheesemongers of more than 30 m in height and red gommiers to the bark as fine as of the cigarette paper. This channel resembles on many points the "bisses" that the Valaisans have built in the Alps. The photograph is taken in an underwood, the various colours of green impressed me in this sight.

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Jeppe (18623) 2004-12-26 8:37

Hi Jacques - Yes the green reflection truly amazing to watch together with the fine green leaves - Thanks for sharing this and the story behind - somehow its good to remember how thing was made - even the bad history.

Zepi (22848) 2004-12-26 8:46

TRès jolie,ca réchauffe avec cette neige!
C'est quoi cette couleur magenta vers la droite de votre photo?

Hop,je rentre d'une petite ballade en basse ville et un petit crochet par le lac noir!
http://www.trekearth.com/gallery/Europe/Switzerland/photo122624.htm

Joyeuses Fêtes!

Sébastien

jhm (81687) 2004-12-26 12:52

A very beautiful picture Jacques, the green colours its fantastic, the wall with the curve give excellent depth, the reflections its also splendid, everything sharp and clear, the frame is very nice, my compliments!

kajenn (2323) 2004-12-26 20:20

A very humid and fertile surrounding, Jacques, well rendered in the sparse light. I like the variations of green, as well as the tinges of colors on the low wall. Your low POV and the downward angle makes it a bit mysterious, as it doesn't show much of the surroundings. This way it reminded me of - and that's how I know about 'bisses' - ilouy's photos showing Bisse de Vercorin in Valais. Well done!

jrj (34779) 2004-12-27 9:45

Interesting detail of this channel Jacques, good lead of the structure, well presented details

danielswalsh (13297) 2005-02-02 0:14

Lovely shot Jacques;

The vibrant colors of the foliage really compliment the strong lines of the concrete walkway. Slight blurring of the water is a nice addition as well.

Well done!
Dan

Didi (35690) 2005-02-13 16:49

C'est une composition très originale ont sent le milieu humide.
C'est bien coloré.
La lumière incidente est très bien répartie sur les différents tons de verts.

mumek (17464) 2005-02-15 4:21

Jacques!
Fantastic capture.Lovely different tones of green colors, wonderful details and sharpness, beautiful, very artistic composition.Very well done.
ziggy