The strength of stone, a photo from Languedoc-Roussillon, South

Photographer's Note

The fort of St Andre is on a hill next to Villeneuve-les-Avignon. It was built by the French king Philippe le Bel in the 1300s, and it looks over the Rhone River to Avignon on the eastern side. At the time the territory east of the Rhone belonged to the Pope, who was based in Avignon. So the fort of St Andre was an obvious signal to the Pope: this side of the river belongs to France, and we will defend it. Although the interior is mostly in ruins, the outer walls and towers are in very good condition.

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jhm, ChrisJ, Royaldevon, jemaflor, PaulVDV, mcmtanyel, COSTANTINO has marked this note useful

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jhm (211736) 2021-11-14 5:07

Hello Vincent,

You took this picture out of a low position with a lovely result
The wall with tower makes your picture attractive.
Excellent composition also nice presentation.
Very well done, TFS.

Best regards,
John.

ktanska (44758) 2021-11-14 5:25

Hi Vincent,
The fortress certainly looks inaccessible from this angle. Tall walls and a wide round tower on the corner. I like those thin clouds on the sky.
Kari

ChrisJ (171822) 2021-11-14 5:28

Hello Vincent,

A good angled upward pov with the clear blue sky providing a fantastic backdrop. Good sharpness and punchy light contrasts. Tfs!

Royaldevon (85932) 2021-11-14 9:28

Hello Vincent,

This is a very impressive wall, the tower appearing like an owl, with its chest puffed out in defiance and the walls becoming its outstretched wings! The message is very clear!
Excellent sharp details with vibrant colours.

My warm regards,
Bev :-)

BennyV (34748) 2021-11-14 9:33

Bonjour Vincent

Strong, powerful pov to do justice to such strong, powerful architecture. It works.

Benny

Tue (92328) 2021-11-14 10:13

Hello Vincent,
A great view of the impressive fort on top of the hill. The round tower is placed very well in the middle with the walls running in both directions. The blue sky is a great background for the yellowish tones.
Lars

Silvio1953 (221563) 2021-11-14 10:27

Ciao Vincent, great POV on fantastic fortification, wonderful natural colors, splendid light, excellent perspective, good clarity and fine details, very well done, my friend, ciao Silvio

lousat (139236) 2021-11-14 10:42

Hi Vincent, a great 3D effect made by this perspective made in V way,and very imposing too,great way to show the walls of fortress so well preserved,perfect moment for the light too.Have a nice week and thanks,Luciano

ifege (48055) 2021-11-14 20:09

Hi Vince
That large version is magnificent with great detail in the walls. A good POV with the corner tower taking centre stage.
cheers
Ian

Gerrit (62042) 2021-11-14 23:15

Hello Vincent,
Good photo. You show the fort from underneath with its walls spread out like arms as a very strong one, Great light and colors too.
thanks and regards,
Gerrit

jemaflor (147104) 2021-11-14 23:26

Hi Vincent,
Perfectly framed, good effect with this doble perspective, interesting depth and symmetry, nice colors contrast with this blue sky, tfs.

PaulVDV (62886) 2021-11-19 9:25

Hello Vince,
Nicely taken from the corner.
Beautiful with the narrow footpath leading up.
Attractive brightness and colours. Beautiful soft cloud lines in the sky.
Best regards, Paul

mcmtanyel (68479) 2021-11-19 18:10

Hello Vince,
This is a grand-looking fort. It looks like a mother hen protecting her brood.
Regards,
MT

COSTANTINO (116452) 2021-12-09 21:47

Hello my dearest friend Vincent
have a nice day
I like this presentation taken
from the best point of view
presenting the fort of
St Andre built by
the French King Philippe
this large version is really
magnificent
regards
Costantino