Chateau In The Woods

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• carper (54412)
• [2007-08-22 7:20]

a very nice photo John
the shot is well composed, as a good oil painting, the light is marvelous and the balance is very good, good photojob here, have a nice day.
gr. jaap

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• gildasjan (14770)
• [2007-08-22 7:21]

Hello John
A beautiful composition of spring. The foliage of the tree gives a beautiful key to the image.
I see that there you spent a good moment.
Beautiful composition with an interesting note.
Good end of day.
In a friendly way
Gildas

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• feather (40653)
• [2007-08-22 7:21]

Until I read the last sentence I was impressed by your contacts in the French aristocracy :D. It looks like two seasons in one with the bare branches next to the tree in seemingly autumn colours. Your low POV works well and the shadowed wall is used to frame the bottom of the image. The castle is pleasantly illuminated in soft light. Good work
KAth

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• jjbach (9085)
• [2007-08-22 7:25]

Hi John,
Really wonderful composition from a low point of view. The colourfull tree creates a beautiful contrast and the castle in the back looks great. Splendid work!

Regards John

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• Tue (23875)
• [2007-08-22 7:28]

Hej John,
A lovely view with a well chosen low POV. The red tree is beautiful and I like the fact that the other tree has no leafs, so that it allows us to see the castle too through its branches. The light is also very pleasing, adding a wonderful mood. Thanks for sharing!
Regards,
Lars

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• Floydian (25535)
• [2007-08-22 7:29]

Hi John,
Although the foreground is a bit dark, it still have enough detail in the foliage. The chateau is a bit behind the tree but we have a nice impression of it. Of course is the red leave tree on the left the key part in this image. He gives to good contrast with his nice deep red colour that it brakes fully in contrast with the green and blue...perfect..!!!
Regards, Henk

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• ndb1958 (9222)
• [2007-08-22 7:40]

Hi John,
a beautiful country capture with a nice mood.
Beautiful lightning and nice colours.
Have you been twice in France this year?
Best wishes,
Nino

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• marioana (2178)
• [2007-08-22 8:04]

Hello John.
Lovely composition and light. Beautiful colour and composition. Very simple and un-cluttered. Well done.
Regards, Steve.

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• ben4321 (9217)
• [2007-08-22 8:10]
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Hmm, not sure about this one John. If the subject is the chateau, then we can't see enough of it, and if the subject is the trees, then I think trying to exclude the bare-branched tree might have worked better. The tree with the red leaves is very attractive though.
The fern covered wall is a nice detail, but it's really too dark to make out much of it.
On the plus side the light is excellent - soft morning light.

Cheers,
Ben

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• riclopes (26978)
• [2007-08-22 8:11]

A week? Wow, what a nice experience it must have been, John. You made a very interesting and original composition here. The Castle vision, is like a mirage and the woods gets the main role. This FG makes my imagination go wild: as if you were arriving from a long battle in the dark woods. You were lost and suddenly, the sweet vision of home is in front of your eyes.
:)
Ricardo

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• pat0500 (21034)
• [2007-08-22 8:42]

Hi John,
Very good framing of the good picture and very nice atmosphere..!
Good light and beautiful colours too..!
Very nice composition..!
Best regards,
Patrick

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• xavshot (48432)
• [2007-08-22 9:07]

Bonsoir John
j'aime bien la texture de la compo : on dirait une peinture. Bel effet de cet arbre rouge. J'aime bien le cadrage que tu as effectué.
amicalement
Xavier

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• Dyerco (5366)
• [2007-08-22 9:43]
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An interesting POV but I feel the chateau is a bit lost in this image. Perhaps if it were more central and framed by the trees?? I think the colour of the tree on the left is beautiful and compliments the blue sky and using those colours to frame the old stone chateau would be quite effective.

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• chrisnet (18848)
• [2007-08-22 10:38]

Hello John,
I like the framing with the red tree at the right side, beautiful light and colors, good shot.
Regards
Christian

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• Fis2 (33257)
• [2007-08-22 10:46]

Witaj John!
Very interesting composition. Beautiful tree. Good colors and light. Well done. (big compression) ;-).
Regards
Krzysztof

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• leo61 (31994)
• [2007-08-22 11:51]

Hi John!
The red tree is the eyeycatcher and it`s surrounded by nice soft morning colors.It`s a nice view at the cstle through the leafless tree.
Regards,Leo

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• P-S-I-G (21517)
• [2007-08-22 12:11]

Hello John,
A very pleasant atmosphere. I like the light. This year, the best month in France was april, so you were lucky to have this light.
A very well composed shot, colourful.
Best regards,
Fabrice

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• danyy (52727)
• [2007-08-22 12:45]

Bonjour John,
bien évidemment que je vais aimer cette photo, elle a tout de beau.
Ses couleurs pour commencer avec cet arbre bien rouge sui s'impose au milieu des autres teintes, et ce chateau un peu masqué , mais bien cadré.
Belle ambiance campestre.

