Mooring, Sete, a photo from Languedoc-Roussillon, South

Photographer's Note

April 7th, 2012
Sete 340301 34200
Hérault Languedoc-Roussillon
43.400 3.683 74 m

Mooring, Sète

One view.
Another view.

The Russian four masted barque KRUZENSHTERN or KRUSENSTERN, moored to the "Quai d'Alger" in the "Nouveau Bassin", during the celebration of the marine traditions ESCALE à SÈTE from 6 till 9 April 2012 in the port of Sète. The mast of Kruzenshtern, exceeds 51 meters.

It is a four masted barque built in 1926 in Bremerhaven-Wesermünde in Germany and became Russian in 1946, attached to the port of Kaliningrad, property of the USSR Ministry of Fisheries to be used as a schoolship for future fishery officers. With more than 114 meters in length and a tonnage of 4700 tons, she is the second biggest sailboat to the world after the Sedov. 3400 m² of sails require 140 people to maneuver, with a crew of 257 sailors.

SÈTE is a French municipality, in the Hérault department of Languedoc-Roussillon region, populated by 42 496 Sétois in 2009, spread over 24.2 km², 1 756 inhabitants/km².

In 1666 Pierre-Paul Riquet built the Canal du Midi connecting the Mediterranean to the Atlantic Ocean, following the will of king de France Louis XIV, creates the port of “Cette”.
The construction of the môle Saint-Louis, 750 meters length, begins on July 29th, 1666.

The city was founded in 1673, after the beginning of the construction of the port.

It is the town of artists like Paul Valéry, Georges Brassens, Manitas de Plata, Jean Vilar, the brothers Di Rosa.

Georges Charles Brassens, french poet song writer and performer, was born in Sète on October 22nd, 1921, and died in Saint-Gély-of-Fesc, Herault, on October 29th, 1981.
"SUPPLIQUE POUR ÊTRE ENTERRÉ À LA PLAGE DE SÈTE". Petition to be buried on beach of Sete. Georges Brassens.

Mes images of Sète.

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lousat (57510) 2012-05-18 4:11

Salut Joel,la prise de vue a etee' decisife une nouvelle fois pour creer cette perspective importante,magnifique et riche composition avec la meilleure qualite' possible.Mes compliments et belle journee',Luciano

Sonata11 (28209) 2012-05-18 4:44

Hello Joel,
This composition is impressively beautiful. The boats, architecture and surroundings are stunning. Wonderfully captured this an amazing place from lower POV which I like it. Perfectly well done. Awesome photo job with excellent ability.
All the best,
Barbara

pierrefonds (48285) 2012-05-18 4:50

Bonjour Joël,

Le voilier est bien placé dans le cadrage. La distance entre le voilier et le navire donne d ela profondeur à la composition. La prise de vue permet de voir les détails et les couleurs du voilier. La bonne luminosité met en valeur les couleurs de l'image. Bonne journée.

Pierre

Sergiom (39078) 2012-05-18 5:12

Bonjour Joel,

J'aime beaucoup cette perspective. Elle semble rendre très effilée la forme du voilier. De plus la légère contre plongée utilise bien le ciel comme arrière plan.

Amicalement

Serge

ikeharel (37190) 2012-05-18 7:34

A harbour perspective from pier level, show a great masts and ropes on an amazing sailship, Joel.
Distance to far side show more vessels on diff. shapes and sizes.
A "busy" picture, yet a wonderfuyl subject and the fine result achieved.
Bonsoiree'
Ike

ciakgiak (30329) 2012-05-18 8:12

Ciao Joel,
Gran POV, eccellente, ottima la scelta di inserire la poppa della nave e lasciare sulla sinistra la prua dell'altra! Luce e colori sono un vero piacere a vedersi. Complimenti.
Un caro abbraccio
Giorgio

marcan44 (6223) 2012-05-18 8:44

Ciao Joel,
hai fotografato dal basso per inserire giustamente tutta l'alberatura di questo magnifico veliero russo e il risultato è stato eccellente con gli alberi che si stagliano su un cielo blu terso, lasciando però intravedere la banchina, il porto e la poppa della nave italiana.
Un lavoro eccellente realizzato con maestria.
Buon w.e.
Mario

Nicou (97509) 2012-05-18 8:57

Hello

fantastique iamge quel cadrage de ce voilier avec à droite l'autre bâteau ce jeu de cordage quelle immensité cela donne par ton cadrage superbe ces mâts.

Bravo et amitié

Nicou

Ninello52 (7065) 2012-05-18 9:45

Bonjour Joel!
Grande grande POV! Bella la composition avec les deux navires, l'un des proue et la poupe de l'autre! Belle aussi les lignes des cordes.
Salutations, Nino.

siudzi (23831) 2012-05-18 10:21

Hi Joel,

Wow! What a wonderful view on this great ship! Really interesting picture taken with an excellent quality, sharpness and exposure. Great work! TFS.

Regards,
Malgorzata

Budapestman (82620) 2012-05-18 12:08

Hi Joel,
a superb port atmosphere with spectacular composition and attractive details, the colours and lights are beautiful, the POV is excellent, TFs! Have a nice weekend! Kellemes hétvégét kívánok!
György

patdeph (35738) 2012-05-18 12:36

bonsoir Joël
ce voilier semble encore plus majestueux avec ce bas POV qui donne une impressionante sensation de hauteur.C'est beau, tout simplement, j'adorerais pouvoir au moins le visiter.
Amitiés
Pascale

Zucca (4302) 2012-05-18 12:39

Bonsoir Joël,

Les dimensions de la photo et le cadrage donnent de l'ampleur à ce géant des mers, les autres bateaux qu'on aperçoit dans le fond n'ont pas la même histoire ni le même charme !

Bon week-end !

Sylvain

edge (6068) 2012-05-18 21:18

Bonsoir Joel. This is a splendid series of the three photos of this sailing vessel. Perfect angle for this shot. I like the view of the harbor as well. I looked at your measurements for this vessel and was astonished. I have been on a large private sailboat that was 42 feet and it was huge and this ship is about three times longer. Wow. Very good notes as usual. Kindest Regards, Roger

jjcordier (62280) 2012-05-18 22:51

Joêl
Tu t'es régalé avec ces superbes voiliers géants dont tu nous présentes encore trois magnifiques photos, impeccablement cadrées et exposées.
Amicalement
JJ

Bluejeans (64211) 2012-05-19 2:48

Ola Joel ,
Nossa que sensação de altura com este navio russo de frente tem um enorme mastro principal , boas cores e detalhes, parabéns!!
Um abraço Gonçalo

jusninasirun (17128) 2012-05-19 20:05

Hello Joël.
This is a beautiful capture of the mooring ship captured from fine angle on a nice day. The exposed details and composition are in good balance and fine framing. Good notes and thanks for sharing.
Kind regards.
Jusni

baddori (18984) 2012-05-19 23:09

Joel
I velieri russi o della ex URRS che girano il mondo per guadagnare soldi .
Il porto di Sete con due grosse navi da crociera .
Dalla Sardegna arrivavano qui navi con grandi quantità di vino a forte gradazione alcolica ....per rafforzare .
Ottima condivisione
GF

SnapRJW (18642) 2012-05-21 9:58

Hello Joel - I missed this one somewhere along the line! Marvellous POV which shows off the intricate beauty of the boats rigging so well. Unusual composition but one which shows flair and a good feel for balance. Smashing shot. Warm regards Rosemary