Winter blue, a photo from Aquitaine, West

Photographer's Note

This place is one of the most famous of Bordeaux city. Its name : Place de la Bourse.
An Eden for photographers interested by scenes of life or reflections.

On the foreground, there is a "water mirror" made up with an assembly of granite flagstones on 130 meters length and 42 meters large. It has cycles of 15 min passing by different effects. The standard cycle is the following: in first the mirror will entirely overlap of water then once its surface immersed, it is transformed into a mirror which reflects the buildings of the Place de la Bourse. To finish the cycle the water disappears and fog appear, which entertain children and adults !

Here, you can see a largest version of this shot.

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janneman (4037) 2011-01-26 4:40

Supperb!
There is nothing to say!

Regards, Jan

ManuMay (36447) 2011-01-26 4:42

Bonjour Magali!

Wonderful capture...the excellence on light management is superb, as composition and colour tones...ISO200 is a good election for this scene...Great work!!

Have a nice day...

Manu

dta (98848) 2011-01-26 4:43

Bonjour Magali ,
Magnifique heure bleue ! Il faut dire que le sujet s'y pr黎e . C'est vraiment une grande id馥 que ce miroir d'eau .
Amicalement

JFS (32459) 2011-01-26 4:49

Hi Magali!
Majestic shot, wonderful reflection and magic sky. Congratulations!

Regards,
Juan

asajernigan (21427) 2011-01-26 4:49

Magali,
This is an amazing blue hour shot! The reflection is outstanding providing depth and symmetry for the shot. The blending of natural and artificial lighting is great making for an appealing image. Nice use of the rule of 1/3s here.
TFS,
Asa

JCG (35153) 2011-01-26 4:55

Bonjour Magali,

On peut dire qu'elle en jette celle-l�, superbe heure bleue... et heureusement que les Bordelais sont des couche-t !!! Ce qui t'as permis d'avoir place nette et surtout ce magnifique reflet dans ce vaste miroir. De la belle photo avec une bonne gestion des lumi鑽es, bravo Magali.

Avec toutes mes amiti駸 et une tr鑚 bonne journ馥,

Jean-Charles

francio64 (39888) 2011-01-26 5:19

Ciao Magali,
bellissima blue hour con eccellente contrasto cromatico tra il blu predominante e il colore dorato delle luci del palazzo.
Ottima prospettiva con eccellenti simmetrie accentuate dal riflesso sull'acqua.

Complimenti! TFS!
L'Assessore

Bluejeans (64251) 2011-01-26 5:27

Ola MK,
Lindo o reflexo deste pal當io neste ch縊 molhado , conseguiste uma fant疽tica siometria de foto , linda a ilumina鈬o nocturna , boa escolha pela blue hour , parab駭s!!
Um abra輟 Gon軋lo

SnapRJW (31631) 2011-01-26 5:27

Hello there - Perfect symmetry, excellent reflections, deep rich colour, fine composition - lovely! Best regards Rosemary

trabuio (1881) 2011-01-26 5:29

I found good competitor for "blue hour" pictures.
I like the colors and the symmetrical composition.
Nice exposure too.
My compliments

Paolo

timecapturer (49288) 2011-01-26 5:44

Greetings Magali
wonderfully clear and stunningly beautiful glass-like reflection. Terrific light control and amazing blue hour shot. Excellent image!

Regards
Brian D.

DINOZOR (16452) 2011-01-26 5:45

Hello ,

Tout le monde r黐e d'aller � Bordeaux pour voir ce fameux miroir et y faire quelques clic clac photo.
Ce que tu nous propose l� est superbe � l'heure bleue.
C'est beau, propre, sans 駘駑ents parasites. On y voit que du bleu et de l'or.
Bravo et TFS.
Cordialement.

csabagaba (7018) 2011-01-26 6:01

Magali Hello!
Has been exceptionally nice shot. A perfect reflection of the pool. If you do not believe, look at the WS. I did not do anything, just the image vertically megt�krtem. The result is almost the same :-)
Exceptionally beautiful night shots.
Sincerely,
Csaba