Regards.
Daniel.

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• Cormac (25032)
• [2007-08-22 13:09]

Once you've stayed in chateau you are spoiled for anything else! I was lucky to stay in one in the Loire valley last year and it was a wonderful experience. Great shot too, with the stone building peaking up from behind the hill and the tree, like a hidden jewel. Nicely done!

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• delic (6240)
• [2007-08-22 13:24]

Hello John,
Interesting pair, one with leaves, the other leafless. I like the how the building is semi-concealed behind the tree's silhouette. Low pov worked well. Regards,
Hakan

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• cessy (13567)
• [2007-08-22 13:41]

Hallo John
It's wonderful picture, contrains different elements of nature and the chateau at the back made it looks like in a fairy tale story
beautiful work

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• jwmunro (5964)
• [2007-08-22 15:49]

Hello John -

This image is just a little bit different from most of your others. Here we are offered a walk in the shadows and a peek through a tree at an old château. At first my reaction was that John has finally posted a bad image with what looks like OE in the BG. But, in looking at the image the extremely bright area behind the tree leading to the château works very well, IMO. There is some detail in the shadows though I would like to see just a bit more this image is properly exposed and well thought out. Bravo John!

Thank you for sharing.

John

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• gneufeld (10367)
• [2007-08-22 16:59]

Hi John,
An unusual choice of foreground for this historic chateau - but very nice. Pleasing perspective, good colors and detail. Great work and thanks for sharing. Gerald

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• izmirli (2145)
• [2007-08-22 17:16]

merhaba dear john
magnificent nature and picture.wonderful trees and colours.well done my friend.
best regards.
gürkan akçakır.

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• danielswalsh (12475)
• [2007-08-22 17:25]
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Well John...

It feels like AGES since I was last in contact with you.

I've just returned back from Canada, and am feeling bad that we never got a chance to get the TE group together again.
I didn't have alot of time to work with as I was in Surrey for a few days at a friends wedding, then travelled with the family into the interior with stops in Kamloops, Revelstoke, Banff, Radium, Cranbrook and Osoyoos...

Overall- it was a great trip, but again- dissapointed I never got a chance to meet up with the BC TE group.

Now- onto the shot....

I like the overall look of this one. The tree on the left almost seems to be painted in, and I like the bare branches of the tree and how combined with the hint of mist- they add mystery to the building behind.

Nice work John,
- Dan

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• ChrisJ (57325)
• [2007-08-22 21:17]

Hello John

I like the warm vs cold colour contrast between the red foliage of the tree & the blue sky. Excellent graphism of the dark, dead tree, silhouetted against the lighter bg sky. Tfs!

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• Graal (43305)
• [2007-08-22 23:20]

Hi John,
very nice place, interesting informations and view. Great colours of tree and old architecture of castle in BG. Good work. I like it.
Gr., Aleksander

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• AiresSantos (25824)
• [2007-08-22 23:46]

Hi John,
Lovely view of the castle but it is so far.
Very nice colours and low POV. It's pity the over sharp but i like it very much
TFS and greetings
Aires

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• vincz (17520)
• [2007-08-23 0:26]

What is really stunning in this picture is the colors and rendering of the tree. A true painting, a fantastic feeling. I like it a lot. The composition is good as well. I maybe would have liked a wall a bit less dark in the foreground, you could have tried to selectively lighten it a bit possibly by using shadow/highlight in Photoshop.

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• papagolf21 (48635)
• [2007-08-23 0:57]

Bonsoir, cher John,
J'ai l'impression de regarder une peinture. La mise en scène de l'image est parfaitement réalisée. Les couleurs sont douces et très agréables à contempler.
Une image très réussie.
Amitiés.
Philippe

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• Henryk_Bilor (19174)
• [2007-08-23 1:53]

Hi John
Amazing light, one of those I like the best. Delicate and clear. Good composition also.
Regards

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• rbcy1974 (20376)
• [2007-08-23 2:05]

Hello John
I do like the succesive layers provided by the hill the trees and the castle, however I find that the castle would have been best if it wasnt so hidden by the branches.
Regards
Daniel

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• jafadabret (27887)
• [2007-08-23 2:24]

John, c'est une photo qui donne un grand plaisir. J'aime cette composition où le château se cache derrière un arbuste. L'arbre roux devient le sujet principal. Le grain est le bienvenu dans ce cliché qui se rapproche d'un pastel.
Jacques

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• barni (10202)
• [2007-08-23 2:27]

Hello John
Un joli mélange entre automne et printemps.
Have a nice day
Christophe

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• jemaflor (30926)
• [2007-08-23 3:04]

Hi John,
Well seen this composition with an interesting contrast between these two trees, well taken, good details.

