Porte Saint-Jean

© Nikki McDonald

Porte Saint-Jean

Uploaded: February 24, 2011

Description

Finalist
Joigny is a small French town on the banks of the Yonne River in the Burgundy region. The medieval ramparts that once protected the town are still standing in places and include one of the original arched stone doorways providing access to Joigny.
Category: Travel and Place

Exif: F Number: 2.8, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 3125/1000000 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 64,64, FocalLength: 6.00 mm, Model: KODAK P712 ZOOM DIGITAL CAMERA

Comments

Michelle Alton February 24, 2011

This is an absolutely superb architectural and historical capture. But oddly, I think the thing that takes this image over the stardom hurdle is the patch of little purple flowers against the old, gray stone, along with the lovely light that shines from behind the arch. #1355768

Jeff Robinson level-deluxe February 24, 2011

Excellent perspective and capture Nikki! Jeff #9258920

Aimee S. McMaster February 24, 2011

.....what a beautiful place Nikki...love the pov & textures....well done... #9258994

Joy Rector February 24, 2011

gorgeous shot #9259007

Jack Gaskin February 24, 2011

WONDERFUL CAPTURE and slice of history..

Happy Shooting
Jack #9259014

Courtenay Vanderbilt February 24, 2011

Richly detailed and beautifully composed, Nikki! Lots to keep the eye interested! #9259140

R. J. Laudenbacher level-classic February 24, 2011

Beautiful colors and textures in this great capture of this wonderful place Nikki...Lucky you that you get to make this trip every year to see all of these wonderful things. #9259187

MELODIE C. ROBERTS February 24, 2011

Morning NiK

The flowers make me think
Past and Persent!

Are those gun ports?

Very nicely Done! #9259193

Monnie Ryan February 24, 2011

Interesting and well detailed stone architecture - I, too, love those purple flowers! Well done, Nikki! #9259602

Tamara K. Walker level-classic February 24, 2011

Wonderful perspective, the details look like I could feel the textures of the bricks. #9259769

Marcie A. Fowler February 24, 2011

Great details and textures captured here. Well done on the comp as well. Thanks for the history too. #9259771

Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna February 24, 2011

Beautiful with WONDERFUL lighting, Nikki! :-) k #9260524

Patti Coblentz February 27, 2011

Wow...this has winner written all over it, to me :)
Love the comp, the textures, and the wooden facades though the arched entrance...and the purple flowers...love it all!! #9264402

Nancy (Peaches) Harker March 20, 2011

Photobucket

WOOOOOOOOOOOO HOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
HUGE CONGRATS on your finalist!
Best of luck in the next round!

Photobucket
#9301558

Ellen Devenny level-classic March 20, 2011

Congratulations!!! Good luck in the next round! #9301600

Stephanie Frey March 20, 2011

Congratulations on your wonderful finalist, Nikki! #9301614

Monnie Ryan March 20, 2011

Congratulations on your Finalist award! #9301659

Wanda Judd level-classic March 20, 2011

Congratulations. A perfect capture. #9301810

Rolando Rosito March 20, 2011

Wonderful finalist Nikki, congratulations! #9302053

Patti Coblentz March 20, 2011

Ah, so gorgeous, Nikki...big congratulations on your finalist...hope to see this one in the next round! #9302070

JO ANN CLEVELAND March 20, 2011

Congrats on this super finalist Nicki!

jo ann c. #9302100

Tammy Espino March 20, 2011

Big congrats on this wonderful finalist!! :) #9302104

Chris Budny level-deluxe March 20, 2011

Congratulations, Nikki, on your lovely French Finalist! #9302187

Graeme yew Chow March 20, 2011

What a beautiful finalist and old town. Thanks for sharing as I can imagine how lovely to be there, Nikki. #9302207

Nancyj E. Hovey level-classic March 20, 2011

C O N G R A T U L A T I O N S
on your very deserving FINALIST! 8o) #9302435

Phyllis H. Burchett March 20, 2011

BIG congrats to you Nikki on this terrific finalist! #9302550

Thomas E. Hinds March 20, 2011

Wonderful Finalist Nikki! Congratulations! #9302843

Kim Andelkovic March 20, 2011

Congrats Nikki on your wonderful finalist :-) #9302892

Usman M. Bajwa level-classic March 20, 2011

What a wonderful find and framing, Nikki. CONGRATZ on the Finalist and good luck up next!