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SWEETFREEDOM (24623) 2011-01-26 6:07

Ciao Magali,
eccellente esposizione, nitidezza e colori al top.
il posto e' ovviamente molto bello ed altamente fotogenico
ciao
Alessandro

yquem46 (38752) 2011-01-26 6:16

Ciao Mag
Jackpot � la bourse !
Bravo
PH

diomed (13926) 2011-01-26 8:45

Hi Magali,
impressive blue hour shot. Perfect light management, fantastic play of simmetry, excellent POV, great sharp, top quality photo. TFS
Nice evening
Antonio

jjcordier (79299) 2011-01-26 9:01

Magali
C'est beau 軋 dis donc! Une heure bleue du feu de dieu avec ce fameux miroir d'eau qu'il faudra que j'aille quand m麥e voir un jour de plus pr鑚. Magnifique vraiment!
Amicalement
JJ

CLODO (45116) 2011-01-26 9:52

Bravo Magali

Ambassadrice de Bordeaux. Si avec 軋 tu n'as pas de demande pour venir la voir, je n'y comprendrai plus rien! Magnifique heure bleue, tu as d� 黎re aussi bleue car apparemment, il faisait froid!
Bises hivernales.
CLODO

paololg (31448) 2011-01-26 9:54

OK, cara Magali, con questo capolavoro hai dimostrato di essere molto pi� brava di me con i riflessi. Catturare una blue hour con questa nitidezza ma soprattutto con questi stupendi riflessi � una cosa che solo pochi bravi fotografi possono permettersi. Tu te lo puoi permettere :-) Complimenti, questa � una delle pi� belle immagini che io abbia visto di questa piazza. Brava!
Ciao, ti auguro una buona serata!
Paolo

HimalAnda (10671) 2011-01-26 10:13

Bonjour Magali,

Quelle superbe photo de nuit, juste au moment de l'heure bleue !
La composition est parfaite, tout en sym騁rie, avec un reflet tr鑚 bien captur�. De plus, tu es parvenue � prendre la photo sans 黎re g麩馥 par des gens.
Je ne connais pas Bordeaux, mais cette photo donne envie d'y aller (avec son tr駱ied) !

St駱hane

chawax (20764) 2011-01-26 11:21

Bonsoir Magali,
Quand j'avais pass� une journ馥 � Bordeaux il y a quelques temps d駛�, j'avais beaucoup aim� cette place de la Bourse. J'avais juste regrett� que la place soit coup馥 par un grand axe de circulation. Mais sur ta photo, sans doute gr稍e � la pose longue, 軋 ne se voit pas ! Une belle sym騁rie dans la composition, de beaux reflets et une belle profondeur cr鳬e subtilement par les lignes fuyantes des dalles de la piscine. Ca manque un poil de nettet�, mais pas simple m麥e avec un tr駱ied de ne pas avoir le moindre mouvement. Bref, une jolie photo !
Amicalement,
Olivier
PS : tu l'as trouv馥 ta balance ?

baclama (19214) 2011-01-26 11:59

bon ben je crois que je ne veux plus venir � Bordeaux....
car je ne pourrai jamais faire une aussi belle heure bleue sur ce miroir et que je serai trop de輹e;-)
une merveille celle-l�
je ne trouve rien � redire (meme pas le manque de nettet� dont parle mon predecesseur, mais si il en voit un 軋 peut-etre arrang� en mettant le retardateur,non?)
un GRAND BRAVO
bises
Vero (jalouse!)

Jeppo (17645) 2011-01-26 12:42

ciao magali,

le management de la lumi鑽e ici est parfait...j'adore les images de l'heure blue..meme si je suis un petit peu jeloux de ta capacit� de la capturer!

meilleures salutations
silvio

GiorDah (3) 2011-01-26 14:14

Geia sou Magali,
Perfect symmetry, excellent reflections, nice colour and magic sky, fine composition.
Filika, Giorgos.