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• Loic_bzh (5958)
• [2007-08-23 3:21]

Hi John,

stange, those autumn colors in late april...

Anyways, congrats for this great compo and those beautiful colors...

Cheers,

Loïc

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• plimrn (15959)
• [2007-08-23 11:03]

Hi John,
A beuatiful way to show a chateau without getting too architectural. I love the way you've created the atmosphere you describe in your note by letting the trees take center stage.

That's the one of things I like learning about the world; it sounds like a real find!! I've been taking notes on your trip; a barge cruise through France ois on my list although my next commitment is Ireland next summer.

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• Ann75 (0)
• [2007-08-23 13:03]

Hello John,

This is such a beautiful and serene shot. I love the darkness in the foreground which creates a great contrast with the beautiful bright sky and trees with a little view of the Chateau! Great composition with excellent light, colours and details!

Greetings,
Ann

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• gilou530 (26509)
• [2007-08-23 13:50]

salut john
une photo qui me semble avoir souffert de la compression, malgré tout de belles couleurs et un joli paysage buccolique
amitiés
gilbert

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• Gerrit (25700)
• [2007-08-23 15:11]

Hi John,
excellent compo and POV. THe chateau through the still barren branches is in real goodd light. The red tree is a beauty.
Regards, Gerrit

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• batalay (15114)
• [2007-08-23 20:21]

Hello John,

What a spectacular place to spend a week. Your photograph shows a most salient angle of the the castle, with an air of mystery created by the partial representation. The red tree on the left, the distant trees in the mist — this is a magical view.

Warm regards,

Bulent

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• leonorkuhn (9386)
• [2007-08-23 20:32]

Hi John,

I like the great sense of aesthetic in this shot. Great composition with the naked tree framing the Chateau side by side with the flowery tree. Very well done!

Greetings
Leonor

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• dareco (11205)
• [2007-08-24 0:26]

This is so pretty. I love the color of that INCREDIBLE tree!! A very nice peaceful scene. TFS

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• Zelanda (5692)
• [2007-08-24 3:15]

Hola John,
Fantástica foto con un encuadre singular y magníficos colores.
Gran composición.
Saludos cordiales
Ros

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• Budapestman (26695)
• [2007-08-24 7:33]

Hi John,
This is a picturesque and romantic impression, I like it very much. Composition is superb, I like the beautiful details and the nostalgic atmosphere. Excellent image, Congratulations. Have a nice weekend
George

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• bertolucci (11426)
• [2007-08-24 12:44]

Hi John what a lovely atmosphere here. And what a fine contrast between the red tree and the (still) barren one. The chateau, half covered behind it looks great. Very enjoyable work!
And thanx for the B&B tip John, I had xactly the same thoughts as Kath by thye way ;-), the chateau will be on our shortlist when visit this region.
Have a great weekend,
Bert

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• mesutilgim (24981)
• [2007-08-24 15:03]

Hello John,
Another great capture; very nice pov. The blossoming tree to the left and the other one to the right ; a sign for all contrasts of life. Last but not least the old building in the background, a perfect supplement to this nice shot.
TFS
And have a nice weekend
MESUT ILGIM

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• pablominto (30387)
• [2007-08-24 23:19]

Hello John,
A lovely composition with a kind of strange atmosphere, probably the spring mood!
Tender colours and fine details, the composition is well balanced and with good lines...
Low point of view works well!
Greetings,
Pablo -

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• Stepan (26297)
• [2007-08-25 0:40]
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That's pretty well composed and most of all realized, despite complex focus and light management I suppose. Handsome and clever...
Your french serie is really excellent.
Stéphane

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• Photo65Net (32776)
• [2007-08-25 1:14]

John,
In this one, I have the strong feeling that nothing better could be done in this place, this day. This isn't a frequent feeling.
Your POV is fantastic, and you used so perfectly the light and colors... An outstanding one !
Regards,
JB.

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• Cricri (29783)
• [2007-08-28 8:00]

Hi John,
Joli cadrage avec l'arbre rouge et l'autre nu qui laisse perçevoir le château, douceur des couleurs et lumiére, belle image
une semaine qui a du etre formidable et surement interressante et pleine de plaisir
friendly greetings
cricri

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• eza1701 (3317)
• [2007-08-29 8:14]

Hi John,

This is a wonderful setting and I particularly like the tree with the red leaves which acts as a great contrast against the sky.

Best regards,
Paul.

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• coco (23464)
• [2007-09-12 23:49]

Hi John.

The quality of this landscape is great. The sharpness, the exposure and light and the composition and depth.
It's a beautiful picture.

Regards.

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• mumek (15888)
• [2007-10-11 4:42]

Good morning John!
Very well taken and composed early spring scenery.Nice contrast between darker foreground and blue sky and brighter walls of the chateau.Peaceful, very romantic work.Thanks for sharing
best regards
ziggy