In Far-off Days..... Photo

Photographer’s Note

Hi photographers !
At the request of some members here, I post another picture, it's a long while ago I did and I had to see, how everything works:-))
Okay then for now, a castle.

Here's Chateau De Josselin, a big one, a beautiful one !

The vast fortress of Josselin, built in XIe century, was rebuilt by Olivier de Clisson in XIVe century. At the end of XVe century, Alain de Rohan and Jean II work with embellissement of their castle. One owes them the frontage of blazing style, prefiguration of the Breton rebirth, which contrasts with the turns and defensive walls. The interior, restored at the XIXe century, shelters rare parts of furniture. The castle belongs since the origin to the family of the dukes of Rohan. To have a good sight of the castle, to place itself on the Sainte-Croix bridge which spans Oust. The cliff of the walls is seizing. The building presents here under its aspect of fortress, with high towers, courtines and machicolations.

Galmeida, Rossignol, Clochette, Tue, weswang, bertolucci, jhm, alvaraalto, papagolf21, bpelvan has marked this note useful

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RGatward (19749) 2006-03-12 4:39

Welcome back Hans, yes it is indeed since we've seen a post from you, and nice to see another of your inventive architecural shots. A step further with this one, I especially like the leaves at the top of the frame.

Galmeida (12559) 2006-03-12 5:10

Hi Hans,
Glad to see you again after a long absence with this water mirroring reflection capture of this majestic castle in a excelent compositional enquadrement and with some colorful leaves at the top. It's seems like a storm grey day with wind and the leaves flying! Good soft color tones and a nicely done artwork. Congratulations and all the best to you.

Have a nice Sunday.
Fernando

Rossignol (2289) 2006-03-12 5:14

Hi Hans
Good to see you back. I like this shot a lot. In the thumbnail I couldn't really tell it was a reflection, and thought maybe it was shot in the mist. Seeing the larger image it immediately makes sense and I like the dreamy quality given to the strong lines of the castle walls and towers by the rippling water and the floating leaves.
Very nice
Peter

Clochette (8076) 2006-03-12 8:08

What a good surprise ! Welcome back my Friend ! :-))))

Leaves in the "sky", that's just magic. At the first sight, as Rossignol said, I also thought it was a castle in the fog. Nice idea. I hope you'll show us soon plenty of your nice ideas...

Delighted to see you again, really !

jmdaoudal (82) 2006-03-12 12:15

This is certainly the best and the most impressive side of the famous castle. This reflection gives a nice idea of the power of the past military place and also the past political place against the power of some French kings. This one is certainly more the symbol of the particularities of Brittany, than tis one from Nantes (Anne's duchess) wich was the symbol of Brittany been offered to France by a simple Wedding :-)) and this Parliament of Rennes wich is to tight to Paris, not to be representative of our freedom :-))
Thats a well done Composition, Hans and I am happy to see you back sometimes, even if it is at a time I am Posting less, been busy in other domains.
Friendly
Jean Michel

Tue (25608) 2006-03-12 13:59

Hej Hans,
Prima foto van deze weerspiegeling van dit kasteel. Goed gezien. De blaadjes aan de bovenkant van de foto zijn een leuk detail. Goed werk!
Groeten,
Lars

weswang (18223) 2006-03-12 16:44

Hi Hans, A fun and interesting shot of the castle. Nice shot with impressionist style of touch. A well seen and well composed picture.

rosaline (0) 2006-03-13 5:37

Hi Hans
Welcome back to TE. Hope you didn't miss us too much. Interesting reflection here and good framing. The green cast is interesting too. Hope to see some more stuff.

Aubrey

lukie (0) 2006-03-13 6:54

Dag Hans,

op het eerste zicht leek het me een schilderij. Niet onaardig resultaat !

groeten,

Luc.

bertolucci (11994) 2006-03-13 12:32

Hi Hans, goed om weer een nieuwe van je te zien! Je gebruikt hier de reflectie passend om dit imposante kasteel een droomachtige sfeer mee te geven. De blaadjes en de melkachtige textuur van het water 'maken' dit beeld. Goed werk Hans, en ik op weer wat meer werk van je te zien.
Goede week toegewenst,
Bert

jrj (34779) 2006-03-13 16:04

Hi hans
Very good one this almost spooky reflective mirrored shot.
Probably the best way to see this castle. Very effectful result. Well seen...

Mishe (3513) 2006-03-22 18:56

Hi photographer Hans,Hi:)
Excellent idea,excellent picture.
With best wishes my friend.
Mishe.

jhm (83276) 2006-03-24 6:40

Hallo Hans,
Sorry man, maar deze was mij ontglipt, maar wat een toeval dat ik vandaag ook een dergelijke foto heb geplaatst, af en toe hou ik weleens van een experiment, maar deze foto van u behoort zonder meer bij de betere die momenteel op TE verschijnen, te veel familie kiekjes en te weinig kwaliteit is er te zien. hedt is schitterend wat u gedaan heeft, de kleur en de bladeren die drijven op het water.
Mooi werk Hans.
Prettig weekend gewenst.
Groeten,
John.

alvaraalto (5301) 2006-05-02 3:24

Hallo Hans,
Het lijkt wel een foto uit de vorige eeuw. Beetje vies, beetje vaag van kleur. Een oude vergeelde foto, beetje sepia nog.:) Toevallig heb ik nog een gescande dia uit 1977 van dit prachtige kasteel liggen. Ik zal hem er morgen bijplakken (samen met de puntjes). Kun je zien hoe traditioneel ik toen nog fotografeerde.
groet Rob

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papagolf21 (56715) 2006-05-14 4:42

Bonjour mon ami Hans,
Quel plaisir de vous revoir parmi nous ! De plus, cette composition est pleine de symboles, outre la qualité de l'image, l'on ressent une sorte de témoignage du passé avec ce reflet sinon de l'âme du château, son architecture.
Une très belle composition.
Amitiés.
Philippe

bpelvan (3786) 2006-06-08 17:18

Hi Hans,
I knew you'll be back...:))And I knew you'll be back with an another beauty as well..:))
Very good idea and good job...
Thanks for sharing...
Regards
Bulent

greg64g (11193) 2006-06-15 3:11

Hi Hans

thanks a lot for all comments and kind words you did on mines pictures.
here is a great refklection of the castle, maybe i d like a little bit more contrast, but that's only by taste.
cheers
greg

Maverick182 (317) 2006-07-10 15:57

Thanks a lot for this photo,is very intresting!!!I like so much!!!!

vincent24 (9038) 2006-07-16 5:47

Hello Hans,
Very good idea!i'am jealous,i know the place and i know how difficult it is to take the castle in is entire size,the quiet water of Oust is a nice mirror,the soft colors gives a timeless mood,
have a nice week end,
vincent