siudzi (34141) 2011-01-26 14:31

Hello,
Very good night shot of this beautiful place. Really like your symmetry and composition of that picture. Exposure and quality are very good also. Thanks for sharing.
Best, Malgorzata

adores (46979) 2011-01-26 15:41

Hi Magali!
I know this place! The symetry is just perfect, captured on a great blue hour!Very good exposure also, the details are really good! I even like the pattern of the tiles on the floor!

hispic (9658) 2011-01-26 19:33

Bonjour Magali,
What a gorgeous image! Majestic Place de la Bourse lit up has been superbly captured in winter blue hour. Gladation in blue is truly splendid. Superb work!
Best wishes, Hisashi

cornejo (61504) 2011-01-27 4:22

MK cordials greetings. A wonderful composition, a wonderful photo wiht good sharpness and colors. Great shot and excellent work. Congratulation. Have a nice day.

ricochet (9716) 2011-01-27 7:24

Bonjour Magali
Superbe image nocturne prise � l'heure bleue avec une belle utilisation du grand angle, une lumi鑽e parfaitement maitris馥, une symetrie impeccable et un reflet du plus bel effet, une tr鑚grande r騏ssite, bravo � toi et bonne soir馥!
Amicalement
Eric

Bartleby (13552) 2011-01-27 9:26

Salut Magali,
ouah, 軋 envoie du lourd l�! Superbe heure bleue, reflet qui tue, compo sym騁rique bien vue. Bon Adjani comme titre pas terrible mais bon ;-)
Y'a vraiment de quoi remplir des cartes m駑oires ici...

Philippe

peppe59 (14555) 2011-01-27 10:13

Ciao Magali,
cosa dire che non sia stato detto, la bellezza del soggetto, la luce del cielo, l'illuminazione del palazzo e il riflesso nell'acqua, grandissima foto, con una qualit� fantastica, complimenti, da tempo non vedevo un'immagine cos� ben composta.
saluti
peppe

lousat (139164) 2011-01-28 2:15

Ammazza che capolavoro...arrivo un po' tardi e tutti hanno gia' scritto ogni tipo di commento,non so inventarmi nulla di nuovo,ti lascio solo i miei complimenti doppi e tripli,non si poteva fare meglio.Buona giornata,Luciano

mauro61 (53411) 2011-01-28 2:20

ciao Magali,
grande pulizia di immagine con una brillante definizione che fa risaltare i particolari architettonici presenti.
Ora blu ben ripresa.
un saluto
maurizio

Bournazel (0) 2011-01-28 6:58

bjr Magali
c'est ce qu'on appelle faire un carton !!
Une vue dorenavant classique mais superbement reussie
et quel ciel d'hiver...
Par ailleurs j'ai decouvert ton site superbe il me donne envie (qd j'aurais le temps...) de m'en faire un aussi un jour
Merci a bient
Vincent (n� � Rennes, bon d'accord c'est pas la plage de Penhad ..;-)

vins64 (1100) 2011-01-28 10:27

un miroir parfait! tr鑚 belle prise

npecanhuk (79329) 2011-01-28 12:58

Salut Magali!
C'est une photo tr鑚 belle et vraiment agr饌ble!
La symmetrie, les bleus, les reflets et les d騁ails architecturaux de ces b穰iments magnifiques... tout est superbe!
Du boulot photo int駘ligent, cr饌tif et r騏ssi!
Merci du partage,
Amiti駸,
Neyvan

Royaldevon (85856) 2011-01-28 13:57

Hello Magali,

This is just beautiful!
I have looked at it for several seconds, just enjoying and absorbing the exquisite light and the lovely symmetry.
You must have been very pleased when you viewed this!
I would have been!

