Porte Saint-Jean
Uploaded: February 24, 2011 10:34:45
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
Michelle Alton February 24, 2011 0
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
February 24, 2011
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Aimee S. McMaster February 24, 2011 0
.....what a beautiful place Nikki...love the pov & textures....well done... #9258994Joy Rector February 24, 2011 0
gorgeous shot #9259007Jack Gaskin February 24, 2011 0
WONDERFUL CAPTURE and slice of history..Happy Shooting
Jack #9259014
Courtenay Vanderbilt February 24, 2011 0
Richly detailed and beautifully composed, Nikki! Lots to keep the eye interested! #9259140
R. J. Laudenbacher
February 24, 2011
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MELODIE C. ROBERTS February 24, 2011 0
Morning NiKThe flowers make me think
Past and Persent!
Are those gun ports?
Very nicely Done! #9259193
Monnie Ryan February 24, 2011 0
Interesting and well detailed stone architecture - I, too, love those purple flowers! Well done, Nikki! #9259602
Tamara K. Walker
February 24, 2011
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Marcie A. Fowler February 24, 2011 0
Great details and textures captured here. Well done on the comp as well. Thanks for the history too. #9259771Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna February 25, 2011 0
Beautiful with WONDERFUL lighting, Nikki! :-) k #9260524Patti Coblentz February 27, 2011 0
Wow...this has winner written all over it, to me :)Nancy (Peaches) Harker March 21, 2011 0
Ellen Devenny
March 21, 2011
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Stephanie Frey
March 21, 2011
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Monnie Ryan March 21, 2011 0
Congratulations on your Finalist award! #9301659
Wanda Judd
March 21, 2011
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Rolando Rosito March 21, 2011 0
Wonderful finalist Nikki, congratulations! #9302053Patti Coblentz March 21, 2011 0
Ah, so gorgeous, Nikki...big congratulations on your finalist...hope to see this one in the next round! #9302070JO ANN CLEVELAND March 21, 2011 0
Congrats on this super finalist Nicki!jo ann c. #9302100
Tammy Espino March 21, 2011 0
Big congrats on this wonderful finalist!! :) #9302104
Chris Budny
March 21, 2011
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Graeme yew Chow March 21, 2011 0
What a beautiful finalist and old town. Thanks for sharing as I can imagine how lovely to be there, Nikki. #9302207
Nancyj E. Hovey
March 21, 2011
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Phyllis H. Burchett March 21, 2011 0
BIG congrats to you Nikki on this terrific finalist! #9302550Thomas E. Hinds March 21, 2011 0
Wonderful Finalist Nikki! Congratulations! #9302843Kim Andelkovic March 21, 2011 0
Congrats Nikki on your wonderful finalist :-) #9302892
Usman M. Bajwa
March 21, 2011
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UB. #9302906
Karen E. Baumann March 21, 2011 0
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! #9303040Jean E. Hildebrant March 21, 2011 0
Wonderful to see this get a finalist, Nikki! Woohooo :) #9303067Susan M. Campbell March 21, 2011 0
Spectacular!! A well deserved finalist Nikki. #9303188Rona L. Schwarz March 21, 2011 0
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! #9303207Merna L. Nobile March 21, 2011 0
Yes, you heard right! Congratulations you are a winner! Merna #9303344Naomi Weiser March 21, 2011 0
congrats! #9303415Katarina Mansson March 21, 2011 0
Congratulations on your lovely finalist Nikki! #9303466
Bojan Bencic
March 21, 2011
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Sarah A. Christian March 21, 2011 0
Congratulations, Nikki, on your wonderful Finalist! #9303720Renee Doyle March 21, 2011 0
Congratulations on this wonderful finalist Nikki!! #9303737
John Rivera
March 21, 2011
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Marijana Fajgl March 21, 2011 0
Big congratulations, Nikki on your fantastic finalist! #9303933
Tamara K. Walker
March 21, 2011
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Courtenay Vanderbilt March 21, 2011 0
CONGRATULATIONS, Nikki! #9304152
Carol Eade
March 21, 2011
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Julie Burnett March 21, 2011 0
So rich in details and history, congratulations on this fantastic finalist, Nikki! #9304381
R. J. Laudenbacher
March 21, 2011
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Jessica Jenney March 21, 2011 0
Congratulations, Nikki on your fabulous finalist! #9304726Debra R. Harder March 21, 2011 0
This is so beautiful, Nikki! Excellent tones, textures, details and comp. Huge congratulations on your superb finalist! Deb #9305156William88 March 21, 2011 0
Awesome shot! congratulations on your finalist! #9305341
Denny E. Barnes
March 21, 2011
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Brad Harding March 21, 2011 0
Nice composition on this finalist Nikki. I like the view through the archway entrance. Good luck in the next round. #9305623
Mitch Spence
March 21, 2011
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Donna La Mattino Pagakis March 21, 2011 0
Congratulations on your finalist! A powerful and remarkable image Nikki! #9305879Karen Celella March 21, 2011 0
Congratulations on your superb finalist, Nikki! #9306019Angie M. Davis March 22, 2011 0
Congratulations on your wonderful finalist, Nikki!!! #9306952
Cindy Bendush
March 22, 2011
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Aimee S. McMaster March 22, 2011 0
...congratualtiosn on your most beautiful finalist Nikki.... #9307997
Leslie McLain
March 22, 2011
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Jeana Clark March 22, 2011 0
~J~ #9309053
Hendrik Storme March 22, 2011 0
CONGRATULATIONS! #9309337Jayne Martin March 22, 2011 0
Ahh, u are so funny, Nikki!! Congrats on this wonderful pic!! Love the pop of purple! #9309693David M. Montero March 24, 2011 0
Congratulations on your finalist selection Nikki! Great texture and POV. Well done. #9315176Sign up for an interactive online photography course to get critiques on your photos.
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