Pont du Guard Photo

Photographer’s Note

Pont du Guard, Provence

The largest of several intact sections of the Roman aqueduct serving Nemausus (Nîmes) may be seen at Pont du Gard, 18 km NE of Nîmes. The famous three-tiered aqueduct-bridge spans 275 meters over the Gardon valley. It was built of limestone blocks weighing up to six tons each, fitted together without mortar and secured with iron clamps.

This monumental Roman engineering feat, begun by Agrippa in about 19 BC, was completed over a century later during Trajan's reign (AD 98-117). The aqueduct brought water 50 km from the springs of Fontaine d'Eure at Uzès to Nîmes down a total gradiant of only 17 meters, to supply some 400 liters per person per day to town residents.

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vinicio (22532) 2006-04-26 6:28

Beautiful perspective Marjan, unusual view, I like it because out of the usual frontal and geometric view, good idea, compliments.
Ciao
Vinicio

gilou530 (36769) 2006-04-26 14:59

hello marjan
I am of Nimes and I never photographed the bridge of the gard, beautiful color in spite of the cloudy sky, beautiful work
gilbert

nex (2688) 2006-04-28 16:04

Hi Marjan, perhaps could be more coloured, love this ancient jewel, great work, salve
Michael

devimeuxbe (56598) 2006-04-29 15:51

Hi marjan
This is a beautifull picture for the POV. Thanks to share with us the french monument.
It is in french the "pont du GARD".
Well done
Bertrand

aznegrao (10248) 2006-05-02 10:59

Hi Marjan!!
Ótima perspectiva nesta criativa e forte composição, criando uma boa sensação de profundidade. Ótimo esse motivo, principalmente apresentado dessa maneira, e ainda com lindas, texturas cores e contrastes. Ótimo trabalho.
Greetings.
Friend.
aznegrao.

Angshu (34841) 2006-05-05 6:01

Beautiful view of the aqueduct Marjan diagonally cutting across the landscape & the frame. The dark clouds accentuates the colours of the limestone blocks. Well done!
Regards
Angshu

gary91 (15323) 2006-05-06 1:51

Hello Marjan,
Beautiful view of a place I love. Although you had no sun, the light is very good and enhances well this fantastic monument.
Good job.
Regards. Christian

matijazorc (120) 2006-05-09 13:28 [Comment]

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