My warm regards,
Bev :-)

mesutilgim (0) 2011-01-28 15:38

Hi Magali
There is not much to say about this superp capture; just magnificient !
Perfect light management with amazing colors and reflections.
TFS and have a nice weekend
Best regards
MESUT ILGIM

BluSimo (9392) 2011-01-29 0:11

Ciao Magali
questa piazza � davvero splendida!! l'effetto del riflesso qui, visto interamente e nella ora blu, � davvero magnifico. mi piace molto la compo simmetrica che qui era doverosa, e il suo spezzare i due campi bluastri con la sequenza delle luci. forse manca un p� di nitidezza, 222 kb probabilmente sono pochi per una foto del genere. per� il lavoro che sta dietro si vede tutto, e la foto � decisamente molto bella!!
bravo Maga-li :-))
ti auguro un buon fine settimana
ciao
Simonetta

maltese (22909) 2011-01-29 13:54

H馼�!!
Superbement r饌lis� cette photo miroir.
Les couleurs sont vraiment superbes et le gestion de l'exposition parfaite!!
De quoi me faire sortir de mon sommeil trekkien....
Amiti駸
Herv�

delpeoples (60342) 2011-01-29 19:02

Mammamia che foto cher Magali!

I diversi livelli di blu e d'oro, sono spettacolari. L'immagine e in simmetria perfetta con esposizione al top. Fantastica la tua foto, e un capolavoro, complimenti. Passa un bel fine settimana e ti ringrazio per la condivisione.

Un abbraccione
Lisa

faletiz (10113) 2011-01-30 7:19

Salut Magali
une photo extraordinaire! Un reflet parfait dans l'heure bleue magique. Parfaite la gestion de la lumi鑽e, tr鑚 beaux les couleurs, stup馭iant le reflet dans l'eau immobile. F駘icitations, magnifique!
Amicalement
Letizia

barrufeto_77 (28888) 2011-01-30 8:22

Hi!

For sure, an amazing mirror effect!!! My compliments for the details and the colours!

Rgs, Oscar

Mari63 (4173) 2011-01-31 14:23

Ciao Magali se tu l'avessi capovolta e se il lastricato non fosse segnato dalle fughe a stento si sarebbe distinto il vero dal suo riflesso. Splendida ripresa nell'ora serale pi� suggestiva. Ciao Mari

Waylim (25436) 2011-01-31 22:41

Olala, c'est une photographie de nuit fantastique.
J'aim beaucoup un ciel bleu intense avec de reflexion de architecture. :) Okay, I tried, but it is so difficult. It's too many year ago when I studied Francais.

Anyway, the blue on the reflection is so rich like indigo blue and ink make the rest of the image stand out even more, and nobody on the foreground to disturb the peaceful atmosphere.

Merci, au revoir.
Way

LOOOK13 (19046) 2011-02-01 11:45

Bonsoir Magali.
E X T R A O R D I N A I R E.......
Une des plus belles photos, aper輹es ces derniers temps.
Un tr駸 grand bravo.

mkamionka (74291) 2011-02-02 2:00

Hi Magalik,
perfect symmetry, perfect blue hour timing.
The reflection is amazing. I like that there is some pattern in the pavement in the foreground which distinguish the real world from the 100% reflection.
Never been to Bordeaux. This photo is very encouraging to visit.
Excellent work,
M

ciakgiak (30) 2011-02-04 13:37

Magaliiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii!!!!!!
Ma questo pop� di foto da dove sbuca? Non l'avevo proprio vista, e me ne rammarico tantissimo perch� � stupenda, peccato solo per la qualit� che non � proprio al top :-)) Ma il resto � oversize!
Che colori e riflessi e che simmetria. CSPF (..........................................)
Un abbraccio alla millesima.
Ciao ciao, Giorgio

eldancer1 (36343) 2011-02-06 10:05

Simple but very beautiful and effective symmetrical composition. Such clarity of the image. Great pov and it has a good dof with sharp details. Very nice colors. Well done, tfs.

bmukherjee (1516) 2011-02-07 13:44

Magali!

Another perfect photograph from you! This is an excellent example where cropping a seemingly featureless sky would hurt the composition - because the gradient gives a halo to the architecture. Indeed blue hour is best for taking pictures! I must take a picture of our famous clock tower at the hour - it looks quite fascinating - but obviously nowhere close to this...

cheers!
biswaroop

Hansaphotos (11381) 2011-02-08 8:47

Hello Magali

This is brilliant work! A very nice symmetrical composition with wonderful blue hour lighting. The wonderful reflections in the water adds a great deal of depth to the scene. Splendid work! TFS. Have a nice day.