UB. #9302906

Karen E. Baumann March 20, 2011

Wonderful image, Nikki! Love the gateway to the inner world of this scene! The lighting makes it appear almost surreal. Congratulations on your wonderful finalist! #9303040

Jean E. Hildebrant March 20, 2011

Wonderful to see this get a finalist, Nikki! Woohooo :) #9303067

Susan M. Campbell March 20, 2011

Spectacular!! A well deserved finalist Nikki. #9303188

Rona L. Schwarz March 20, 2011

Fabulous capture, Nikki and terrific Finalist! Love the composition, the detail and clarity are excellent with wonderful textures and colors - and, yes those purple flowers really make it special. CONGRATULATIONS and Good luck in the next round! #9303207

Merna L. Nobile March 20, 2011

Yes, you heard right! Congratulations you are a winner! Merna #9303344

Naomi Weiser March 20, 2011

congrats! #9303415

Katarina Mansson March 21, 2011

Congratulations on your lovely finalist Nikki! #9303466

Bojan Bencic level-classic March 21, 2011

Congratulations on your finalist, Nikki. #9303502

Sarah A. Christian March 21, 2011

Congratulations, Nikki, on your wonderful Finalist! #9303720

Renee Doyle March 21, 2011

Congratulations on this wonderful finalist Nikki!! #9303737

John Rivera level-deluxe March 21, 2011

Congratulations Nikki on your Finalist! #9303845

Marijana Fajgl March 21, 2011

Big congratulations, Nikki on your fantastic finalist! #9303933

Tamara K. Walker level-classic March 21, 2011

No surprise here congratulations. #9304140

Courtenay Vanderbilt March 21, 2011

CONGRATULATIONS, Nikki! #9304152

Carol Eade level-addict March 21, 2011

Beautiful finalist, congratulations Nikki! #9304313

Julie Burnett March 21, 2011

So rich in details and history, congratulations on this fantastic finalist, Nikki! #9304381

R. J. Laudenbacher level-classic March 21, 2011

Love how the street leads your to the wonderfully framed building below. Congrats on this wonderful finalist. #9304487

Jessica Jenney March 21, 2011

Congratulations, Nikki on your fabulous finalist! #9304726

Debra R. Harder March 21, 2011

This is so beautiful, Nikki! Excellent tones, textures, details and comp. Huge congratulations on your superb finalist! Deb #9305156

William88 March 21, 2011

Awesome shot! congratulations on your finalist! #9305341

Denny E. Barnes level-deluxe March 21, 2011

Congratulations, Nikki on your wonderful and well deserved finalist! Beautiful!! #9305609

Brad Harding March 21, 2011

Nice composition on this finalist Nikki. I like the view through the archway entrance. Good luck in the next round. #9305623

Mitch Spence level-classic March 21, 2011

You invite us to go there, be there, and explore, the essence of the excellent travel image. Congrats, Nikki. #9305770

Donna La Mattino Pagakis March 21, 2011

Congratulations on your finalist! A powerful and remarkable image Nikki! #9305879

Karen Celella March 21, 2011

Congratulations on your superb finalist, Nikki! #9306019

Angie M. Davis March 21, 2011

Congratulations on your wonderful finalist, Nikki!!! #9306952

Cindy Bendush level-classic March 21, 2011

Congratulations on your finalist Nikki - love the gritty texture on those walls! #9307346

Aimee S. McMaster March 22, 2011

...congratualtiosn on your most beautiful finalist Nikki.... #9307997

Leslie McLain level-classic March 22, 2011

Congrats on a terrific finalist, Nikki. #9308125

Jeana Clark March 22, 2011


Congratulations on your fantastic finalist!!! Best of luck in the next round!!!

~J~ #9309053

Hendrik Storme March 22, 2011

CONGRATULATIONS! #9309337

Jayne Martin March 22, 2011

Ahh, u are so funny, Nikki!! Congrats on this wonderful pic!! Love the pop of purple! #9309693

David M. Montero March 24, 2011

Congratulations on your finalist selection Nikki! Great texture and POV. Well done. #9315176

To discuss, first log in or sign up (buttons are at top center of page).

Get Constructive Critiques

Sign up for an interactive online photography course to get critiques on your photos.


 

Did You Know?

Discussions by Category: You can view photo discussions on various themes in the Community > Photo Discussions section of the site.

BetterPhoto Websites: If you see an orange website link directly under the photographer's name, it's totally okay. It's not spam. The reason: BetterPhoto is the one that offers these personal photography websites. We are supporting our clients with those links.

Unavailable EXIF: If there is no other information but 'Unavailable' in the EXIF (meaning no EXIF data exists with the photo), the 'Unavailable' blurb is not displayed. If there is any info, it shows. Many photos have the EXIF stripped out when people modify the image and resave it, before uploading.


 

The following truth is one of the core philosophies of BetterPhoto:

I hear, I forget.
I see, I remember.
I do, I understand.

You learn by doing. Take your next online photography class.

BetterPhoto.com Photo Contest Finalist


Copyright for this gallery photo belongs solely to Nikki McDonald.
Images may not be copied, downloaded, or used in any way without the expressed, written permission of the photographer. Contact photographer via gallery
Log in to follow or message this photographer or report this photo.