la porte mordelaise, a photo from Bretagne, West

Photographer's Note

The door mordelaise, restored in 1440, sheltered the home of the Captain and the meetings of the Body of City. With their first entry, the Dukes and the Counts of Rennes prétaient in front of this door, the oath to respect the rights and freedoms of Brittany.

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Ebbe (9625) 2005-07-13 16:39

Good perspective, I like the way the road runs diagonally and how you choosed a harmonic piece of wall as background through the opening. The chain gives some extra ambience showing that this is, or was, a liftbridge.

papagolf21 (152605) 2005-07-13 17:41

Bonsoir Martine,
Voir un pont-levis devient chose rare. Quelle excellente idée d'avoir retenu cet angle pour mettre en valeur ces vieilles pierres patinées par le temps, cette chaîne qui évoque la défense de la porte, point de herse, mais on l'imagine. A regarder cette photo, on a l'impression d'entendre les hommes en armes faisant cliqueter, épées, mailles de fer, etc.
Un vrai régal.
Une photo très réussie.
Amitiés.
Philippe

devimeuxbe (58557) 2005-07-13 18:27

Hi Martine
Belle perspective et joli cadrage avec ces arches qui semblent se répondre.
Une belle image de la Bretagne.
Amicalement
Bertrand

elihesamian (26149) 2005-07-13 23:16

Hi Martine!
Glad to see you,You have a nice gallery,I saw many your shots and I enjoy,Thanks for sharing and posting.
Here is a nice old door with that chain which is simbolic for this old kind of the doors,woww,1440,...
The light well controlled and a fine result you reached,the colors are real and contrast is very good.
good depth and details,and very well composed,too.
I like it,good note Martine!
Best Regards
M

kebek (5438) 2005-07-14 13:38

Serwus Martine !
Excellent composition and superb use of the gate for framing. I love such charming views on medieval narrow streets.
Fine depth and details. Moody colours. Great Work.
Very best wishes,
Mat

mumek (20226) 2005-07-16 14:37

Good afternoon Martine!
Very well composed and captured medieval street. Super natural colours, good details and lovely atmosphere. Very well done.Bravo
Thanks for posting
ziggy

john_c (24666) 2005-07-17 10:17

Hello Martine,
A very good composition, with an excellent POV peering through the arch. The clarity of the scene is remarkable, with both the masonry stones and cobblestones of the street so visible in fine detail. The chain in the foreground enhances. Very well done.
John

nilolabrador (1469) 2005-07-20 9:03

Un magnifique pont-levis avec des couleurs qui vont bien
a l'atmosphère médiévale de l'endroit. Excellente compo.