Best regards, Erling

mottois (355) 2011-02-09 0:47

Superbe ! les couleurs , l'effet de sym騁rie.
Un tr鑚 bon r馮lage des luminosit駸.
Il va falloir que j'aille un jour visiter Bordeaux !
Amiti駸
JP

InasiaJones (31566) 2011-02-10 7:10

Bonjour Magali,

Un v駻itable miroir de haut en bas et de gauche � droite; une architecture qui se pr黎e parfaitement � la composition sym騁rique et le r駸ultat est admirable.

Un endroit impressionnant superbement pr駸ent� que j'aimerais bien visiter un jour.

Amicalement,

Andr�

Silvio1953 (221435) 2011-02-12 5:03

Ciao Magali, fantastica ora blu, magnifici riflessi, splendida esposizione, luce da favola e bella simmetria, bravissima, buon week end, ciao Silvio

Corry (4508) 2011-02-13 20:13

Bonjour Magali

Belle prise de vue � l'heure bleue du miroir d'eau et des 馘ifices environnants. Les b穰iments illumin駸 et leur r馭lexion dans le bassin sont superbes. Bien fait.

Yvon

jga (1062) 2011-02-20 7:49

Bonjour Magali,
Excellente photo avec 2 axes de symetries. Des couleurs parfaitements equilibrees, ces bleus profonds sont magnifiques.
Amicalement,
Julien

kiasari (62) 2011-02-20 12:05

Hello Magali,

I like your idea to do such a framing and light management. The warm tones of this shot make it so fantastic. Well done!

Have a nice Sunday,
Abbas

danos (110407) 2011-03-01 0:34

Καλημέρα Μαγκάλι,
i have missed this superb photo with the Place de la Bourse, as its reflection too, to be captured the most excellent hour of the day,the blue hour. Extraordinary the light and the colour management with the clarity and the balance of the image to be great.Well done.

Have a good day,Danos

bartekp (4746) 2011-03-05 8:39

HI MK,

What a perfect shot. Great symethry comnposition with nice blue sky and natural light.

Have a nice evening

Bartek

giorgimer (35017) 2011-03-08 4:12

Wonderful architectural capture, with an extraordinary reflection

Well done!

G

vrabieionut (2189) 2011-03-27 6:41

Hi Magali,

Congratulations for this picture....Note 10
Wonderful reflection,beautiful architecture,excellent clarity and very well framed.

Have a nice day
Ionut

paninho (3025) 2011-03-31 10:20

Wouaw Quelle Merveille! Vraiment parfaite!

Je pourrais faire un long discours, mais pourquoi faire??

Bravo et bonne soir馥 Magali!

Cordialement

Antonio

david_P (512) 2011-03-31 14:18

Superbe photo,
les r馭lexions sont bien mises en valeur par le cadrage bravo !
David

donluicu (24741) 2011-04-02 13:40

wow, 軋 c joli alors...!!!
miroir parfait...

bien jou�,

j'ai vu ta photo de Venezia, tres efficace..mais la mienne c'etait le matin...la tienne est superbe, tres bonne expo

ciao

fabianoleite (13575) 2011-05-02 15:30

Wonderful place. Excellent light management and excellent use of symmetry. the reflection is fantastic, excellent work. Congratulations!

ThierryA (6704) 2011-06-14 13:21

Bonsoir,

Je viens � mon tour porter mes yeux et donner mes f駘icitations pour ce superbe reflet. Le bleu est profond et les lumi鑽es dor馥s, bravo !
Tr鑚 bonne fin de soir馥,
Thierry

Photo Information

Copyright: MK Magali (magalik) (6103)
Genre: 場所
Medium: カラー
Date Taken: 2011-01-23
Categories: Architecture、Artwork
Camera: Canon EOS 50D, Canon 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 USM
Exposure：　f/22
Details：　Tripod：　Yes
More Photo Info: view
Photo Version：　Original Version, Workshop
Theme(s)：　Blue Hour, le miroir d'eau - Bordeaux, Blue Hour by Paninho [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2011-01-26 4:33
お気に入り：　5 [view]